How to Do Stunts on a Dirt Bike

1.
Step 1

Wear your protective gear. Anytime you are performing a stunt on a dirt bike, safety should always come first. Wear protective clothing and protective pads to prevent injury. Most importantly, wear a helmet to prevent any damage that can be caused from stunting.
2.
Step 2

Reach full speed. For almost every stunt that can be performed on a dirt bike, speed is imperative to do the trick. Practice riding your dirt bike at full speed until you have gotten the feel for the speeds in which you will need to do stunts.
3.
Step 3

Set a ramp up about 100 to 200 feet ahead of you. Finding a makeshift ramp in the dirt is something you will need for your trick. Most dirt bike stunts require a ramp, so ride on one until you get used to it.
4.
Step 4

Pull your handlebars up for a back flip. If you want to do a front flip, you have to push your handlebars forward.
5.
Step 5

Control your handlebars. Practice being in control of your handlebars until you have that down. Most stunts on dirt bikes require you to know exactly how much pull or push to give your handlebars at any given time. You will want to practice the forward and backward flips on a soft surface if possible until you get it down.
6.
Step 6

Bend your knees. When landing any of the stunts, bend your knees before your dirt bike hits the ground. This will help you to absorb the impact and prevent injuries.
7.
Step 7

Practice. Even professionals struggle to learn stunts the first time. Once you feel comfortable performing the stunt, keep practicing until you have perfected it.

source: http://www.ehow.com/how_2337476_do-stunts-dirt-bike.html

HOW TO DO WHEELIES

The way I will tell you how to do a wheelie and you being able to just go out and do it, and get it right after a while will all depend on how good you are at knowing and feeling what you can do with your bike.

If you ride an R1 – CBR 900 – 1200 Bandit – etc, These types of bikes are the easiest of all for wheelies because they will wheelie off the throttle in first gear without trying hard at all.

There are different way’s of doing them.

1: Riding off clutch all the way out doing around 20 – 30 mph shut the throttle then open it and pull on the bars these people usually don’t change gear they rev the nuts of it and don’t look in control.

2: Some others pull off usually from a traffic light as above and instead of shutting the throttle they just give it more gas and pull on the bars, This is a better way than above but still not right. You do not need to pull on the bars.

3: Others pull off and then pull the clutch in and out quickly ” Slipping the clutch ” This is only needed if your bike will not lift just off the throttle. Bikes ” some 600s maybe some 750s, I say some because I have ridden the R6 Yamaha and new GSXR 750 and these will lift just from opening it up in first gear and letting the engine do the rest, But it will be harder than on the R1 etc as these have more torque ” low down power ” than the smaller bikes.

The way I do a wheelie on an R1, CBR900, 1200 Bandit etc is.
First gear, pull away and let the clutch all the way out but try to keep two fingers on the lever, ” Some people may feel better with more or less fingers on the lever some may not use the clutch at all. Use what you feel most comfortable with” This is if you want to progress and start changing gear and if you do you will do it all in this little one two step. So you have pulled away clutch out and two fingers on the clutch lever all in one go open the throttle fast enough and wide enough and the bike should pull away really quickly and if you are riding an R1 this should start to wheelie at about 6-7000 RPM  and it will literally jump up very fast so be carefull not to let it go too high too quickly, The Bandit will be the same but the Blade may start to come up around 7000 to 8000rpm and will not wheelie as quickly as the other two. Anyway back to the wheelie. When it comes up you need to change to 2nd  gear As it comes off the floor. Wait until it is say 2 feet off the ground, do not try and blip the throttle a few times in first gear this is too aggressive the bike will be a lot easier to control in 2nd gear, and you should be able to ride it for a lot further than you could have done if you stuck to first gear. Now you are up in second try to keep the throttle as smooth as possible while you are doing the wheelie try not to keep blipping it, instead try to roll it on and off slowly but to do this the bike will need to be up very high near the balance point where you will only need to give it very small amounts of throttle. You will need a lot of practice before you can wheelie this good but if you try hard enough and think about what you and the bike are doing.. You should get the feel for it soon enough. Remember to try and look where you are going when you are on one wheel, try to look either side of the bike or just make sure you are not going to hit something that you can not see !

