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    samedi 12 juillet 2014

    MotoGP:Lorenzo et Rossi cinquième et sixième sur la grille allemande / Second row Sachsenring slots for factory Yamaha duo

    Jorge Lorenzo, Movistar Yamaha MotoGP, GER Q2
    Les pilotes du team Movistar Yamaha MotoGP n’étaient guère satisfaits de leurs performances à l’issue des qualifications pour le Grand Prix eni Motorrad d’Allemagne, dont ils prendront le départ depuis la deuxième ligne.




    Assez étrangement, Jorge Lorenzo et Valentino Rossi ont tous les deux enregistré leur temps de qualification sur leur premier run et n’ont pas pu progresser lorsqu’ils sont repartis sur un second pneu neuf en fin de séance. 
    L’Espagnol était resté assez proche de la première position lors des essais libres mais n’a pas pu se montrer aussi compétitif qu’il l’espérait en qualifications et a terminé en cinquième position, à une demi-seconde de Marc Márquez (Repsol Honda), l’auteur de la pole.
    « La cinquième position n’est clairement pas le résultat que nous visions pour les qualifications d’aujourd’hui, surtout que nous avions eu un bon rythme et été dans le Top 3 depuis le début du week-end, » a commenté Lorenzo. « Nous n’avons pas pu profiter des pneus neufs en qualifications et le deuxième pneu ne me donnait pas autant de motricité. Je ne sais pas pourquoi mais il glissait beaucoup et j’avais l’impression d’avoir un pneu différent. La course va être très longue, le premier tour sera important parce qu’il est difficile de doubler ici mais nous allons essayer de finir sur le podium. Notre rythme n’est pas si mauvais alors voyons si nous pouvons nous battre avec les autres. »
    Son coéquipier Valentino Rossi était l’un des premiers pilotes à sortir de la pit-lane en Q2 mais est rentré aux stands au bout de deux tours. L’Italien a ensuite réalisé deux autres runs mais n’a pas réussi à progresser sur le dernier et se retrouvait en sixième position, à un peu plus d’un dixième de seconde de son coéquipier.
    « J’ai heureusement pu faire un bon tour avec mon premier pneu, » a affirmé Rossi. « Normalement on va plus vite avec le deuxième, de deux ou trois dixièmes de seconde, mais cette fois-ci il y avait quelque chose qui n’allait pas avec le deuxième. Je n’avais pas de grip et j'ai eu du mal à ramener la moto au box. Je suis en deuxième ligne et c’est le minimum pour espérer faire une bonne course. Aujourd’hui nous avons bien travaillé sur la moto, ce n’était pas si mal mais ce sera dur demain. »
    Movistar Yamaha MotoGP riders Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi will start Sunday’s eni Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland from fifth and sixth respectively on the grid.
    Both riders had a good start to the sunny 15-minute qualifying session, Lorenzo initially taking second and Rossi taking fifth place with their first flying laps. The Yamaha riders had multiple runs to determine their starting position, improving their times by more than 0.3s from the morning’s free practice.
    Both then unfortunately suffered from a lack of grip with their second qualifying tyres, restricting their ability to make a further attack towards the end of Q2.
    Lorenzo had a late start to the qualification session in order to get a flying lap in without any traffic. With 11 minutes to go the Spaniard showed his consistency as he rode a sequence of laps into the 1.21’s and clocked a 1’21.526. With six minutes left of the session he came in for a fresh set of tyres to have another go at putting his name at the top of the leading board. Two minutes later he was back on track and able to improve on his time by 0.350s, delivering a session best of 1’21.508 to finish in fifth place.


    “Fifth is definitely not what we expected from today's qualifying session, especially because we have a good pace and we’ve always been in the top three during the weekend. In the qualifying we couldn’t take profit from the new tyres and the second tyre didn't have the same traction, I don't know why, it was spinning a lot and felt like a different tyre. It’s going to be a very long race, the first lap will be important because it's difficult to overtake here but we will try to get another podium. We are not so bad in pace so let's see if we can stay with the front guys,” stated Lorenzo.
    Teammate Rossi had the opposite approach to the qualifying session. The Italian was one of the first riders to get out on track, but soon returned to the pits after two laps. With 11 minutes remaining he was back on his way and immediately shot up to fifth in the standings with a hot lap of 1’26.651. With five minutes remaining Rossi had another return to the pit box, before quickly heading out for another run. The nine time World Champion was unable to improve his time and will start sixth.
    Rossi commented, “Fortunately I did quite a good lap with the first tyre. Usually you can go faster with the second tyre by two or three tenths, but there was something wrong with the second one. It didn’t have any grip and it was also very difficult to get the bike back to the box. I’m on the second row and the second row is the limit for a good race. Today we worked well on the bike, we’re not so bad, but for tomorrow it will be hard.”

