Road Princess

Have you ever asked yourself: what is your need for real speed? Try to figure it out and leave that blower motor Canada in your garage and focus yourselves in here and listen up!

Our so-called life cannot be completed without tasting the real essence of speed and power! The rush of adrenaline pumps through your veins as you push yourself to the limit! You can’t stop the accelerating quick as lightning 2007 SV1000S! Packed with a liquid-cooled, 90-degree V-twin powerplant, this demon ride provides a wicked surge of torque and radically expanded powerband! The new SV1000S is assembled to be, without a doubt, the most thrilling V-twin sport bike you've ever lay your hands on. Curvy roads will eat their own dust because the SV1000S is equipped with the most convenient, easy-to-maneuver and versatile handling system to complement the incredible powerplant.

Here are the engine and chassis features found in the 2007 SV1000S Super bike courtesy of http://www.suzuki.com/:

Engine Features

• Maximum engine performance with 11.6:1 compression ratio, 54mm throttle bodies, short airbox inlet tube, optimum cam timing and two air pressure sensors per cylinder for more precise fuel injection volume control
• Liquid-cooled, 996cc 90 degree V-twin, DOHC 8-valve engine - tuned for exceptional low-to-mid rpm throttle response and torque
• Electronic fuel injection system features the Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve System (SDTV) - maintains optimum air velocity in the intake tract for smooth low-to-mid rpm throttle response and high torque output - includes Auto Fast Idle System (AFIS)
• 32-bit ECM with 22-trigger pole rpm sensor, provides more precise control of ignition timing and injector operation for each cylinder
• Pulsed-air injection system (PAIR) helps reduce emissions and California model equipped with catalyst in exhaust to reduce emissions
• Semi-gear driven valve system simplifies maintenance and minimizes cam sprocket size and engine height for optimum engine placement
• Lightweight shim-under-bucket valve system operates 36 mm intake and 33mm exhaust valves set at a narrow 29 degree included valve angle - produces a compact combustion chamber and 11.6:1 compression ratio

Chassis Features

• Black-painted frame, swingarm, and wheels for more sport appearance
• Sleek half-fairing features dual 60/55W headlights with running lights and folding mirrors
• Compact instrument cluster includes analog tach, LCD speedometer, odometer/tripmeters, and temperature gauge, plus LCD clock and low fuel warning light
• Steeply-angled tail section houses unique vertically-styled, high visibility LED taillight and compact rear fender
• Narrow, lightweight aluminum truss-style frame constructed with high-vacuum die-cast process for more consistent strength and fewer individual welded sections
• Low seat height and subframe position provide a comfortable seating position for both rider and passenger
• Cast aluminum handlebars connect to a fully adjustable 46 mm, cartridge-style front fork with 4.72 inches of wheel travel for sport performance and a comfortable ride
• Aluminum swingarm and link-type rear suspension features a fully adjustable piggyback style shock absorber with 5.12 inches of wheel travel
  

If you’re thinking that this ride comes from the flaming dark side of the world… you may be right! Imagine some dark forces or elements lurking around at night with this one of a kind vehicle as its means of transportation - that’s the real picture I have in mind too! The wicked motorcycle is a product of Harley Davidson bikes and whenever we hear that name - we all drop our jaws to the ground! Harley Davidson is indeed the all-American bike for all those tough men! These bikes are the hottest ever units to be assembled - totally hot as the Mazda RX7 radiator.

And now, wait until you see the All-American VRSCDX Night Rod® Special from Harley’s darkest side!

This bike is packed with liquid-cooled, Revolution® 60 degrees V-Twin engine! Now, who would dare question the power of the Night Rod®?! Anyone? That’s what I thought so… Styling? As black as the night with orange pinstripes that would make the stars and the dark skies jealous over the magnificent detailing with choices of Two-Tone Black Denim/Vivid Black, Two-Tone Vivid Black/Pewter Pearl, Two-Tone Vivid Black/Mirage Orange Pearl exterior colors, Black-on-black powertrain with gloss black covers; brushed, straight-shot exhaust with black caps and black exhaust shields; low 25.2-in seat height; 240mm wide rear tire; forward mounted foot controls with shorter drag-style handlebar, Electronic speedometer with odometer; Time-of-day clock; Dual resettable tripmeter; Tachometer and High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warnings, coolant temperature, security system!

