December 2012

December 2012

SERVICE SPECIAL

News, Clues & Rumors Volume XXIX, Issue 12 Publication Date: November 19, 2012

On The Cover: CityBike’s fresh meat, Contributor Blaise Descollanges, captures the essence of bike builder Patrick Bell at the Alameda Naval Air Station.

Contents: NCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 New Stuff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 GreyDog Guzzi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Off-Road Survival Pt . II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 EICMA 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 FJR1300A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 CRF250L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Maynard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Hertfelder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Tankslappers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Marketplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Topless Woman from Dirtbag . . . . . . . . . 25

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CityBike Staff: PO Box 10659 Oakland, CA 94610 Phone: 415/282-2790 E-mail: info@citybike .com Find us online: www .citybike .com News ‘n Clues: Staff Editor-in-Chief: Gabe Ets-Hokin Senior Editor: Robert Stokstad Contributing Editors: John Joss, Will Guyan Courtney Olive Chief of the World Adventure Affairs Desk: Dr. Gregory Frazier Staff Photographers: — Robert Stokstad — Gary Rather Art Director: Alan Lapp Advertising Sales: Kenyon Wills

Contributors: Dan Baizer, Craig Bessenger, John Bishop, Blaise Descollonges, Joanne Donn, John D’India (RIP), Dirck Edge, Mike Felder, Dr. Gregory Frazier, Will Guyan, Joe Glydon (RIP), Brian Halton, David Hough, Maynard Hershon, Ed Hertfelder, Harry Hoffman, Otto Hofmann, Gary Jaehne (RIP) Jon Jensen, Bill Klein, David Lander, Alan Lapp, Lucien Lewis, Ed Milich, Larry Orlick, Jason Potts, Bob Pushwa, Gary Rather, Curt Relick, Charlie Rauseo, Mike Solis, Ivan Thelin, James Thurber, Adam Wade.

CARB SAVES US FROM E15

First, Calhoun says Leo Vince will get out of the dirt, cruiser and adventureAs we reported in October (NCR: “If you bike markets and focus on a single line Can’t Get Gas...”) the U.S. EPA is trying to of performance exhausts for streetbikes. phase in E15, gasoline with 15 percent ethyl Called the “Italia,” the older design is still (or grain) alcohol blended in there. This made in Europe out of quality materials, poses a threat to the health of motorcycle but with a made-in-China pricetag: $270 engines, so EPA is trying to impose a foursuggested retail, with Calhoun expecting gallon minimum purchase of non E15 gas it to be sold under $200 in most places. if it’s purchased at a “blender” pump—one Starting January 1, the sub-brands, like that dispenses both E15 and other product SBK, GP and Scoot will be phased out, and so the E15 left in the hose doesn’t maim a new logo will adorn the products. your poor widdle motorcycle. Also going into operation next year: the Luckily for us, we have CARB (no really!), Leo Vince Performance Center, located which for whatever reason, is going to at the current LV USA headquarters at delay the adoption of E15. “E15 is not 1445 South 50th in Richmond. Since Leo approved for sale in California,” Michael Vince has experienced technicians and Waugh, chief of the CARB transportation connections with many in the Bay Area fuels branch wrote in a letter to the AMA, performance-tuning “and if CARB chooses to allow E15 as a community, why transportation fuel, it would take several not put it all in one years to complete the vehicle testing and place? LV’s Manny rule development necessary to introduce Hauswirth (an expert a new transportation fuel into California’s FI tuner), Dave market.” So you can relax, for a while, Moss of Catalyst anyway. Reaction Suspension Tuning, a DynoJet LEO VINCE PERFORMANCE Dyno and numerous CENTER. performance and CARB isn’t all benevolence and sunshine, safety products from you know. Its increasingly tightening noise Leo Vince, BMC Air and emissions standards for motorcycles Filters and others— are taking a toll on the state’s aftermarket along with expert pipe market and the people who make their advice on how to prep living selling and installing shiny, noisy bits and modify your bike onto our steeds. for the racetrack or street seems to make Also going into operation next year: the Leo Vince Performance Center, located at sense to us. Keep up to date at the current LV USA headquarters at1445 leovinceusa.com. South 50th in Richmond. Since Leo Vince has experienced technicians and connections with many in the Bay Area performance-tuning community, why not put it all in one place? Going to one location to access LV’s Manny Hauswirth (an expert FI tuner), Dave Moss of Catalyst Reaction Suspension Tuning, a DynoJet Dyno and numerous performance and safety products from Leo Vince, BMC Air Filters and others makes sense to us. Keep up to date at leovinceusa.com.

MOTO JAM JAMMED Horrors—for the first time in a decade, there will be no AMA Superbike race at Sonoma raceway in 2013. According to Cycle News, “track management feels the current conditions within the motorcycle industry and the economy in general doesn’t give them the confidence to promote a race in 2013.” Interpretation? Attendance was

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underwhelming and the racetrack lost money, despite taking some very proactive measures to boost ticket sales. This makes CityBike sad—the raceway put on a first-class event each year and it will be missed. A silver lining—there will be AMA Superbike at Laguna Seca as part of the Red Bull MotoGP the weekend of July 19-21, 2013. And how about AFM? AFM offers more classes, more bikes, more riders and an eclectic gathering of machinery— plus it’s just $10 to get in. Go to afmracing. org for the 2013 schedule.

DIRTBAG 2012! Maybe you saw a collection of outlandish customs tearing through San Francisco’s Bayview-Hunter’s Point neighborhood

Photos by Alan Lapp

on Veteran’s Day? Or smelled the tire smoke? Or heard screeching tires and the brain-crushing din of heavy metal played at 130 decibels? That would be the Dirtbag Challenge 2012, which managed another year without killing anybody or triggering lawsuits. The competition’s rules, if you haven’t heard them by now, are simple— you have 30 days to complete your build, can’t spend more than $1000 and no Harleys. The chopper is the preferred genre, but every kind of bike, from trike to dual-sport to stunt machine is represented, along with yet-to-benamed categories that defy written description.

We got some good photos this year, but frankly, the event is too chaotic, loud and insane to really report. There was beer, pulled pork, burning toxic compounds and some mostly naked boobs (which, if you were wondering, belong to an “alternative model” named Oodie). Luckily, we were able to talk to Pol Brown a few days afterward to find out who won. The Gulu Award, given to the biggest lunatic in honor of the late Aaron “Gulu” Peter, (Mission Motorcycle’s service writer who passed away

in a crash in late 2011) went to Sam Devine on a Rebel 250. The ‘Baddest’ went to KC Miller on his Suzuki 1100. Julian Farnum (formerly of AND Frames—kind of a ringer) took home the Coolest with his amazing alternate frontend Yamaha RD400 Daytona. Too Fucking Pretty went to Kyle Maibos’ nicely painted Yamaha XS650. Nick Murphy took the Hairball trophy on his Kawasaki KZ440, People’s Choice went to Jesse’s CB750 chop with its hand-built scrambler-styled pipes, the Jake (in honor of Jake Elliott to the bike and rider who looked “as if they shouldn’t have finished but did”) went to

Dan Noyola’s very interesting take on a Yamaha XT500 and the Founder’s award went to Guido Brenner on his Godless abomination of what looked like a Ford Model-A front end grafted to a clearly suffering Moto Guzzi V65.

KARI’S KORNER Ten Dictates Of Wisdom From A Million-Miler (By John Joss: 1.3 million miles) Cover the front brake, always

But the Dirtbag isn’t about trophies. “It’s always about the ride,” said Pol. “Just riding with like-minded individuals and their goofy machines.” CityBike is already thinking about its 2013 entry...

SUZUKI BANKRUPT, BUT STILL SELLING MOTORCYCLES This press release rolled in last month: “BREA, Calif. November 6, 2012 – American Suzuki Motor Corporation (“ASMC”), the sole distributor in the continental United States of Suzuki Motor Corporation (“SMC”) automobiles, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and marine outboard engines, announced that it plans to realign its business to focus on the long-term growth of its Motorcycles/ ATV and Marine divisions. Following a thorough review of its current position and future opportunities in the U.S. automotive market, ASMC will wind down and discontinue new automobile sales in the continental U.S. The Company has determined the best path to achieve this realignment in an efficient and orderly manner is to restructure its operations under chapter 11. ASMC remains firmly committed to Motorcycles/ATV and Marine products, and these divisions are competitively positioned in their respective markets, allowing for long-term growth as economic conditions improve.” So what does it mean? Just what it says, we suppose, and in fact, Suzuki announced it would bring in a full lineup of motorcycle models for 2013, including some blackedout bagger cruisers, a restyled Burgman 650 scooter, and the 250cc liquid-cooled, parallel Twin GW250 standard. The GW may be of most interest to Bay Area riders and dealers. It’s a competitor to the Kawasaki Ninja 300 and Honda CBR250R, styled like a mini B-King with aggressive, swoopy shapes. With a rumored 26 horsepower and over 400 pounds (wet), it probably won’t outperform its competitors, but at $4099, it is cheaper, and if it’s friendly and easy to ride, that may be enough to get the pitter-patter of noobrider feet into Suzuki dealers.

Wear the gear—it costs a fraction of body repairs CBR600RR gets a restyle. CB500R looks fast and is under $6000—that may be enough.

The F6B brings serious punch to the bagger game.

a thoroughly nice piece, came out about three years too late. No such missteps with Big Red’s 2013 new models. Biggest news is that the revamped CBR600RR sportbike (new plastic, tweaked EFI, redone fork, yada, yada, yada…) is not the biggest news. Instead we have a trio of decidedly

a’figuring at presstime). ABS will be a $500 option on all three. Honda’s Thai factory, in operation since 1967, has rolled out more than 20 million (!) motorcycles, mostly 50cc tiddlers; the CB500 series is the plant’s largestdisplacement product.