    Breslau Poland: The truck-legends are back - scrutineering - Ford Ranger.

    Saturday midday: The "Breslau Poland" rally has started with the technical scrutineering. 66 cars, 28 trucks, 17 bikes and 17 SSV signed in for the race, which will take place from 13-19th July 2014 in the north-west of Poland around the cities Recz, Drawsko Pomorskie and Borne Sulinowo.

    The race itself will start on Sunday with two stages: In the morning the competitors have to handle a "warm up" of 71 kilometers timed section, followed by the legendary night-stage called "Lazer Night Flights" and 58 kms. In the following days, 1108 kms timed section are waiting for the participants - the longest stage will be on Thursday (280 kms).

    As in every year, the competitors are a great mix between amateurs and experts - some "5000 Euro Cars" will mess with "150.000 Euro" cars - same in the trucks. Especially in the trucks we will see a great battle between the "Baja Deutschland" winner Leon de Wit from Holland (Mercedes-Scania prototype), Ton Stoker (Holland, Iveco), Ales Loprais (Tatra, Czech Republic) and many more.

    And we also have two "legends": The former Breslau winners Peter Niedergesaess (Scania, Germany) - who has his rally-comeback after a long break - and the German truck-expert and "Wetten Dass" television-star Udo Heidenreich (Mercedes Unimog).

    Next to many interesting rallycars, especially from France, the big surprise in the cars is the former winner Robert Kufel from Poland: He will celebrate the "world-premiere" of his own-build Ford Ranger. The car looks like the factory-Ford from South Africa, but is "100% Polish" - and powered by a diesel-engine. Stay tuned this week for a great rally in Poland!

    Also interesting: The "Volkswagen T3 Rallyvan" of Bernd Jäger (the car looks like a former postal-van - but the yellow colour is officially "Porsche Yellow"), Hanna Sobota from Poland (Mitsubishi Pajero T2), the Hungarian built Opel Antara RR of the Bulgarian Petar Cenkov (winner of the Balkan Breslau), Cedric Porcher from France (Toyota Prototype) or trophy-legend Jim "Gigglepin" Marsden from the UK with his extreme Land Rover...

    2014/07/12 | 15:11 CET | ARTICLE: MR/HS

    via http://www.marathonrally.com

    Studio Motor


    2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250


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    When most guys still want this bike to be really a sport bike, not the case with Ismail Saleh. Interested in the earlier works of Studio Motor, which is a Kawasaki Ninja 250 custom V.1, Born to be The bluster. That is the reason why he changed his mini 250cc sportbike into a custom bike that now has a higher value.

    This is the Ninja 250 has been produced in 2011, a very new bike. Ninja 250 “The Bluster”, is a submission from a guy who came from Bandar Lampung, Sumatra – Indonesia. Culture has now changed, and everyone has a different opinion if they asked “Culture”. What is the most interesting culture? maybe a motorcycle is one of them.
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    One of the reasons of Ismail Saleh before modifying the bike is “Want to be different”. Definitely, the number of the owners of the Kawasaki Ninja 250 in Indonesia, more and more and become less exclusive. A strategy for those who want to be different is the right choice.
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    The first change on this bike is fairly simple but has significantly changed the bike became very stout, is a pair of a Suzuki GSXR-1000 to replace a pair of telescopic suspension of this 2011 Ninja 250. For the dimensions of the front rim using the brand of TK Japan, using size 18×3.00 Inch combined with E705 120/80-18 Shinko tire brand. Next to the rear wheel dimensions, using 18×3.50 inch size combined with E705 150/70-18 Shinko tire brand and the spoke wheels make this bike look very cool.
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    It will make you very jealous, when you look at this bike. Some changes have been completed, the tank and the steering parts (handlebar). Tank shape is inspired by the concept of a Triumph, while the handlebar using fatbar type. Scrambler concept is very perfect.
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    As always, a good motorcycle is a bike that has a good seat and comfortable to ride. Above you can see, how comfortable the seats were designed by Studio Motor for Ismail Saleh? I think this is very convenient, the stitches are very beautiful and we can say this as a “Piece of Art”.
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    Overall assessment for the Kawasaki Ninja 250 The bluster V.2, maybe you’ll agree to say for this bike is perfect, neat, and beautiful. There is no doubt, no one can say “no” to this bike, a masterpiece of Studio Motor.
    If you are one of the owners of the Kawasaki Ninja 250 and already feel bored and want to change the look of your bike to be like this and want to know how much it in cost details, please contact directlyStudio Motor – Custom Motorcycle Workshop & Biker Fashion, if you live in Jakarta please visit directly to the address:
    • Jl. Kesehatan Raya No.3A, Bintaro – Jakarta Selatan 12330

