Synthetic oil during engine break-in? Here's what the oil manufacturers say...

I've heard it said that one should not use synthetic oil during break-in, because it can impair proper wear-in of the rings and other moving parts.

Well, my daughter (lucky gal) just bought a new 2007 Pontiac Solstice, and lo and behold, the car comes equipped with synthetic oil from ...

Buddy Stubbs Arizona Harley-Davidson

Buddy Stubbs opened his dealership in 1966 after he retired from a motorcycle racing and stunt career - Buddy did stunt work in the the 1973 Movie Electa Glide in Blue.

This is the dealership's third location and the new facility is almost 48,000 square feet, including a motorcycle museum ...

Right Place, Stunt Time

Motorcycle Stunt Photos

Right Place, Stunt Time. I came across a stunt rider practice area on the way out of town and got some photos of the riders practicing. Hope you enjoy the photos I selected from this session. JavaScript-enabled browser users: clicking any photo will open a larger version ...

Buying a replacement motorcycle battery? Who made it, and how to ...

Spring is on the way, and if you aren't lucky enough to have a long-lasting motorcycle battery, you're probably going to be buying a new motorcycle battery soon.

Here are a couple of resources that can help you choose a new motorcycle battery.

First, here's a Consumer Reports automotive battery ...

2009 Buell 1125CR and 1125R - First Impressions

Track day road test impressions of the 2009 Buell 1125CR and 1125R We rode the 2009 Buell 1125R and 1125CR models at the Buell Inside Pass Track Day at Infineon Raceway. Though our main focus was on the track riding sessions (and the track itself), we learned enough about the ...

D.I.Y. hydrogen-powered motorcycle

Here's something you don't see every day: a do-it-yourself hydrogen-powered motorcycle. Alex Bell and Andres Pacheco (who are engineering majors at Swarthmore College) spent two years and approx. $10,000 developing the motorcycle for a class project.

Captain America Rides A 1942 Harley Davidson WLA Liberator

TWO AMERICAN ICONS REUNITE TO SALUTE THE FORCES OF GOOD Harley-Davidson® and Marvel Studio’s Captain America Join Forces to Defend Freedom

On July 22, Marvel Studios releases Captain America: The First Avenger, who defends freedom and justice for all on a Harley-Davidson® WLA motorcycle.

When will ALL Harley-Davidsons be water cooled?

* 2010 * 2011 * 2012 * 2013 * 2014 * 2015 or later * NEVER! Real Harley-Davidsons are air-cooled!

Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway - A Look Back

Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca - A Look Back. Laguna Seca has undergone many changes and safety updates since 1957. The infield was added in 1988 to extend the track from 9 turns to 11 turns and from 1.9 miles to the current length of 2.238 miles to meet FIM regulations.

I ...

2007 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix - MotoGP Friday Action

MotoGP Action from the 2nd Practice Session on Friday.

The weather was perfect and the action was exciting. A perfect day at the track. We were hanging out at the Corkscrew to get out of the sun and get some action shots, here's a sample of today's MotoGP practice action.