Motorcycle News - The Best of the 2019 Mama Tried Motorcycle Show
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The sixth edition of the show happened just last weekend, shortly after the polar vortex was done ravaging the region. Visitors huddled away from the snow inside the Eagles Club—a ballroom and live music venue with a pseudo-psychedelic interior.
Here’s a brief look at our favorites from the show.
Here’s looking forward to next year. Mama Tried | Facebook | Instagram | Studio images by David Carlo, atmos images by Wes Reyneke | Wes visited Mama Tried as a guest of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles via Bike EXIF http://www.bikeexif.com February 24, 2019 at 11:35AM
Motorcycle News - Church of MO: 1999 Harley-Davidson FXDX Dyna Super Glide Sport
https://ift.tt/2U4GiUz And in those days they yet knew not of 911 nor cared about global warming, fake news, or electric motorcycles. They cared then only of being “sandwiched on a dance floor between two hot, curvy co-eds,” and it was good, and so was the FXDX twenty years ago. And so it was written. 1999 Harley-Davidson FXDXDyna Super Glide Sport
By Motorcycle Online Staff Mar. 15, 1999
Los Angeles, August 20, 1999 — You can’t rest on your laurels, and there’s no motorcycle company that understands that better than Harley-Davidson.Yes, yes, we can already hear you screaming sundry invectives and vituperations at your computer screen, protesting that lead with red-faced fury. But we stand by it, partly because we believe it and partly because we find it amusing to receive flame mails. There is some truth in there, however. Critics will cite Harley as the one company that not only rests its products on laurels, but manufactures t hem from laurels as well. But there’s a difference between depending solely on brand identity to sell your goods, a strategy which will always fail as soon as “bigger, better, faster” comes along (for those in the know, look at the spanking SyQuest took when confronted with the Zip drive), and the development/maintenance of market share through the application of design and marketing principles drawn from tradition and past successes.Yawn. Point please. The point is, how do you connect a colorful past to an uncertain future when faced with difficult-to-gauge millennial expectations? Stock FXDX With the FXDX, that’s how. Built on the Dyna Glide platform, which means dual external shocks doing spring duty for a dual-point rubber mounted Twin Cam 88, the Motor Company has flown in the face of detractors by making a stylish cruiser that handles with authority while putting some powerful ponies to the pavement.The Twin Cam 88, a 1450 cc Evo-zilla, is a revelation in a sporty cruiser platform. Sure, the engine has proven itself capable of hauling around an Electra Glide’s bulk, but it’s in exploiting the Twin Cam’s willingness to rev that makes the FXDX such a fun ride. Those of you used to short-shifting will be missing out if you don’t start riding the redline, especially through the squiggly stuff, an area where this cruiser excels. Twin-cam, dual exhaust and billet foot pegs all found on our customized model. In beefing up the components of the Twin Cam, Harley made an engine that pulls strongly all the way up to 5400 rpm. Doesn’t sound like a lot, but when you’re used to shifting in the low 3000s on an Evo, that’s a lot of room to go exploring.Wheelbase is extended a smidge on the Sport to 63.88 inches from the Super Glide’s standard 62.5 inches, lending a little extra stability, but with 28 degrees of rake the Dyna’s hardly a candidate for Chopper of the Year. It is, however, Harley’s top choice for the long and winding roads, and with a nice compliant suspension that is a workable compromise between plush and sporty. It took a little effort to toss this mount into a turn, but once there it behaved well, holding the line obediently, and with plenty of curve-soaking ground clearance. Mid-corner rough stuff could inspire a little Chassis Bump Boogie — not exactly “confidence-inspiring”, whatever that means. Dual front disks with single piston brakes. Unfortunately, the 1999 FXDX brakes are still Harley brakes. Improvements are in the works for 2000, but the new brakes, which are said to be excellent, won’t be able to be retro-fitted just yet, and for now you’ve got to watch yourself on the ’99 FXDX when going deep into a hole. Late brakers will likely be rendered simply “late” if they try it too much. For standard cruising/street duty the 11.5-inch triple discs are better than two, however, and they do their duty, but don’t get into any stoppie competitions, because you’ll be humiliated. The rear brake is functional, does its job well, but it’s a ‘government’ worker. It doesn’t do more than necessary. Rider accommodations are sporty, meaning they’re not overly comfy. The dirt-style bars seem just a little far forward and a little too wide on the stock bike — not unreasonably so, but