Swedish minimalism on two wheels
Cake, a Swedish eBike company, has revealed it will release a street-legal Kalk& (and) bike later this year.
Source: MotorCyclistOnline.com
Cake Announces Kalk& Street-Legal Electric Motorcycle
Monthly Archives: January 2019
Aerostich R-3 One-Piece Suit | Gear Review
’Stich. Spacesuit. Moto onesie. Aerostich’s R-3 suit, known for years as the Roadcrafter, goes by many names, but one thing is for sure: it has become an icon of motorcycle apparel. Introduced in 1983 by Andy Goldfine, the founder of Aerostich and the non-profit organization that promotes the annual Ride to Work Day, the Roadcrafter was designed for motorcycle commuting and can be worn over street clothes. Thanks to its two main zippers–one from the neck down to the inside of the left ankle and another down the inside of the right leg–a Roadcrafter, with practice, can be put on and zipped closed in a matter of seconds, and removing it is even easier.
Over the years, as word spread about the Roadcrafter’s convenience, versatility and practicality, it became the suit of choice not just for commuters but also for many touring riders. Based on regular feedback from customers and motojournalists, evaluations of suits damaged in crashes and a personal obsession with details, Goldfine has steadily refined the Roadcrafter over the past 36 years. It may not be particularly stylish, but it works remarkably well.
Soon after I joined the Rider staff in 2008 I tested a Roadcrafter, and I wore it for years and over many thousands of miles, on my daily commute, on short- and long-distance tours, on press launches and road test photo shoots, in all kinds of weather. Though faded and stained, that suit is still going strong and holds a place of honor in my gear closet. Over the past four years I’ve been wearing the R-3, the third-generation Roadcrafter, which is better for California’s hot, dry climate because it is unlined and, thanks to seam-sealed zippers in addition to its full Gore-Tex membrane, is waterproof. (The Roadcrafter Classic is still available.)
Made of 500D Cordura with 1000D abrasion-resistant ballistic panels at the shoulder, elbow and knee that are backed by tough, pliable TF armor (a back protector is sold separately), the R-3 is stiff at first and requires some breaking in, but soon feels like a tailored, flexible exoskeleton. It has a full collar that can be folded down, nine pockets that hold a ridiculous amount of stuff, flap-covered zippers at the hips that provide easy access to your pants pockets, various adjustment tabs and Scotchlite reflective panels. With ventilation limited to two underarm vents and a horizontal back vent, the R-3 can get swampy on hot/humid days, but that’s it in terms of shortcomings.
Aerostich’s R-3 One-Piece Suit sells for $1,197 and is available in sizes 34-54 in Short, Regular and Long in multiple suit and ballistic panel colors. A women’s version, a lighter-weight Tactical version, custom sizing and a wide range of add-on accessories are available. Suits can also be sent back to Aerostich for cleaning, alterations and repairs. Like any well-made, tailored garment, you’ll wear it for years.
For more information, call (800) 222-1994 or visit aerostich.com.
Source: RiderMagazine.com
Pilot Motosport Leather Repair Service Returns
Need to fix some road rash on your leathers? How about a patch or two? Call up Pilot Motosport for a quote.
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Effective immediately Pilot will once again be offering a complete set of leather repair, cleaning and conditioning services! See below for information on how to get your suit repaired.
It’s time to get ready for race season!
If you need to have your leather, textile or mesh garment altered, repaired, serviced, cleaned, lettered up or sponsor logos applied we can help. Please send an email to [email protected] with pictures and a brief explanation of what is needed. We will then send you a quote for the work to be done. Make sure to include your complete name, address, email, and phone number.
Once the item is received, we may see more that needs to be done based on the original pictures sent and will send you a revised quote at that time if needed. Most work is completed within 2-3 days after receipt. This can vary depending on time of season and workload.
Once your quote is approved, we’ll send a payment request and an RA # to be placed on the outside of the box to be received in our building.
CLEANING, CONDITIONING AND RESTORATION
We recommend having your leather suit cleaned and conditioned annually. Leather that isn’t regularly treated will become stiff and dried out and has a much shorter life span than leather that is properly cared for.
Cleaning and conditioning not only brings back the luster and suppleness to old leather but also includes a full cleaning of your suits mesh liner, removal of salt and grit from zippers and restoration of Velcro surfaces. All for just $100.
WHY USE PILOT?
