Motorcycle Rider Simoncelli Allegedly Login Other Path

Milan - legendary racer, Giacomo Agostini, 69, judge not need to find a scapegoat for the accident suffered by the Italian, Marco Simoncelli, on the last Sunday in Sepang Circuit, Malaysia. "Accidents often happen during the race. Unfortunately, yesterday's fatal accident," said Agostini, who won 15 times motor racing, told RAI Radio, Tuesday, October 25, 2011.

According to him, a fatal accident due to motorcycle ridden by Simoncelli did not fall, but entered into the path of other drivers. As a result, two other riders, Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi, can not avoid Simoncelli and hit it. In the accident, driver team San Carlo Honda Gresini 24-year-old was killed by injuries to the head, neck, and chest.

Agostini rate, the protection available to the drivers at this time is more than adequate. Especially when compared with the facilities available in his day, namely the drivers wearing only a thin uniform with a helmet too small and the limiting trajectories are made ​​of concrete. As a result, many of his fellow racers are dead.

While at this time, the drivers have been protected by a strong uniform, full helmet, back buffer, and the edge of a broad path to anticipate if the drivers off track. "But while the bike weighs 150 pounds hit you with a speed of 150 kilometers per hour, yes, there is no adequate protection." In the case of Simoncelli, two motors as well as a hit.

Agostini suggested a softer type of tires used for racing. "So, starting mid-race, the tires will close by itself," he said. Currently, the MotoGP race tires, which are relatively hard with stable quality from start to finish the race. Tire manufacturers make this at the request of the drivers, who want to race go on steadily. "Unfortunately, that means, if the reduced tire grip, the tires will slip and drop the driver suddenly."

Safety Ducati Motorcycle

Riding a motorcycle is the most exciting way to enjoy the road; offering the height of safety to bike riders is Ducati's commitment.

It is a commitment which takes us in various directions because motorcycle safety has many sides to it and we can only achieve our goals through well managed initiatives.

One side of our commitment is political. In fact, as members of the national and international motorcycle manufacturer associations (ANCMA and ACEM - respectively), 

we promote motorcycling as an asset for the present and future of transport to governments and help them make decisions which are sustainable for companies and motorcyclists.

Another side is our popular commitment, which aims to explain - also through these pages - that just a little effort to do the right thing is all that is needed to obtain a big reduction in the number of motorcycling accidents. In support of this, Ducati has organised its DRE courses on safe and sports riding for the past ten years, providing training about how to maintain better control of the bike in extreme conditions.

Finally, we make a technological commitment, on both active and passive safety aspects. Designing increasingly easy-to-handle bikes, which offer great control and reliability, not only increases riding pleasure, but also improves safety. Equipping bikes with advanced systems such as ABS and traction control raises safety standards even further.

And let's not forget the role of hi-tech clothing, with increasingly advanced protectors and materials designed to withstand impacts and scrapes.

To Promote this fundamental topic, Ducati has undertaken major initiatives over the years, such as the campaign held throughout 2009 which offered a back protector to everyone who purchased a new Ducati and distributed tens of thousands of back protectors all over Europe.

Read this section of the site carefully, gather information about road safety and make your own personal contribution to the mission of motorcycling safety.

Honda Vario Street Fighter Modification

Honda Vario Street Fighter Modification

In addition to being a student, a man whose name is also Fhilips Kristianto modif motor pursue even casually modif motor, but thanks to keisengannya modif Fhilips motor bike did not think the number was called as The Best Black bike. With the motor diusungnya Vario Mototodify for the event, 19-year-old man is taking the concept of Street Fighter motorcycle.

Concept selection is to suggest a more sophisticated motor and has a sporty impression, when seen from the standard form of this motor Vario has been amended nearly 100 percent,

"The concept of my motorcycle Street Fighter made its name, the reason being I feel the concept's motor Vario usually matic she seems shallow, if I input the street fighter-class seems a little bit forward to the sport. So basically I like motor sport, so I have a plan to make Vario a motor sport, "ujarnya.Sedangkan the percentage changes were made to this Vario Fhilips says," 100 percent change ".