enough to make you feel it on hundred-mile highway stretches. The leg positioning is nice, though, and highway pegs come standard so you can stretch out those muscles when you’re not swerving through the passes. Mirrors perform splendidly, with less vibration than you’d expect given a 45-degree V-twin. Front fairing found on our modified Dyna. Harley was feeling magnanimous and gave us two Super Glide Sports, one bone stock and one tricked out with Harley aftermarket gear. Both were black and both were beautiful by everyone’s account, evaluators and non-riders alike. This is an area where Harley-Davidson already has a distinct edge and the FXDX does right in exploiting the style factor. Oddly, not everyone agreed that the heavily accessorized FXDX was the nicest, with some distinct differences in opinion about Harley’s new cafe quarter fairing especially. Nothing really beats a Harley’s readiness for customization, though. The whole package, from the curved-to-fit-your-hand grips to the billet footpegs to the custom seat showed that this was an excellent platform to combine a love of leaning with a love of gleaming and customization in general. And everyone agreed that the blacked-out motor and the bike’s sleek, sporty lines were, well, sexy. Conformist hand grips. In fact, there is a direct line of progression from one of the staff riding the bike to a college class to his being sandwiched on a dance floor a week later between two hot, curvy co-eds. Once again, the FXDX demonstrates its ability in the curves. Not many motorcycles can make claims like that, but the FXDX can, and for many motogeeks that’s reason enough to violate posted speed limits in getting to the nearest Harley dealer for the purpose of laying down a deposit. A peak increase of 4HP. The accessorized bike had free-flowing, Screaming Eagle Dyna slip-ons as well, and aftermarket cans are something from which most Harleys vastly benefit, and this bike was no exception. Throttle response was impressively improved once the two 725 cc cylinders were given a little more room to breathe, about 16% more than stock, although these slip-ons gave the bike the hiccups on cold start-ups. If you buy these or any performance muffler, you might want to re-adjust the cold idle. Still, this is an essential upgrade for new owners. Everyone that rode this bike pretty much fell in love, with the way it looked on the boulevard, the way it handled, the way the big twin finally could push down on the asphalt with some fat authorit-eye. It’s an endearing ride. And that in light of the feeling that Harleys can be a little deceptive sometimes. Slash cut pipes and solid rear wheel were also found. Yes, deceptive. You can run down to your dealer and plunk a hunk of dough down on a Heritage Springer Softail and then get yourself a leather jacket with frills. And then you can run down to the nearest burger stand that dates back to 1952 and hang out with a Camel burning out of your mouth and when some hot number strolls by you can lean back on your bike’s seat and say something like, “Hey baaayybay.”But you still won’t have a ’48 Panhead, that jacket won’t really be very road-worn, you might get cancer from the cigarette, and if you’re sixty pounds overweight well, that hot number might come up as a big zero. But thousands still flock to dealerships across the country anyway, looking to cash in on the fashion of it all, even if fashion is all that it is. It doesn’t take too many years to figure out that honesty isn’t at the core of fashion. Another fine touch on our modified bike. But the FXDX is what it pretends to be: A fun, sporty cruiser that performs pretty much as promised and is seductive without being overstated. This bike isn’t just about fashion, and it’s not about resting on Harley’s laurels. It’s about sex and big twin engines for the 21st century. Looking for a sporty cruiser? Buy this. Specifications What the FXDX does best. The post Church of MO: 1999 Harley-Davidson FXDX Dyna Super Glide Sport appeared first on Motorcycle.com. Motorcycles via Motorcycle.com https://ift.tt/2Std7JO February 24, 2019 at 11:08AM
F1 News - Mercedes/Ferrari 'did a disservice to F1' by refusing part in TV documentary
https://ift.tt/2Vih71a The makers of Formula 1's new behind-the-scenes documentary have accused Mercedes and Ferrari of letting down F1 by not taking part in the programme. Eight of F1's 10 teams agreed to provide Netflix with fly-on-the-wall access last season, and the 10-part series will be released on 8 March. But Lewis Hamilton against Sebastian Vettel does not feature prominently. "They did a slight disservice to the fans and the sport by not taking part," executive producer Paul Martin said. "It was going to be all or nothing and if those terms were good enough for the eight other teams, it should have been good enough for Mercedes and Ferrari, too." A Mercedes spokesperson said: "We were delighted to see that last season's compelling, year-long battle for the championship between Ferrari and Mercedes helped drive 10% growth in unique viewership for F1 worldwide and made the sport the fastest growing in the world on social media. "Competing for the world championship is an all-consuming business that demands every ounce of focus from the entire team; we are driven first and foremost by performance in every decision we make." Ferrari declined to comment. #F1 via BBC Sport - Formula 1 https://ift.tt/OHg7x6 February 24, 2019 at 10:33AM