Speaking of large displacement, how about a six-cylinder, 1832cc bagger? That’s just what Honda has CB1100 is heavy and not that fast—but you want one anyway. created in the F6B, a stripped-down Gold downmarket 500s, the sporty CBR500R, Wing. As choppers went the way of mood naked CB500F and adventure-style CB500X, all running a new liquid-cooled, rings and pet rocks, baggers have come on strong, and the F6B counterbalanced parallel-Twin. We’re with its alloy twin-beam talking 50-ish horsepower and up to 50 frame, 100plus mpg, numbers that are right for the times, as is the sticker price. Built to cost in Honda’s Thailand manufacturing plant, the standard-style F goes for $5499, the full-fairing R is priced at $5999 and the X, with a larger gas tank and half-inch more fork travel, should ring-in right at the $6K mark (Honda’s bean-counters were still

Good tires are the cheapest insurance Grovel to cops—they work by the letter of the law, not the spirit That cager is an incompetent moron who won’t care if he kills you Avoid riding with others you don’t know and trust Compete on the track, never on the road

horsepower opposed-Six, premium sound system and luxo-touring brakes/ suspension, should go right to the head of the class. Suggested retail is $19,999, either all blacked out or in red, and an extra thou gets you the Deluxe version with centerstand, heated grips, self-cancelling turnsignals and a passenger backrest. Last up, the retro CB1100, an 1140cc homage to Honda’s own history, namely the air-cooled, across-the-frame, fourcylinder motor, as made famous in the CB750 of 1969. Interest in Honda’s classic fours has been on the rise lately as old

CB500X is the adventure-tourer everybody can afford. CB500F is a do-it-all standard for $5499

HONDA-GEDDON Timing, they say, is everything, a maxim that applies to Borscht Belt comedians as well as the world’s largest motorcycle company. Sometimes your one-liner falls deafeningly flat and sometimes, as in Honda’s case, you introduce a new chopper-style model just as the bottom falls out of the chopper market. The Fury, a cruiser with “Easy Rider” overtones, and December 2012 | 4 | CityBike.com

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Always have an escape route Riding is an honest trade: screw up and you die beaters get snapped up and redone as caféracers. The 1100 builds on that heritage with fuel injection, double overhead cams, four valves per cylinder, radial tires and dual front disc brakes with optional ABS. Call it the Thoroughly Modern Four, yours for $9999, plus $1000 if you want the antilock brakes. We first saw the CB1100 as a concept bike at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. Seemed like a no-brainer to make

production then. Not sure why it’s taken five years but here’s a case of timing where it’s definitely better late than never.

Clancy Centenary Ride from Fisherman’s Wharf to Grand Central Station in New York City.

Any motorcyclists on any year, make or model motorcycle or sidecar can join The RIDE WITH CLANCY Clancy Centenary Ride anywhere along the global route for a minute, hour, day, Avid motorcycle globe riders have begun The Clancy Centenary Ride, celebrating 100 week or months. There is no entry fee or registration required. Riders wanting to years of motorcyclists circling the earth. join the San Francisco—New York City October 23, 2012 marked 100 years to final leg can find the USA schedule at the day that Carl Stearns Clancy and his horizonsunlimited.com/clancyride then riding pal set off from Dublin, Ireland Plans are for riders to depart from San on 1912 Henderson motorcycles. To commemorate the event, a hardened group Francisco June 2, 2013—exactly 100 years of Irish enthusiasts left Dublin and retraced after Clancy departed—and arrive in New much of the route taken by the earlier pair, York City on June 22. The route will take the 21st Century riders north to Portland, stopping along the way to photograph Oregon, east to Minneapolis, south to Chicago and finally east again to New York City with a side trip to Niagara Falls. —David Edwards

Clancy’s original partner abandoned the world tour in Paris, leaving the 21 yearold Clancy to soldier on alone. Another rider joined Clancy from San Francisco to Minneapolis from where points Clancy mentioned in his travel tales. Clancy again rode solo into New York City. Clancy’s buddy had a bad start, never Since the book about Clancy’s incredible having ridden a motorcycle before—he was first global motorcycle ride (Motorcycle rear-ended by a bus Adventurer by Dr. in the first block. Gregory W. Frazier, The riders leaving published in 2011) Dublin 100 years was released, several later chose to forgo items from the the crash experience original ride have and were soon on materialized. the roads away from Amazingly, Dublin unscathed. the original

to American riders to finish a second ride around the world. Eventually the boots are slated for a final resting place in The National Motorcycle Museum next to one of the few known 1912 Henderson motorcycles that the museum has on display.

Do you have a stack of moldering copies of CityBike and Cycle News atop your toilet tank? Is there a feature story about the resurrection of Triumph or Excelsior Henderson in one of them? Time to do some recycling, but what will you read in there?

Clancy’s ‘round the world ride was described at the time as “the longest, most difficult and most perilous motorcycle journey ever attempted.” Clancy was well aware of the dangers he faced, and said while riding in Spain, “One must die sometime and to die with one’s boots on is very noble.”

Racer, writer and raconteur Mark Gardiner

Some dream. Gelbke’s bike (he dubbed it “Roadog”) was more like a nightmare. It was powered by a four-cylinder 152 cu. in. Chevy motor and the shaft drive mechanism incorporated the differential from a pickup truck. It weighed over three thousand pounds.

—Dr. Gregory W. Frazier

NEW STUFF DECEMBER 2012 DION DEVICE Do you know what’s a pretty shitty design, if you ask us? The front brake lever, sticking out the side of your motorcycle, ready to contact random objects—car mirrors, other riders—and apply unwanted pressure to your front brakes and resulting in an immediate and often spectacular crash. You could put bark busters on your bike, which wouldn’t look quite right, or you can head to diondevice.com and get the Dion Device. It’s a bit your

of hardware that looks like brake lever’s alter

ego, designed to keep riding The Clancy your brake lever from impacting Centenary Ride foreign objects. It mounts to the clipwas blessed by an on with its own bracket and is spring Irish vintage-club loaded away from the lever to ensure it member arriving doesn’t trap your hand or fingers during on a restored 1922 braking. It’s $299, but it will protect your Henderson. One brake lever from...breaking...if the bike Irish rider, dressed falls over, so it could pay for itself that way, in period clothes, boots plus it’s unobtrusive while riding. And we rode the Henderson with great flair to the worn by Clancy have all know one (or many) persons who was cheers of watching bystanders. surfaced in Perth, Australia. The boots, badly injured after their front brake lever in surprisingly good condition, have been contacted another bike or rider in a turn— Two of the Irishmen have secured forwarded to the two sponsored BMW maybe it was you? It’s worth looking into. sponsorship from BMW and hope to reriders in Ireland who will carry them ride the entire Clancy route on BMW GS BATHROOM HUMOR Adventure models. They will arrive in San on the global re-ride until reaching San Francisco, California for the final leg of The Francisco where they will be handed off


Douglas, before packing it in during the ‘60s to pursue his dream of building an advanced, shaft-drive motorcycle equipped with disc brakes, twin headlights, and an automatic transmission.

According to legend, no one but Gelbke could ride the beast. Still, ride it he

has recognized a need for good bathroom reading material, and has provided it with Mark Gardiner’s Bathroom Book of Motorcycle Trivia (244 pages, selfpublished, available at bikewriter.com for $12.95). It’s been installed in its

appropriate station here in the CityBIke editorial bunker and we have found it’s filled with great motorcycle trivia, split into 360 useless articles, four worth reading, and one that’s allegedly essential, covering racing, manufacturers, riders and all kinds of things you may or may not have wondered about. For instance, here’s day 193: “Wild Bill” Gelbke was an aeronautical engineer who worked for McDonnell-

did – thousands of miles on a whim, just to go for a steak or a beer. Gelbke built a second Roadog for a friend. They say there’s a fine line between genius and madness and no one who has ever seen the Roadog disputes it. “Wild Bill” Gelbke was killed in the late ‘70s in a shootout with police when a domestic dispute took a turn for the worst. The Roadog didn’t turn well, either. Perfect length for bathroom reading, unless you have issues that may require professional attention. But if this book doesn’t appeal to you, we’re not sure why you’re reading CityBike. Get your copy today, or buy several—it would make a

good stocking stuffer, no?

SIDI Our friends at Motonation, purveyors of Sidi boots, have some new kicks to show off. The first is the Nitro, a sneakerstyled road boot with plenty of technical features. Made of perforated Technomicro synthetic leather, they have thermoplastic ankle protectors, internal ankle padding, an internal shock-absorbing heel cup, and are securely fastened by a ratcheting mechanism. They look great for inner-city errand running or scootering and are priced at $215. Women riders complain that gear designed for them tends to be heavy on decorative touches and light on technical protection. Sidi’s new Fusion Lei has both. They’re made of synthetic Lorica and offer a Nylon shin guard, a composite inner sole, replaceable toe sliders, and all the other safety features the Men’s Fusion offers. But they’re designed around a woman’s foot and have elegant detailing on the sides. We wish we had lady parts so we could get a pair. Maybe we will anyway. Get your own for $215 by contacting your local dealer, going to motonation.com or calling 619/401-4100

HELIBARS Got a crick in the neck, an ache in the back? Is it because you ride a sportbike? If so, you’ve probably heard of Helibars, makers of rider-equipped comfort handlebars for most known sportbikes. Behold the TracStar bars, made of extruded 6061


Go to helibars.com or feature a “gel channel” to keep weight off call 800/289-1047 to your delicate areas and improve blood flow, find a dealer nearby. increasing saddle time, and can be ordered with optional front-seat heaters. They also BACK IN THE have integrated luggage-mounting points and other features that may interest the SADDLE, MAN rugged long-distance rider. Prices start at Saddlemen is best known for custom and $530—go to saddlemen.com or your local motorcycle shop; Saddlemen products can cruiser seats, but the be ordered through Parts Unlimited. company also does sportbikes and now, adventure-tourers. The Adventure Track seats are now available for the Ducati Multistrada 1200 and Yamaha Super Tenere. Both seats

aluminum, pre-drilled for our instrument pods and ready to mount in minutes on 28 popular sport models from 1994 to 2013. Pricing is from $149 to $319 and the bars are compatible with your heated grips and other accessories. Comfort is enhanced, with rise increased up to two inches, width moved up to 1.5 inches and the bars moved back up to an inch closer to the rider. EVENTS DECEMBER 2012 First Monday of each month (December 3, January 7): 2:30 – 10:00 pm: Northern California Ducati Bike Nights at Benissimo (one of Marin’s finest Italian Restaurants), 18 Tamalpias Dr, Corte Madera. NorCalDoc.com

6:30 pm to 10:00 pm: East Bay Ducati Bike Night at Pizza Antica (3600 Mount Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, 925/299-0500) Bike parking on the street right in front of the restaurant, indoor and heated outdoor seating, excellent wine list. All moto brands welcome. Bring your appetite and a smile, be prepared to make new friends. Third Wednesday of Each Month (December 19, January 16)

Photo by: Blaise Descollonges

6:00 pm: American Sport Bike Night at Dick’s Restaurant and Cocktails, 3188 Alvarado Street, San Leandro. Bring your Buell and hang out with like-minded riders. All brands welcome! Our meeting of Buell and Motorcycle enthusiasts has been happening the first Monday of the month for the last 12 years, without ever missing a meeting. We have had many local and national celebrities from the motorcycle world grace our meetings. It has been fun and exciting. americansportbikenight.net

Second Tuesday of Each Month (December 11, January 8)

6:00 pm: California (Northern, East Bay) NORCAL Guzzi Bike Night at Applebee’s at McCarthy Ranch Mall, off 880, in Milpitas, California. All MGNOC members, interested Guzzi riders, and all other motorcycle riders always welcome. More information, contact Pierre at: 408/710-4886 or pierredacunha@ yahoo.com.

