Motorcycle Events

Honda DN-1 Fairing at the 2008 Cycle World IMS

The Honda DN-1 nose section, close up

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2008 Cycle World IMS in San Mateo, California

The late December weather was absolutely beautiful - brilliant blue skies, crisp air.

KTM kid: A future KTM rider tries out one of the junior KTM dirt bikes.

We were on the lookout for evidence of the recent economic downturn; Harley-Davidson was the only major vendor without a floor display (we found out later that H-D missed the show due to a scheduling conflict). BMW had a much smaller display this year. Despite H-D's absence, visitors were able to take unguided test rides on the new Harley-Davidson XR1200.

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Track Days

Buell 1125R Demo Bikes: Looking up the pit lane with the Buell 1125R demo bikes lined up.

Here are some of the motorcycle track days we've covered.

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Buell Inside Pass Track Day @ Infineon Raceway

We'll be up at Infineon Raceway Monday, November 17 2008 for the Buell Inside Pass event.

Update 11/23/2008: I've posted our coverage of the Buell Inside Pass Track Day.

Buell Inside Pass Track Day 2008 @ Mazda Laguna Seca: 2008 Buell 1125R demo bikes lined up in the pit lane.

I missed last year's event (it was held at Mazda Laguna Seca) due to weather and work, but I decided to blow off the work thing this year -- taking some much needed vacation time, and the weather looks like it'll be perfect (I hope we can trust the weather forecasts.)

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America's Finest Custom Bike Builders @ 2008 Street Vibrations Reno (046)

Onlookers admire the Carlos Abrev's custom designed by Simms.

Shot at the America's Finest Custom Bike Builder's show at the Silver Legacy in Reno.

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America's Finest Custom Bike Builders @ 2008 Street Vibrations Reno (003)

Onlookers admire the Old School Bastard owned by Extreme Custom Iron (Doran and Kendra Benson)

Shot at the America's Finest Custom Bike Builder's show at the Silver Legacy in Reno.

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