To change the motor is more focused on the motor body and legs, about the engine and framework embedded into it still relies on the original manufacturer of the Vario, "Only the innate Vario wrote the same machine next order only". Taking an idea from one of the automotive media, make changes to Fhilips Vario by removing some of the body and the legs of the original factory built, "If the change of the motor, rear body already using CS 1, the body behind him dicustom, let me put sweet little cover below same order triggers Street Fighternya, the leg-foot radius of my car put acrylic halved, measured and dibubut, so all the legs using acrylic. If most of all custom wheels ".

In order to look sexy, then change the order back Fhilips while to show the impression of street fighter extended handlebar. The man and his motorcycle the first time come to Djarum Black MOTODIFY contestants did not think the bike serial number was called as The Best Black bike, "Nah aja ya thought suddenly summoned cuman yes I pray it is successful," he said. Fhilips added, "I am feeling very happy, yes, indeed I hope to catch The Best Black". For the final plan later Fhilips will complete the front legs let more robust.

Tips Performance Skutik

Setting Skutik Agar Tangguh di Tanjakan

Depok - Perlu diketahui terlebih dulu, bahwa sebenarnya motor jenis skutik awalnya dirancang buat alat transportasi di perkotaan yang jalannya cenderung datar. Maklum, sistem transmisi CVT (continuous varable transmission) memang lebih cocok di kontur jalan seperti itu.

Namun kenyataannya skutik juga digemari di daerah-daerah. Termasuk di kawasan perbukitan. Nah, lantas bagaimana cara mengatasi kondisi seperti itu? Yuk, kita tanya ahlinya langsung.

Menurut Senaponda, punggawa PaDepokan Motorsport di Depok, Jabar, untuk daerah perbukitan, skutik butuh torsi besar di putaran tengah. Karena umumnya saat berakselerasi di tanjakan, putaran mesin cenderung dikondisikan di putaran segitu. Ini berlaku untuk semua merek skutik.

“Untuk meningkatkan torsi di putaran tengah tersebut bisa dilakukan dengan cara mengganti roller dengan yang bobotnya lebih ringan 2 gr dari standar bawaan motor secara merata,” ujar Sena. Jangan diselang-seling, karena cenderung akan membuat vibrasi.

Misal kalau di Vario standarnya pakai 13 gram (6 buah), maka semuanya diganti yang 11 gram. “Selain itu, celah klep dibikin agak rengang sedikit bagian ex-nya,” tambah Sena.

Bila kerenggangan klep ex standarnya 0,25 mm, maka coba renggangkan jadi 0,26 – 0,27 mm. Jangan lebih, karena akan membuat mesin jadi lebih berisik.

Dan yang perlu diperhatikan pula yakni cara ngegasnya. “Pakai metode partial opening throttle alias grip gas diurut,” saran Sena. Jangan langsung dipelintir dalam, karena akan membuat rasio bukaan puli jadi terlampau berat. Sehingga lari motor jadi kayak ngeden.Atau, lanjut Sena, grip gas diurut dulu pelan-pelan sampai putaran tengah dan tahan sebentar hingga kecepatan konstan, baru kemudian dipelintir dalam (wide open throttle). Oh, iya untuk menghindari mesin cepat overheat lantaran kerap digeber di tanjakan ekstrem, Sena menganjurkan untuk menaikkan main jet 1 step. 

Keterangan :

1. Cara paling simpel mengakali torsi di putaran tengah untuk motor standar yakni dengan mengganti roller pakai yang bobotnya lebih ringan 2 gram secara merata.