When you are getting to the end of second gear instead of letting the bike rev it’s nuts off and hitting the limiter then it will hit the floor quite hard and can easily burst fork seals. All you have to do is change gear again into 3rd .  Again most people who can already change gear do it by changing as fast as they can and sometimes it will stay up and they will ride it through 3rd as well. To make it that little bit easier just before you change to 3rd give it a little extra blip on the throttle this will help the bike stay up easier because that change from 2nd to 3rd may be fast but the bike will start to come down and you will have to give it more gas and if you have not got the wheelie high enough it will go down. So try to blip it quickly as I said and this will help a lot when you get it right.

600-750cc Bike’s

This is nearly the same as with the other bikes exept you will probably need to use the clutch more to get it up. I said earlier on that some 600s will wheelie off the power without slipping the clutch at all, I know the R6 Yamaha will and I believe the new CBR 600 will also. The other new 600s should do the same but I have not ridden these. The new 750s will do the same but older bikes may not.

So here we go again the only diffrence is the use of the clutch and more balance to keep it up for longer as you will not have the torque or power as the R1s e.t.c.

When you pull off you should try and notice when your bike gives the most power but not top end power when it is running out of rev’s. Halfway through the rev range you should feel this. Maybe 5 – 7000 rpm when it gets to this you will need to slip the clutch but very lightly. What I mean is do not open the throttle get to 5-6000 revs and pull the clutch all the way to the bars and whack it back out again. That is not what I meant, when it does reach 5-6000 just pull in the clutch lever enough so you hear the engine go to 7-7500 rpm and let it back out quickly but smoothly. The rpm may differ on what bike you are riding but the rest is the same. Some people may like to whack the clutch in and out in 2nd gear to get it up. My way is safer and will not hurt the bike as much. To change from 1st to 2nd  this is the same as the bigger bikes but is a little harder with less power.

If you get this far the rest is history you will be able to get 4th 5th and maybe even 6th if your bike has six gears. Always get the bars as straight as possible when it does come down and hold them as tight as you can to avoid a tank slapper.

For people who think this is all too much to remember I will put it as short as I can.

Pull away,clutch all the way out, give it a lot of throttle and it WILL wheelie, When it does change gear, don’t try at all to keep it in first for a bit just change gear straight away when it first comes up to 2nd gear then get it higher and keep it up longer with easy smooth throttle actions ride it through 2nd and when you feel it needs another gear give it the little extra blip and go for 3rd as quickly as you can, the same for the rest of the gears.

Enjoy and be safe.

source: http://www.garyrothwell.com/Gary_s_Lessons/wheelies/body_wheelies.html

2010 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Lo FLSTFB

2010 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Lo FLSTFB

Darker and lower, the Fat Boy® Lo retains the bold presence of the Fat Boy® while offering a fresh interpretation of the motorcycle that still defines the segment. A re-shaped seat and lowered suspension combine to produce the lowest seat height of any Harley-Davidson® model, just 24.25 inches.

The Softail® rear suspension mimics the clean lines of a vintage hardtail frame but offers the comfort of a modern suspension that is hidden under the chassis. The rigid powertrain allows tight packaging of the engine and frame and creates a solid connection between the rider and the power that moves the motorcycle.

Model Highlights

New Seat is lower and narrower for an easy reach to the ground
New Leather tank panel with Harley-Davidson® medallion
New Satin-chrome tank console and side badges
New Bullet Hole Disc Cast Aluminum wheels with black centers and machined outer rims.
New Denim Black frame, swingarm, front shock covers, derby cover, horn cover, coil cover, oil tank, and air cleaner cover
New Gloss Black triple clamp covers and nacelle, headlight bucket, air cleaner cover trim ring, rear fender supports, footboards
New Helical cut 5th gear for improved transmission sound
• Black powder-coated powertrain with satin-chrome covers
• Front and rear suspension lowered 1.15-inch
• 200 mm rear tire
• Over/under shotgun exhaust with satin-chrome mufflers and muffler shields, and flat-black header shields
• Half-moon black rider floorboards
• Stainless steel 1.25-inch, internally-wired handlebar
• Rolled edge front fender
• Full-coverage rear fender

Key Features

Darker and lower, the Fat Boy® Lo retains the bold presence of the Fat Boy® while offering a fresh interpretation of the motorcycle that still defines the segment. A re-shaped seat and lowered suspension combine to produce the lowest seat height of any Harley-Davidson® model, just 24.25 inches.