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm: Emeryville Ducati Bike Night at Hot Italian (5959 Shellmound Street #75, Emeryville, 510/652-9300) A fun, social atmosphere for Ducati owners, folks that want to become Ducati owners, and folks that don’t yet know that they want to become Ducati owners, to sit, eat, talk, walk around and look at other Ducatis. All brands and models of motorcycles are welcome, so please don’t be put off by the event name.

Doc Wong Clinics! CityBike says if you haven’t done a Doc Wong clinic, go do one ASAP. It’s fun, free and will make you a better/safer/happier rider. Register by emailing docwong@ aol.com or call Full Motion Chiropractic at 650/365-7775. November 23, 2012 “Basic Suspension Part 1” Friday night 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Fri Nov 23: Basic Maintenance Clinic Wed Nov 28: Chain/Sprockets Clinic Thurs Nov 29: Intro to Welding

December 6, 2012 *NEW* “Braking Confidence and Skills” workshop Thursday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM December 13, 2012 “Basic Suspension Part 2” Thursday night 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Thurs Dec 6: Brakes Clinic

December 14, 2012 “Riding Position and Ergonomics Workshop” Fri 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Wed Dec 12: Chain/Sprockets Clinic

December 16, 2012 “Smooth Riding Shifting and Braking” Sunday 9 AM-3 PM

Sat Dec 15: Valve Clinic

Third Sunday of each month (December 16, January 19): 9:00 am: California (Northern) Moto Guzzi National Owners Club (MGNOC) breakfast at Putah Creek Cafe in picturesque Winters, California (Highways 505/128) MGNOC members and interested Guzzi riders meet for breakfast and a good time. The Putah Creek Cafe is located at Railroad Avenue. More information contact: Northern California MGNOC Rep, Don Van Zandt at 707-557-5199. Evenings: Moto-Sketch at Tosca Cafe: come and sketch a live model draped over a custom bike. $7 to sketch, free to just watch. Tosca Cafe, 242 Columbus Ave. in S.F. Saturday, December 8 10:00 am: Made-to-Measure Event at the D-Store (131 South Van Ness, San Francisco, dstoresanfrancisco.com 415/626-5478) Dainese, the worldwide leader in protective sports apparel, is pleased to announce the Made to Measure event. Also known as Fitnet, the event will allow Dainese customers an exciting opportunity to be measured by a factory


Making a Classic Classier

Events at Motoshop: Moto Shop: 325 South Maple Ave #20, South San Francisco. 650/239-6686, bayareamotoshop.com

Fri Nov 30: Tire Change Clinic

More info: docwong.com

GreyDog Guzzi

Wed Dec 5: Basic Maintenance Clinic Sat Dec 8: Tire Change Clinic Thurs Dec 13: Oil/Coolant Change Clinic

By Gabe Ets-Hokin Photos by Blaise Descollanges

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he vintage bike world harbors two schools of thought. First, those interested in the historic and aesthetic value of old motorcycles. For them, nothing but 100 percent authenticity will do, from the mirror to the tires. If you don’t have an original owner’s manual and tools, your bike is nothing. Then come the vintage bike riders. They know it’s hard to be satisfied with mid-20th-century power, tires, brakes,

tailor and order custom-made leather jacket, pants, or suits. Dainese specialty tailors will be at the D-Store San Francisco offering their services to customers who prefer special sizing or colors of items from the current Dainese collection.

So when local financier Olaf Hoff turned 60, he decided to get back into motorcycling after a long absence. (How long? His last ride was a Triumph Bonneville, he said). “I said to my wife ‘I’m missing a great opportunity,’” the imposingly tall, leather-clad Hoff told me, “‘I hope you don’t mind but I’m getting a motorcycle.’ But what to ride?”

ride daily—and he still has the BMW /5 he had when he was 17. With his friend John Koester, and Olaf ’s blessing, he started to remake the T3 as a cafe racer— the best way to get Olaf everything he wanted. If that wasn’t sufficiently challenging, producers from the cable TV show Cafe Racer contacted him: “Can you do it in a month?”

He liked the look of classic Moto Guzzis, and settled on a ‘70s 850 T3, which you may remember as a standard/tourer/ cruiser/cop-o-cycle kind of thing with Italian flair. Think floorboards, a long

This is a rare opportunity to be fitted by the same tailors that measure Dainese MotoGP or WSBK racers. Customers should contact the Dainese D-Stores for an appointment as space is limited for these one-day events. Sunday, December 9 9:00 am: CPR/First Aid Skills Practice Day (Jill Jaehne’s house, 607 Single Spur Ct Scotts Valley) Come and learn life-savings skills or get a refresher course! There will be several stations set up with volunteer victims that have various realistic injuries. There will be a CPR station to review your skills at that, too. My assistant instructors will be on hand to help out. Snacks & drinks provided, $30 (to cover my supplies and the refreshments). It’s going to be a great day! So...what are you waiting for... Email or text me now and you’re in! jaehnej@ aol.com or call 408/887-2134. Send your FREE event listings for your organization, club or business (please no sale events) to PO Box 10659 Oakland, CA 94610 or email [email protected].

suspension and electrics. So the Sawzall, welding torch and aftermarket catalog are friends, not mortal enemies, tools only for vandals and heretics. I assume many CityBike readers fall into the second camp, and not because they tend to be more likely to spend their Sundays riding than trawling eBay for NOS sparkplug caps. Our local roads are more bendy than straight, our freeways are bumpy and packed with dangerously aggressive morons (the car drivers suck, too), and since our riding season is long, we spend lots of time in the saddle.

bench saddle and a big clam-shaped fuel tank. “My intention was to have a cruiser, but as I rode it I started to realize what I wanted.” Olaf wanted footpegs, not floorboards, better handling, better brakes—as the shopping list mounted, he realized he should just leave the bike with his mechanic and have him fix everything at once. The mechanic is Alamedan Patrick Bell of GreyDog Moto (greydogmoto.com). Patrick has been working on vintage BMWs and Guzzis for 25 years—when he started, 70s bikes weren’t really vintage, just cheap, dependable bikes you could December 2012 | 9 | CityBike.com

plastic-encased instruments were tossed in favor of a modern (but classic-looking) Legacy GPS speedometer/tachometer that eliminates the need for a speedometer or tach cable.

Can’t say no to that, Bell decided. To meet Olaf’s goals, Patrick ditched a lot of the ‘70s engineering that he seems to hate—he calls it “that old, junky Italian stuff”—and replaced it with modern components. An early Yamaha YZF-R1 sportbike donated forks and brakes (allowing Patrick to bin the despised linked braking system); Wilbers Suspension in Germany hastily built a set of rear shocks; Buchanan’s Spoke and Rim expedited a set of Excel wheels, a 17-inch front and an 18-inch rear. Those old

Deciding what you want on a cafe-racer project is easy. Making it all work is harder. Using Google SketchUp, a collaborative 3-D imaging program, Patrick sent John rough ideas of the machined spacers and other bits he needed to graft the R1 front

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Any racer knows that a great chassis and handling can make up for a lack of power, and all parties concerned agreed the 50 or 60 horsepower the T# sends to the rear Battleaxe is enough. Big-block Guzzis are famous for monster torque and tall gearing, making them feel far stronger than they are. So they retained the motor’s original state of tune, with the stock 30mm Del’Orto carbs and some nice-looking EMGO mufflers (too noisy: Patrick built baffles to quiet them). A Dyna ignition keeps things reliable—don’t forget these bikes originally used Lucas (“Prince of Darkness”) electrics. Olaf, Patrick and John’s creation is neat, minimal, well-built and classy. Olaf reports it’s a joy on back roads, with all the power he needs to enjoy the world’s best roads on the bike of his dreams. CityBike welcomes vintage-bike enthusiast and architect Blaise Descollanges as our newest contributor and thanks him for the terrific photography.


Off-Road Survival Guide Part II: Protective gear injuries. While expensive knee braces offer the best protection, good quality knee guards can keep a minor fall or flying rock from ruining your mobility. Look for thick plastic construction that extends around the sides of your knees, comfortable padding, and adjustable closures for a secure fit.

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es, that’s you flying! Not soaring off a 20-foot jump doing X-Games acrobatics. You’re flying over the handlebars after your bike followed the laws of physics and you didn’t keep up. Now you’re watching the summer-baked adobe zoom into macro-focus, suddenly realizing jeans and a T-shirt might not be the best landing gear. Wham! Most falls are over before you know you’re in trouble. Which means you should have an exoskeleton strapped on tight before each flight. So let’s dive headfirst into protective gear. Here’s what you can’t ride without: ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍

Health insurance Riding buddy Helmet (full face) Off-road boots Eye protection Gloves Kidney belt

Here are some other items you really should have: ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍

Chest protector and/or a ballistic jersey Elbow guards Knee guards Off-road pants Padded shorts Off-road jersey Drink backpack

And here’s stuff that really helps when the going gets fast and furious: ❍ Knee braces (like Asterisk) ❍ Neck brace (like Leatt or EVS) All this protection can be costly. If you’re on a budget, buy quality used instead of cheap new. Craigslist is overflowing with good deals on boots, jerseys, and chest protectors that have seen only a few rides.

