Innholdsfortegnelse for September/October 2017 i Motorcycle Mojo Magazine

Back in February, Harley- Davidson president and CEO Matt Levatich claimed that the Motor Company would be releasing 50 new models over the next five years (there are currently 38 models), and “build” two million new riders over the next 10 years in the United States alone. Lofty goals, for sure. If this long-term plan succeeds, the number of new riders worldwide will surpass that by a staggering amount. Of course, the new Milwaukee Eight powerplant will contribute to that new-model count, but the Street Rod powered by the 750 cc, 60-degree V-twin is an open page for a multitude of design options. The Street 500 and the Street 750 were released as 2015 models and have had a couple of years to prove themselves. But as with all brand-new…

International Affair In a bid to refinance and restructure, Italian manufacturer MV Agusta has secured an equity investment deal with Russian-backed ComSar Invest, partner of Black Ocean Group. It will see the reacquisition of Mercedes AMG’s 25 per cent stake in MV Agusta, with the new investors now holding a strong minority share. Saying Goodbye to a Crowd Favourite Guy Martin has decided to step away from racing the Isle of Man TT afer a disappointing 2017 event. However, it appears he’s still got the need for speed, according to a statement posted on his Facebook page: “So I’ve not given up on racing or road racing, there’s no unfinished business and I want to race classics and oddball stuff. All I’ve been thinking about recently is Pikes Peak and…

editor@motorcyclemojo.com A FOLLOWER What a pleasant surprise to read Jamie Elvidge has joined what I already enjoy as Canada’s best motorcycle magazine. For years I read her stories in those other magazines from south of the border. For her to show up again in our great country is good news. Welcome to Canada Jamie! Keep telling your stories! CHRIS BELCHER VIA EMAIL ARTISTIC SIDE Great article [Kickstart 2017, August 2017]. Wonderful to see these creations recognized as art. BRENT FUSSELL VIA MOTORCYCLEMOJO.COM ADVENTURE HISTORY We talk an awful lot about ADV Adventure bikes and this latest incarnation of the lightweight version from Big Green is very interesting [Big Things, Small Package, August 2017]. However, I should point out that the concept of the ADV is certainly not news. I remember…

When someone wants to become a riding instructor, it really helps to boost their patience and empathy if they remember that riding didn’t always come easy. But most experienced riders have long forgotten the struggles they encountered when they starting riding. Having been training new instructors for more than 30 years, I know they can memorize the lessons and pylon layouts, and know how to choose the correct off-road trails to use for training. What cannot be taught are the personality traits – patience, humility and empathy – that are essential for any good instructor to possess. These you either have or you don’t. They are the important elements that your DNA, your parents and your life experiences have given you. In my opinion, these traits are far more important…

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1967 The year of the only Canadian Grand Prix held at Mosport Park. In recognition of the 50th anniversary, several of the racers who competed in the event were expected to attend the celebrations in mid-August at the now rejuvenated Canadian Tire Motorsports Park (formerly Mosport Park). 1.5 billion The estimated amount in euros that Volkswagen would seek if it chooses to sell its interest in Ducati. Word has it that Indian manufacturer Bajaj is very interested. 30 The number of electric scooters that will be placed in the Japanese city of Saitama, along with charging stations, as part of a rental program that sees the unlikely partnering of Yamaha and Honda working together to develop electric vehicle technology. 6.7 The percentage loss in second-quarter worldwide sales for Harley-Davidson. 2018…

I have now been getting over to Cape Breton every late summer or early fall and I stay in Whycocomagh on the Trans-Canada 105. An absolute essential dining stop for me is Charlene’s Bayside Restaurant & Cafe, a five-minute walk along the shore from the Fair Isle Motel where I stay. Charlene and her charming crew serve up the most amazing seven seafood chowder that is generous and truly memorable, served with a homemade fresh tea biscuit. The amazing creamy chowder is filled with haddock, halibut, lobster, clams, crab, scallops and shrimp. And for the daring, end the meal with an original dessert: “Bucket of Mud.” Don’t ask, just try it. Got a favourite restaurant or pub? Send us an email to editor@motorcyclemojo.com and tell us why.…

While many of us may have a bucket list of road trips and glorious adventures that we’d love to take, the reality may be that these journeys have to be planned, money must be saved and they may not come to fruition in the near future. Work and family obligations – these are the realities of everyday life, and monthlong (or even year-long!) adventures just might not be in the cards for many of us. At least not right now. But for those of us who ride, it’s possible to make even the most mundane trip an adventure. The day-to-day travel back and forth to work can really wear you down and make life monotonous, but there are creative ways to change that and make it much more fun and…