The Softail® rear suspension mimics the clean lines of a vintage hardtail frame but offers the comfort of a modern suspension that is hidden under the chassis. The rigid powertrain allows tight packaging of the engine and frame and creates a solid connection between the rider and the power that moves the motorcycle.
• Rigid-mounted, counter-balanced Twin Cam 96B™ V-Twin engine with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
• 6-Speed Cruise Drive® Transmission
• Horseshoe oil tank
• Five-gallon fuel tank
• Optional Harley-Davidson® Smart Security System with hands-free security fob

2010 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Lo FLSTFB – Specifications
USA MSRP: Vivid Black $16,299, Solids $16,674
Canada MSRP: See Local Canadian Dealer For Pricing

Engine
Engine4 Air-cooled, Twin Cam 96BTM
Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.75 in. x 4.38 in.
(95.25 mm x 111.25 mm)
Displacement3 96 cu. in. (1584 cc)
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Fuel System5 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Paper, washable
Lubrication System Pressurized, dry-sump

Drivetrain
Primary Drive Chain, 34/46 ratio
Final Drive6 Belt, 32/66 ratio
Clutch Multi-plate, wet
Transmission 6-Speed Cruise Drive®
U.S. Gear Ratios (overall):
o 1st 9.311
o 2nd 6.454
o 3rd 4.793
o 4th 3.882
o 5th 3.307
o 6th 2.790

Chassis
Frame Mild steel tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; forged fender supports; MIG welded
Swingarm Mild steel, round tube sections, forged junctions; MIG welded
Front Forks 41.30 mm telescopic, “beer can” covers
Rear Shocks Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over
Wheels7: Black, Bullet Hole Disc Cast Aluminum
o Front 17 in. x 3.50 in. (431.80 mm x 88.90 mm)
o Rear 17 in. x 6 in. (431.80 mm x 152.40 mm)
Brakes:
o Caliper Type 4-piston front and 2-piston rear
o Rotor Type (diameter x width): Patented, uniform expansion rotors
o Front 11.50 in. x .20 in. (292.10 mm x 5.08 mm)
o Rear 11.50 in. x .23 in. (292.10 mm x 5.84 mm)
Suspension Travel:
o Front Wheel 5.10 in. (129.54 mm)
o Rear Wheel 3.60 in. (91.44 mm)

Performance
Engine Torque (per SAE J1349):
o North America 93.67 ft. lbs. @ 3000 rpm (127.0 Nm @ 3000 rpm)

Lean Angle (per SAE J1168):
o Right 25.6°
o Left 25.2°

Fuel Economy
(EPA urban/highway test) 35/54 mpg (6.72/4.36 L/100 km)

Electric
Battery (per Battery Council International Rating) Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 19-amp/hour, 270 cca
Charging Three-phase, 38-amp system (439W @ 13V, 2000 rpm, 489W max power @ 13V)
Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
o Headlamp (quartz halogen) 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
o Tail/Stop Lights 8W/28W (5W/21W)
o Turn Signal Lights 28W (21W) self-canceling
o Indicator Lamps High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, security system8 (optional), 6-speed, low fuel warnings

Dimensions
Length 94.30 in. (2395.22 mm)
Overall Width 39.20 in. (995.68 mm)
Overall Height 44.30 in. (1125.22 mm)
Seat Height:
o Laden2 24.25 in. (615.95 mm)
o Unladen 26.35 in. (669.29 mm)
Ground Clearance 4.80 in. (121.92 mm)
Rake (steering head) 31.6°
Fork Angle 31.6°
Trail 5.80 in. (147.32 mm)
Wheelbase 64.50 in. (1638.30 mm)
Tires (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, radial blackwall front and rear):
o Front – D408F 140/75R17 67V
o Rear – D407 200/55R17 78V
Fuel Capacity 5 gal. (18.93 L) (warning light at approximately 1 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 3.50 qts. (3.31 L)
Transmission Capacity 1 qts. (0.95 L)
Primary Chain Case Capacity3 1 qts. (0.95 L)

Weight:
o As Shipped 700 lbs. (317.52 kg)
o In Running Order 731.25 lbs. (331.70 kg)
o Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1160 lbs. (526.18 kg)
o Gross Axle Weight Rating:
o Front 430 lbs. (195.05 kg)
o Rear 730 lbs. (331.13 kg)

