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David Finchum racing his 2001 C5 Corvette with the Tri State Sports Car Club for event #4 6/27/2010. Maywood Park, IL. 40.4 was his best time of the day. no results posted yet. enjoy
Autocrossing my 2007 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG at the FAST Autocross event held at the St. Petersburg, FL Police Department training facility on May 16, 2010.
Here is the world’s fastest Electric DeLorean doing an Autocross at the Power of DC 2008 meeting.
Are you thinking about purchasing a gas powered motor scooter? Well, if you are, gas powered 300cc motor scooters are a great choice to start with. Most people who buy scooters are concerned that a scooter is legal in traffic. This is a valid concern. Anyone who has ever driven a car at one time or another I am sure has had a chance to be behind a scooter and wished the scooter would just move to the far side of the road.
There speed was just as slow as a slug. Well, with a 300cc scooter you can stay with the traffic. I would not recommend taking a motorized scooter or any scooter on the highway. Yes, they do have the capability to travel at high speeds but the speed necessary to keep up with highway traffic may overwhelm a scooter. They are just not designed for that type of traffic interaction.
Some scooters are almost just like motorcycles. They carry the same characteristics in that some scooters can read top speeds around 70 – 80 mph. With these scooters being able to read those types of speed they are perfect for zooming around town and replacing common uses for cars. Let take a look at the kind of distance that can be achieved per fill up. Most gas powered 300cc motor scooters are able to accomplish 65 to 70 mpg. That is exceptional millage. they have a gas tank in most models that can hold 2.9 gallons of fuel. In terms of filling up if you used your scooter all month you would probably have to fill the scooter up maybe 3 to 4 times a month if that. Lets compare that to a car. With the way gas prices are going these days and the poor gas mileage that most cars and SUV’s have you would be lucky to not have to fill a car up twice a week.
Operating a gas scooter is much simpler than operations of a motorcycle. Most gas scooters don’t come with gears, they are automatic making them much easier to operate. But the scooters that do have gears are usually only high and low gears. Still much easier to operate than motorcycles. All the owner will have to do is jump on, turn the key and twist the handle for gas. That is it and the scooter will swiftly move to its next destination.
Maintenance for a scooter is pretty much like the maintenance on a car and truck. Old for the scooter motor should be changed every 2000 miles and a complete tuneup should be done every 5000 miles. This may differ if the owners manual say anything different. It is recommended that a higher grade fuel be used for a scooter. 87 octane fuel is cheaper than all the other choices but it is not refined as clean as 93 octane fuel. 93 octane has an agent added to the fuel that will guard the inside of the engine and help to keep it clean over your long ownership. Lastly, change the fuel filter often as this will keep muck and build up from entering your engine and producing damage. Also, check the spark plugs every 2000 to 3000 miles and regap them with a regaping tool if they need it. This should save your scooter and have it on the road for years to come.
Vehicle protection is quite pricey, and it can seem like a never-ending job . However , one of the most significant items on your automobile is your tires.
Your tires work s daily wear and tear so you will need to be sure that you have a durable set of them holding up your automobile. However | Though | But, there has to be a way to economize when buying a good set of tires right? You are right. There are great technique to save money on tires, and sometimes finding a discount tire is simple than you might have imagined .
To search a best discount tire you will want to check that you are paying a brand-new tire for that worth. Your discount tire should include top quality traction and composition .
If it does not cover all then it is not worth bucks saved to sacrifice your safety . When seeking a tire you will also require to identify what size tire you are wanted.
This facts is commonly found on the driver’s side on the inside of the door. By recognizing what you are seeking you will be able to look for local stores and websites for the best price .
When looking at a discount tire you will need to weigh the quality and longevity of the tire with how long you need your tires to last. If they match up then it might be a good quality purchase, but if you are going to have to buy another tire in a short amount of time it might not be the purchase that you were hoping that it would be.
Even with a discount tire you should be able to have a comprehensive warranty. Pay special attention to the fine print on this to ensure that you are getting what you deserve for your money.
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Is this the Beginning of a New York Bike Week?
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We all know that when the first settlers came to America they where following a dream! What most do not know is that many of those dreams where inspired by paintings of the Catskill Mountains. At the beginning of this country’s history artists where mesmerized by the beauty of these mountains and painted many pictures of them. These pictures where sent and sold all over the world and they had a huge part in creating what later became know as the American dream.
Fast forward a couple Hundred years to September 10th through the 14th 2008 and now what draws hundreds of American Bikers every year to the Catskill Mountains is the Blackthorne Resort in East Durham and the Catskill Mountain Thunder Motorcycle Rally. This event which is a weekend get away for some and a week long party for others has just about everything a biker dreams of. Even though the Blackthorne Resorts grounds are large, they do fill up fast and Bikers reserve there Cabins, RV sites or Camp sites up to a year in advance just to make sure there is room for them on the grounds. (There are plenty of other resorts in the area who welcome the Biker overflow from the Blackthorne) Me and my Brother Mopar Tom arrived on Thursday Night and the first thing We did was to check out what seemed like a million vendors, Who where selling every thing from Motorcycle stickers to Custom Motorcycles.Then of course it was time to grab some drinks. First drink was at the Tikki Bar by the large in ground pool. The Second was at the Blackthorne’s on premise full service bar. Not wanting to over do it on my first night there (I would save that for my second night) I called it an early night at around 2am and was off to get some sleep.