    MotoGP : Márquez signe la pole et un nouveau record au Sachsenring / Record breaker Marquez takes pole with fastest ever Sachsenring lap

    Marc Márquez prendra le départ du Grand Prix eni Motorrad d'Allemagne en tête de la grille MotoGP™ après avoir devancé Dani Pedrosa et Stefan Bradl en qualifications.

    Marc Marquez, Repsol Honda Team, GER Q2


    Marc Márquez (Repsol Honda) a décroché sa septième pole position de la saison en battant un record du circuit vieux de six ans au Sachsenring, qu’avait établi Casey Stoner avec Ducati en 2008. Le Champion du Monde en titre, en quête ce week-end d’une neuvième victoire en autant de courses, a battu le chrono de l’Australien de 0.130s pour signer la nouvelle référence absolue (1'20.937) sur le circuit allemand et renouer avec la pole position, qui lui avait échappé lors des deux manches précédentes. 
    Vainqueur au Sachsenring ces quatre dernières années, le leader du Championnat du Monde MotoGP™ 2014 partagera la première ligne avec un autre expert de la piste allemande, son coéquipier Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda). Ce dernier a cependant chuté dans le virage n°1, dans lequel il s’était fracturé la clavicule l’an dernier, alors qu’il était en pole provisoire mais n’a finalement été battu que par Márquez.
    Stefan Bradl, LCR Honda MotoGP, GER Q2
    Egalement sur RC213V, Stefan Bradl (LCR Honda) s’est assuré son deuxième départ en première ligne de la saison pour sa course nationale, en se classant à 0.403s de la pole, avec tout juste 36 millièmes de seconde d’avance sur Aleix Espargaró (NGM Forward Racing), qui avait été le plus rapide vendredi et devra se contenter d’un départ en quatrième position.
    Jorge Lorenzo, Movistar Yamaha MotoGP, GER Q2
    La star de la catégorie Open sera accompagnée en deuxième ligne par les deux pilotes du team Movistar Yamaha MotoGP, Jorge Lorenzo et Valentino Rossi, tandis que Andrea Iannone (Pramac Racing), premier pilote sur Ducati, Pol Espargaró (Monster Yamaha Tech3) et son coéquipier Bradley Smith, tombé pour la quatrième fois du week-end en Q2, s’élanceront de la troisième ligne. 
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    Álvaro Bautista (GO&FUN Honda Gresini) a conclu les qualifications avec une décevante dixième position, à plus d’une demi-seconde d’une première ligne sur laquelle figurent les trois autres RC213V Factory.
    En Q1, Nicky Hayden (Drive M7 Aspar) avait surpris en réalisant le meilleur temps au dernier moment, juste après la chute de Cal Crutchlow (Ducati) dans le virage n°11, le waterfall, et accédait à la Q2 avec Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati). L’Italien a pris la onzième position devant l’Américain en Q2 tandis que Crutchlow terminait à la quinzième position sur la grille, derrière Yonny Hernández (Energy T.I. Pramac Racing) et Scott Redding (Drive M7 Aspar). Mike di Meglio (Avintia Blusens) prenait quant à lui la 21e position après avoir lui aussi chuté dans le waterfall, dans la séance FP4.
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    Andrea Dovizioso, Dani Pedrosa, Ducati Team, Repsol Honda Team, GER Q2
    Marc Marquez notched a new best pole lap in the MotoGP™ Q2 session at the eni Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland, with Dani Pedrosa and Stefan Bradl also on row one – Pedrosa setting a fast lap before a crash.
    A 1'20.937 effort from Marquez gave him pole by just under 0.3s from Repsol Honda colleague Pedrosa who went down at turn 1 with three minutes remaining. The rapid lap time for Marquez broke Casey Stoner’s six year old best pole lap record of 1’21.067 from 2008.
    The home fans were delighted with Bradl (LCR Honda MotoGP) registering a 1’21.340 lap, as the German qualified third having initially been on provisional pole five minutes into the session.
    The second row, meanwhile features a strong Yamaha presence with Open-equipped Aleix Espargaro (NGM Forward Racing) placing his Forward-Yamaha machine ahead of the factory Movistar Yamaha MotoGP machines of Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi on the grid.
    Andrea Iannone (Pramac Racing) impressed again in seventh, ahead of Pol Espargaro (Monster Yamaha Tech3) and Bradley Smith (Monster Yamaha Tech3) on row three. Smith suffered a fourth crash of the weekend in Q2 but was not hurt.
    Alvaro Bautista (GO&FUN Honda Gresini) was tenth, whilst Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) and Nicky Hayden (Drive M7 Aspar) complete the fourth row having come through from Q1.
    Cal Crutchlow (Ducati Team) missed out on a Q2 ride having crashed at high speed at turn 11, taking a big tumble through the gravel at the end of Q1. Crutchlow was unhurt and quickly went back to his pit box for a debrief despite initially looking quite shaken by the accident.
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    Bradley Smith, Monster Yamaha Tech 3, GER FP4