Color Options
Solids
• Vivid Black
• Black Denim

U.S. MSRP
Vivid Black $16,299
Solids $16,674

Warranty
Warranty9 24 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval First 1,000 miles (1,600 km), every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) thereafter

1 Vehicles depicted may differ from vehicles manufactured and delivered.
Specifications and prices listed may differ from specifications and prices
of vehicles manufactured and delivered. All product descriptions (including
depictions, specifications, dimensions, measurements, ratings and competitive
comparisons) are based on available information at the time of publication.
Although such descriptions are believed correct, errors and changes can
occur and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Harley-Davidson may
make changes at any time to prices and specifications, and may change
or discontinue models, without notice and without incurring any obligation.
Attention: Vehicles in the configurations shown and many of the accessories
described in this catalog may not be available for sale or use in some locations.
Please check with your dealer for complete product details and the latest
information. All models feature 6-speed transmission (VRSC™ models and
Sportster® models are 5-speed) and carbon fiber belt final drive; multi-plate
clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath; and 2-year unlimited mileage warranty.
2 Measurement reflects 180 lb. (81.7 kg) operator weight.
3 Primary case oil fill is 32 oz. or as needed to fill to bottom of diaphragm.
4 Recommended 91 octane or higher fuel (R+M)/2.
5 Standard and optional fuel systems may vary by country and region.
6 U.S. and HDI markets, except Japan: Belt, 32/64 ratio.
7 Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.
8 North America security system includes immobilizer; outside North America the
security system includes immobilizer and siren.
9 See motorcycle owner’s manual for complete details.

2010 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Lo FLSTFB – Media/Press Releases

NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON® WIDE GLIDE® ROLLS WITH OLD-SCHOOL STYLE

Wide Glide Model Returns with a Chopped Rear Fender, Black Trim and Tommy Gun Exhaust

MILWAUKEE (July 25, 2009) – The 2010 Wide Glide is a new Harley-Davidson Dyna® model done up old-school chopper style – a low, stretched-out custom with forward foot controls that give its rider a real fists-in-the-wind profile. Its name-sake wide front end, black-wire sissy bar and available orange-to-yellow fade flames paint scheme might be hits from the bike-builder archives, but the LED stop/turn/tail light combo is new technology that keeps its chopped rear fender clean and uncluttered. The new Wide Glide is also priced to be a great value – call it affordable attitude.

The Wide Glide motorcycle is powered by a rubber-mounted Twin Cam 96™ V-Twin powertrain with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) that produces 92 ft. lbs. of peak torque at 3000 rpm. The engine is finished in black powdercoat with bright machined highlights on the cylinder fins and chrome-plated rocker and derby covers. The 6-Speed Cruise Drive® transmission features a new helical-cut fifth gear for smooth operation. Distinctive Dyna Wide Glide styling cues include an under-seat battery box, exposed rear shock absorbers, and a 4.7-gallon fuel tank with the speedometer mounted in the console.

Key Dyna Wide Glide Features
The lowered front and rear suspension reduces seat height to just 25.5 inches.
The 49mm front forks are raked out to 34 degrees. Wide polished aluminum triple clamps create more space between the forks to open up the front-end styling and accentuate the 21-inch by 2.15-inch front wheel.
40-spoke laced wheels with black steel rims.
The handlebar is internally wired and mounted on four-inch-high black risers.
Black mirrors and headlamp bucket match the black risers.
Battery box and rear fender struts are finished in wrinkle black powdercoat. A chrome strip on the battery box has an embossed “Wide Glide” logo.
The front of the fuel tank is tilted up .75-inch to accent the Wide Glide chopper profile.
Chrome 2-1-2 “Tommy Gun” exhaust with styled exhaust shields and staggered dual mufflers.
Low-slung solo seat with a separate passenger pillion.
Black one-piece “wire” sissy bar.
A chopped rear fender exposes the 180/60B tire.
Dual red LED rear lamps combine the stop/turn/tail functions and eliminate a large, central tail lamp. The license plate mount is moved to the side of the chassis.
The Wide Glide model has a base price of $14,499 in Vivid Black, and will also be offered in an optional, limited-production Red Hot Sunglo and Vivid Black base with Flames paint scheme.