Whew! Words can’t express the exquisite beauty of the VRSCDX Night Rod® Special! As beautiful as the shimmering night but as wicked as the forces underneath the earth’s surface!

If you think you belong to the underworld or the dark side of the world, this ride is exactly the one for you. But there’s no need for you to be this kind of person or a lunatic! All you need is to find the nearest Harley Davidson dealership, inquire, check if your bank account has plenty enough of wealth and of course, you should know how to handle a ride as deviled as this!

I just can’t help myself but crave for this unique bike from Harley Davidson! My talking can’t help me get one of these rides so I’m out of here! I still have some work to do with my unit! Bounce!

The Orange County Choppers are famous because of their customized bikes. I guess everyone wishes to own one of these radical rides! I am deeply in-love with Chopper bikes aside from the Mazda Tribute with the coolest Mazda Tribute parts that makes me drool every time I see one on televisions or parked in the city’s sidewalks. God! How I wish I could afford one of these bikes one day. Don’t ask me about the price because as far as I know, it’ll cost you a fortune!

So, if you’re planning to purchase one of these choppers, they have bikes that are ready to go. There are 4 available bikes for sale aside from their Off-Air Theme bikes, production choppers, On-Air Theme bikes and the Old-School Series. Let’s assume that we have come up with the right amount of cash to afford one… what will you choose?

Confused? Don’t worry - I’ve prepared the right info about the Ready to Ride OCC bikes. Now, all you have to do is dig in with some of the bike’s specs which I took from their cool official web site at  OrangeCountyChoppers.com.

THE OCC SPLITBACK

Frame: 6” up, 4” Out 40degree Rake | Engine: 124" H&L Diamond Cut | Tranny: 6-Speed Baker | Pipes: OCC 2 into 1 Alumacoat | Rockerbox: OCC Crown Covers | Primay: Primo Brute IV | Oil Tank: OCC | Fenders: OCC | Front End: OCC Razor | Gas Tank: OCC Splitback |Wheels: OCC Junior | Tires: Metzeler Marathon | Seat: OCC Comfort Shock System | Bars: OCC Viking | Paint: Nub Grafix | Featuring RoadLoK™ anti-theft system

T-REX SOFTAIL

Frame: 6” up, 5 ” Out 40degree Rake | Engine: S&S Polished | Tranny: 6-Speed Baker | Pipes: Vance and Hines | Primay: Primo Brute IV Belt | Oil Tank: Horseshoe Style | Fenders: OCC | Front End: OCC Razor | Wheels: OCC Junior | Tires: Metzeler Marathon | Seat: Danny Gray | Forward Controls: OCC | Paint: Nub Grafix | Featuring RoadLoK™ anti-theft system

T-REX RIGID

Frame: 6” up, 5 ” Out 40degree Rake | Engine: S&S Polished | Tranny: 6-Speed Baker | Pipes: Vance and Hines | Primay: Primo Brute IV Belt | Oil Tank: HorseShoe Style | Fenders: OCC | Front End: OCC Razor | Wheels: OCC Junior | Tires: Metzeler Marathon | Seat: Danny Gray | Forward Controls: OCC | Paint: Nub Grafix | Featuring RoadLoK™ anti-theft system

THE OCC SPLITBACK II

Frame: 6” up, 4” Out 40degree Rake | Engine: 124" H&L Diamond Cut | Tranny: 6-Speed Baker | Pipes: OCC 2 into 1 Alumacoat | Rockerbox: OCC Crown Covers | Primay: Primo Brute IV | Oil Tank: OCC | Fenders: OCC | Front End: OCC Razor | Gas Tank: OCC Splitback |Wheels: OCC Junior | Tires: Metzeler Marathon | Seat: OCC Comfort Shock System | Bars: OCC Viking | Paint: Nub Grafix | Featuring RoadLoK™ anti-theft system

Have you made your choice yet?

