WSBK: Checa Strikes First Blood (with qualifying results)

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Results of first qualifying at Phillip Island saw Carlos Checa (Ducati Althea Racing) stake his claim as #1 favorite for the Superbike wins in the opening round on Sunday. The Spaniard stopped the clocks with a time of 1 minute 31.577 seconds, a tenth quicker than his free practice time of the morning, but slower than his best from recent testing - simply because the warmer track surface delivered less outright grip. Another man on the move was Sylvain Guintoli (Ducati Effenbert - Liberty Racing), the Frenchman doing exceptionally well to come within three-tenths of Checa, despite suffering a fall in the morning session.

Carlos Checa: “Basically, we worked with the tires this afternoon, just to make choices for race day. I felt good today but I think the grip was just a little bit less from the racetrack. We used the ‘big’ rear tire and had similar results to the previous ones, so if we do that I prefer to continue with the existing tires for now. Tomorrow we will just work towards raceday again, do a comparison with the tires and then do some longer runs on the tire we expect to use for the race.”

An impressive sub-1m32s lap time was set by Eugene Laverty (Yamaha World Superbike Team) and the WSBK rookie had the satisfaction of finishing one place ahead of 2010 world champion Max Biaggi (Aprilia Alitalia). Guintoli’s teammate Jakub Smrz posted fifth best time, and Leon Haslam overcame some early set-up issues to go sixth. He was the top BMW Motorrad Motorsport rider today, as Troy Corser went 11th.

Michel Fabrizio (Suzuki Alstare) had a harmless crash towards the end and finished seventh, one place up on impressive new WSBK talent, Joan Lascorz (Kawasaki Racing Team). Lascorz, a top runner in WSS until his promotion to Superbike this year, was only just over half a second from Checa. Castrol Honda rider Jonathan Rea, who is still battered and bruised from his big testing get offs, was ninth fastest, placing all the competing manufacturers in WSBK this season in the top nine places in the first qualifying session.

Yoshimura Suzuki rider Josh Waters, a wild card at this event, was an impressive tenth on the exquisitely prepared GSX-R machine, leading his fellow countryman Corser, while Marco Melandri (Yamaha World Superbike Team) was 12th, and one of many top names who ended up in the gravel at one point or other today.

Tom Sykes, Noriyuki Haga, James Toseland and Leon Camier rounded out the top 16.

World Superbike QP1

1. Carlos Checa (Althea Racing) 1'31.577
2. Sylvain Guintoli (Team Effenbert-Liberty Racing) 1'31.850
3. Eugene Laverty (Yamaha World Superbike Team) 1'31.969
4. Max Biaggi (Aprilia Alitalia Racing Team) 1'32.009
5. Jakub Smrz (Team Effenbert-Liberty Racing) 1'32.066
6. Leon Haslam (BMW Motorrad Motorsport) 1'32.082
7. Michel Fabrizio (Team Suzuki Alstare) 1'32.108
8. Joan Lascorz (Kawasaki Racing Team) 1'32.163
9. Jonathan Rea (Castrol Honda) 1'32.424
10. Joshua Waters (Yoshimura Suzuki Racing Team) 1'32.690
11. Troy Corser (BMW Motorrad Motorsport) 1'32.699
12. Marco Melandri (Yamaha World Superbike Team) 1'32.700
13. Tom Sykes (Kawasaki Racing Team Superbike) 1'32.705
14. Noriyuki Haga (PATA Racing Team Aprilia) 1'33.058
15. James Toseland (BMW Motorrad Italia SBK Team) 1'33.074
16. Leon Camier (Aprilia Alitalia Racing Team) 1'33.084
17. Bryan Staring (Team Pedercini) 1'33.130
18. Maxime Berger (Supersonic Racing Team) 1'33.176
19. Ruben Xaus (Castrol Honda) 1'33.411
20. Ayrton Badovini (BMW Motorrad Italia SBK Team) 1'33.598
21. Mark Aitchison (Team Pedercini) 1'33.788
22. Roberto Rolfo (Team Pedercini) 1'33.864

PROGRAMMING NOTE: The World Superbike season opener from Phillip Island, Australia will air back-to-back on SPEED on Sunday, February 27, at 5:00pm and 6:00pm ET.

http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/wsbk-checa-strikes-first-blood/

Motorcycle Transport Melbourne | Motorcycle Detailing Melbourne

Melbourne Motorcycle Transport | Melbourne Motorcycle Detailing

Melbourne Motorcycle Transport & Detailing is a Melbourne based that opened its doors late 2008. Since our inception, we have always been about giving our customers the ultimate experience and customer service.