Press Release #2

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROLLS OUT NINE NEW MODELS FOR 2010

More Performance, Features and Value Across Six Motorcycle Platforms

MILWAUKEE (July 25, 2009) – Harley-Davidson roars into 2010 with nine new motorcycle models, the most expansive new-product introduction in the history of the Motor Company. Across six model platforms, Harley-Davidson achieves a fusion of tradition and technology in a motorcycle product line that offers more power, luxury, and style, and more value.

“This ambitious new motorcycle launch reaches to our riders with the incredible passion that Harley-Davidson has inspired for more than a century,” said Bill Davidson, Harley-Davidson Vice President of Core Customer Marketing. “We are thrilled to offer our customers nine new models and a full selection of products for 2010 that lets their enthusiasm for enjoying great motorcycles continue at full throttle.”

Highlights of the 2010 Harley-Davidson® line include:

As the new king of the Harley-Davidson Touring line, the Electra Glide® Ultra Limited model delivers the performance upgrade of a Twin Cam 103™ engine, and features standard equipment items previously offered only as accessories on regular-production Harley-Davidson Touring models.
The new Road Glide® Custom model looks lean and mean, with a slammed suspension, 18-inch front wheel and a new 2-into-1 exhaust system.

The Wide Glide® returns as an all-new Dyna® model done in old-school chopper style, with black laced wheels, a chopped rear fender, black “wire” sissy bar, 2-1-2 Tommy Gun exhaust and an optional flame paint scheme. Priced starting at $14,499, the Wide Glide is also a great new value.
The new Street Glide® Trike brings stripped-down, hot-rod styling to the three-wheel category, and joins the Tri Glide™ Ultra Classic® in an all new Trike family for 2010.

Dressed in satin chrome and denim black, the new Fat Boy® Lo presents a darker and lower interpretation of the motorcycle that still defines the fat-custom segment.

The 2010 Street Glide® model gets even more hot-rod soul, with updates that include a larger front wheel, slimmed-down exhaust, and a new tail light assembly. Street Glide takes a classic Harley-Davidson Touring profile to a low, light and lean extreme.

No motorcycle on the road today matches the modern street attitude of the three exciting models in the Harley-Davidson VRSC™ family: V-Rod®, Night Rod® Special and V-Rod Muscle®. The explosive performance of the liquid cooled Revolution® V-Twin engine keeps VRSC at the top of the power cruiser food chain in 2010.

The American motorcycle legend that is Harley-Davidson Sportster® features six models for 2010, including the $7,999 Iron 883™ introduced mid-year 2009 and four others priced less than $10,000.
Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations™ (CVO™), masters of shimmering chrome and bold paint, offers four new limited-production models for 2010. The CVO Softail® Convertible is a versatile urban touring motorcycle, while the CVO Street Glide is a high-performance hot-rod bagger. The CVO Ultra Classic® Electra Glide® and CVO Fat Bob® models are refreshed for 2010 with new paint schemes and styling details. All CVO models are powered by a Twin Cam 110™ engine, the largest displacement V-Twin offered by Harley-Davidson.

source:  http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2010models/2010-Harley-Davidson-FatBoyLo-FLSTFB.htm

The Phantom Honda 200 cc chopper style bike is popular in Thailand with foreigners & Thais

With full fancy chromework the Phantom 200cc Honda is the most popular 200c model bike in Thailand with the  expat foreign community & one of Thailand hottest sellers. If you want a light weight bike with style then this bike is it ——   the Phantom Honda made in Thailand.

The Honda Phantom TA200 is a single cylinder Thai-made “chopper” motorcycle. It is known in Australia as the TA Shadow.

Overall design is very similar to the Honda TA150. The major differences are that the TA200 contains a 4 stroke engine and higher engine displacement.

This motorcycle is very popular in Singapore due to it being one of the few cruisers available for a class 2B license (the most basic motorcycle license in Singapore). Class 2B license holders are only allowed to ride motorcycles with displacement below 200cc, and the Phantom TA 200 fits in nicely with a 197cc engine.

If purchased new Honda has a 3 year protection guarantee

Specifications

Single Cylinder 197cc 6 speed gearbox

[edit] Maintenance Recommendations

Engine oil ~ 10W40 grade or Higher, 1 L per 2000km

Spark plug ~ Change per 5000km

Air filter ~ Clean per 5000km. Change per 10000km

Brake Fluid ~ Change per 10000km. Top up if low level.