Off-road riding is tough on both the drivers and the motorcycles. So it’s really important to regularly perform maintenance. Clean the air filter, check the oil, and replace damaged or old parts.

How do you do it? Honda has given the following tips:

Air filter cleaning. Clean and oil the foam filter after at least every second ride (and more frequently if riding regularly in extremely dusty conditions). And replace your filter if it's damaged or worn.

Oil check. Check your oil level and "clarity" after every ride. Dirty oil is one of an engine's worst enemies, and your CRF will run better if you take care of it by putting in fresh oil regularly.

Spark plug replacement. Ensure a quick, strong start by keeping a periodic eye on your plug(s) condition.

But how do you protect yourself as a rider? The pros at Honda wear these gears:

Helmet
Undeniably, your helmet is the most essential piece of protective gear for safe riding. Look for a helmet that fits snugly, fastens securely, and bears a DOT-approved label. Full-face helmets are recommended over open-face styles for their far-better face and head protection.

Jersey
Jerseys provide excellent protection from scrapes and cuts, and they keep a rider comfortable over a wide range of weather conditions. Most riding jerseys are made of materials that allow your body to breathe well and stretch with normal body movements.

Pants
Riding pants, usually made of tough, lightweight nylon with stretch panels in key areas to ensure a secure fit, are another essential item. Choose pants that fit comfortably but allow ample room to accommodate knee protection underneath.

Chest Protector
Chest protectors help shield your chest, shoulders and back against impact in the event of a fall as well as trail "roost" kicked up by other riders.

Goggles
Protecting your eyes is just as important as protecting your noggin, so goggles are a must when heading out on the trail. Make sure they fit inside your helmet opening, and opt for higher-quality models with a foam seal and shatterproof clear or tinted Lexan lenses.

Gloves
A good pair of riding gloves not only protects your hands in the event of a fall, but it also helps keep them from getting sore, tired or cold out on the trail. You'll know you have the right size when you can make a fist without difficulty, and they fit snugly without causing discomfort.

Boots
There's no shortage of great boots on the market offering superb protection. Look for models with adjustable, quick-release buckles, steel-shank-supported soles, and a combination leather/plastic construction for optimal cushioning and comfort.

Knee/Shin Guards
Leg armor is the key to protecting your knees and shins, so use the same principle for knee/shin guards as you did for the elbow guards.

Kidney Belt
While not usually considered a mandatory piece of protective gear, kidney belts are still highly recommended. Designed for both lower back and kidney support while navigating rough terrain, it's the smart choice to wear one every time you ride.

Don’t cruise down wicked streets without hopping into a radical mean machine that can stand out from a pack of bad boy wannabes! You need the right ride with the right attitude to deal with the streets most tough riders. Aside from cars like Audi with a sophisticated Audi antenna, you need more than looks and class… You have to be explosive and domineering that’s why the best ride is built for that kind of task… the birth of the Vulcan® 1600 Mean Streak® from Kawasaki!

With this kind of ride, you won’t be denied on the road because you rule them, you are the king… and you are fast and furious! They will never dare challenge you for the fact that you are on top! They are as good as dead if they try… the first one to drop his gun during a duel! You’re quick and they are dead!

Kawasaki’s Vulcan® 1600 Mean Streak® means business! So if you want to get to know more about this ride, give me your attention as I give you the features and specs of the Vulcan® 1600 Mean Streak® which I got from Kawasaki.com:

Engine

• 1,552cc / 95 cu. in. 50° V-twin provides abundant low- and mid-rpm power
  
• Polished valve covers and cooling fins enhance the bright, sporty image

Digital Fuel Injection

• Provides excellent engine response and power with less fuel consumption
• Two different systems are switched and used automatically according to engine load for accurate fuel-injection control
• Compact electronic control unit processes information faster for better engine response
• Dual 40mm throttle bodies use one injector for each cylinder
• Separate intake tract for each throttle body provides smoother engine operation
• Four nozzles at the tip of each injector, with two nozzles aimed at each intake valve
• Dual Plug Digital Ignition
• Microprocessor-controlled timing
• Two spark plugs in each combustion chamber cut detonation for added durability

