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September 2010
In Memory of "64"
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September 2010 |
In Memory of "64" |
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Coming next month... Coverage of the LA Calendar Dates Bike Show in Long Beach, CA...The Motorcyclist's Post was there! |
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Shinya Kimura and his companion Ayu pose with his latest build, a Ducati999R outside his shop, Chabott Engineering, in Azusa, CA.. This custom Ducati is named the Edge and features hand-made and riveted metal bodywork with the exhaust integrated into the tailpiece. Shinya is responsible for founding Zero Engineering and Chabott Engineering. His motorcycles are considered works of art and his talent as a builder has him way ahead of the curve. His metal workmanship and attention to detail are unbelievable and further remarkable by the fact he does it all with vintage tools and his two hands. |
Front Cover: “SOMETHING DIFFERENT” - That’s what Bruce McGregor said when asked why he built a supercharged Norton Commando to use as his regular “ride”. Starting with a 1973 Commando, he added the rear section from a 1975 model then installed a Drouin supercharger along with and Elektron carburetor. Needless to say, low compression pistons were required when the supercharger was added. Bruce has owned it for 6 years doing a restoration and the mechanical work in that time. When asked about the bike’s performance, he wouldn’t mention any speeds achieved, only stating that 3rd and 4th gears are “really scary”!!! Bruce rode the “Super” Commando back home to Wakefield, RI with the awards for Most Technical Interest, Best Motorcycle 1950 to 1983 and Best Custom Norton…….not a bad day at all for Bruce!! |
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Front Cover:
Intense Point Battle In the AMA Grand National Dirt Track
Championship...Henry
Wiles-129 Points, Joe
Kopp-129 Points |
Front Cover: Cape May
Lighthouse - The Lighthouse is on of the most
visited attractions for those with strong legs and
lungs. The accent up the
199 steps to the top is rewarded with a panoramic view of
the ocean and peninsula and a view of the city. The museum contains
a variety of Maritime memorial.
(Battery Bill photo) |
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Front Cover: Kenneth Criscione and Restorer John
Rodi Display Ken’s Husqvarna.Former motocross
racer Ken Criscione of Stratford, CT is proud of his 1981Husqvarna 430WR
that was restored by former motocross champion
and bike shop
operator, John Rodi of Competition Cycles of Stratford, CT. |
Front Cover: This monster engine started life as 1968 H-D Sportster cases and Eddie Gillies with Don Cardinal of XX Cycles took it to this level. It features dual carbs, machined cylinders and XR1000 heads. This bike was on display at the February 13-14th Northeast Motorcycle Expo in Boston, MA. (Jamiol photo) |
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Front Cover:
Motorcyclist’s Post Cartoonist Paul Jamiol
poses with three of the crew from his new
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Front Cover: Left-right: Tom Reisner and Shawn Farnsworth – The highlight of the year was watching Shawn Farnsworth whack the throttle after landing off the second jump during a New England hillclimbing event and stand the Reisner built XR750 straight up! You could see Shawn back out and actually pull himself upward with the bike straight up in the air and get the front end back down! That’s all instinct and reflexes. This bike has two engine speeds, 2000rpm and 12,000rpm! And it takes less than the blink of an eye to get there. The reaction time it must take to hang onto to the bike has to be incredible. Shawn Farnsworth did go on to take the win making it his second in just his rookie season.
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