Cleaning the carburetor is discouraged unless you are a very competent mechanic.
Tune and clean only if problem arises. Under the fuel switch is a small bowl which can be cleaned to remove water or debris.

Brake Pads ~ Honda Original

Chain ~ DID
Lubricate per 500km (Scottoiler[1], Maxima Chain Spray or used engine oil)
Change when it can no longer be tightened

Sprockets ~ Usually change together with chain

Tyres ~ Metzelers Lazertec Front, ME77 Back
When worn out or more than 5 years from manufactured date
When changing tyres, tell the mechanic to check wheel bearings as well

Full Servicing ~ per 5000km

Rijden in Thailand, een avontuur opzich

HET RIJDEN IN THAILAND

Wij zullen hier onze ervaringen in en met het verkeer in Thailand beschrijven. Zelf rijden wij hier momenteel op fiets en motor en dat is ietsje anders dan in Nederland.

In Nederland is het gewoon dat je eerst rijlessen neemt voordat je je rij examen doet.   Het rijexamen doe je ook normaal in het dagelijks verkeer.
In Thailand is dat iets anders geregeld, als jij vandaag denkt, ik ga vandaag mijn rijbewijs halen, is dat mogelijk. Ter plaatse krijg je een uurtje theorie en daarna theorie examen. Uiteraard zijn de vragen die je fout hebt niet goed uitgelegd door de “instructeur” en is het niet jou fout.
’s Middags praktijk examen op een afgesloten terrein, op de weg is te gevaarlijk. Je neemt zelf een auto mee. Gewoon zelf naar toe rijden en doet in die auto examen. Tijdens het examen komt het voor dat men naast de weg raakt, tegen een boom aanzit of een stoeprand meepikt.
Ook komt het voor dat men tijdens het examen even de auto aan de kant zet om met een familielid, die langs de kant staat toe te kijken, te over leggen wat te doen. Bellen tijdens het rijden tijdens een rijexamen is wel  wat teveel van het goede. Handsfree belt niemand hier en telefoon is heel belangrijk, dus veel bellen tijdens het rijden.
Hierna is men geslaagd of gezakt, beide is mogelijk. Dezelfde dag opnieuw examen doen kan ook.
Nu snappen wij ook beter wat men bedoeld met inzicht rijden in plaats van met verkeersregels.

VERKEER IN THAILAND

Verkeersregels in Thailand

Om succesvol een gemoteriseerd voertuig in Thailand te besturen moet je de verkeersregels van een totaal andere kant bekijken. Regels waarvan je denkt dat je ze goed weet krijgen hier onmiddelijk een andere betekenis.

De Weg

De weg is niet aleen het verharde gedeelte van de snelweg, maar ook de bermen, trottoirbanden, trottoirs en de eet, drink en verkoop kraampjes langs de weg.
Het verharde gedeelte van de weg is meestal 1 rijbaan breed. Niet 1 rijbaan de ene kant op en een rijbaan de ander kant op, nee 1 rijbaan.

Wegmarkeringen

De gekleurde witte en gele strepen die het midden van de rijbaan markeren zijn er speciaal voor donkere en regenachtige avonden en nachten, die dien je in het midden van je voertuig te houden zodat je ze goed ziet.

Inhalen

Inhalen is het nationale tijdverdrijf in Thailand.
Iedereen probeert dan ook altijd vooraan te rijden.
Het is te vergelijken met een zwerm vliegen waar je tussen zit en ze willen allemaal de voorste zijn.
Wij hebben geleerd om voor een zijdelinkse verplaatsing te kijken of dit mogelijk is, hier kijkt men niet maar gaat men gewoon en het is de gewoonte dat diegene die er achter zit hier rekening mee houdt.
Drie auto’s naast elkaar, in dezelfde richting rijdend, zie je hier iedere rit.

Rode lantaarndrager

Rode lantaarn drager ben je als je niemand passeert of inhaalt, niemand wil dit zijn.

Ingehaald worden

Om ingehaald te worden is een belediging die niet wordt gewaardeerd.
Hoe groter het verschil tussen de gepasseerde auto (BMW) en de passerende auto (pick up truck), lees goedkoper en dus lager in rang, hoe groter het verlies in aanzien en het gezichtsverlies is. De eigenaar van de duurdere auto moet alles proberen om het goedkoper voertuig  te dwarsbomen en proberen weer voor hem te komen.