What price fun? Unless you are in the One Percent, you can’t afford to ride without health insurance. Care to pony up $40,000 for a broken leg while being off work for three months? Sprains, fractures, dislocations, and abrasions are part of the fun so be sure you are covered for medical costs.

Ride with a crowd Misery loves company…meaning if you get hurt, you’ll love having someone to pull your bike out of the coyote bushes or ride for help. Even in well-populated parks like Hollister Hills and Carnegie, if you sustain an immobilizing injury on a rarely traveled single track, you could lay there for hours before someone (or a hungry wild hog) happens by.

Heads first Helmets spread out and absorb impacts that would otherwise transform you into a drooling wallpaper watcher. Your helmet also protects you from flying rocks and hard knocks on tree limbs and handlebars. Forget your street helmet: it don’t do dirt

duty…too hot and no space for goggles. Get a full-face off-road helmet with DOT and Snell Foundation stickies. Removable washable liner and cheek pads, light weight and ports for ventilation are must-haves.

Jersey In addition to style, a jersey provides a soft, non-absorbent lining between your body and armor. Fit should be loose around the neck, arms and shoulders for unrestricted movement, but not so floppy it can catch on branches. Elastic closures around wrists and padded elbows are nice. Avoid embroidered areas or fabric that can irritate skin and nipples. Mesh jerseys are great for high temperatures. In winter, polypropylene tops sold at ski/outdoor shops keep you warm and wick moisture away from your skin.

Feet second Aside from your bike’s tires, nothing takes more off-road abuse than your feet. Boots provide ankle support and impact protection. Wear boots made for off-road riding, not work or hiking. Look for thick leather and/or plastic uppers, multiple quickrelease adjustable straps, water-resistance and replaceable soles.

Eye armor Airborne rocks, branches, and mud are three good reasons to wear eye protection. Less dramatic is dust. Follow another rider without wearing your goggles and the micro-grit will have your ojos itching and oozing for hours. Goggle gold stars include a comfortable, sealed face-fit with sweat-absorbing padding, large ventilation ports, polycarbonate lens, interchangeable lenses with availability of various tints and dual-pane lenses (to minimize fogging), tear-offs or roll-offs if you mud-ride, and over-the-glasses (OTG) oversized frames for us fearless four eyes.

Gloves Everyone knows gloves protect your hands. But they also improve your hold on handlebar grips, minimize calluses, and keep your pinkies warm on chilly days. Although gloves sold for yard work or automotive repair will do, off-road gloves provide a better fit and feel of controls, extra padding for knuckles and palms, and non-irritating seams between the thumb and forefinger. Buy gloves to fit your hands when they’re wrapped around the handlebar grips.

Kidney belt This elastic girdle wraps around your mid-section between the hips and ribs so you’ll look like Charles Atlas. Actually it holds your innards in place to prevent kidney damage as you bounce along the trails. Available separately or built into ballistic jerseys, your kidney belt should fit comfortably with no pinching. Look for

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simple and secure Velcro closures, and a stiff area covering your lower back.

Sports bra Women (and big boys), keep your breasts close to the chest to prevent injury and needless distractions to other riders.

Chest protector Polycarbonate or plastic chest protectors are lightweight upper body armor. Although the lawyer label reminds you it only shields against flying debris (aka roost), a chest protector will help fend off spearing branches and upper body injuries during falls. A proper fit should not inhibit movement. Look for padded edges, large covers over shoulders, and abundant slots for ventilation. Use your drink pack to secure the armor in place and provide added back protection.

Save your jeans for the disco. Tough nylon riding pants resist rips and include padding in the knees and hips, with wide legs to accommodate knee guards. Ventilated pants keep you cool in the summer. Waterproof over-the-boot pants help keep winter water off your tooties. Avoid pants with short legs unless you’re a selfflagellating penitent.

Padded shorts CYA with bubble-butt briefs. Wearing padded shorts under your riding pants provides good hip and tail-bone protection. Check out the shorts sold in ice hockey stores for better padding than those sold in off-road catalogs.

Drink packs

Anyone who rides more than 30 minutes at a time and can’t get back to a supply of water should use a portable drink pack. Staying hydrated prevents heat stroke. Plus it’s convenient to sip on the fly. Drink packs also provide an emergency source of water for an overheating bike or trailside goggle washing. Thirty or 50-ounce packs All-in-one protection Ballistic jerseys combine plastic guards for are adequate for most rides. Extra stars for a large filler cap that lets you add ice for hot chest, spine, shoulders, and elbows with weather rides, wide padded shoulder straps a kidney belt, all sewn onto a ventilated jersey. Just zip it on and you’re conveniently with adjustable connector straps between them, and zippered pockets to hold keys covered. Wear it under a traditional chest and tools. protector for added safety.

Elbow guards If you think painful road rash makes you look like a real dirt biker, don’t wear these simple padded plastic guards for your elbows and forearms. After a little adjustment period, you won’t know you have them on. Choose guards with adjustable straps or Velcro closures that hold them in place without inhibiting arm movement.

Knee guards Remember how debilitating a dinged funny-bone feels? Your knees are very vulnerable and can suffer long-term


Watch the clock Time is perhaps your best protection against injuries. Rolex, Timex, or your own body clock: whatever you use, pay attention to how long you ride and how tired you become. The infamous ‘last ride of the day’ accounts for more injuries because riders don’t realize they’ve become fatigued just enough to lose the mental and physical alertness it takes to prevent a fall. Take regular breaks, keep hydrated, wear all your armor, and head home safe and happy while you still feel like a Trail Titan. Next month: Parental advice.

BMW’s booth held a new sport-touring version of its 798cc parallel Twin, the F800GT. The motor gets a five-horsepower bump, and the bike is decked out with a fairing, luggage rack and upright seating. No word on USA pricing, though it will be sold here. BMW will also have a range of boxer-motored bikes with “90 Year” livery, commemorating the first Twin of 1923, as well as “30-Year” commemorative K models. Also: an all-new air-cooled boxer muscle cruiser of some sort will be unveiled next year.

EICMA 2012

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f the global economy is swirling down the drain, you wouldn’t know it from the barrage of new stuff shown at the huge Italian Motorcycle and Bicycle Industry show (EICMA in Italian acronese) held in Milan in mid November. Here are the highlights, in potty-reading-friendly photo-essay form.

This is an all-new Benelli model, the BN600, that uses an 82-hp inline Four. Benelli is owned by Chinese company Qianjiang Group, and promises the machine will be competitively priced. Don’t hold your breath if you’re expecting to see it in the USA—Benelli has had very limited sales in this market. A standard-styled 150 was also in the booth.

The Hyperstrada is a touring version of the Hypermotard—it adds touring-friendly electronics, a windscreen, hard luggage, touring saddle, higher bars and other touring goodies. It will run you $13,295. Not shown: the 1199 Panigale R Superbike, with lightened engine internals that give 3 percent more hp on top (and 15 percent more in the midrange) and lightened Marchesini wheels. It will dig a cool $29,995 out of your kid’s trust fund, a $6000 premium over the 1099S.

Husqvarna started some buzz with this McQueen-inspired Baja 650 concept, a beautifully styled take on the retro-scrambler genre. Do you want one? Yes, you do.

Aprilia shows us this all-new Caponord adventure-tourer, based on the frame and 1200cc motor of the Dorsoduro 1200. Expect it to be light for a touring rig, with 128 horsepower and a 6.3-gallon fuel tank. No word on USA availability, but we expect it here. Not shown is the RSV4R V-Four sportbike, now with ABS as standard equipment.

Ducati wowed the journalists at its press conference with this new (and much anticipated) liquid-cooled Hypermotard, equipped with a new 821cc Testastretta 11-degree motor. It makes 110 hp and 65.8 ft-lbs of torque at 7750 rpm. The new motor goes 30,000 kilometers—18,000 miles—between major services. At $11,995 (or $14,695 for the Öhlins-equipped SP version) it offers a lot of fun—and value.

Go ahead and drool: our newsprint is absorbent. This is the KTM 1290 Super Duke R, and it’s expected to go into production next year. It will be a beast, with a full Superbikespec 1290 motor from the RC8R making around 190 hp. We ache with desire.

Big news in the KTM booth was the 390 Duke, which has been long rumored and is probably headed to the USA. KTM claims the 375cc Single makes 44 hp and weighs just 335 pounds gassed up. It will be built in India, thanks to KTM”s partnership with Bajaj Auto and that’s a good thing: expect pricing to be competitive— very competitive—with similar Japanese machines like the Suzuki DR-Z400SM.

Triumph’s EICMA stunner was an all-new Daytona 675 and 675R. Highlights: it gains two hp (to 126) and and sheds three pounds (to 405 claimed wet).. Frame and motor all claimed all new. ABS is standard, and it will hit your Triumph dealer in February--$11,599 for the 675, $1900 more for the Öhlins-and-Brembo equipped 675R.

In case the MV Agusta F3 and Brutale F3 800 aren’t exciting enough, here’s the Rivale 800. It uses a stroked version of the 675cc F3 powerplant, packed into a lightweight supermoto chassis. Claimed dry weight is 375 pounds. We don’t know if it will come to the USA. December 2012 | 12 | CityBike.com


Moto Guzzi showed off its California 1400, a big-bore cruiser with high Italian style. Two flavors were on display, a stripped-down muscle cruiser called the Custom and a bagand-screen equipped Touring. Both bikes use a bored-out 1380cc version of the four-valve Griso motor we like so much, making 96 hp and 88.5 ft-lbs of torque—yes please! More tasty bits include gorgeous machinedspoke wheels and radial-mount Brembo calipers. Nice. For dessert, here’s some Vespa-flavored sorbet. It’s the 946, to commemorate the first Vespa of 1946. Its flowing, sculptured look is stunning, and it boasts some technological innovations, like a 3-valve 125cc high-efficiency engine and traction control. It’s not really clear if this is a production model or design study—but it looks pretty cool.

