La Corona's '81 BMW R100RS - “004”

La Corona Motorcycles is one of the latest shops in Europe to be producing this stripped back street tracker look. Based in Barcelona, this is their fourth build by the four passionate Spanish builders. Each of their builds has used a different donor bike, but they all have the 'less is more' La Corona aesthetic to them. This time they decided to use a 1981 BMW R100RS. It's the second incarnation of this beemer, originally being built red with black detailing. The stock bike had a sizeable complete fairing, which was the first thing to go. Their goal, like most of their builds was to build something simple and "naked" – we think they acheived this with flying colors.

They changed the original handlebars in favour of some dirt track bars – which gave the bike a more comfortable riding position. The clock is made by Acewell Digital and it's also a little on-board computer for the bike. The stock wheels were replaced with gold mesh style wheels, and covered with a fresh set of Firestone ANS Military tires; 19 x 4.0 front and 18 x 4.5 rear.

The stock BMW R100RS fuel tank was also replaced with a Kawasaki kz750 tank – adding to the classic tracker styling they were looking for. The electrical wiring was also replaced and simplified. The battery is a gel battery with case was relocated under the engine. They also added a scrambler style headlight and rear light.  

La Corona removed the stock air filters and case, and a new cover was constructed that flows better with the lines of the bike and it's engine – they are planning to sell this case cover soon through our website.

Overall, they have created another beautiful naked tracker that has La Corona written all over it – particularly on the tank. As the boys from Barcelona said "we are very proud of this great bike." And so they should be.

The bike is now for sale, so if you are interested contact La Corona through their website or Facebook page. 

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Casey Stoner unveils V8 Supercar

Casey Stoner will be joining the line of other two-wheel champions like Wayne Gardner, Mick Doohan, Aaron Slight and Troy Bayliss trying his luck in racing V8 Supercars in Australia.

The former two-time MotoGP champion who retired at the end of the 2012 season revealed his #27 Red Bull Racing Holden Commodore VE (the 2010 version that Craig Lowndes drove) and that he’ll be debuting this weekend in the streets of Adelaide in the Clipsal 500 race, after recently taking part in private tests at Bathhurst and Willowbank.

Practice begins on Thursday and his first race will be on Friday. “It’s going to be a big learning experience in a short period of time,” said Stoner. “I’m looking forward to ripping around the streets and it being legal, it should be a bit of fun.”

Stoner has a one year deal with the team and will be racing in all seven rounds, and for MotoGP fans there is still some dim hope that the Australian champion may decide to wildcard in a couple of races.

Buy a motorcycle get a free gun

from TWOWHEELSBLOG

Supermarket 2 for 1 offers are the norm, but it isn’t something you see in the motorcycle business, when you usually have to grovel to get something added to your latest purchase, so after the the pizza shop owner in Virginia Beach that is giving a 15 percent discount to anyone who comes into the shop with a gun or concealed handgun permit, Ron Pownall of aPinellas Powersports in Florida is running a special two-for-one offer at his store - buy a bike, get a gift card to purchase a handgun from Shoot Straight or Walmart.

“We think the timing is awesome,” said Pownell. “We like to have the conversation about this because we feel like we’re losing our rights, and we want to stick up for that.”

Pownell obviously is a big supporter of the Second Amendment and so have over 100 callers who’ve asked about the offer so far, and this despite the tragedy that recently occured at the Sandy Hook Elementary School.

FURTHER II

Edwin and Kingdom of Kicks share a similar approach to life, both constantly looking to push the boundaries of their perennial products. Together they tell a story of friendship and respect for the simplicity of their respective crafts, embarking on a journey that takes them from London to Biarritz to take part in the Wheels & Waves event.

Riding personally customised bikes with a couple of old tents thrown in, no map, a healthy dose of rain, old skateboards and knackered out surf boards, Nico’s famous catapult, and eyes for mischief and adventure, the marauding members of the ‘FURTHER’ crew celebrate the best of times putting their product to the test.

edwin-europe.com
kingdomofkicks.co.uk
wheels-and-waves.com