Gear-Driven Engine Balancer

• Counter-rotates at engine speed to cancel vibration
  
• Allows use of single-pi0n crankshaft to maximize the power-pulse feeling
  
• Rubber-Mounted Engine
  
• All but eliminates engine vibration at all speeds
  
• Close-Ratio Five-Speed Transmission With Positive Neutral Finder
  
• Combines great around-town acceleration with relaxed highway cruising
  
• Positive neutral finder helps ensure riders can find neutral easily, every time

Suspension

• 43mm inverted fork designed specifically for the Mean Streak
  
• Swingarm cross bar utilizes two square tubes instead of monocoque design for improved torsional rigidity
• Large-Diameter Reflector Beam Headlight
  
• Bright, focused beam to light the way
  
• 17-inch Aluminum Wheels With Radial Tires
  
• Radial tires front and rear on 17-inch cast-alloy wheels make a performance statement
  
• Wide 170 / 60R17 rear tire delivers excellent traction

Brakes

• Radial-mounted four-piston front brake calipers provide sportbike level stopping power and excellent rider feedback
  
• Dual 320mm semi-floating front discs reduce fade
  
• Single rear disc brake with twin piston caliper

Several cases of motorcycle accidents took place during the dark hours. This happens because of drunk driving, very poor visibility or distracted driving at night. Motorcycles are fun to ride with. It’s cool, free-wheeling and fast! But don’t forget the risks that go along with riding motorcycles… especially during the night!

So what actions would you consider taking? How can you make your evening ride turn out to be a fun-filled experience instead of it becoming a bone-crushing worse case scenario? WikiHow.com has provided the best tips on how to safely ride at night! I myself drive a motorcycle. And before anything “bad” happens, I took these precautions from the site to guide me whenever I take my motorcycle out at night. And to all motorcycle enthusiasts, listen up because this info is very useful! Check this out and have a nice ride ahead!

Tips

• Be dressed in bright clothing. Those black leather jackets look good in the day, but for the night, you might want to consider wearing something that reflects light. Consider adding a fluorescent highlights on the back of your jacket, a smart message maybe. Your helmet is also a nice place for the same.

• Motorcycle Lighting: Good lighting is a crucial factor in your safety. In the quest for stylish lighting, many manufacturers use undersized brake lighting and most will aim the headlight lower to the street than the legal angle allows. Your first step is to examine your front and rear lighting. If you have a tiny brake light, consider replacing the light with a larger model.

• Check your headlight aiming angle. Check your state regulation on aiming. Raise the beam to the maximum angle allowed by your state. You can do this without special tools by uprighting your bike and casting the headlight on the wall of your garage. Measure from the ground to the exact center of your headlight, and then adjust the beam projected on the wall (high beam).

• Ride with your high beam on always during the day!

• Add dual running headlights to your motorcycle. Three properly aimed headlights are much more noticeable than a single headlight.

• Consider replacing your headlamp bulb with a super bright DOT approved model. Some bikers have been known to replace their headlight bulb with a non-DOT approved off-road lamp which is 40-50% brighter than the brightest legal lamp.

• Add reflective tape to your bike. You can also purchase reflective decals and add reflective flame decals to your helmet.

• Think about your driving technique: Are you speeding so fast you will not be able to stop in time? Are you driving between vehicles waiting at a red light to get in front of the traffic? Are you racing with other motorcyclists? Are you trying to show off in front of a large group of people?
  

Dirt bikes equal motivation. Do you agree? Well, as far as dirt bike enthusiasts are concerned, the truism is very true.