MotoGP News - MotoGP riders back proposed new penalty system after Qatar trial
https://ift.tt/2TbNils Andrea Dovizioso and Valentino Rossi have both voiced their approval of the in-race penalty system being trialled at MotoGP's Qatar pre-season test Motogp Motorcycle Racing News via MotoGP news - Autosport https://ift.tt/2uOa9Ei February 24, 2019 at 08:07AM
MotoGP News - Marquez says Honda's MotoGP rivals Ducati and Yamaha 'far' ahead
https://ift.tt/2TbRgKR Marc Marquez believes Ducati and Yamaha are both "far" ahead of Honda after the opening day of MotoGP pre-season testing in Qatar Motogp Motorcycle Racing News via MotoGP news - Autosport https://ift.tt/2uOa9Ei February 24, 2019 at 06:37AM
MotoGP News - Rossi urges Yamaha not to squander strong start to MotoGP testing
https://ift.tt/2tyEesx Valentino Rossi says Yamaha must strive to keep progressing throughout 2019 after its strong start to MotoGP pre-season testing Motogp Motorcycle Racing News via MotoGP news - Autosport https://ift.tt/2uOa9Ei February 24, 2019 at 04:37AM
Motorcycle News - The Ugly Duckling – Ellaspede Ducati 900SS
https://ift.tt/2E8AjaJ The story behind the success of Brisbane’s Ellaspede workshop is one of good old Aussie grit and determination. They started out in a home garage back in 2009 without any financial backing or angel investors. Just the change in their pockets and plenty of enthusiasm. Then they survived the 2011 Brisbane floods despite their entire workspace being submerged and most of their equipment ruined. Somehow, against all odds, Ellaspede has soldiered on to become one of Australia’s custom motorcycle meccas. Today they produce a wide range of original Ellaspede parts and orchestrate regular moto-centric events. Most importantly they’re still building custom bikes and this Ducati cafe racer is one of their latest. Motorcycles via Return of the Cafe Racers https://ift.tt/2M9riRb February 24, 2019 at 04:20AM
MotoGP News - Jorge Lorenzo 'very far' from feeling comfortable with MotoGP Honda
https://ift.tt/2XkZ6kH Jorge Lorenzo admits he remains "very far" from feeling comfortable on Honda's MotoGP bike after concluding the first day of Qatar pre-season testing down in 21st place Motogp Motorcycle Racing News via MotoGP news - Autosport https://ift.tt/2uOa9Ei February 23, 2019 at 02:34PM
MotoGP News - Qatar MotoGP test: Maverick Vinales fastest for Yamaha
https://ift.tt/2VgoC8J Yamaha rider Maverick Vinales kicked off the final pre-season MotoGP test in Qatar on top as Marc Marquez suffered his first crash since his shoulder operation Motogp Motorcycle Racing News via MotoGP news - Autosport https://ift.tt/2uOa9Ei February 23, 2019 at 02:04PM
Motorcycle News - Live 100% Supermoto School
https://ift.tt/2BOHu7H Here at MO, we think training is important to keep our skills sharp; and training in other disciplines is one tool in our arsenal. So it goes without saying we are fans of anything that makes said training more affordable and accessible. As you probably know from our recent stories on participating in yet another 24 hour mini bike race and our very own Trizzle’s recent test of the turn-key ready-to-race 2019 Husqvarna FS 450 supermoto, we MOrons are big fans of taking advantage of the tighter confines and lower speeds of karting circuits as a way of refining one’s everyday ride craft – as well as race craft. Karting circuits are generally closer to home and the price of admission is significantly cheaper than full-size racetracks. As a matter of fact, almost any excuse to rip around a kart track on a turn-key supermoto is a legitimate one in our eyes. Thanks to the recent launch of Live 100% Supermoto School, a supermoto rental, riding school, and race team for hire, we didn’t need to come up with any bogus excuses to take a day away from the palatial MO offices and get our butts back down to the kart track. Live 100% utilizes a fleet of wonderfully competent Husqvarna FS 450s, and I, your humble video producer/editor, got a chance to be in front of the camera for a change to give the new school a shot. In the process, I got schooled by a couple of fast MotoAmerica kids, but I also learned a lot, too. Check out the video to get the full experience. Get the Flash Player to see this player. The post Live 100% Supermoto School appeared first on Motorcycle.com. Motorcycles via Motorcycle.com https://ift.tt/2Std7JO February 22, 2019 at 11:54PM |
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