First Ride: 2013 Yamaha FJR1300A comfort and convenience features, increase touring capability, make the bike feel lighter and more sporty and “offer the latest technology.”

By Gabe Ets-Hokin Photos by Brian J. Nelson

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ow in its 13th model year, Yamaha’s FJR1300A is the longest-lived sport-tourer on the market. That’s because it’s a good motorcycle—fast, smooth, comfortable, good-handling and reliable. Many longdistance records have fallen beneath its radial-shod wheels, including the mindboggling 86-hour, 5645-mile Prudhoe Bay to Key West blast of John Ryan in 2009. A capable bike for sure, but in an era when a two-year-old smartphone is ready for “Antiques Roadshow,” it was time for another mid-cycle update. Yamaha summoned me from the drab horrors of my everyday life to ride the reworked 2013 FJR in Northern California’s wine country, and how could I refuse? The promise of 300-plus miles on great roads on an improved version of one of the best sport-tourers made was enough to

The bike looks much the same as last years, but has a huge number of detail improvements. The motor gets new cylinders, ignition, rings, throttle bodies, as well as new traction control, exhaust and ECU settings. Styling is freshened up with new headlights, cowlings, side fairings, switchgear and instruments, and comfort and convenience is enhanced with a reworked lower-effort centerstand, cruise control, heated grips, new seat cover and windscreen. Handling is also improved with changes to suspension spring rates and damping as well as new OEM tires. keep me motivated through the short tech presentation. Yamaha wanted us to know that market conditions have changed a little since the

last update. ST buyers are slightly more affluent, slightly older—but also more frugal, demanding more versatility from their rides. So Yamaha wanted to improve

Three hundred miles is a pre-breakfast ride for many FJR owners, but it’s a lot for a twoday press event, as journalists need time for photography, Tweeting and lavish meals. But it was necessary to really get a feel for the myriad changes on the bike. What I remember about the last FJR I rode (a 2009 automatic-clutch equipped bike, available only in Europe now—see “Automatic Decision,” December 2009)

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was a good-handling, comfortable bike with some turbulence from the windscreen and a slightly rough motor. CB contributor Dirck Edge recalls a stiff throttle return spring as well as the windscreen turbulence from his last ride. After two days on a variety of roads— from divided superhighway to tight, bumpy two-laners—I can say the changes are noticeable and well done. The motor is better; it’s smoother and more responsive, with the choice of two mapping settings, Tour or Sport. Both settings offer full power, but Tour gets you there a little slower. Throttle response is great, with no abrupt surprises and a light return spring—even without the very good cruise control Dirck’s delicate wrist should remain cramp free.

output (the FJR puts out 490 watts at 5000 rpm, leaving 325 watts of excess capacity, according to the Powerlet people, sufficient for most solo touring needs), and luggage capacity is reminiscent of Yamaha claims an increase of three the closets in Victorian houses— horsepower and three ft.-lbs. of torque, didn’t those people own more but what I noticed was the smooth and than three changes of clothes? At abundant nature of the power delivery, least Yamaha offers a man-sized which keeps the five-speed gearbox relevant. Second, third or fourth gear work 50-liter topcase, complete with backrest to beef up your trousseau. fine on any kind of road, thanks to the massive amounts of torque and smoothed- So while the lack of a total out powerplant. Passing in fourth is fun, redesign after 12 model years may a taste of being a comic-book superhero. be a disappointment for some, Fifth works well as a passing gear, too, Yamaha delivers on the original promise but at a .929 ratio, is also a true overdrive, of the FJR—a light, sporty-feeling tourer helping keep indicated fuel consumption you can ride like a sportbike. At an MSRP in the mid to high 40s at steady throttle of $15,890, it’s just $300 more than last at 70 mph.* That should give the rider a 200-plus mile range from the 6.6-gallon tank (I was only able to get a little more than five gallons into the 2009 I tested—I didn’t have an opportunity to fuel the 2013 myself).

year and is cheaper and lighter (by a lot!) than Kawasaki’s Concours14, Honda’s ST1300 or BMW K1600GT. Good enough for another 13 years? Maybe not, but for

I don’t know if the suspension changes improve the bike, as we didn’t have a 2012 to compare, but the bike is still a great performer. It handles better and feels lighter than any 637-pound (Yamaha’s wet-weight claim, seven pounds less than the 2012) bike should, and kudos to Yamaha for making suspension adjustment easy—a lever adjusts rear spring preload to accommodate varying loads, and front compression and rebound adjustments are all handled in the right 48mm fork leg. Aided by the specially developed Bridgestone BT-023F tires, the FJR turned easily and felt planted and secure, even on cold, slippery downhill turns. Nobody felt like testing the traction control, but it’s there, along with “unified” ABS brakes— useless until you need them, and then they’re worth everything you own. Long-distance comfort is impressive. The two-position-adjustable seat, clad in a new seat cover with Nubuck-esque “high quality” side trim, is wide and supportive, though the foam started to feel unpleasantly hard after a few hours. The seating position is close to perfect, and the bars adjust fore and aft so you can get it perfect-er. The windscreen seems much improved—airflow is smoothed out, with less buffeting (Yamaha offers a taller, wider screen if it’s still too noisy for you) and it raises and lowers twice as fast as the old one. Plus, the screen stays in place when you remove the key, eliminating one tiny irritation. Some improvements I (and many others, doubtless) would like to see haven’t materialized. While the new rider information display is data-packed and easy to use, there is no sound system or Bluetooth connectivity, something farkle-addled hypertourers like, along with portable-generator levels of alternator December 2012 | 15 | CityBike.com

sporty-touring, it’s good enough for me and it’s probably good enough for you too. *Yamaha claims 36 mpg based on EPA emissions info. Average reported fuel economy on Fuelly.com for FJR models is around 40.

2012 Honda CRF250L By Dirck Edge

You have to give Honda credit for recognizing that the current economic climate calls out for reasonably priced motorcycles that offer good bang-for-the-buck, together with outstanding fuel economy. Criticized, at times, in the past for premium pricing, Honda is fighting back lately with the CBR250R ($4099) and the PCX150 ($3449). On the heels of those two new models, Honda announced the 2013 CRF250L dual sport with a modern, fuel-injected engine, outstanding fuel economy, and a $4499 price that undercuts the competition from both Yamaha and Kawasaki. This is the bike Honda invited us to test earlier this week in Santa Barbara, California.

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Honda seems to be good at picking a nice compromise when it comes to damping and spring rate for nonadjustable suspension, and they really seem to have nailed it with the CRF250L. The fork is very plush when it comes to absorbing very small bumps, but never bottomed when pushed hard on rough trails by this 190-pound tester. The shock also did its job well, although I would like to experiment with a bit more spring preload in the back. Handling was excellent, but without increasing the spring tension on the shock, a heavier rider will experience some understeer. Nevertheless, I was able to push the CRF250L very hard through tight, twisty roads, and were delighted with the grip and feedback provided by the stock dual-purpose tires.

More than 30 pounds lighter than the already lithe CBR250R, the CRF250L reminded us why it is so fun to ride a street-legal bike with a dry weight under 300 pounds (claimed weight with all fluids, including gas and oil is 320 pounds). Here are some highlights from the tech brief: The 249cc single features fuel injection, DOHC and a counterbalancer. The long-travel suspension is not adjustable, except for

nice engine, and power that seems to be on par with the Kawasaki KLX250S ($5099), but somewhat less than the much pricier Yamaha WR250R ($6590).

spring preload in the back. The upright ergos are based on Honda’s long—and well deserved—reputation for comfortable, functional ergonomics on its off-road race

machines. The brakes consist of a 256mm disc in front and 220mm disc in the rear. The front caliper is twin piston. Wheels are 21″ in front and 18″ out back. Fuel capacity is 2.0 gallons, almost certain to deliver well over 100 miles of range, even while twisting the throttle with everything you have. Fueled up and on top of our DOT-legal knobbies, we left the hotel parking lot for a day full of everything from tight, twisty tarmac to a wide variety of dirt trails. At the end of the day, we sped back to the hotel on the freeway, easily cruising at 70 mph.

Those same tires struggled a bit for grip on the silty, sandy trails we also rode, but the bike tracks straight through gnarly, whooped-out terrain, and needs just a bit more purchase from the front tire while turning on these slick

surfaces. Frankly, these types of Southern California trails pose a challenge for any type of off-road machine, but I expect the turning could be improved by putting a bit more weight on the front end through Throttle response is excellent from idle increased shock spring preload, raising the on up. A version of this engine powers forks a few millimeters in the triple clamps, the heavier CBR250R, and the dual sport or some combination thereof. Tire choice seems much punchier when you snap open also impacts this, as well. the throttle. This is largely a combination I was really impressed with the power and of three factors, including lighter weight, control offered lower gearing by the front and tuning brake. Another (including journalist a smaller had the nerve throttle body) to pass me that increases on a twisty low-end power mountain versus the descent, so I CBR. The bike showed him still revs out a wheel on well on top, several corner however. Very December 2012 | 16 | CityBike.com

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entries before passing him back. This was on tarmac, and it required excellent power and control from the front brake. I was truly surprised how well the CRF250L delivered in this regard. Clutch pull is extremely light and engagement is solid and predictable. The transmission performed well everywhere, and suffered both clutchless upshifts and downshifts in the dirt without complaint.

This is a lot of motorcycle for $4499. If it comes with typical Honda longterm reliability, it is one of those bikes you could enjoy having in your garage for a long time and could provide entertainment and transportation for several members of the family regardless of their skill level. With price and fuel economy such important factors these days, I think Honda has delivered another winner. Take a look at Honda’s web site for additional details and specifications.

The seat is wide enough to provide comfort for extended street rides (a problem with plenty of other dual sports), but the bike Dirck Edge can be found editing one of itself is slender enough to allow the off-road America’s longest-lived motorcycling sites at charger to move freely when adjusting his motorcycledaily.com. weight distribution.

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We sat for breakfast at a long table; I couldn’t hear the voices at the other end. I got up after I finished my meal and hung out at that end for maybe twenty minutes—so I participated in two chat sessions. I found both interesting.