    BSMC GEAR GUIDE #17


    PRODUCT REVIEW – REV’IT! REDHOOK JACKET – BY THE BIKE SHED’S GARETH CHARLTON
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    The black leather jacket. A staple for every generation and style of rider, it is completely ubiquitous with our passion, and yet it can be remarkably difficult to find one you like. Too much branding, too plain, too modern, too old fashioned, the list goes on. But in the Rev it! Redhook, “designed to match the style and sensibility of vintage motorcycle enthusiasts” I have found a jacket with every detail I desire.
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    It is a simple thing, nothing fancy, just swathes of grainy, sweet smelling leather, blocked into classic panelling with robust stitching. The shoulders and sleeves received the majority of the designers attention with some period race inspired padding, beyond that a small slanted chest pocket and outline stitching on the waist pockets are the extent of the design elements. Those traveling in your wake will see your brand allegiance through a small embossed logo on your lumber spine.
    The Redhook comes in either black or brown Arizona cow hide, it features Knox removable elbow and shoulder armour with a pocket for an optional back protector. There is also a simply removable thermal body warmer making the Redhook a multiple season option.
    The sleeves are a generous length and it has a fine tailored fit across the shoulders. On my tall body an extra inch or so length on the torso would be ideal but it sits well when on the bike with slightly extended lower back coverage.
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    My previous Rev It! experiences attest to sound build quality and everything suggests the Redhook will live up to these standards. Technically it is a fine jacket and if the design ticks your style boxes you will not be disappointed.
    LEWIS LEATHERS ROAD RACING BOOT NO. 177
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    The Road Racer Boot no.177 from Lewis Leathers are a short, close fitting leather racing boot with back ankle and leg straps with two expanding gussets at the back of the calf. The quilted front panel provides extra protection, and the soles are stitched moulded non-slip rubber.
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    Lewis Leathers are the oldest British motorcycle clothing company, founded in 1892 by David Isaacs. The company supplied early aviators, motorists and motorcyclists with protective clothing against the cold and damp British climate. In the mid-1950s, D. Lewis produced the Bronx leather jacket, a landmark garment and one of the first products aimed directly at the post-war teenage fashion market, which was widely adopted by the Ton-up Boys and Rockers of the 1960s and sponsoring leading TT racers of the day.
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    The Road Racer Boots No.177 are steeped in the racing tradition. They first appeared in 1977 are were a reworking of the then ten year old Racing Boots. They introduced the quilted front panel, which provided protection with flexibility, the construction was, and remains unique. The two expanding gussets at the calf provide extra ease for wider legs.
    These are a great looking boot that have have a cafe racer retro feel, but still hold up to the rigours of contemporary biking. They come in black, or if you’re ballsy enough red or blue, in sizes UK 4 -13.
    BARSTOW LEGEND GOGGLES
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    “Let’s face it: vintage riding gear – boots, helmets, gloves, leather pants – was basic, uncomfortable and, overall… not very safe. Goggles? Same.”
    So Barstow set out to produce a vintage style goggle with a contemporary build quality.
    The Legend has a slightly more retro look than it’s cousin The Classic, with minimalist frame design and reduced branding. They blend the vintage with the urban and are built to a very high spec with triple layered foam and fleece padding, leather, suede and canvas straps and clear distortion free Dalloz lenses. The upper vents force air in and channel out moisture to reduce fogging.
