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Soup :: RIP: Racer Dane Westby :: 03-24-2015 Dane was an acquaintence. We shared a garage at the Grand National Championships around 2006. He went on to win many championships. He was one hell of a competitor who could never be counted out. A few weeks ago he rode his bicycle from...

With the introduction of the new KTM RC390, MotoAmerica announced a new intro level class for 14-22 yo. More info is at: Soup :: KTM & Moto America To Offer Spec Race Class :: 11-13-2014

Indy was voted as the best GP of the series. Read about it here: Soup :: IMS Declared "Best GP" by Dorna :: 11-10-2014 This was the first time for a US track to take the honor.

The Tuning Fork company just announced the new R1's. Soup :: 2015 Yamaha R1 and R1M Debut :: 11-03-2014 I need an M1:D Also, Honda announced a street version of the RC213V. Not much details yet.

During my last couple of fill ups I've noticed water puddled around the neck of the gas tank filler opening. Enough that if I'm not careful it spills into the tank. No isssues yet, but I suspect it will lead to a problem before long. I've been adding a little 'dry gas' to the petro to help...

Finally, Yamaha introduces their new small displacement sport bike that should compete well with the CBR300 and Ninja 300. Maybe not quite introduced, but at least a teaser with CEII. This will most likely be our next addition to the garage. 320cc, parallel twin. Soup :: Colin Edwards In...

This has been around the web for years and I'd thought I'd put it out for a giggle. Anyone who has done track days should get a kick out of it. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Jj4ftAuFyg#t=11

I guess we have to wait until November - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXkpdvPgNHI

DMG just made it official. The AMA is taking back AMA Pro (Roadracing only). The France's have done enough damage I guess. I imagine the AMA will announce its organization soon. It's pretty cool news who will be running it:D This takes effect after next week's NJ round.

If you've been wondering why MM is dominating MotoGP this year, the set of frames from this link might explain it. Check out the large wide black strip being layed down. That is the front tire. Pretty cool stuff and I'm sure there's a lot of other riders wondering how he does it. Soup ...

Tomorrow, I have an awesome opportunity to spend the day at the Robert Bosch testing facility experiencing a new stability control system. I don't think I'm allowed to say who the manufacturer is that is applying it, but they have 6 bikes and a Can-Am Spyder for us to test with. Definitely...

A new record was set over the weekend at Indy. With the improvements, one being opening up the turn onto the front straight, Pedrosa hit 216.8 mph as he headed down to the 'yard of bricks'. Pretty cool!!! Read more here - Object reference not set to an instance of an object. I'm...

Probably one of the biggest highlights at Indy this past weekend if not the biggest was the Yamaha farewell to CE II. A large crowd assembled around the main stage in the vendor area to listen\watch Bob Star and the Yamaha family pay tribute to a wonderful career. Many of the MotoGP riders took...

This is too good not to share. For our friends down under - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67uzue8bxlo&feature=youtu.be

Anyone planning on coming to Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio next weekend, July 11-13? It's one of the largest vintage bike gatherings in the US with about a 10 acre flea market. Lots of racing (flattrack, roadracing, motocross, etc.) demo rides from several of the major manufacturers...

Those who have seen my posts have seen me mention the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) several times. This week a very close friend, former MSF instructor, and manager of governement affairs (lobbiest in Washington DC) hung up his helmet and retired. His name is Imre Szauter. He has...

On the cover of this month's AMA (American Motorcyclist Association) magazine, "American Motorcyclist" is a picture of a good friend of mine and MSF RiderCoach, Bryan Dunlap. It is related to an article inside about motorcyclists fighting for the same rights the cagers enjoy. For Bryan he was...

I didn't see any other related posts so I thought I'd throw this one up. Monday, June 16th is the 23rd annual Ride to Work day. The objective is to create more of an awareness for motorcycles. Where I work I organize a ride to lunch that day. We only have a few hundred employees at this...

Please enjoy this segment from the movie - very touching! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-AEZ6hFEuQ&feature=youtu.be

Let me preface this post by stating that it is extremely rare that I ever have a close call. The rarity ended last evening when I was on the way home. I was turning left off of a 2-lane highway with moderate traffic. Normally, as I approach my left turn I can adjust my speed to find a gap to...