Track 800 Update
It has come to my attention via teh moto-intertubes that the production version of the 2010 Track 800CDI (on which you may now put a deposit) will not be equipped with the 2wd system. For that we will have to wait a little longer.
It still has 74lb/ft and 112mpg, though. Want.
25 March, 2009
03 March, 2009
tuesday
Oh, baby.
photo: jarno schurgeis (via Track website) The Good: The Mercedes engineered engine (it's a variant of the Smart ForTwo diesel engine) runs on any kind of diesel (petro/bio/veg oil), has a CVT (to keep mpg up and emissions down), makes 74ft/lbs of torque, has ALL WHEEL DRIVE*, you can use PayPal to buy one, it's four kilos lighter than a BMW GS...oh, and did I mention the ALL WHEEL DRIVE*?
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The Bad: It's €17,500 (before taxes & fees) and you have to go pick it up at the factory (in Holland) "sometime in late 2010."
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*the front wheel is driven hydraulically and the rear is shaft-driven
27 January, 2009
tuesday
R.I.P. U-Honda
1959-2009
It's very like a death in the family.
Last week as I was e-shopping for a second bike (I'm thinkin' TW200, but that's not what this post is about) I stopped at the website for University Honda/Yamaha/MuZ to check the PreOwned Inventory and was greeted by big red letters on their homepage informing me that the oldest Honda dealer in the US (opened in 1959 with 2 Cub 50s as inventory) has closed forever.
"We regretfully announce that after 50 years of business, University Honda/Yamaha has closed its doors. I want to thank everyone for their support over the years, and wish everyone well in the future."
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On the eve of the 50th Anniversary of HondaUSA, too. Very sad.
I bought my first streetbike there (an '83 CB550SC). And my second (an '81 GL1100i), both at the Ravenna location (B&W picture). And gallons & gallons of 20w/50 for my BMWs. And so much gear I can't begin to list it all.
They were (are) people who knew their business and cared about the bikes and the customers who bought them. They will be sorely missed.
29 December, 2008
very blue monday
R.I.P. Hub
Freddie Hubbard (1938-2008)
3 tracks; total time 12:42
Frederick Dewayne Hubbard has left the building. Hub died today at Sherman Oaks Hospital in California of complications from a heart attack in late November.
Freddie was always my favorite. Even more than Dizzy. He had a sonic grace that shone through whether the track was pushing the ragged edge of post-bop or a smooth and seamless ballad. I miss him already.
Here are some links.
Biographies:
Videos & Music:
23 December, 2008
tuesday
Happy Chanukkwanzsolstmas and a Moto New Year
From Editor Monkeyboy and the staff at 100miles.
May Annual Gift Man supply you all with many toys.
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