According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 12 at-risk students, dressed in full dirt-bike attire and parked in a perfect row, revved their throttles with confidence and machismo. You'd swear they knew what they were doing. Then about a third of the motorcycles stalled. One lurched forward. One fell sideways. And the 13- and 14-year-olds did exactly what kids their age are supposed to do: crack up. This was not a bunch of motorcycle-savvy street-toughs. In fact, most of them looked as comfortable on the Hondas as a 5-year-old would on a Schwinn - the day his dad took away the training wheels.

"Way to go guys," Alicia Borishade hollered in encouragement as she approached the big dirt field. "You are doing great." Borishade, the principal of Crossroads Second Chance School North in Roswell, is willing to try just about anything to reach these kids. And that includes something as novel as taking groups of them 10 miles off campus for most of the school day every Friday, and teaching them to ride dirt bikes, the report added. The catch: Students have to earn the reward and stay motivated to keep it.

The game is pretty dangerous to students. In fact, they are more than just ‘at risk’ in the true sense of the word. Every one of the 120 students at Crossroads was expelled from their previous middle or high schools for behavioral problems. The reasons behind the expulsion include fighting, vandalism of serious nature, and taking weapons to school.

As a result, they were sent to Crossroads, a Fulton County public school just off the Roswell Square, where they do indeed face another crossroad. If they do well for a semester or two, they get another blow at the conventional county high school. If they get kicked out, there’s nowhere for them to go.

Jim Little, the Alpharetta Police Athletic League director, said that the dirt bike program's mission is to motivate students to meet agreed-upon academic, attendance and behavioral goals.

"This gives me something to look forward to all week," eighth-grader Hunter French said. "This takes the pressure off. There's so much pressure at school, the environment around me, tests, math. This is relaxing but it also teaches us to be responsible and focused. If you're looking in a different direction when you're on the bike, you crash. That's like real life."

Hunter wasn't coached on what to say. He's just that bright, Borishade said. He and his pal, Camilo Gomez, were kicked out of their middle school for vandalism. "We came as a package," Hunter said.

Theresa McFaddin, one of the Crossroads teachers, said students like Camilo and Hunter will do fine - not just in the class, but also in life. "We won't see them back," McFaddin said, acknowledging that some students leave, then get sent back."Good kids who did stupid things. We have a lot of that here."

Have you noticed the trend? Bikes are getting bigger, faster and, yes, deadlier!

Safety officials say that bigger, faster, more-powerful machines are helping to make 2007 the deadliest year yet for motorcycle riders. Before, a horsepower battle in the industry paved the way for high-performance bikes that could be likened to cars. But power need not necessarily include weight. Refined braking systems, suspensions, and other electronics make bikes easy to maneuver. But this is not always the case.

The potential speed of aggressive acceleration could overwhelm riders even the most skilled ones. Take the new Ducati 1098 with a 160-horsepower engine. The horsepower made the vehicle the most powerful Ducati bike.

According to data gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and analyzed in a study released last week by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), these high-performance machines, often called "superbikes" or "supersports," accounted for less than 10% of motorcycle registrations in 2005 but accounted for more than 25% of rider fatalities.

It is worth stressing that the total number of rider fatalities has more than doubled since 1997. At the current rate, some safety experts say, fatalities this year could go beyond the previous peak of 4,955 set in 1980.

Superbike riders suffer higher death rates than riders of other kinds of bikes. And while superbikes still aren't as popular as the larger, more laid-back cruiser-style bikes made by Harley-Davidson Motor Co., such bikes have been one of the fastest-growing segments of the industry. They represented 9% of the market in 2005, compared with 47% for cruisers. But superbike registrations jumped 83% between 2000 and 2005, reported the Wall Street Journal.

Aside from more-powerful bikes, the rush of inexperienced riders is pulling accident rates up. And as more middle-age consumers return to motorcycling, often after not having ridden for 20 years or more, older riders are more prone to being killed in crashes. Another contributing factor: a trend toward more-liberal helmet laws, the report continued.

"These guys start riding again in their 50s and don't realize that they aren't the same physical specimens they were in their 20s," said David Livingston, the director of the New Jersey Trauma Center at University Hospital in Newark, N.J., who has recently seen an increase in motorcycle-related injuries. "During June, July and August, about 1 in 4 patients hurt in traffic accidents have been motorcycle riders.”