After more than four decades in the power sports industry, the effervescent and seemingly ageless Bruce Parker has touched, in a positive manner, a great number of people. He has furthered the careers of many racers, partners, friends, employees, clothing manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and dealers. Within the industry, it’s easy to find people who only have good things to say about the man who did so much for so many. Maybe it’s because Parker has always done things with his own brand of flair and style. His humour and a self-effacing attitude are instantly likable. His ego always seems to be in check; in the time I’ve known him – and that goes all the way back to the mid-’80s – he’s always been quick to offer a sincere hello…

Chances are that if your bike is a few decades old, it’s getting harder to find certain parts for it. I discovered recently on a hard-starting older Honda that one such item is the starter solenoid. For older Harleys this is a very common item, but for 35-year-old Japanese bikes, you might have to get creative when it comes time to getting your bike running again if the engine refuses to crank over. Before we go further, though, let’s take a quick tour through the electrical side of the starter circuit. When you turn on the ignition and press the start button, current flows from the battery through a fuse (the first thing to check if the starter doesn’t turn over) to the starter button, and finally to the starter,…

Feel: My Story is an autobiography by three-time World Champion American motorcycle racer “Fast Freddie” Spencer. The only rider in history to ever win the 250 cc and 500 cc MotoGP Grand Prix World Championships in the same year opens up and tells us, in his words, how it was all made possible. From riding for hours and hours in his backyard as a four-year-old boy to driving back and forth across the country with his dad to race dozens of races per season, Feel is part career race report and part philosophical life reflection. Spencer’s ability to remember dates and events in such incredible detail allows the reader to go back in time and relive moments vividly as if racing alongside him, crashing and recovering from injury with him…

This year, my son Ashton’s second-grade class held a sports-themed show and tell. The students were instructed to bring something to school that demonstrated a sport they played or some kind of hobby that was special to them. My son asked me if we could bring his motorcycle. “I’ll have to check with your teacher,” I told him. “But Mom,” he explained, “all the kids in school don’t believe me when I tell them that I race motorcycles. If I brought my race bike to school, I could prove it.” He had a point. Ashton struggles in school. He is dyslexic and is embarrassed that he can’t read or write like the other kids in class. His confidence is low, he is often shy and he has a hard time…

The invitation could hardly have been more specific, and enticing. “You are invited to Marbella, Spain, to view, ride and understand the new Harley-Davidson Street Rod. You will be able to ride the new model in urban and country locations for a full day, including along two of the routes widely recognized as being among the most enjoyable and demanding biking roads in Europe. You will ride along the twisting A366 tarmac roller coaster via El Burgo to the historic city of Ronda, spectacularly located in the mountains above Marbella. You will then descend back to Marbella along the legendary A397 – a sinuous length of challenging road steeped in automotive and motorcycling history.” Yes, please! Hang on, though – you’re inviting me to ride a Harley along those fabulous…

Nestled between the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and Nantahala National Forest lies beautiful, resplendent Maggie Valley, arguably the motorcycle touring hub of the southern Appalachians. As the morning mist dissipates, unveiling the lush upper reaches of the surrounding mountains, the only sound is the humming of my tires and the purr of the Gold Wing’s engine. I spot Maggie, walking along the sidewalk. She is the village’s iconic tourism tactic, dressed in her period clothes. She gives us a pleasant wave, as she does to everyone passing through the village. Rubbernecking left and right, Tina and I, along with Rich and Liz, pass by the early-morning risers at the breakfast joints along the way. From Soco Road, Highway 276 climbs up and over the hills, skirting Waynesville, and rolls…

There are many full-face helmets on the market these days, and they all do the same basic job – protect your head in the unfortunate occurrence of an accident. One of the biggest differences in the various full-face helmets, though, is that prices can range considerably, from $200 to well over $1,000. At $299.99, the LS2 Vector Wake falls in the lower half of the price scale, but comes with a full array of higher-end features. The LS2 Vector Wake helmet has been designed for the oval-shaped head across three different shell sizes, and features a multi-density EPS liner, scratch-resistant optically correct face shield, flip-down sun visor, plenty of vents, quick-release strap, removable and washable hypoallergenic comfort liner, well-marked pull tabs to release the cheek pads in case of emergency…