Motorcycle Transport is something most people only require in certain instances. These maybe when purchasing a new motorcycle that requires transporting, when your motorcycle has broken down or when you have had an unfortunate accident. Melbourne Motorcycle Transport is the business that works around your specific needs. We understand that you require to transport motorcycle  when the time is convenient for you. While many other motorcycle transport company pick up and drop of on different days, our services are always same day. Our hours of operation vary according to our customers needs.
And the best part is that our motorcycle transport prices start from as little as $66.00, with fully insured motorcycle transport insurance.

Likewise with our motorcycle detailing services, our aim is to give your motorbike the freshen up it deserves. Most of our motorbike detailing customers are people who are selling there motorcycle but want it looking the best it can. They understand that money spent on the motorcycle detailing service will be returned and then some, making selling the motorcycle easy. Over the years we have done work for several motorcycle store including Victory Motorcycles, Mick Hone Motorcycles, Red Wing Honda and of course many individuals. We only use quality motorcycle detailing products, that are generally not available at most retail outlets. We have used these products as they are regarded as the best motorcycle detailing products on the market.

We are always available to be contacted on the details below and offer immediate quotes on all motorcycle detailing and motorbike transport.

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Police operation targeting hoon riders in Lygon St Melbourne after a motorcyclist was nabbed at 80 km/h over the limit.

 

Police from the Melbourne Highway Patrol will crackdown on the busy Carlton predict and surrounding streets tonight as part of Operation Traction.

Uniform and plain clothed police will target motorcyclists who drink-drive, speed and fail to give way.

 

 

Snr-Sgt Simon Stevens said police were appalled increasing number of reports about motorcyclists riding on footpaths and doing unsafe manoeuvres in Lygon St.

"Some motorcyclists continue to put themselves and other road users at risk," Sen-Sgt Stevens said.

"We are extremely concerned about the reckless behaviour displayed by some motorcyclists and want to stress that one small error of judgment could very easily turn to tragedy."

 

Riding a motorbike while unlicensed attracts a $551 fine.

 

 

 

Owning or riding an unregistered motorbike attracts a penalty of up to $440.

There were more than 240 motorcycle crashes in the Melbourne police area last year.

The smashes included 46 serious injury collisions and one fatal accident.

In Yarra, which includes the inner suburbs of Richmond and Collingwood, there were almost 80 collisions.

Sen-Sgt Stevens said Operation Traction was about improving motorcyclist awareness and adherence to the road rules.

"Motorcyclists have one of the highest levels of vulnerability to sustaining injuries on the road, making it extremely important for their own safety to obey the road rules," he said.

 

"Riders need to make sure they wear appropriate motorcycle clothing, avoiding lane splitting, and keep an eye out for other vehicles on the road."

Police nabbed 117 drivers and motorcyclist during a two-night Operation Traction blitz last month.

Among those caught was a 24-year-old man with a Learners permit with a pillion passenger on board.

Both were only wearing shorts and t-shorts as motorcycle apparel.

Police allege the rider’s Learners permit had expired and his bike was unroadworthy.

Police caught 177 offenders during Operation Traction in 2010.

 

 

Motorcycle Race Gear sign up Bryce Van Hoof, ASBK Supersport 2011 with RS Taichi Apparel

Motorcycle Race Gear is proud to announce that 2009 Victorian Superstock Champion Bryce Van Hoof will wear RS Taichi racing apparel for 2011, competing in the ASBK Supersport Championship.

Bryce Van Hoof from Hoofy Racing will be wearing RS Taichi this year while racing a Kawasaki ZX6 for the 2011 racing season. Bryce completed most rounds of the Superstock championship last year, but this year moves up to the Supersport series.

