I’ve tweaked the layout of the page so I can show the previewed photo’s at an “extra large” size. I’ve tested it out on a few different monitors but it obviously can’t cover all circumstances. If anyone has any comments or problems viewing the page I’d really appreciate any feedback. Good or bad. I’m going to leave this mesage pinned to the top for a little while.
As always thanks much for stopping by!
Since the Cafe Virago pics were such a hit I thought I’d post this highly modified TR1 tracker. The TR1 is a not a Virago but it’s a very very close cousin. Anyway I love the kind of balls it takes to try builds like these especially when it pays off so nicely. Oh and I saw these over on ADV rider but tracked them down to the excellent (and all in Italian) Ottenero Blog. Really interesting stuff.
I love a motorcycle that uses something as big as tennis balls for carb plugs! Jebus!!
One serious “sport touring” enthusiast with the emphasis on sport.
Randy Hooks sends in this beauty. No description of the build but the bike pretty much speaks for itself. On a side note the originals photos were huge and of outstanding quality. Beautiful build!
Thanks Much Randy!
Reader Chris Max sent me the following along with a bunch of great Streetfighter shots: I looked through your Motorcycle Pic a Day Blog and came to the conclusion that you need more streetfighters in your life.
And you’re right Chris I love the streetfighter style! Here’s one of the bikes he sent. I’ll get more of them up over the next week or so.
Alvin sent in a good description of this cool ride.
He Writes:
Glad you enjoyed the pix- it’s a pretty neat little bike.
By way of description, it is a 1978 500 Morini with 19” dirttrack wheels and Grimeca brakes that I use to run in the “Vintage 500 Pushrod” class in AMA District 36 dirttrack events. The motor is stock internally with slightly bored carbs. What really makes the motor sing are the pipes, the 72 degree V angle of the motor usually makes the front pipe much longer than the rear pipe, because I’m not using a battery and it’s a race bike where a little exhaust heat isn’t a problem, I snaked the rear pipe through the frame and the pipes ended up with 1/16” difference in length. The motor revs easily to 12K RPM and has seen 13K twice when I mis-shifted. I’m using standard 35mm Ceriani forks with Cartridge Emulators and a careful revalve/respringing, the shocks are adjustable YSS units that work very well indeed. The bike is the most powerful in its class by a fair margin but because I’m so big (6’1”, 270 lbs), I’ve only been able to earn a #2 plate my first year and a #3 plate my second year. Best of all- it makes a bitchin’ noise at 12K!
Reader Alvin Webber sends in these great pics of his Moto Morini Special. I love builds like these. Must be a gas to ride!
Alvin Wrote:
Hi- I saw your photo of Pete’s 350 Morini
dirttracker and thought you might find my 478 interesting too.
You Bet Alvin! Thanks Much! Oh and here’s the link to Pete’s bike!
Travis pastrana did get his start in bikes. And I mean DAMM what a jump..
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