At my end of the table we talked about texting drivers. Vulnerable road users like motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians have never enjoyed the luxury of trustworthy motorists, but recent developments have significantly increased the danger on the road.

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friend invited me to the monthly breakfast meeting of the local chapter of the Moto Guzzi National Owners Club. On a cold morning in late October, I rode 15 miles to Golden, west of Denver. My electric vest made the difference between a chilly ride and an unbearable one. If not for the vest I’d have had to wear my most voluminous jacket, layer after layer packed inside. What did we do in the decades before electric clothing? Were our riding seasons much shorter? There were 10 guys at the meeting, I’d say, 10 gray-haired white guys. Only two rode there, both on Japanese bikes, a dual-sport 650 Honda single and my ZRX-12. Hard to blame the guys who drove, really; I’m not sure my bike was fully warmed up even after the 15 miles.

At the Guzzi Club Breakfast

In Colorado, if there is a law restricting a driver’s use of a hand-held mobile phone, it is evidently not enforced. If there is a law restricting texting while driving, that law is also toothless. I’ve seen dozens of drivers texting while in motion, motorcyclists texting onehanded while in motion and bicyclists texting with both hands while coasting down city streets or busy off-street bicycle paths.

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Call me a pessimist but I can’t see any of that happening. Millions still drive drunk. Social media are more widespread than drinking and evidently just as habit-forming. Catering to the cyber-addicted is enormously profitable. Compare the introductory splashes of the new BMW 6 and the new iPhone 5.

of them daily, crying out for responses, as he would if he were on Facebook.

So what have we got? Another layer of risk piled onto those of us who, unenveloped in steel, airbags and safety glass, dare to share the roadways.

He is not accustomed to (and addicted to) instant communication. As are the overwhelming majority of Americans under, oh, 40. And lots of folks over 40, often way over.

Driving without bothering to watch where you’re going was unthinkable a few years ago, but it’s unremarkable today. Let’s be careful out there, as the sergeant would say on “Hill Street Blues.”

The number of us who are not addicted grows smaller each year while the number of starers at smartphones grows apace. Use of those phones for calls is insignificant, I believe, compared to use for social media. Only dozens of emails in your inbox each day means you lack a life.

At the other end of the table, the conversation focused on motorcycles. Imagine that.

So what have we got? Another layer of risk piled onto those of us who, unenveloped in steel, airbags and safety glass, dare to share the roadways.

The other Guzzi club So we gray-haired attendees apparently types struggle to live in single-family understand the level homes in Denver of compulsion and suburbs. Tamar and activity of mediaI live in a centralaware younger city highrise. I told people. Many of the guys we have them have never to walk carefully been without 24/7 in the hallways social connection. in our building Even in their cars. to dodge headEven standing at down, oblivious urinals in public smartphone users, who will otherwise walk restrooms. Whenever, wherever. right into us. Two of us at the table shook our heads in The local Guzzi clubber, as I’ve described dismay and discouragement. One fellow him, typically does not participate in said that he felt that as road carnage Facebook or other social media. His daymounts and lawsuits and jail time or to-day phone use may include dealing with serious-money fines proliferate, distracted emails but he is not likely to receive dozens driving will become socially unacceptable (as drunk driving has become). People

Guys were talking about track days, fast road riding and fast motorcycles. I feel sure that the new Ducati Panigale was mentioned and spoken of in admiring terms. I believe I’ll throw a little lighter fluid on the fire, I thought. And said that I feel I’d be no faster on a Panigale than on my portly, sorta clumsy Kawasaki. I said I believe my limits are not those of the machine but are my own. I see the corner coming and slow to what I judge is a safe speed—and that speed won’t vary much no matter what I ride. I said that I thought that all those superbike ponies might only intimidate me. I’d dip into that power and reach the next bend much too hot, scaring myself. I’d then have to roll the throttle off, ease the front brake on, maybe shift down, release the brake and initiate the corner. That’s too many actions. My attention is better spent elsewhere, on road safety, say. I’d rather roll the throttle on and roll it back off. No one’s timing me. Often I’m on a longish ride and want to limit energy expenditure and attendant fatigue. I ride old, I guess. As you can imagine, owners of superbikes find my ideas heretical. Certainly, they say, you’d go faster on a faster, better-handling, better-stopping bike. Maybe I am a bit of a heretic, believing as I do that superbikes belong on racetracks. Their wonderful speed, braking and handling are not all that useful on the road—at sane speeds. The latest superbike models bristle with electronic innovation, no doubt. They save us from our red-mist selves with traction control, race ABS and multiple modes based on riding conditions, tire choice and road or track day use. Essential stuff for mortals riding bikes made for gods.

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And all that electronic wizardry gives guys something to play with while their smartphones are stashed warm inside their leathers.

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Me and my lady took a turn on the dance floor, but those good ol’ boys and their families were awhirlin’ and stomping’, and I was just a mite worried about getting spurred. After dark the separate tables, dance floor and soundstage looked like any big town supper show but without the grouchy, overworked waitresses. All we had to do was wander over to the keg redictions are like fried-egg sandwiches: when you make them tenders, and they’d fill our big paper cups right, no one remembers, but when with a smile. you make them wrong, no one forgets. The additional cost of the brew and Mel Downs still complains that one of dance was nada; the dual-sport bracelet my snottier sandwiches dribbled yolk covered everything. down his chin onto his Willie G. replica snakeskin vest, causing mildew between Nashville, 77 miles up the roads might be the some of the scales. home of country music, but I think Hurricane Mills is the home of country dancing. Nevertheless I feel two predictions developing, so here goes. Prediction Dave Coombs has a reputation for laying number one: The Loretta Lynn’s dual-sport out dual-sport ragged-edge type trails. This ride (if Dave Coombs sticks with it) will is fine, provided he leaves enough rags on become one of the must-attend events the trail for us dummy riders to grab when and will be well worth rescheduling the the rear wheel goes overboard and we roof repair and rearranging the bedroom find ourselves with to get the bed out a handgrip caught from under the leak. in the zipper of our We’re all familiar pants as we try to with the Loretta save it one more time. Lynn’s motocross Coombs has a talent events, but when we for finding unusual heard of a proposed points of interest, and dual-sport ride we he arranged the trail weren’t too sure, and so riders would meet I for one decided the Suzuki support it wouldn’t be wise truck inside a big to wear blue riding automobile junkyard gear—Confederate that seemed to gray, maybe. have closed in 1967, and everything was Hurricane Mills, still there!. I don’t Tennessee sounds mean to imply that real backwoodsy, so dual-sport riders are some of us expected scroungers at heart, to find wood chips in but wandering up the toilet paper that and down rows of was kept in a coffee can in the outhouse Nashes and Packards and lifting a canvas so the mice couldn’t get at it. Wrong! The to see a white ’57 T-bird filled with ’49 Loretta Lynn’s spread is made to look old to ’52 Chevy fender skirts is our kind of and rustic, but it sure ain’t. You’ve got your archeology. When was the last time you rustic bathhouse in the campgrounds, but saw a Corvette in a junkyard? inside there are fiberglass shower stalls and a never-ending supply of hot water. Another point of interest was a ride into a kudzu jungle. Down South folks use And it’s big. The championship motocross track gets lost out behind the swimming pool and monstrous semi-outdoor pavilion that’s large enough to house the Spruce Goose. Some of the campers had a bike trailer and a tent and that was all because the families had taken the van and were checking out Memphis and Nashville, which are just an easy drive away (another reason why I think this dual-sport attendee will fly).

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chain saws to get their cars out every Monday because kudzu vines choke up the driveway on Saturday and Sunday. Riding a motorcycle into the stuff is something only a demented mind would contemplate. Somehow, Coombs is able to get local riders their own secret, marvelous trails. Maybe he does this by telling the local riders that none of these dual-sport riders lives closer than a thousand miles away, so they won’t whoop them up every weekend. Or maybe he pays them for the information. Maybe he gets Carrie Jo to blink those big expressive eyes at them. Maybe he pulls a gun on them. Whatever he does is okay with me because Coombs event riders have to stop smiling to get their helmets over their cheeks. The second day of the ride it rained hard enough to hurt, but it only made it a little easier to slide our helmets over our grins.

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None of us expected Loretta Lynn to show up on the stage at the Saturday night dance, but the dual-sporters were pleasantly surprised when two of her daughters put on a real foot-stomper. We riders and our friends mixed in right good with the local regulars who, apparently, come often and can really dance country style. December 2012 | 19 | CityBike.com

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MORE MAYNARD FEEDBACK Hi Maynard, What you described from these two different riding groups I’ve seen many times before, and I find that riding under those circumstances is distracting and detracts from the reason I ride. So I don’t ride with anyone else because I have my own pace which varies throughout each ride based on traffic, road conditions and many other factors.

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When I’ve ridden with friends they are either faster or slower than me, and I find that concentrating on the ride and what I’m doing is what’s fun for me. I often keep my distance from the cages/trucks by accelerating away or slowing down to put some distance between me and traffic, but I found that everyone has their own approach and comfort zone in regards to traffic and road conditions. I’m a loner, I ride at what I consider a brisk pace, but it’s not everyone else’s pace.