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    Barstow have serious bike sport credentials, with names like Kim Boyle, Dimitre Coste, Keith Lynas and Scott Burnworth all sporting their eyewear.
    The Legend are comfy and are easy on and off all day with gloves on. They work remarkably well both in the heat and the cold and can be worn both with full face (at a squeeze) and open face lids. They keep out the dust and the rain, and survive the odd skid across the dirt. They’re not expensive either.
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    Barstow certainly live up to their promise.
    ANDOVER NORTON COMMANDO TOOL ROLL.
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    Now, as some of you close to the Bike Shed will know, I’ve been boring anyone who’s even remotely prepared to listen, (and a few who who weren’t) for months now with the exciting news of my incoming Norton Commando.
    I’ll try not to send you to sleep with the tale of how the Commando was the first motorcycle I fell in love with as a seven year old, and how I would get bollocked to within an inch of my young life for drawing it’s sleek, then modern lines, whilst I was supposed to be solving equations.
    What I will tell you though is that none of my metric tools work on her. I need AF and Whitworth if I’ve any hope of doing anything.
    Premier marque specialists Andover Norton do a lovely tool roll for us old Brit virgins, one that’s in the spirit of the original unit provided with the Commando. Larger and more comprehensive, these UK sourced tools are professional workshop grade, and will find a use on any old Brits.
    The kit includes the following:
    Spanners:
    3/16 x 1/4 Whitworth
    5/16 x 3/8 AF
    5/16 x 3/8 Whitworth
    7/16 x 1/2 AF
    9/16 x 5/8 AF
    11/16 x 3/4 AF
    Box spanner:
    5/8 x 3/4 AF
    7/8 x 15/16 AF
    spark plug
    Hex key 7/32″
    Phillips/flat blade screwdriver
    “C” spanner/valve adjuster
    Guide tool – camshaft oil seal
    2 Tire levers
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    Rolled in a seventies style vinyl, it’s rolled size is 3.5” diameter and 8 3/4” long. At just under £80 it’s a bargain, and will save you rooting around your Dad’s spider web coated, wood lice infested, rusty old tool chest to get to work on your soon to be pimped custom Commando.
    SEALSKINZ THICK MID LENGTH SOCKS
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    The never spoken about, but forgotten at your peril, key garment when astride your steed are socks. How many rides have been transformed from a joy to an ordeal because of cold or wet feet? Whether it’s commuting, touring, or blasting around the twisties like Agostini on angel dust, your feet need to be insulated, or sooner or later you’re going to be in trouble.
    Sealskinz make a wind and waterproof sock that really does what it says on the packet. What’s really good about these is they’re sleek, not at all like the bulky woolen things your dear old gran knitted that make your boots feel two sizes too small.
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    These are a thick weight, mid length sock for “….where added insulation is imperative.” They’re totally waterproof, breathable and windproof with merino wool lining for moisture control & comfort. They have an elasticated ankle and insteps that offer support and a comfortable fit. They have a thermal rating of 4 out of a scale of 1 to 5.
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    Sealskinz employ Aqua Dynamic Design, which encompasses not only Sealskinz 3 layer patented StretchDry product but also the cut and sew ranges and ensures that every sock they make is “engineered for performance, enabling you to stay out longer whatever the activity, whatever the weather.”
    These are seriously technical socks, and protect against the elements more than any other sock that I’ve come across. They come at a premium, but in my opinion worth every penny.
    via The Bike Shed

