Feel bad because there’s a ton of snow outside and you can’t enjoy your bike? Well, you can either move out to Los Angeles with me (where the weather is currently 81 degrees, no big deal) or you can bundle up like Chris McMahan and say, ‘screw it.’
Video Intermission – Oops
In September 2013, Michael Henao decided to ignore a flash flood warning in Colorado, and it resulted in a video worth looking (and laughing at). On one hand, I feel bad for him. On the other hand, what was he thinking? Hindsight is 20/20 so it’s easy for me to say this was foolish, but at least it resulted in …
Video Intermission – Mini Bike Mayhem!
Did you grow up with minibikes? Come have a quick nostalgia rush as HOT ROD unlimited visits Joe’s Mini Bike Reunion back in 2013:
Video Intermission – How An Alpinestars Suit Is Made
Ever wonder how a suit is made? Learn about how Alpinestars puts together their full race suits, thanks to the aptly named show, How It’s Made!
Video Intermission – Stealth E3
Here’s an interesting homebrew motorcycle built by John Head – an electric, leaning, three wheeler. Meet the Stealth E3!
Video Intermission – Building a BMW R90S From Scratch
This happened just a year ago, but it’s well worth a reminder if you’ve seen it before. Watch as the MAX BMW team builds a brand new BMW R90S from parts ordered right out of their online parts catalog.
Video Intermission – Vintage Board Track Racing
If only Beverly Hills was still this cool. Here’s a clip of some board track racing (sadly without sound) with the wonderful touch of narration through slides. Follow along as the Indian Powerplus dominates: Shrimp Burns crashes in an early race only to come out of the hospital “swathed in bandages and full of splinters” and win the feature event! …
Video Intermission – Recycled Bike
A quick history lesson: During WWII, the British Royal Navy commissioned an aircraft carrier called the HMS Hercules, but the war ended before the ship was completed. India bought it and officially made it part of their Navy in 1961, renaming it the INS Vikrant in the process – it was India’s first aircraft carrier. In 2014, the ship was …
Picture Intermission – The BMW R68
With less than 1,500 examples produced, the R68 is BMW’s rarest postwar motorcycle. Because of that, many riders don’t get the chance to enjoy one in person – so here’s the next best thing.
Picture Intermission – 2011 Honda Boardtracker
View PostPicture Intermission – Project Scout Contest
BMW, Harley, Yamaha, and Ducati (I’m sure I’m missing others) have all given custom builders bikes to work with in the past – a couple of weeks ago I shared the Custom Rumble Scrambler contest that Ducati held. Now Indian’s getting in the game with Project Scout, a dealer custom contest with 36 entrants. Voting is now open, so take …
Picture Intermission – Ural Tour of Europe
Last summer, Mihai Barbu and his girlfriend wanted to ‘show their four year old son the world’, so they embarked on a 17,500 mile, four-month-long trip around Europe. Why you’re hearing about it here is because they took this trip with a Ural Ranger, and have shared a whole bunch of great photos.
Gift Intermission – Two Stroke Smoke Candle
Got a 2-stroke fan in your life who’s been missing that distinctive smell while the snow’s outside? Flying Tiger Motorcycles has got you covered with a candle made with 2-stroke oil!
Video Intermission – Toby Price Jumps Big Bikes
You already know Dakar racers are tougher than you. Here’s your reminder that they’re cooler than you, too.
Video Intermission – Dakar Racers are Tougher Than You
In which Paulo Gonçalves proves he is made of adamantium.