2. Celah klep ex sebaiknya agak dilonggarakan sedikit sekitar 0,01 - 0,02 mm.

3. Perilaku membuka gas sebaiknya diurut hingga putaran tengah, baru kemudian dipelintir dalam.

4. Ukuran spuyer, terutama main jet sebaiknya dinaikkan satu step untuk menghindari mesin cepat overheat karena keseringan nanjak ekstrem.

5. Cara paling andvance yaitu upgrade performa mesin, termasuk bore-up kapasitas silinder biar tenaga dan torsi meningkat. Sehingga lebih kuat melintasi medan berbukit. (motorplus.otomotifnet.com)

Tahun Ini Penjualan Motor Diprediksi Bisa 8,4 Juta Unit!

Jakarta - Siap-siap jalan raya makin semrawut kalau pemerintah tidak segera melakukan pembenahan. Pasalnya, prediksi penjualan motor ditahun 2011 ini diprediksi bisa mencapai 8,4 juta unit!

Ketua Umum Asosiasi Industri Sepeda Motor Indonesia (AISI) Gunadi Shinduwinata yang mengungkapkan hal tersebut. Membaiknya perekonomian menjadi salah satu penyebabnya.

"Tapi ada lagi satu penyebab pentingnya, yakni selama pemerintah belum bisa menyediakan transportasi massal yang memadai, penjualan sepeda motor akan terus meningkat," ujarnya.

Bukan apa-apa, soalnya sepeda motor saat ini dianggap sebagai solusi yang paling ampuh untuk menyiasati mobilitas masyarakat yang terus dibelenggu dengan kemacetan.

"Jadi, tahun ini penjualan motor bisa mencapai 8,4 juta unit, itu hal yang memungkinkan," tambahnya.

Segmentasi bebek diutarakan Gunadi, masih akan tetap mendominasi, meski akan terus dibuntuti dengan segmen skutik yang mulai menyamai catatan penjualan sepeda motor di tanah air.

Sebagai catatan, ditahun 2010 lalu, AISI merilis total penjualan sepeda motor di Indonesia yang mencapai angka 7.398.644 unit, dengan komposisi bebek sebanyak 3.503.298 unit dan skutik sebanyak 3.376.546 unit, sedangkan sisanya, motor sport sebanyak 518.810 unit. (motorplus.otomotifnet.com)

Blackline Moge New Harley-Davidson

NEW YORK - Harley-Davidson introduces its newest product, Blackline, in New York (01/21/2011). "Like throwing gasoline on the fire that burns throughout the body, is not restrained to ride," so little nonsense from Americans about Blackline motorcycle manufacturer.

Blackline Softail to receive updates based on the fuel tank and drag handlebars. Trimnya also quite decorative, and there is little light. Then, bobbed rear fender over the rear tire profile characterizes the authentic hardware.

The compact design of the headlights with the speedometer tucked low. Front view of the more dashing with a rather wide front forks combined black rim.

Add stout, Big Twin engine Twin Cam 96B berkelir combination of black and silver with a double seat like a ladder. Ride comfort can be enjoyed thanks to the use of coil-over shock absorber on the rear suspension is mounted horizontally.

"As you see, like Blackline slender wire, hard as iron, and dark like asphalt in the middle of the night," said HD management.

2010 Yamaha FJR1300A Supersport Touring

2010 Yamaha FJR1300A Supersport Touring

It might seem that the 2010 Honda VFR1200F has come to reinvent the supersport touring segment, but manufacturers such as Yamaha have their own classic approach towards offering a motorcycle that is fast, comfortable and built to last, the 2010 FJR1300A. Those of you who are familiar with the name will say that the FJR1300AE is an even better choice thanks to Yamaha’s electric-shift five-speed transmission, which eliminates the clutch and offer riders effortless electric shifting, but Yamaha has discontinued this model for 2010 and leaves FJR riders completely in charge over the bike’s functions.