Koplampen

Knipperende koplampen kan alles betekenen en niet alleen het onderstaande.
—– OK om te passeren
—– Nu niet passeren
—– Ga voor mij aan de kant
—– Help, ik heb een probleem
Het kost jaren, soms levenslang om deze ondoorzichtige communicatie te begrijpen. Maar normaal gesproken heb je circa 3 seconden om te reageren.

Lichten

Lichten op voertuigen zijn niet nodig, vooral in het donker als ze de accu extra belasten, de geluidsinstallatie neemt ook al veel stroom.
Hoe groter het voertuig, (grote trucks, bussen etc.) hoe minder de noodzaak om licht te gebruiken. Voor motorrijders wordt uitgegaan dat ze aan 20% zicht genoeg hebben in het donker en immuun zijn voor het andere verkeer op de weg. Als de lichten al worden gebruikt dient er tenminste 1 koplamp in de lucht te schijnen. Dit om laag vliegende vliegtuigen op te merken en tevens tegemoed komend verkeer te verblinden.

Verzekering

Het is aan te bevelen dat anderen een verzekering hebben. Dit betekent dat iedere buitenlander in geval van een ongeluk in een positie komt van schuldige en zodoende kan de verzekering betalen voor beide voertuigen en de ziekenhuis rekeningen.

source:  http://www.katje.info/rijden%20in%20thailand.html

Lambretta to return to World Championship

The legendary brand will participate in the 125cc World Championship in 2010.

Almost 60 years after it last competed on the World Championship stage, Lambretta will this year make a return to racing in the 125cc category as Lambretta Reparto Corse.

The racing department will be run from the workshops of Engines Engineering in Bologna, Italy, with Nicola Casadei as Sporting Director, whilst Giancarlo Cecchini will develop the rotary valve engine. Marco Ravaioli has been confirmed as the first of two riders, with the second name due to be announced shortly.

“It’s is a wonderful day for Lambretta and one we’ve been working towards for nearly two years. We’re delighted to be back on the racetrack and to compete in such an exciting and expanding sport. It’ll be fun to compete with the big boys and see what happens,” said the brand’s Marketing Director John Scully.

“We’ve been talking to Engines Engineering for quite a long time about this and it’s pretty much a joint project at the moment, which we own. We see it as potentially a way for our technical director and all our technical people to develop innovations for our on-road products.”

“Lambretta has an Italian heritage and we’re very keen to maintain that at the centre of everything that we do. We want authenticity and that’s the reason we started talking to Engines Engineering in terms of MotoGP. They have a great reputation and are a great engineering company, and very importantly for us they are Italian.”

This move comes in the year when the first all new range of Lambretta Scooters since 1970 are set to go into production.

Lambretta has a proud racing heritage and performance has always been at the heart of the brand. The original Lambretta B 125cc Sport scooter was a common sight at early Italian national motorcycle competitions, and between 1950 and 1953 the innovative v-twin Lambretta 250 GP Racer competed in the early Moto GP World Championship.

source:  http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2010/Lambretta+returns+to+the+World+Championship

MotoGP back in action at Sepang Test

The first official MotoGP Test of the year starts in Malaysia next Wednesday, with the riders who will contest the 2010 World Championship taking to the track on Thursday.

The eagerly awaited first on-track action of 2010 takes place next week, as the MotoGP riders arrive at the Sepang International Circuit. The Test, scheduled to run from February 3-5, will see the 17 riders who will contest this year’s World Championship in attendance.

With Wednesday allocated as a day for Test riders only, the MotoGP field will spend Thursday and Friday getting to grips with the evolving prototypes they will race in this year’s competition.

2009 World Champion Valentino Rossi and runner-up and Fiat Yamaha team-mate Jorge Lorenzo will continue to work on the new version on their M1 bikes, which they first experienced in the post-season Valencia Test last November. Rossi commented on his satisfaction with the new throttle and speed of the 2010 machine at Valencia, whilst Lorenzo was also pleased with the developments.