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Ride On Motorcycles 707-647-RIDE (7433) Ride-On-Motorcycles .com 1416 Sonoma Blvd Vallejo CA 94590 Steve@Ride-On-Motorcycles .com David@Ride-On-Motorcycles .com Welcome to Ride-On-Motorcycles! Our friendly associates will help you find the Motorcycle you want at a price you can afford. Our years of experience and commitment to quality have earned us loyal customers throughout the Ride-On-Motorcycles metro area. Women riders are always welcome and yes, we listen to what you want. We are an Authorized Dealer for Cleveland CycleWerks offering brand new quality, affordable production motorcycles. The Misfit is a full suspension “Café” styled bike that can fit 2 passengers comfortably. The Heist is a “Bobber” styled bike that will turn heads with lots of cool features. Our experienced buyers select only the best values from trade-ins, overstocked inventory and private party purchases. We stand by every motorcycle we sell. Due to our low overhead, we can pass incredible savings along to you. We specialize in satisfying all our customers’ needs with your powersports purchase. From what you want and keeping within your budget, we will walk you through the entire process. We promise a hassle-free experience! Every motorcycle we sell gets a service and has passed a comprehensive 38 point inspection performed by our knowledgeable staff. One-stop shopping! We sell and service most makes and models. Including Harley-Davidson, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, and Kawasaki to mention a few. Trades are always welcome. We’ll buy your bike or take it on consignment. Warranties soon to be on the menu. Parts & Accessories in stock. We offer financing through multiple sources to qualified applicants. Discounted no-obligation insurance quotes available for your scooter! Our History: Ride-On-Motorcycles was founded by two motorcycle enthusiasts and riding buddies, David and Steve in 2009. Both David and Steve spent time together at Harley-Davidson of Vallejo until the Dealership sold in 2008, the new owners let the management team go so David and Steve partnered up to start a new shop offering a wide variety of brands in a warm friendly family environment. About Steve Steve is known in the motorcycle community as “Hollywood” Steve, a handle that was given to him over a decade ago by riding friends that would patiently wait for him as he got ready to leave on rides. In his younger years Steve was influenced by the movie “Easy Rider”. After seeing the flick he purchased his first motorcycle the very next day. Steve has been an avid rider now for more than 40 years. Steve held many positions in every department of a leading Northern California Harley-Davidson dealership. As Sales Manager he learned the value of offering quality motorcycles at a fair price. As Business/ Finance Manager it was important that the financing and warranties were of the best value. The purchase experience needs to be hassle free and a pleasure. He knows that the success of the business is a total commitment to satisfy every customer’s need while fulfilling their dreams to ride at Ride-On-Motorcycles. About David David’s entry into the motorcycle industry was more from necessity than pleasure. Seemed like a good career choice. David began working in the industry in 1981 and purchased his first motorcycle to commute to work that year. His work experience includes managerial duties in parts and accessory, purchasing and sales of motorcycles, and servicing motorcycles. His passion for riding grew for 20 years before finally heightening in 2007 with Steve and David’s first road trip together, the epic ride to Daytona Beach for Bike Week. This was the foundation for the passion that has grown ever sense. David’s primary goal at this point in his career is to carry the message to others regarding the joys of the motorcycle world.

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PRE-OWNED BIKES 12007 $7995 2005 Ducati MULTISTRADA Red 43443mi VIN-011036 1000 S DS 12013 $3495 1996 Honda ST1100 Red 37668mi VIN-600018 Sport Tourer 12015 $6995 2005 Ducati MULTISTRADA Red 9975mi VIN-009498 1000DS 12022C $11495 2005 Harley-Davidson FLHRI Red 55906mi VIN-709755 Fire Fighter Special Road King 12024C $6595 1988 Harley-Davidson FLHTC Black 65220 mi VIN-505226 Electra Glide Classic 12034C $6495 2006 Yamaha R-6 Blue 5758 mi VIN-002820 600cc 12035C $9995 2004 Harley-Davidson FLSTF Red 14264 mi VIN-031793 Fat Boy 12036 $2995 1986 Honda VT 1100 C Blk/Slv 17751 mi VIN-104259 Shadow 12047 $2995 1993 Suzuki GSXR 750 Blue/White 9517 mi VIN-101781 750 cc 12048 $4795 2008 Suzuki DR 650 SE Black/White 3345 mi VIN-101835 Dual Sport 12051 $2795 2001 Honda VT750C Black 77306 mi VIN-500141 Shadow 12053 $4495 2004 Suzuki GSXR 600 Yellow 17940 mi VIN-110884 600 cc 12054 $5995 2005 Suzuki GSXR 1000 Yellow/Black 17251 mi VIN-101253 1000 cc 12056 $4495 2002 Yamaha YZF-R1 Silver 23329 mi VIN-001215 1000 cc 12057 $4495 2007 Suzuki C 50(VL800) Red/Black 11865 mi VIN-109841 800 cc 12058 $9495 2005 Harley Davidson FXSTI Blue 17968 mi VIN-027970 Softail 12060C $7995 1999 Harley Davidson FXSTC Red 13580 mi VIN-050895 Softail Custom 12061C $8995 1999 Harley Davidson FLSTF Black 52546 mi VIN-060290 Fatboy

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NEW BIKE SPECIALS 2012 Super Tenere Demo Rides! Please call to schedule a ride (650) 992-1234. This is the ultimate adventure touring bike with power modes, traction control, and ABS! Come and see what all the excitement is about! $1000 OFF! Save on 2012 Zero Electric Motorcycle S and DS with “Freedom of Choice” promotions. Imagine where you can go with up to 114 mile range and a top speed over 80 mph. Plug in and get charged with a standard household outlet. Street models are eligible for the $900 CA Clean Air Vehicle Rebate. Call for a Demo Ride and mention Citybike. 650-992-1234 2011 ZERO Electric Motorcycles Factory Authorized Clearance savings available here at Mission Motorcycles. Get Plugged In! The MX (Motocross) model is $3500.00 OFF!!! The S (Street) and DS (Dual Sport) are $4000.00 OFF!!! Plus, select ZERO Motorcycles qualify for a $900 CA Clean Air Vehicle Rebate! Call (650) 992-1234 for a Demo Ride. TIME TO GET DIRTY! Wide selection of new and used motocross and trail bikes in stock now! 4-Strokes and 2-Strokes! It’s time to ride. Get your kids or significant other riding! Easy to ride and fun for all. 2011 Honda CRF50 and CRF70 $250.00 OFF!!! Get your kids riding with an automatic , 3-Speed, Mini Dirt Bike! Training wheels available. 2012 CRF150R Big Wheel ON SALE NOW!!! Excellent motorcross bike for teens or smaller adults. 2013 Scooters have arrived! Come down and check out the new fuel-injected Metropolitan 50, re- designed Vino 50 and freeway legal PCX150! 2012 Honda Gold Wing in Black! Tour the country in style and comfort with a Gold Wing! This bike has everything but the airbag: ABS, Navigation, XM Ready, and Comfort Package! This bike also has Reverse and is $1000.00 OFF!!! Stock # H2995 2012 Demo Yamaha FJR1300 in blue and on Sale! $1500.00 OFF! What a fantastic sport touring motorcycle! This bike is fun, handles like a dream and has great styling! It also has heated grips, an automatically adjustable windscreen, saddlebags and two seat height options stock! Y2732 2012 KLX250S in red! Only $4,999! This is a super fun bike for the city and off road! It has great suspension and comfortable riding position! K1404 2011 Kawasaki ZX-6R In Black for $9,499! New Supersport Motorcycle! This bike has fully adjustable front and rear suspension, excellent handling, and cornering capabilities. K 2011 Yamaha FZ1 $9,999 Silver. Want a comfortable ride, but don’t want to give up sport performance and handling? This is the ride for you. Stock # Y2683 2010 Honda Sabre Candy Red and on sale! All stock with a custom look. Arrive in style everywhere you go with this super sleek cruiser that gets all the attention! H2935 2009 Honda CBR1000ABS in Red Spectacular engine performance with solid, confidence inspiring, handling. Feels like a 600cc in the tight turns, yet open the throttle and feel the acceleration of a liter class bike. $1000.00 OFF!!!! Stock # H2898 2009 Yamaha V Star 650 Custom $6,090 Blue Flame. Perfect for the freeway or getting around town. Easy to handle and big value for the price. Stock # Y2640 2009 Honda CRF230M Street-Legal Supermoto! Zip around town on this maneuverable, light weight motorcycle! H3034

12062C $5795 2000 Buell X-1 Red 10645 mi| VIN-201285 Lightning 12065C $7995 2001 Harley Davidson FXDX Purple 789 mi VIN-312902 Sport 12066 $4995 2000 Buell X-1 RRS Red 9859 mi VIN-203235 #599 of 800 COMING SOON 10205 $2995 1996 Kawasaki VN 1500-D1 Black XXXXX mi VIN- XXXXXX Vulcan Classic (00210) 12025 $2995 2003 Kawasaki VN750A Red/Grey 24428 mi VIN-548843 Vulcan (05900) 11011 $4995 2008 Buell Blast Custom Blue 1178 mi VIN-000351 496cc (55810)

275 8th Street at the corner of Folsom San Francisco - 415 255 3132 www .sfmoto .com We are sf moto. Located on 8th and Folsom in the SOMA (South of Market) area of San Francisco,we serve the bay area with new SYM scooters and recent used motorcycles. We sell Triumph, Ducati, Yamaha, Kawasaki, BMW,Suzuki and other brands. Here you will find anything from Street bike to cruiser and dual sport bikes. All our vehicles have been thoroughly gone through. Our used motorcycles come with our own 60 day warranty.

Doc Wong Riding Clinics PERSONAL IMPROVEMENT Come to the FREE monthly Doc Wong Riding Clinics. www .docwong .com Eighteen years, 40,000 riders!