On Friday the fuse was lit and the weekend festivities got into full swing. I spent the day wandering around the Blackthorne checking ever thing out drinking and partying with Hundreds of new and old friends. As the sun went down and the Night began things just got better! I watched Bikers take their Motorcycles up in the air and do Ariel Burn outs as I listened to the Music of Molly Hatchet LIVE !
The Nights at Blackthorne Run late and the Mornings come early! Some Choose to start their days off riding around the incredible Catskill Mountains, either in a group on a guided tour or by themselves with no destination at all. The roads in the Catskills go on forever and even after many years of riding them each trip still offers something new ! My favorite spot to ride to has been for many years Nicks Waterfall House in Gilboa, In my opinion no ride threw the Catskills is Complete with out a burger and a beer at Nicks!
Others who don’t wake till the afternoon can spend their day’s at the Blackthorne checking out the vendors buying new Biker gear, Watching Rhett Rotten and his amazing vintage Wall of Death Motorcycle stunt show, Looking at the art work of Ron Finch, Placing their votes for their favorites in the Bike show, participating in the Bike games or enjoying a list of many other wickedly fun Biker activities. Saturday Night again offered Bikers more then they could handle plus Hot Female Spaghetti Wrestling, Live Ultimate Fighting bouts, Lots more live music and plenty of late night partying. On Sunday some Bikers headed home while others hung around for another day of fun including a pig roast!
I have been a biker all my life and to this day the bond of Brotherhood that is shared by bikers still amazes me. I’m not sure if the fact that the Blackthorne is a family resort every other week of the year has anything to do with it, But I found the feeling of Brotherhood and Family to be very strong at this event. When I can hangout and party with Bikers I have just met and feel like I have known them for Twenty years, It strongly reinforces all the reasons I love being a Biker!
I have left out many great things about the Blackthorne and its Catskill Mountain Thunder Motorcycle Rally, The reason for this is because if you missed this event you do not deserve to know all its secrets until you have attended it for yourself !!! Check out CatskillMountainThunder.com and reserve your spot for next years party today!
I’ll see you there! Your Bro L.J. James AmericanBikerX.com Radio Show BikerLowdown.com
Automotive maintenance is pretty costly , and it can look like a never-ending job . Though , one of the most important things on your automobile is your tires.
Your tires get daily wear and tear so you will want to be sure that you have a sturdy set of them holding up your vehicle. However, there has to be a way to save some money when buying a quality set of tires right? You are right. There are great ways to save money on tires, and sometimes finding a discount tire is easier than you might have thought.
To find a best discount tire you will require to make certain that you are purchasing a new tire for that worth. Your discount tire should own superior quality traction and structure .
If it does not include then it is not worth bucks saved to sacrifice your comfortable. When seeking a tire you will also want to find out what size tire you are wanted.
This information is traditionally set on the driver’s side on the inside of the door. By identifying what you are seeking you will be able to seek local suppliers and web sites for the best price .
When looking at a discount tire you will need to weigh the quality and longevity of the tire with how long you need your tires to last. If they match up then it might be a good quality purchase, but if you are going to have to buy another tire in a short amount of time it might not be the purchase that you were hoping that it would be.
Even with a discount tire you should be able to have a comprehensive warranty. Pay special attention to the fine print on this to ensure that you are getting what you deserve for your money.
Automobile maintenance is definitely pricey, and it can seem like a endless job . But, one of the most essential parts on your automobile is your tires.
Your tires use every day wear and tear so you will want to be convinced that you own a sturdy set of them supporting your automobile. However | Though | But, there has to be a way to save some money when purchasing a quality set of tires right? You are right. There are great tips to economize on tires, and occasionally searching a discount tire is simple than you might have imagined .
To find a great discount tire you will want to make sure that you are getting a new tire for that price. Your discount tire should have top quality traction and construction.
If it does not include then it is not worth the money saved to throw your safety . When seeking a tire you will also require to know what size tire you are seeking .
This info is mostly gotten on the driver’s side on the inside of the door. By recognizing what you are looking for you will be able to find out local stores and web sites for the best deals .
When looking at a discount tire you will need to consider the quality and durability of the tire durability you require your tires to exhaust . If they reasonable then it might be a worth quality pay for, but if you will have to get extra tire in a short amount of time it might not be the purchase that you were wanting that it would be.
Though with a discount tire you should be able to own a comprehensive guarantee. Learn to the fine print on this to check that you are taking what you deserve for your bucks.