Bryce's goals for this year is to complete all rounds of the ASBK season, along with competing in some rounds of the Victorian Titles and possible some Formula Extreme rounds. Although competition will be more intense this season, we believe Bryce will be competitive just the same. With great support behind him, we believe 2011 will be a successful year for him.

Confirmed for this year, Speed TV will be covering all the rounds live. This makes the series more public, and giving some sponsors some added publicity. Along with sponsorship from Motorcycle Race Gear there are other businesses that make this all happen. They include Motorcycle Rim Stickers, Mototrack Accessories, ASR Suspension and TBG Photgraphy.

The first round of the ASBK season will be in a weeks time at the world famous Phillip Island Race Track. This round is held in conjunction with the World Superbike Series (WSBK) which also kicks off on the same weekend.

Bryce will be wearing the following items during the ASBK Season:

RS Taichi NXL072 Leather Racing Suit:

RS Taichi GP-WRX Racing Gloves:

Other RS Taichi products Bryce will be wearing include the RS Taichi NXV306 Motorcycle Back Protector , RS Taichi NXV011 Motorcycle Chest Protector , and RS Taichi Mawus Inner Suit. He will also be utilizing many of the Motorcycle Accessories we have in our line up.

For more information regarding the RS Taichi line of motorcycle gear and other Motorcycle Race Gear products, log onto www.motorcycleracegear.com.au or give us a call on (03) 9764 1670 or 0403 697 472

Motorcycle Race Gear | RS Taichi Australia attending the Preston Motorcycle Club Race School 13th of February 2011

Motorcycle Race Gear will be attending the Preston Motorcycle Club Race School on the 13th of February 2011.

We will have a range of RS Taichi products on display, for people to view, try and even sample on the day.
Products available on the day will include:

Motorcycle Race Gloves
 

Motorcycle Chest Protector

Motorcycle Back Protector

Also on display will be our Racing Rain Suit, Mawus Inner Suit, Anti Fog Visor Spray and even some Carbon Fibre Helmets.
Look forward to meeting and greeting some of our customers down at the wonderful Broadford State Motorcycle Complex.

Alex

Motorcycle Race Gear

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Video: Kawasaki ZX-10R takes on rivals

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Video: Kawasaki ZX-10R takes on rivals

The 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R gets a host of changes for this year, including ABS and traction control.

MCN has already tested the ZX-10R in isolation at Qatar where it was mightily impressive, but is it enough to see off the other 1000cc sports bikes and the awesome BMW S1000RR?

We test the ZX-10R, S1000RR, Honda Fireblade, Yamaha R1 and Suzuki GSX-R1000 on both road and track, in rain and shine, to find the best 1000cc sports bike of 2011.

Phil Harrison #3 RIP Winton Raceway

Phil Harrison #3 RIP

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Written by Hartwell Motorcycle Club | 06 February 2011

It is with deepest sympathy that we wish to advise all members of Hartwell Motorcycle Club that we lost a true gentleman in Phil Harrison #3 at the recent event at Winton on Saturday 5th February 2011.  Phil was a great competitor who was recently regraded to Non-Expert after finishing 4th in the Thunderbikes Club Championship in 2010.  The Hartwell Committee and it's Member's would like to pass on our condolences to Phil's family and friends in this time of loss.

Motorcyclist dies at Winton Raceway

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Motorcyclist dies at Winton raceway

Saturday, 05 February 2011 18:13

A 49-year-old motorcyclist has died after colliding with a barrier during a race at the Winton Motor Raceway. The St Kilda man was riding as part of an official race meet just before 4pm today when it is believed he lost traction and came off his bike. The rider and the bike have collided with a tyre barrier and the man has died instantly. Track conditions were wet and there was light rain at the time. Anna Erbrederis Victoria Police Media Unit VP8958/2011 Story from Victoria Police Online Network Motorcycle Race Gear

RS Taichi NXT 046 Racing Gloves

RS Taichi NXT046 Racing Gloves 

Reviewed by the editor and test rider for the Ulysses Club magazine, Gordon Barrett.

Product Review; RS Taichi GP-EVO

You think a glove is a glove, is a glove — what could be new and exciting? I happened upon something very new, (to me at least) in the form

of a new brand and so many features I can't list them all here. Google RS Taichi Glove and there's a video of the full range of this amazing glove's features.