    Hero Honda Karizma ‘Sliver’ by Mean Green Customs


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    Written by Ian Lee.
    So you want to build a sweet ride, but you don’t want to take the well travelled route. You want something with that café racer silhouette, but you also crave something fresh. This was the conundrum faced by Aditya Green from Mean Green Customs in India, when he was trying to work out the details for the feature bike seen here today. This bike started as a thought, was turned into a sketch and then became a beautiful reality. Sleek lines, low slung and with a side profile to make you weak at the knees, this futuristic café racer is definitely something you don’t see everyday. And that’s what makes us appreciate it all the more.
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    At the heart of the sleek silver machine is a 223cc Hero Honda Karizma powerplant. Basically a detuned version of the engine found in the popular CRF230 Honda dirt bike range, the main difference being the Hero transmission carries only five speeds as opposed to the the six speeds found in a CRF. The carb is the factory Kehlin CV with the carburetor controlled variable ignition switch system left intact on the build. This helps to make for a 3.8 second 0-60 time for the machine.
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    That body, those lines though. Even just looking at the front end of the bike it is easy to see the work involved. The custom girder forkset, fitted with a shock as opposed to a spring, is raked at an impressive angle to drop the front end of the bike to give a strong sporting stance. The swing arm has been manufactured so it matches the front end, both are painted in black so as not to take away from the lines of the tank and the ducktail.
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    Not happy with the bike having a traditional body, the Mean Green Customs crew came up with a design which had “sharp edges and aggressive curvy lines”. This they have done, Aditya spent a lot of time fabricating the tank and seat until he was happy with the lines. The metallic paintwork is broken up by the leather of the seat pan and a matching racing stripe on the tank. To round out the aesthetics, the MG workshop fashioned up a set of handlebar hugging mirrors inscribed with the workshop logo, and emblazoned with little LED units which make for indicator lamps. The indicator lamps for the rear are mounted in the foot pegs, leaving the rear of the body wiring and clutter free.
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    With a lot of thought and effort put in, Mean Green Customs have produced a one-of-a-kind café racer. From mental image to metal image, this Honda powered special has fulfilled the build brief of being something ‘radical’ while still being tasteful enough to admire.
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    via PIPEBURN

    SAMEIROS MOTORS LA BOHÈME


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    Sameiros Motors knocked on our door earlier this year with their Honda Dominator build and have now returned as promised with this stunning Kawasaki Zephyr 750. The brothers from Viana do Castelo, Portugal have excelled themselves this time with ‘La Bohème’ and its thick, curvy figure. Oww, Matron!
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    Originally from 1991 this Zephyr is just the right side of technology, running carbs and a sensible ignition system meaning less electricky-spaghetti to hide. The distinct lack of plastic and trim saves on a lot of tab and bracket grinding on the frame leaving a fresh canvas for creativity, but the large tank needs a cunning paint job to mask its heft.
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    The first hurdle to this build was the engine which at point of purchase seemed OK, but turned out a full rebuild was needed. New components, seals, bearings, rebuilt carbs and a handmade slash-cut exhausts mean the next owner will have peace of mind and a sweet sounding motor. Oops, cat out of the bag already, yup, the guys could be persuaded to part with this one to fund new projects.
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    As proportions go the tail on this bike is spot on, mirroring the swoop of the tank and its buxom width. The seat was stitched in-house using a handsome shade of tan leather. The subframe was heavily modified and shocks rebuilt to to support this handiwork.
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    To shrink the cockpit and reduce clutter smaller instruments were fitted, traditional analog speedo and a digital tacho by Koso. LED warning lights drilled and countersunk into the top clamp serve their function without taking up unnecessary space. Manufacturers take note, if your customers are coordinated enough to simultaneously use all four extremities to ride a bike then a simple coloured light will do, theres no need for an Ibizan laser show.
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    Bars are Honda CBR600 with brown Tomaselli grips to match the seat, the smoked mini-LED turn signals blend in too.
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    Gunmetal grey features a lot at the moment in The Shed, and that’s because it looks great. Enough brightness to show off the lines with the bonus slimming effect. Sameiros Motors do all painting in their workshop and a joe job they do too, the black breaks up the big tank and the subtle pin striping on the tail joining the ends together.
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    Great builds like this are turning up from all corners of the globe and the standards are super high, the brothers from Sameiro Motors can hold their heads high, this is a smart machine.
    If like what you see give them a shout on email and ready your chequebook.
    VIA THE BIKE SHED

    Expeditions - Antarctica


    The sixth segment of the Expeditions 7 global adventure: Antarctica. November, December of 2013. The team and trucks fly from Cape Town, South Africa to Novo on the coast of Antarctica where they begin their cross-continent journey. Highlights include visiting the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station and driving the McMurdo-South Pole Highway.

    Expeditions 7 - Antarctica (episode 6) from Saxton Horne Communications on Vimeo.

    Les courses du TT en photos