- After 20 years of building leather suits, we have the technical knowledge to fix any problem correctly
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All color leather hides in stock to use on your suit -
Original Schoeller Keprotec for repair for stretch panels in arms, legs and crotch
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The best US made bonded nylon thread used in all suits for high strength
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Proper machines to sew leather panels and external armor
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Ability to make printed and leather logos, names and patches
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All OE parts for Pilot model suits to be replaced
PRICING
Our pricing is transparent and affordable. Feel free to contact us in order to obtain a full quote
| SERVICES | |
| SEW PATCH ON CHEST | $10.00 |
| SEW PATCH ON SHOULDER | $10.00 |
| SEW PATCH ON BICEP | $10.00 |
| SEW PATCH ACROSS CHEST ZIPPER | $80.00 |
| SEW PATCH ON HUMP | $50.00 |
| SEW PATCH ON LOW BACK | $40.00 |
| SEW PATCH ON SEAT | $50.00 |
| SEW PATCH ON/UNDER FOREARM | $50.00 |
| SEW PATCH ON THIGH | $50.00 |
| REMOVE PATCH, CLEAN AREA | $10.00 – $20.00 |
| SEW EXTERNAL ARMOR, SHOULDER | $60.00 |
| SEW EXTERNAL ARMOR, ELBOW | $60.00 |
| PATCH HOLES | $20.00 – $40.00 |
| REDUCE ARM LENGTH AT WRIST, EACH | $80.00 |
| REDUCE ARM LENGTH AT ANKLE, EACH | $80.00 |
| CALF CIRCUMFERENCE ADJUSTMENT, EACH | $50.00 |
| REPLACE KNEE VELCRO, EACH | $60.00 |
| REPLACE SHOULDER AIR INTAKE | $30.00 |
| CLEAN, CONDITION AND SERVICE SUIT | $100.00 |
| PRODUCT | |
| VINYL PATCH, SMALL | $5.00 |
| VINYL, PATCH, LARGE | $15.00 |
| LEATHER PATCH, SMALL | $20.00 |
| LEATHER, PATCH, LARGE | $40.00 |
| ZIPPER, CHEST | $10.00 |
| ZIPPER, WRIST | $5.00 |
| ZIPPER, CALF | $50.00 |
| EXTERNAL ARMOR, SHOULDER | $15.00 |
| EXTERNAL ARMOR, ELBOW | $15.00 |
| AIR INTAKE, SHOULDER | $5.00 |
| KNEE VLECRO W/ PAD |
Email us for a quote at [email protected].
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Bridgestone Launches BATTLECROSS E50 Competition Enduro Tire
Hopefully, we can get a chance to test Bridgestone’s new BATTLECROSS E50 sometime in the near future.
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Bridgestone Launches BATTLECROSS E50 Motorcycle Tires for Enduro Competitions
Tokyo (January 29, 2019) — Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) announced the launch of BATTLECROSS E50 motorcycle tires for enduro competitions. BATTLECROSS E50 tires launched in one front tire size and two rear tire sizes in the U.S. and Canada in January 2019, and will launch in other regions in February 2019.*1 BATTLECROSS E50 tires are DOT approved*2 and compliant with FIM regulations.*3
Leveraging the experience and technologies gained through the development of tires for off-road riding, BATTLECROSS E50 tires from Bridgestone have been designed to deliver high traction and cornering performance on a variety of road surfaces as is required in enduro competitions. The tires employ the company’s proprietary Castle Block technology to ensure effective grip, even on slippery surfaces. A specialized edge, called a bunker, located at the base of the tread blocks enables BATTLECROSS E50 tires to exert strong traction on soft surfaces. Bridgestone also used 3D simulations to optimize the shapes and positions of the tread blocks to deliver higher levels of cornering performance in the BATTLECROSS E50 front tire and enhanced traction performance in the BATTLECROSS E50 rear tire.
Bridgestone is committed to supporting motorcycle riders with its broad range of motorcycle tires including off-road tires.
Characteristics of Tread Pattern
1. Castle Block (Convexed Block) Surfaces such as stones or logs buried in soil and rain-drenched surfaces can be extremely slippery. The Castle Block profile incorporates secondary tread blocks that protrude from the conventional tread block profiles to increase total edge components and improve contact pressure on slippery surfaces for enhanced grip.
2. Bunker The bunker enables the edge portion at the base of the tread block to exert traction even when the block is submerged in a surface.
Corresponding road surface
About Bridgestone Corporation Bridgestone Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, is the world’s largest tire and rubber company. In addition to tires for use in a wide variety of applications, it also manufactures a broad range of diversified products, which include industrial rubber and chemical products and sporting goods. Its products are sold in over 150 nations and territories around the world.
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Riders and teams ready for Sepang shakedown
This all happens before the rest of the paddock reconvene at the Sepang International Circuit on the 6th, 7th and 8th February. Three days of action that you can keep up to date with right here, with reports, reactions, interviews, highlights and After the Flag episodes brought to you at the end of each day.