SERVICE DEPARTMENT: Learn Dirt Bikes The service department is open from Tuesday throuhg Saturday from 8:00am until 6:00pm. Direct service phone line: 415-861-7196

SALES DEPARTMENT: - We buy used motorcycles and scooters. We can also help you sell your ride with our no cost consignment program. - Bring your bike, title (or loan statement), owners handbook and keys. - It’s OK if you still have a loan on your bike we can still take care of you. - We will provide the safest way for you to get cash for your motorcycle or scooter. It only takes about 20 - 25 minutes. - Sign up on our mail list to get NEW INVENTORY NOTIFICATIONS in our weekly e mail newsletter at www .sfmoto .com WE HAVE THE FASTEST ROTATING SELECTION IN SAN FRANCISCO: 2007 Aprilia RSV 1000R Bol D’Or, 15921 miles, red/ lavender, $8995 2003 Honda 919, 8858 Miles, Gray, $5995 2005 Honda 919, 14103 Miles, Black, $5995 2002 Honda 919, 17425 miles, $5495 2007 Honda CBR600RR, Blue/silver, $6995 2007 Honda CBR600RR, Blue/Silver, $7995 2004 Honda CBR600RR, Black, 103 miles, $5995 2007 Honda CBR600RR, Blue/silver, 5238 miles, $7495 2008 Honda CBR600RR, Orange/black, 8897 miles, $7495 2009 Honda CBR600RR, Red, 4993 miles, $8495 2003 Honda Rebel 250, Blue, 12635 miles, $2695 2007 Honda Shadow VT750, Black, 10960 miles, $5495 2012 Hyosung Aquila 250 EFI,black, New, $3999 2012 Hyosung Comet 250 EFI, Black, New, $4095 2007KawasakiNinja250, Black, 396 Miles, $3195 2008KawasakiNinja650, Green, 4077 miles, $5895 2009KawasakiNinjaER-6N, Blue, 13985, $5695 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 900, Blue, 1648 miles, $6995 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 900, Blue, 656 miles, $6995 2007 Kymco Xciting 250 ABS, black, 282 miles, $2995 2012 Suzuki Boulevard S40, Orange/Black, 49 miles, $4995 2007 Suzuki GSXR 750, Blue/black, 7311 miles, $6495 2009 Suzuki GSXR750, Blue/white, 3393 miles, $8995 2011 Suzuki GSXR750, Black, 1351 miles, $9895 2009 Suzuki GZ250 cruiser, black, 3852 miles, $2995 2008 Suzuki SV650, Blue, 7529 miles, $5995 2003 Suzuki SV650S, Bronze, 11331 miles, $4495 2009 Suzuki V-Strom 650, Black, 13332 miles, $6995 2009 Suzuki V-Strom 650, Orange, 6111 miles, $6995 2012 SYM Mio 50 scooter, various colors, New, $1995 2009 SYM Citycom 300i, blue or red, New, $3999 2012 SYM Fiddel II, various colors, New, $2295 2012 SYM HD200 EVO, various colors, New, $3495 2012 SYM Symba, Various colors, New, $2349 2012 SYM Wolf aka Honda CB125, Various colors, $2995 2009 Triumph Bonneville, white, 7324 miles, $7195 2011 Triumph Street Triple, White, 6390 miles, $7995 2010 Triumph Tiger 1050 SE ABS, Black, 5693 miles, $10995 2011 Triumph Tiger 800XC ABS, White, 1995 miles, $10995 2008 Yamaha 600 FZ6, Black, 2690 Miles, $5995 2008 Yamaha YZFR6, Yellow, 1271 miles, $8495 2012 Yamaha YZFR6, White, 7990 miles, $9495 2005 Yamaha FZ1, Blue, 10670 miles, $5995 2006 Yamaha Vino 125 scooter, 4324 miles, $2195 2009 Yamaha Zuma 125 scooter, 28 miles, $2995

USED MOTORCYCLES: Scorpa trials motorcycle (French) Brand-new, zero miles 2005 model. 70cc 4-stroke, only 80 pounds. 3-speed transmission. Call for details. $2000. 415/781-3432.

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Cycle Salvage Hayward = Full Service. People are surprised to find out that we’re more than just a salvage yard. •Full Service - All makes: We have 3 lifts and 3 full-time mechanics! •Tire installation (even if you bought tires elsewhere) •Plastic Welding (fairings) •Oil Changes •New Tires We buy used/wrecked bikes Helmets, jackets, leathers, gloves, and all other apparel Fair prices and easy to deal with. Used parts -> broke yours? Call us! Cycle Salvage Hayward 510-886-2328 21065 Foothill Blvd.

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Thank you for a wonderful year, San Francisco Bay Area! On September 15th, we celebrated our first full year in business and we are honored to have been given the chance to share our common passion with you. We look forward to seeing what happens next year - thanks, Bay Area! Addiction Motors is proud to introduce a brand new service: Wrench It Yourself! DIY Motorcycle Maintenance Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday @ Addiction Motors 4052 Watts St, Emeryville (510) 394-2WIY Reserve your lift now: addictionmotors .com/wiy Help us welcome our newest technician, Pete Trevesian! Addiction Motors is a full service motorcycle repair cooperative in Emeryville, CA. We services most makes and models of American, Japanese and European motorcycles.

ADVANCED CYCLE SERVICE *Motorcycle Service and Repair* • Tires • Service •Insurance estimates Monthly bike storage available Come check us out 1135 Old Bayshore Hwy San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 299-0508 jim@advcyles .com — www .advcycles .com DUCATI SUZUKI KAWASAKI YAMAHA

Rotors, Brake lines, Pads, Street, Race, Off-road, SuperMoto PashnitMoto is one of the largest Galfer Braking dealers in the USA. Colored brake lines, custom lengths, Wave Rotors. 50 Pages of part numbers. www .GalferBrakes .net or call 530/391-1356

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Produced in the with European precision machines, using European hardware, Melvin brings you quality custom or OEM replacement brake lines. Lines consist of Teflon center, stainless braid and PVC covering in plenty color choices. DOT /TUV approved. Please visit us at: www .melvinusa .com or 1365 63rd. street Emeryville, CA. 94608 510 595 3300

Michael’s Motorsports Bavarian Cycle Works EXPERT Service & Repair Bavarian Cycle Works specializes in new and vintage BMW, modern TRIUMPH and select motorcycle models. Our staff includes a Master Certified Technician and personnel each with over 25 years experience. Nearly all scheduled motorcycle maintenance can be completed within a one day turnaround time. All bikes kept securely indoors, day and night. Come see us!

BMW Motorcycle Service, Repair, Restoration Air heads, Hex heads, K Bikes, F Bikes 880 Piner Rd. Ste 46 Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707) 575-4132

1978 BMW R100/7 for sale. This bike will become a classic in January! With under 68,400 miles, hard side bags, windshield, professionally lowered seat for more comfortable ride for shorter person, and no dents we are asking $3,200. OBO. Clear CA title in hand. Call Dan/ Monica for details (530) 544-8263 leave message and we will call back.Can email more pictures too.

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MOTO GIO Motorcycle Performance Parts, Accessories, Services. Low price on Tires!!! We will PRICE MATCH with any store. Phone : 408-298-8887 1391 N. 10th St San Jose CA 95112 Email: info@motogio .com www.motogio.com Please mention this ad and you will receive an additional 5% off on your purchase.

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www .MotoTireGuy .com Motorcycle Tire Services San Francisco - Bay Area (415) 601-2853 Order your tires online, Zero CA sales tax plus Free UPS Ground, then have a Preferred Installer in your local area do the installation and save! Please visit website for details.

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ROCKRIDGE TWO WHEELS Need new rubber? Rockridge Two Wheels is offering a $50 mount and balance with the purchase of two tires. Factory techs. 40+ years experience. Full service facility. 510/594-0789 vespawalnutcreek .com 925 938 0600 rockridgetwowheels .com 510 594 0789 For all your Bay Area Vespa / Piaggio / Aprilia needs

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The Old Man The Old Truck Dave is working Dave’s Cycle Transport San Francisco-Bay Area and Beyond… 24 Hour Service (415)824-3020 — www .davescycle .com

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HELP WANTED Mission Motorcycles is looking for an experienced parts & accessory counter person for immediate employment. 650-992-1234 ask for Wendy Carmichael Honda Motorsports and Capitol Yamaha of Sacramento are looking for Motorcycle Technicians and Service Writers. Must be motivated, reliable, and safety minded. Must have motorcycle experience Send resume to: chm .cap_phil@yahoo .com

Cycle Salvage Hayward Now Hiring Experienced, Honest People. Do you have actual experience working on motorcycles at a shop? Do you like solving problems and working with your hands? Consider working at our salvage business in Hayward on just about anything that comes in - scooters to full dressers and everything in between. We offer full service and an alternative to dealerships for bikes new and old, and we’re growing. Please come by with a resume 10-6pm Tues-Sat. We’d like to meet good people with experience and a good attitude.

WHEELS AND DEALS ACCIDENT OR INJURY? Call 415/999-4790 for a 24-hr. recorded message and a copy of the FREE REPORT

SCOTTS VALLEY MOTORCYCLE SERVICE CENTER ALL ASPECTS SERVICE AND REPAIR SPECIALIZING IN AMERICAN MADE CYCLES JUST OFF HIGHWAY 17 FROM EITHER SCOTTS VALLEY EXIT 4865 SCOTTS VALLEY DR. (831) 438-6300 OPEN: TUESDAY- SATURDAY 10A-5P SUNDAY NOON-5P

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EBAY SALES eBay sales. Specialist with vehicles, 12 years experience, and 5000+ positive feedback rating. Flat listing rate. I can produce auctions with 20+ large format, gorgeous, high quality pictures with my dealer account and pro-grade camera. Dr. Hannibal Lechter reminds us that “we covet what we see.” Let me show people what you have and why they should pay top dollar for it! Interested in larger lots of identifiable, good-quality motorcycle and car parts to buy as well. imperialist1960@yahoo .com or 415/699-8760.

SELL YER STUFF IN CITYBIKE! Yes, you can do that—it’s easy. Easier than calling your grandson, having him post a Craigslist ad, then ask you for $20, which you wind up giving him because you decided to go riding instead of going to his high school graduation and you feel guilty. We here at CityBike understand your guilt feelings, so we will run your ad (25 words or less, please) ‘till sold for just $15. Add $25 bucks to run a photo of your ride so people believe you’re really selling something and not just lonely. Subscribers get a free ad every month! Maybe you should subscribe, eh cheapskate?

ELIGIBLE MODELS: 2013 RM-Z400, RM-Z250 *The above financing program is offered by Sheffield Financial, a Division of BB&T Financial, FSB, between 9/1/2012 and 11/30/2012. Minimum Amount Financed $1500; Maximum Amount Financed $50,000. Subject to credit approval. Approval, and any rates and terms provided are based on credit worthiness. Other financing offers are available. Financing promotions void where prohibited. Offer available on new unused Suzuki 2013 and Prior RM-Z250 and RM-Z450 purchased from an authorized Suzuki dealer. OFfer subject to change without notice. An example of monthly payment required on a purchase where the Amount Financed is $7,500, your Down Payment is $0 with 60 monthly payments of $125 each. ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE 0%. Suzuki, the “S” logo, and Suzuki model and product names are Suzuki Trademarks or ®. © American Suzuki Motor Corporation 2012

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