BMW Motorrad factory rider Marco Melandri (ITA) still feels the need for speed on two wheels, even during the winter break from the FIM Superbike World Championship. His preparation programme for the 2012 season includes off-road training sessions on a Husqvarna TC 250. In order to be fit for his World Championship outings on the BMW S1000RR, Melandri can regularly be found on the Husqvarna 250cc Motocross bike.
“I ride a lot, almost every week,” says Melandri. “I like riding with friends, mainly just to have fun. We find nice routes, enjoy the views and stop somewhere for lunch. I really enjoy riding the bike. I love it. It is perfect for me – it is easy to ride. I also like the fact that it does not have a kick-starter, but an electric start, as I am quite small.”
Off road motorcycle tours on the Husqvarna TC 250 are more than just a pleasant leisure activity for Melandri: they also play an important role in his preparations for the Superbike World Championship. “It is the best way to train my concentration,” Melandri explains. “In the gym you can chat with other people or think about other things. On a bike, however, you have to remain focussed. While the test ban is in place during the winter, riding an off-road bike is the best opportunity to practice this.”
Away from off-road riding, Melandri has resumed his intensive fitness regime following a short Christmas break. “Let the season begin, I am ready,” says the Italian. The first races of 2012 will be held in Phillip Island, Australia, on 26th February. Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport will also be testing at the same venue in the week running up to the season’s curtain-raiser.
Husqvarna Motorcycles is a 100 per cent owned subsidiary of the BMW Group and oversees the off-road motorcycle sector within the group. In 2011, Husqvarna launched a product offensive in the on-road sector. Having won 82 World Championship titles, Husqvarna is already one of the most successful off-road motorcycle constructors in the world.
2012年1月16日星期一
2012年1月5日星期四
Several motorcycle parts were stolen
An investigation into an attempted burglary on Longridge Road led to the arrest of 25 year old Kyle Lucas of Snow Hill.? Wicomico Sheriff’s deputies say several cub motorcycle parts were taken.? Lucas is charged with attempted burglary, theft and other offenses.
Incident: Burglary
Date of Incident: 8 October 2011
Location: Longridge Rd., Parsonsburg, MD
Suspect: Kyle Lucas, 25, Snow Hill, MD
Narrative: On 8 October 2011, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into an attempted burglary that occurred on Longridge Road. Several cub motorcycle parts were stolen in that incident. The investigation led to the arrest of the suspect, Kyle Lucas.
The deputy transported Lucas to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner placed a $25,000 bond on Lucas.
Incident: Burglary
Date of Incident: 8 October 2011
Location: Longridge Rd., Parsonsburg, MD
Suspect: Kyle Lucas, 25, Snow Hill, MD
Narrative: On 8 October 2011, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into an attempted burglary that occurred on Longridge Road. Several cub motorcycle parts were stolen in that incident. The investigation led to the arrest of the suspect, Kyle Lucas.
The deputy transported Lucas to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner placed a $25,000 bond on Lucas.
2012年1月3日星期二
Honda Mulls Sourcing Motorcycle
TOKYO -- Honda Motor Co. is mulling sourcing parts supplies from Japan for automobile production in Thailand, after severe flooding caused a supply chain disruption, a company spokesman said Wednesday.
The Japanese automaker has already decided to halt operations at its automobile and cub motorcycle plants in Thailand until Friday.
As Honda and its subcontractors are providing parts not only to Honda in Thailand but also to India, Honda is considering shifting sourcing of parts for production in India to imports from Japan and other countries, the spokesman said.
The spokesman said the company is still looking into the impact that the Thai flooding has had on production and the status of part inventories for production in India, although it doesn't expect any immediate negative impact.
The spokesman said Honda's local content in India stands at 80%-90%, so that automotive parts shipped from Thailand are only a portion of the 10%-20% of parts used in vehicles it is manufacturing in India. But he said the company would face an inability to roll out vehicles even if only one part is not available.
The Japanese automaker has already decided to halt operations at its automobile and cub motorcycle plants in Thailand until Friday.
As Honda and its subcontractors are providing parts not only to Honda in Thailand but also to India, Honda is considering shifting sourcing of parts for production in India to imports from Japan and other countries, the spokesman said.
The spokesman said the company is still looking into the impact that the Thai flooding has had on production and the status of part inventories for production in India, although it doesn't expect any immediate negative impact.
The spokesman said Honda's local content in India stands at 80%-90%, so that automotive parts shipped from Thailand are only a portion of the 10%-20% of parts used in vehicles it is manufacturing in India. But he said the company would face an inability to roll out vehicles even if only one part is not available.
How to Install Off Road Lights
Installing off road motorcycle lights is a great way to improve what you can see in your rig on the trail. They can go just about anywhere--in the bumper, on the roll bar, on a roof rack. However, there are incorrect ways to hook them up to electricity that can make them dangerous.
1 Find the area you wish to mount the light, and drill a hole to accomodate the bolt.
2 Mount the light securely in the hole with the supplied nut.
3 Connect the red and black wires to a toggle switch, mounted somewhere in the passenger compartment. Route them safely, making sure they don't rub on things, including each other.
4 Connect the black and red wires from the toggle switch to the battery--DO NOT mix up the polarity here. Red is POSITIVE, black NEGATIVE.
5 Turn the lights on, and aim them using a garage door, wall or equally flat surface. Once they are where you want them, tighten everything up and away you go.
Just go to the company:
Company name：Chongqing Yujue Electrical-Mechanical Co., Ltd
Contact us：Phone: 86-23-66224319
Fax:86-23-66236997
Web site：http://www.yujuemotor.com/
The main products： Cheap Off-Road Motorcycle Latest Street Bike
1 Find the area you wish to mount the light, and drill a hole to accomodate the bolt.
2 Mount the light securely in the hole with the supplied nut.
3 Connect the red and black wires to a toggle switch, mounted somewhere in the passenger compartment. Route them safely, making sure they don't rub on things, including each other.
4 Connect the black and red wires from the toggle switch to the battery--DO NOT mix up the polarity here. Red is POSITIVE, black NEGATIVE.
5 Turn the lights on, and aim them using a garage door, wall or equally flat surface. Once they are where you want them, tighten everything up and away you go.
Just go to the company:
Company name：Chongqing Yujue Electrical-Mechanical Co., Ltd
Contact us：Phone: 86-23-66224319
Fax:86-23-66236997
Web site：http://www.yujuemotor.com/
The main products： Cheap Off-Road Motorcycle Latest Street Bike
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