Billet Clutch and Brake Levers
March 1, 2011 | 
Author | Billet Clutch and Brake Levers
Pazzo Racing Manufacturers Specifications
MSRP: $184.99 (set) – $94.99 (single) |
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Brief
I’ve always liked the look of the smaller more streamlined clutch and brake levers I’ve seen on race bikes, but I’ve been hesitant to purchase these things because other than looks, I was not sure what benefit they would bring to me as a street rider. After all, looks aren’t everything and I can’t afford to spend money on things for my bike that don’t bring function along with finish. Read the rest of this entry »
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Checa takes Superpole with record lap
Carlos Checa (Althea Racing) set the quickest lap ever recorded around Phillip Island on a Superbike machine when he powered his Ducati 1098R to a time of 1 minute 30.882 seconds, thus grabbing the first Superpole trophy of the year.
Checa, one of last year’s winners in Australia, was just a fraction ahead of Max Biaggi (Aprilia Alitalia) who put in a
quick lap towards the end but who was edged off the top slot by 0.013 seconds. Sylvain Guintoli gave the Effenbert – Liberty Racing team a great championship baptism with third place on the grid, after another good run at Phillip Island for teh Frenchman.
Leon Haslam (BMW Motorrad) made a great effort to take his S1000 RR machine to the fourth slot, just managing to hold off a last-minute attempt by Eugene Laverty (Yamaha World Superbike Team). Jakub Smrz (Effenbert – Liberty Racing) was next up followed by Troy Corser (BMW Motorrad), while Marco Melandri concluded his first Superpole with eighth place
Camera Mounting
Where should you mount the camera? Well you could go for a helmet camera style position or mount it on the bike itself.
- Helmet mounted – If you are looking to get a POV perspective then the helmet cam position is best and can really make for interesting video. We recommend you have the camera on the left or right of the helmet, you
can have it on the top too, but it covered up when you open your visor. - Motorcycle mounted – There are a wide variety of options here but under the headlight seems the most logical place. This will give you a good view up the road and is not so obvious. You can also mount the camera in an air intake, on the front fork or anywhere else on the bike fairing’s, just ensure it has a clear view up the road!
Yamaha World Superbike Team unveil 2011 livery – with no sponsors
MotoGP Ass Kicker? We challenge you to find a stock unmodified production part on Melandri’s factory Yamaha R1 Superbike (hint: the engine cases)
February 15th – The 2011 Yamaha World Superbike Team has unveiled the livery they will run for the upcoming World Superbike season. The new design features a Yamaha blue corporate racing colour scheme. The livery takes its inspiration from both the famous Yamaha speed block design and also one of the colours of the current production model YZF-R1, giving the bike a modern sleek appearance whilst emphasizing Yamaha’s racing image. Noticable by its absence on the bikes is no outside sponsorship for the factory team, with the loss of support from the Italian dairy company Sterligarda which was with the Yamaha team the last 2 years.
The team features an all new rider line up for the 2011 championship with 28yr old Italian rider Marco Melandri, a previous 250cc World Champion, stepping across from MotoGP to partner 24yr old rider Eugene Laverty from Northern Ireland who steps up from the World Supersport Championship. The new livery will feature prominently on the leathers of both riders.
The team continues its winter testing schedule on the 21st and 22nd February at the Phillip Island circuit in advance of the opening round of the championship in Australia on 27th February.
Are You Ready For Your Motorcycle Track Day? Part I
Motorcycle track days have become wildly popular events, allowing motorcyclists to ride their motorcycles to the
limits in a controlled environment. This is much safer than carving up the local public roads, but it takes the effort of the participants and track day organizers to insure that each track day is as safe as possible. Everyone involved should be aware of their responsibilities regarding rider and motorcycle preparation.
Regarding rider preparation, all track days require the same basic personal safety gear. Leather motorcycle suit, proper motorcycle helmet, gauntlet gloves and boots that cover the ankles. Most track day organizers will examine each participant’s gear and helmet when they check in. Proper rider safety, however, is ultimately the responsibility of each rider. One thing that’s hard for track day organizers to examine is the mental and physical fitness of each rider.
The morning rider briefing should make mention of rider fitness, but it’s up to everyone to monitor their own condition at all times throughout the day. Read the rest of this entry »
