Vfr handlebar project

The Next step in the VFR project was a design of the a new fork crown. I am not happy with the kit I can get from others so I made the decision to design my own. The is done with the a free kit of designtool called Smartsketch. A usefull 2D design program. I Would like to work i Solidworks but I do not have the right computer hardware to do so.

Old memories

When I was a little boy, I use to love seeing these programs about rebuilding. Much of my knowledge comes from these programs. Mark Evans for the win! Enjoy the first episode and find the next in the series on youtube

Overhaul of the DT 400

The DT 400 is currently getting an engine overhaul. The reason for this, was that the main bearings were broke and made funny noises. Here is a video that will tell you how mainbearings not should sound like.
I do not have the right tool for getting the bearings off so the crankshaft is in the hands of a guy with the proper tools. More of the overhaul project will follow 

 

Dont forget you side panniers ..

Everyday Cowboy

Cafe cowboy from benedict campbell on Vimeo.

- A Vimeo Classic / enjoy 

Free

"with only your own voice in your head..."


Free from Andrew Quinones on Vimeo.

Everyday riding - without front wheel :D 

Hello, my name is Rasmus - The second one!

I think it's hightime that I introduce myself on this blog.
My name is Rasmus and as a co-editor and a good friend of Rasmus (confusing right!), I also adore bikes, albeit not as much as Rasmus :)
But I enjoy riding my bikes, be it on- or off-road.
As mentioned in an earlier post, my collection of bikes consists of a Suzuki SV 650 S from 2005 and a Yamaha DT 125 R from 1993.

The Suzuki was my first bike, which I bought almost half a year before I got my license. I don't know if this was the best bike to start with, because of the sub-par suspension and the very sensitive throttle.
The SV has a V-twin engine, with gives it a phenomenal pulling power even from low rpms.
As a beginner this is great, when you haven't learned what gear is best for a particular type of corner.

The throttle sensitivity took some time getting used to, which meant that I spent the best part of a season learning how to corner and position myself on the bike correctly. The good thing (maybe?) is that all other bikes I've tried so far, feels unbelievably easy to ride.
And my second bike is no exception for that matter.
The Yamaha DT 125 R is a small two-stroke off-roader.

I bought it just about a month ago, as I've always wanted an off-road bike.
Oh and it was dirt cheap too :)
It's very nimble which is mostly due to its very low weight.
Great for going off-road, though I've only done a day worth of off-road so far, but loved every part of it, and hope for more to come next year.
It's in need of a good overhauling though, which will be a project for the winter.
Be sure to check the blog for further updates through the following months.

Nice everyday life

ALAN & STEFAN the GEAR HEADS from helmboots on Vimeo.

Live the dream - Everyday ! 

Time to park

The winter is over Denmark 

Yesterday I decide to park the MZ for this year. My insurance is not valid in Dec, Jan and feb and i have ones tried to stumble and crash so winter riding is not my cup of te. Yesterday when I parked the bike, the weather confirmed that it was the right decision. The is how my clothes looked like after the ride.
// Bored in the winter -  Just follow our blog

Everyday bike of the day

Honda CX 500 E

 

The Honda CX 500E or Euro-sport as it also was named, was the successor of the CX 500 A,B and C.
The CX 500E was upgraded with Hondas mono system(prolink) , a new front, other brakes end and some minor changes to the frame. The CX500 engine is not a special fast engine but is stable and very low on maintenance. The engine is also known for awesome torque in the bottom of the rev scale. It is a V2 engine on 496ccm, water-cooled and placed in the motoguzzi way in the frame.

The E-sport was also launched in a deluxe edition - with a turbo and injection , which was the first series-production bike with a turbo. This bike was know for its turbo lack but was sublime at touring.
The A and B models is becoming famous and is on is way to get classic bike status like the Yamaha XS650 and Kawasaki z650. The turbo is also a desired bike for enthusiast and becoming hard go get and is very hard to maintain because of the injection and turbo.
The CX 500E on the other hand is being rejected by the enthusiast and that maybe the chance for normal, everyday bikers. The CX 500E is a runner and might be the cheap solution to getting on the road.

Everyday roadtrip

PETROL-FOOD-BEER: Around the World with Austin Vince from Make Your Bones on Vimeo.

This is a roadtrip for real bikers! No supportcars or bullshit - Just pure adventure and riding //Enjoy

A must see this winter

Six Days in May Trailer: Scottish Six Days Trial Documentary from MTBcut on Vimeo.
Looks like a movie worth seeing
/ Have a nice Thursday 

Everyday ride

Remember your summerrides 

The weather is getting colder and the warm summerrides his history, at least in denmark and Scandinavia. I remember our rides with joy. Here is a bit of pics, 

//Enjoy 

Japan Police moto test - How to handle at slow speeds :)

Riding tips for the old Everydaybikes

Enjoy - Sunday evening entertainment

 

Everyday Offroader

Yamaha DT 400 

Beside the MZ and Honda I also own a old Yamaha dt 400 Mx, 1978. This bike is currently being overhauled because the previous owner was a bit sloppy in his work. More of the overhaul will follow later.
For now your can enjoy some pictures of the beauty

When I first got it

 

 

Road/trail conversion

The currant poor state.