Considering the fact that Yamaha brags about the new FJR1300A offering an incredibly smooth ride, you first tend to think they simply took the best from the AE model – the fancy transmission and clutch – and fitted it on the A one, which was to carry on as a 2010 model year, but no. Along time, sales have shown that riders prefer the FJR’s beautiful combination between power coming from the 1298cc, liquid-cooled, inline-four; DOHC, 16 valves engine and sporty handling characteristics ensured by a light aluminum frame.

Broadly, the right engine and chassis “make” the bike and in this case, the fuel-injected mill is mated to a five-speed gearbox and a shaft stands as the final drive, while the forks are 48mm, fully adjustable units capable of 5.4 inches of travel and the rear shock, which is preload and rebound adjustable, offers 4.8 inches of travel. Although none of these features are new on the bike, they do help us show how engineers managed to do the trick with this motorcycle. The brakes are very important as well for this 641 lbs two-wheeler and the fact that ABS is standard on the 2010 Yamaha FJR1300A comes as an ease of things for most riders.

Technically, this bike doesn’t get any reproaches, but in order to be a refined sports tourer it needs to offer the proper comfort and wind protection. And with adjustable ergonomics and windshield, the 2010 Yamaha FJR1300A doesn’t show any signs of not being precisely that.

As we earlier mentioned, people tend to compare the fairly unchanged 2010 Yamaha FJR1300A with the new, sport-oriented 2010 Honda VFR1200F and we’ll have to say that if that would be the case, the subject of this article won’t stand a change, but the 2009 Honda ST1300 is still going strong and has plenty to show against our bike, especially in terms of touring-like comfort and excellent wind protection. So the battle between Big Red and Racing Blue should start a new round after Honda calls the ST1300 a 2010 model year.

2010 Yamaha FJR1300A Supersport Touring

Although not redesigned for 2010, the fact is that the FJR1300A looks like a fully-faired and completely accessorized FZ1 on steroids. Designers made sure this bike will fulfill its rider’s needs during long journeys by developing the advanced air management system and adjustable bodywork, which spoil the rider.

The foamy seat can be adjusted from 31.69 to 32.48 inches above the ground and the windscreen is pushbutton adjustable as well. But these are matters of finesse. What truly strikes you is how aerodynamic the fairing actually is, indicating that it doesn’t get a lot of those “fix this” stickers when being tested in the air tunnel. Also, the thing looks very aggressive and the mirrors look bigger than those of a Mini, contributing at the bike making its presence truly felt down the open road. We even heard a car driver saying “that thing looks scary in my rear view mirror” at a gas station once, but didn’t quite believe him.

With the footpegs positioned right at the middle of the bike and the handlebars brought close to the rider, the FJR offers an upright riding position and shows that it will sacrifice looks over comfort at any time even though this is not the case. Onboard, the Instrument panel features an electronic analog speedometer and tachometer; LCD digital odometer, dual tripmeters, gear position indicator, fuel, coolant and air temperature gauges, and clock; lights for neutral, high beam, turn signals, low oil and engine warnings—as well as real-time mileage, average mileage and air temperature, just like you would expect from a bike in this segment. Still, it’s the sidecases that complete the FJR’s sport-touring look as not everyone who looks at the bike will get to swing a leg over it, so it’s good they get the right opinion from the first glance.

Liquid Silver is the only color available for the 2010 Yamaha FJR1300A and we believe it suits it best because this is one of those things you now see and then you don’t.

2010 Yamaha FJR1300A Supersport Touring

But riders who want this to be a constant presence in their lives will have to look over the fairly spicy $15,190 MSRP considering that the 2010 Kawasaki Concours 14 starts at $14,599 and the ABS model at $15,299 and these are upgraded bikes that we’re talking about. Expect to find it at your local dealer in February.

It seems that Yamaha relies on the FJR1300A’s fame to obtain the best results in the year to come and they don’t have a big retention when it comes to price. That is because nobody complained about these motorcycles so far and for good reason.