Another factory pairing in Repsol Honda’s Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso will be eager to see how their new bikes shape up. Pedrosa targeted improved stability on the RC212V for 2010 and Dovizioso is looking forward to seeing how electronic and chassis developments will adapt. LCR Honda’s Randy de Puniet is also excited at the prospect of the new machine, which he expects to be closer to the factory prototype.

Ducati unveiled the Desmosedici GP10 at the start of January and factory riders Casey Stoner and Nicky Hayden will enjoy the benefits of a redesigned engine. Pramac Racing duo Aleix Espargaró and Mika Kallio and Team Aspar’s rookie Héctor Barberá will all also ride.

Rizla Suzuki will see how the GSV-R – on which they have been working hard throughout the winter to make more competitive than last season – fares for MotoGP veteran Loris Capirossi and rookie Álvaro Bautista.

Another experienced/rookie combination will be San Carlo Honda Gresini’s Marco Melandri and Marco Simoncelli, with 250cc World Champion Hiroshi Aoyama also on the RC212V of the Interwetten Honda MotoGP team. And the all-American pairing of Ben Spies and Colin Edwards for Monster Yamaha Tech3 will start work in earnest.

source: http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2010/Sepang+test+preview

Checa goes quickest in Valencia testing

Carlos ChecaThe Althea Racing team riders completed their final day of testing yesterday at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia, Spain. Carlos Checa and Shakey Byrne were finally able to get to work having been impeded by rain and cold temperature on day 1. On a sunny and dry track the teams have spent the last day testing their Ducati machines. Checa was able to finish 53 laps while Byrne completed a total of 55 laps. Carlos’s best lap time was 1′33.8 (this is unofficial the best lap time of these two days of test) while teammate Shakey scored an excellent 1′34.1. Both the riders and their technicians have collated valuable data in preparation for the next test and races at Phillip Island circuit in Australia, at the end of February.

Carlos Checa : “I’m happy with my today test. We have worked very well, despite the cold temperature. We have been focused on working through the set up of the bike to make sure we have everything ready for the beginning of the world championship. After Portimao and Valencia test I’m feeling more comfortable on both my Ducati 1198 bikes. Today we tested some new tyres and different setting and I think we did a really very good job. I want to thank my crew who has done such a wonderful job here in Valencia. This afternoon I scored the best lap time, that’s always something good, but I’m very happy also because I’m sure we are on the right way, ready for Phillip Island first races”.

Shane Byrne : “Today was very good. I was able to finish so many laps and my mechanics works in a very good way. We pushed hard and I’m very happy with my best lap time and with our job. I want to thanks my mechanics for their great help and Genesio for giving me a good bike. Now we’ll go in Phillips Island for some more day of test and for our first races of the season. I’m confident because we are really in a strong situation and we have a good package to take to Australia”.

source:  http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/latest-news/1423-checa-goes-quickest-in-valencia-testing.html

Borciani and Guandalini join forces in 2010 with PATA sponsorship

Ducati B&GThe Borciani and Guandalini squads will be joining forces to take part in the 2010 Superbike World Championship with title sponsorship from PATA, one of the leading crisp manufacturers in Italy.

The team will run two Ducati 1098 machines for Jakub Smrz from the Czech Republic. Smrz has had two positive seasons in World Superbike and last year finished tenth overall, stepping onto the podium at Assen, and setting pole and fastest lap at Misano Adriatico.

Marco Borciani declared: “We are honoured that the Gobbi family, the owners of PATA, have decided to sponsor our project, and become title sponsor. Our rapport has lasted for the last four seasons and we have obtained some good results. We are sure that we’ll be able to get the best results for the team now with the PATA logo, and we hope to be protagonists in this year’s championship. We will do the season with Ducati, who we would like to thank for their collaboration, despite all the media rumours that said it was certain we would be with Aprilia. We are a professional team, and as such we made an evaluation of the Aprilia proposal, but in the end we decided to stay with the bike with which Mirco and I have obtained the best results.”

Mirco Guandalini added: “After managing to get through the 2009 season, which was conditioned by the economic crisis, I found, in Marco Borciani, a common viewpoint that has allowed us to unite our forces to develop a project that will allow us to be protagonists in 2010 and beyond. We have succeeded in updating the bikes to provide our rider with a technical package that will allow us to repeat and even improve on the previous year’s results. This has come about thanks to the support of our sponsors, who have confirmed their support, and they will again be represented at an international level in 2010.”

source: http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news.html

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