The Mancave

Nice Man-cave

This Italian guy got a nice Man-cave. We like ;) 

/Enjoy your Saturday

BMW MOTORRAD from Giorgio Oppici on Vimeo.

Why we ride?

Motorcycles are wonderful!

Think about why you ride them. Is It because of the convenience in cities? Is it because of the low fuel consumption? Is it because of the relatively low insurance and tax expenses?

For some, these are the reasons, but I see them as just some of the few benefits coming from riding motorcycles.

The real reason we all ride (or most of us, hopefully) is because of the sheer fun.

The feeling of the G-forces as you accelerate, the smell of the exhaust gasses and the vibrations coming from the warm engine placed in the sparsely spaced frame performing at its peak, delivering a power-to-weight ratio rivaling the fastest sport-cars that mere mortals could never afford.

And the sound!

Cut the sound and it wouldn't be the same thing. The constant dips and raises in engine note deliver the perfect soundtrack time after time!

This description seems to describe a good thrashing round the countryside or a lap round the TT-Isle of Man. The truth is that you don't need a big expensive sports-bike to experience this. The beauty of motorcycles, is that whatever bike you've got, you'll at all levels experience the same thrill of riding, and love your bike every second.

What's the most important thing about your bike?

That it puts a grin on your face, right?

Not your everyday trials

Trial is awesome 

Just a bit of Friday morning entertainment. Enjoy

Everyday Honda

Little Honda

When we talking about Honda... ;)

Winteradventure builds

One of my winter project

Everyone has to maintain their bike but how its done is very individual. Some might use the local mechanic and some might do it their self. I have been tumbling with bikes and engines since I was a boy so a do all the maintenance myself and enjoy doing so 
The VFR is a nice ride but after riding 6000 km this year and not being totally satisfied with the rider position on the bike I decided to try fitting a normal bar instead of the clipons.

AGimbelbike - Gimbel is a german company specialised in conversions.

The Vfr is a Honda and one of the honda´s where the engineer has had a great influence on the bikes design. Therefore the upper fork crown is covered with a painted cover. By removing this cover and the clipons I was able to test fit a bar that we had lying in our stock. And this is how it ended up with:

I am not totally satisfied with the position in either of the solutions so I am happy that the winter is long. The big question is - Can a better and maybe more practical rider position be justified over the looks of the bike? Any thought?

Original Clip ons without the fork crown cover

/Razz 

Not your everyday bikeride

Macau racetrack 

A place where the men is separated from the boys. Enjoy the trip around the circuit.

 

Rear seating

Would this ever happen to a guy driving a everyday runner - I hope not.

(From http://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/,2012,)

The Vid of the day

Nice family - nice video.
Enjoy guys!


THE WALL OF DEATH from benedict campbell on Vimeo.

Social motorbiking

Biker friends

A real biker needs a wingman for a trip around the country ! This is one of mine. He also promised to help me out this winter with this blog. Say hello to Rasmus, who rides a Suzuki SV 650, 2005 and an old Yamaha DT 125R. 

The bike of the day

Suzuki Gsx-R 750 - 1992/1995

This bike is a fine example of what this blog is about. The Gsx-r 750 was one of the first real superbikes anyone was able buy at the local dealer and trash around the country roads playing participant in the TT

First air/oil cooled model

The bike was first introduced in 1985 with an air-cooled engine but after 7 year this engine was replaced by a water-cooled  unit. This model is the bike of the day. I have chosen this because of the looks and feel. Its a sharp bike with a beafy look and a nice engine. The water-cooled engine might not be as powerful and race-alike as the last air-oil cooled bikes with a short stroke engine but as a daily and practical runner I find the water-cooled unit more usable and that is a counting factor in this blog. More information and stories of these bike is avalible here suzukicycles.org
/Enjoy

The daily vid

Joy Ride from Sandro on Vimeo.

 Enjoy !

Why this blog

Everyday bikes- But why ? 

The creation of this blog has been a process in my head for a long time. I will surf the internet for motorcyclestuff on a daily basis and look at sites like Bikeexif, wrenchmonkees and rocketgarage which is great but what they got on special-company-builds and caferacers they lack of bikes which can be used everyday and which may have a fairing or is on a budget. I found inspiration in the English magazine Practical sportsbikes , introduced to me by a friend. This magazine is all about the joy of riding, what you want rather than what a hipster and small bike companies thinks look cool.

The blog will be build on basis of my daily internet-finds and adventures on my own bikes. I hope your will enjoy the reading and maybe get inspiration for your own bike adventures.

/Razz

Everyday bikes - Honda VFR RC 24/2

The bike for going fast and for longer trips. 

Its a Honda VFR - Rc 24/2 from 1989 and has done 88000 km and still runs sweet.
More information on this practical sportsbike and what will go on for the winter will follow.

Everyday bikes - Mz Es 250

The citybike 

A man need a bike for getting around. This is what I ride. A vintage east-German Mz 250 es/2 from 1969- She´s a beauty and a trustworthy daily runner.

Bonneville salt on a budget -

Awsome vid.

A Vfr is reborn - As the racer it is, and the video shows that dreams can be cheap
Enjoy !