"You have a lot of people saying, 'I'm in my 40s and I want to start riding motorcycles again,'" added Daniel Lonsdorf, the director of the Wisconsin Bureau of Transportation Safety. "But these aren't the same motorcycles they remember from 20 years ago."

New construction techniques and the widening availability of lightweight materials like carbon fiber and titanium "have made it easier to reduce weight and increase power cost-effectively," noted Ted Miller, the director of the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, a research group. "The stoked sport bike," he said added.

Bikes, much like cars, have become more powerful and nimbler. So extra precaution is needed.

Your younger brother wants a big bike. You know for sure that he lacks the skill and experience. What would you give him?

Big bikes are known for creating trouble on the road. But that’s not what you want for him, right? You want him to experience rugged action and a thrill-filled ride without compromising safety. So here are some big bikes fitted for your brother and other newbies…

Visordown.com has listed 5 big bikes for level headed novices:

Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit (1996 - 2005)
The biggest difference when riding both bikes back-to-back is the 1200’s extra grunt. The bigger engine only produces around 18bhp more than the 600 (98bhp against 80bhp) but it delivers almost double the torque, which makes it feel like a completely different bike, without feeling intimidating.

Specs
Power 98bhp
Dry weight 211kg
Seat height 790mm
Insurance Group 13

Honda CBF1000 (2006 onwards)
The CBF1000 must rate as one of the most new rider-friendly big bikes available today. It’s easy work right from the off, thanks to a low seat (780mm - adjustable to 810mm), light clutch action and turbine smooth power delivery from the CBF’s 96bhp, liquid cooled in-line four engine. The CBF steers with the sort of neutrality you'd normally expect from a bike half its size, making the Honda remarkably easy work for less experience riders.

Specs
Power 96bhp
Weight 220kg
Seat height 780 - 810mm
Insurance Group 13

BMW R1100R ABS (1995 - 2003)
Not everyone’s cup of tea but BMW’s boxer range has a few bikes to suit less experienced riders. The naked R1100R uses BMW’s 80bhp, 4-valves-per-cylinder version of the company’s air-cooled flat twin. It delivers solid, predictable grunt from the off, which flattens off as the engine passes peak power, just shy of the redline.

Specs
Power 80bhp
Dry weight 235kg
Seat height 760 - 800mm
Insurance Group 11

Kawasaki ZRX1200S (2001 - 2004)
The reality is the ZRX is a bloody good bike. What’s more it’s comfortable, has a grunty, reliable 120bhp motor and plenty of weather protection. The Kawasaki’s big-capacity engine isn't as refined as Honda's CBF1000 but it delivers strong yet useable power right through the rev range.

Specs
Power 120bhp
Dry weight 228kg
Seat height 790mm
Insurance Group 12

Harley Davidson XL1200 Sportster (1990 - 2006)
The 1200 makes a fairly paltry 58bhp in standard trim, which isn’t much more than your average 500cc DAS machine, so quote that one to your Mum if she says you’re not having one. The Harley’s 740mm seat height makes the 1200 a great option for the Paul Daniels brigade, making the bike seem lighter than its 256kg dry weight. If that’s still too tall then the Sportster 1200 Low has a seat that’s a mere 667mm off terra firma.

Specs
Power 58bhp
Dry weight 256kg
Seat height 740mm
Insurance Group 14

Novices should not be deprived of the adrenaline push big bikes bring. But they have to be sure they are safe and reliable. No to bloody rides!

If you don’t have anything to do with your bike or you’re bored enough to take a long trip, why don’t you burn some rubber instead? This is more exciting than doing a wheelie! Doing a burnout with an awesome car with the best parts such as Mazda motor mount is much easier than doing it in a motorcycle. You need the right amount of knowledge before doing it.

I’ve tried doing a burnout with my bike and I successfully did it, of course with the assistance of professionals and basically 101 tips from WikiHow.com!