Source: MotoGP.com – Read Full Article Here
Sepang Test and the GP19: high expectations
But there is, of course, still work to do. Speaking at the Mission Winnow Ducati Team launch, Ducati Corse General Manager Luigi Dall’Inga said: “In Sepang, we would like to test something different than we did in Jerez. On the engine point of view, we would like to improve the performance, and the Sepang Test will be the deadline where we have to take some decisions regarding the engine.”
Source: MotoGP.com – Read Full Article Here
2019 Ducati Hypermotard 950 First Ride Review
The devilish details of Ducati’s new hooligan Hypermotard 950, supermoto style
Ducati new Hypermotard has more power, less weight, and better options. But is it a better bike?
Source: MotorCyclistOnline.com
Update on Danial Sharil
Since the incident in early November, Sharil has made considerable progress. Although forecast to miss the first two rounds of the IATC in 2019 as he is not yet back to full fitness, the Malaysian is hopeful of competing in the third round of the Cup in June, held at his home track of Sepang International Circuit.
Source: MotoGP.com – Read Full Article Here
Invierno largo ❄, mucho trabajo de recuperación 💪🏼, y al final… la recompensa! ✊🏼✊🏼😃
Invierno largo ❄, mucho trabajo de recuperación 💪🏼, y al final… la recompensa! ✊🏼✊🏼😃 Estad atentos! Long winter ❄, hard work for the recovery 💪🏼, and finally … the reward! ✊🏼✊🏼😃
Stay tuned!
Source: Marc Márquez on Facebook
John Reynolds on the 2019 Island Classic
2019 Island Classic Interview
Three-time British Superbike Champion John Reynolds made his first visit to the Island Classic this year and competed in the International Challenge races under the Team New Zealand banner.
Consistent results throughout the weekend saw Reynolds finish equal sixth in the overall individual points scores taken from the four by six-lap International Challenge racs.
Phil: John Reynolds, three times BSB champion, first visit to Phillip Island for quite some time and probably first ride at this track on a classic motorcycle as well, sum up your thoughts of the weekend.
John Reynolds: “It’s been a fantastic week, it’s been hard work to be honest with you. The circuit I know, but it’s so hard to get every single apex right, and when you’re on a brand new bike that you’ve never ridden before, and it’s a classic bike as well, you don’t know how fast and how hard to push, and of course Phillip Island is one of the fastest circuits in the world. So there’s going to be crashes, there’s gonna be big ones, I’ve been cautious, as I didn’t want to damage anything, myself or the bike, but we chipped away and the bike honestly was absolutely brilliant. It got quicker and quicker as the week went on, and ended up doing half decent time so I’m really happy.”
Phil: Alan Cathcart said this is one of the most prestigious and biggest classic events in the world, you’re thoughts?
John: “I’ll go with that, throughout the world the classic scene is massive, it’s massive in the UK and certainly in Australia. So many beautiful bikes and so many interesting stories of what we’ve got and how we became, it’s fascinating. It’s truly an eye opening insight into the Australian classic world.”
Phil: You’re probably a household name with your BBS victories in England, were you surprised by how many people know about your exploits here in Australia
John: “Yes it’s been mind blowing, I obviously keep an eye on who’s doing well in the Australian Championships and in the USA and you know we’re all mates. We don’t know each other but we all know of each other, if you know what I mean. We keep an eye on each other, it’s great, Josh Hayes is a legend, and it’s been an absolutely brilliant week. I’ve made so many friends, and people I’ve known about but never spoken to, and now I can actually say I know them.”
Phil: Are you surprised how hard the guys were prepared to push?
John: “Yea to be honest with you. I knew it was going to be pretty quick, but my god these guys were absolutely on the ragged edge. I’m not prepared to push that hard, but I slowly and gently got quicker and quicker, as the time went out, but I could do with two or three more days actually.”
Phil: Seems that there will be four more days, this time next year. Can we pen your name in for team UK or team New Zealand next year?
John: “You can certainly put my name down for that one, but obviously you need a ride, the bike, and the team around you. I’ve been working with the Carl Cox SGB – Suzuki Great Britain and without them helping this wouldn’t happen. So a massive thanks to Carl Cox and his team, for helping us achieve what we did. It’s just been a mind blowing week, there’s so many interesting people.”
Phil: Congratulations on your effort and great to see you here john.
John: Thanks so much.
Ken Wootton Perpetual Trophy
- Steve Martin AUS 152 points
- Aaron Morris AUS 150 points
- Josh Hayes USA 141 points
- =Shawn Giles AUS 141 points
- Larry Pegram USA 130 points
- Michael Gilbert USA 128 points
- =John Reynolds NZ 128 points
- Mark Miller USA 121 points
- Craig Ditchburn 120 points
- Barrett Long 114 points
2019 International Challenge Points – Three Nations
- Australia – 676 points
- USA – 634 points
- New Zealand – 460 points
Source: MCNews.com.au