I think you know who Steven Tyler is. Lead singer for Rock and Roll Hall of Famer band Aerosmith and the owner of the biggest grin you'll ever see in the music industry. And if you really know the guy, then you'd know that he is also a big fan of motorcycles. This passion of his led to the establishment of the Red Wing Motorcycle Company. The rock and roll icon teamed up with internationally renowned master engineer Mark Dirico and AC Custom Motorcycles to bring to life some of the sexiest production bikes this part of the universe.

According to the Red Wing Motorcycle Company's site, "Steven Tyler is a walking, talking exclamation point, living out loud with a style that’s uncompromised. He owns the room, the stage and now, with the launch Red Wing Motorcycles, Steven owns the road." A report on the autochannel.com said that the motorcycles from Red Wing "are the fusion of rock and roll artistry and superior engineering. Imbued with Tyler's sense of style, each motorcycle is as comfortable to ride as it is sexy." I think you will definitely agree once you see what Red Wing motorcycles have to offer.

The makers of Red Wing motorcycles claims that compared to a stock Harley, their bikes' rear wheel receives 30 percent more horsepower. That's definitely some serious juice since Harley's are already known for their workhorse of an engine. With modifications done on the powertrain and the 30 percent horsepower increase, it means anyone riding the bike can cruise to reach some serious speeds. Cool. I think that the engine of these bikes would even need an Audi motor mount if it gets powerful even more.

In his own words, Steven relates his inspiration for Red Wing. "After one of our shows in Detroit, I was looking to chill out the next day" narrates the icon on his blog. "Kid Rock and some of his boys came over and we went for a ride around Detroit. Man, it was so great to just get out on the road and ahhhhhhh… After a while we stopped off at one of his places, called the Blue Martini or something like that, and the neon blue that was on that sign knocked me out. So, man, that inspired the color of that tank. I love deep blue."

"Other design ideas, man, just came from being around bikes. I am a big Springer fan. It is interesting that we stopped where most people start. Their egos take over and they elongate the front end and go past that point of no return. We kept it retro and used a lot of quality parts. It’s really good stuff. Very retro, very rideable. Very non-breakable. Very dependable. Very demon of screamin'."

If you are running late and it's rush hour, would you ride in your Mercedes-Benz with a reliable Mercedes 600SL radiator or would you saddle up your Ducati with Brembo brakes? I think you would prefer two wheels to four. We know that motorcycles have that distinct advantage of being able to dodge in and out of traffic. This ability of the motorcycle is now being considered as the ideal transport for faster emergency responses.

The Seattle Fire Department paramedics will be using motorcycles to get to victims faster. This is part of the city's plan which was revealed just recently. The use of motorcycles will reduce the time that patients need to wait for paramedics. By using motorcycles, emergency personnel can get through traffic jams. Other cities have already used motorcycles for faster response time to accidents and the results according to city officials are positive. Seattle Fire Chief Gregory Dean said: "All you have to do is look at Fourth Avenue during rush hour, when traffic backs up. No matter how loud our sirens are, there's nowhere to go. With motorcycles, medics will be able to get through and get to the patient faster."

The motorcycles which paramedics will use will be equipped with safety features. Obviously, these motorcycles will have storage space for medical supplies which the paramedics can use. According to the city's plan, the motorcycles will be dispatched in pairs and they can do all a standard medic unit can do except of course to transport the victim to a hospital. If you are wondering what the safety feature for these bikes are, I'll tell you that it's an airbag for motorcycles.

Wondering how it will work? Lt. Michael Barokus of the Seattle Fire Department explains: "We will be locked into the bike, engaged with (a) vest and in the case one of us would pull away from the bike - in case of an accident - this will deploy like an airbag."

That technology can surely be used by other bikers as well. I don't know though if these vests are available commercially or the city will have these made just for them. Reaction to the proposal is positive and I think that it will be approved since this will reduce the number of fatalities due to late emergency responses. This will also give motorcycles a better reputation. Aside from being eco-friendly, motorcycles will now be used to aid people involved in accidents and that is definitely a good thing for motorcycles.