The brand is RS Taichi — pronounced "tie-she" while new to Australia, is very established in their home country of Japan and others. I'm only writing this article for those of you that appreciate the highest in quality of materials, design and craftmanship. It really has to be seen to be believed and appreciated. And it's great to see what is possible in a product as seemingly simple as a glove.

The RS Taichi catalogue is enormous and contains every conceivable form of motorcycle apparel and a few totally unexpected items, like an inner suite to aid body cooling by utilising sweat.

The company is still owned by its founder, National Japanese Champion and ex-factory Suzuki and Honda rider Taichi Yoshimura. He produced apparel for himself and upon retiring from racing switched his dedication to producing his best-possible apparel. I believe he's doing an exceptional job of it.

Back to the glove: The model is called GP-EVO and I couldn't see any reason why a GP rider wouldn't be fully impressed and happy to use it, (excluding sponsorship restrictions). Every millimetre has been thought and re-thought to offer immense protection with maximum comfort, hand/finger movement and grip. For example the Polyurethane panels across the top knuckles are separated between the first and second fingers — allowing a more ergonomic and sure grip. The skid pads in the palm reduce the transfer of impact at the palm up to the arms and upper body.

There's no misuse of materials, like sacrificing quality leather for carbon inserts, (for cutting corners and marketing purposes) when Polyurethane and Nylon will do. This glove sure won't disintegrate in the first couple of accidents, so you'd expect many years of protection and use — as a summer glove. While the price is no-doubt higher than some, (but not the most expensive either) the value is definitely in Taichi's favour.

The Taichi product range is available from Motorcycle Race Gear or 03 9764 1670.

RS Taichi Agent in NSW, Trinity Race Wear

Motorcycle Race Gear is pleases to announce that we now have an agent in New South Wales.

Myra from Trinity Race Wear has been designing and making custom made leather racing suits and leather gear for over 20 years. Originally based in South Africa, Myra has become popular in New South Wales for her excellent repairs and alterations services, along with excellent customer service.

Trinity Race Wear, will have many RS Taichi products available to her and her customers. If you are based in or around Sydney, feel free to contact her to organise a time to view our products. Located near the popular Bobbin Head Road Turramurra NSW, just a short distance from Hornsby.

Please contact Myra prior to arrival to make and organize an appointment.
Mobile 0419 414 763
Website: Trinity Race Wear

Alex

Phone: (03) 9764 1670
Mobile: 0403 697 472
Website: Motorcycle Race Gear
Email: Motorcycle Race Gear

 

Noriyuki Haga on Aprillia RSV4 for 2011

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The Pata racing Team revealed this weekend that ‘Nitro’ Noriyuki Haga will be their lone rider during the 2011 World Superbike Championship season. The grizzled veteran is coming off a lackluster year aboard the Xerox Ducati after finishing runner-up to Ben Spies just two years ago. The Japanese ace is always a threat to win races when he is on but the question we all want to know is how much does he have left in the tank. 

Aprilia will provide as much support as can be expected for a non-factory team. Both Haga and his new motorcycle are proven winners and both Noriyuki and the Pata team hope that they will be a formidable combination. Over the past decade the Japanese star has finished runner-up in the championship three times, including the ill-fated 2000 season when he lost 25-points for failing a drug test for Ephedra weight loss supplements which handed the title to the Texas Tornado, Colin Edwards. That may have stung worse than crashing out of contention in the season finale of the 2009 season which handed the title to another American from Texas, Ben Spies.

The Pata Team will be competing with the very same 2010-spec Aprilia RSV4R that Max Biaggi rode to the SBK title just last season. Between Biaggi and camier the RSV4R was the dominant machine, winning 10 races and a combined 17 podiums. This is not the first time Haga has ridden for Aprilia. He first raced SBK for them during the 2002 season aboard the RSV1000R V-Twin powered Mille where his battles with 2-time SBK champion Troy Corser were legendary. He moved on to ride the Cube in MotoGP before returning to Superbikes after a year of near death experiences on the failed Triple. Now, in the twilight if his career he will have as good a shot as anyone to win the 2011 championship. The bike is there and the playing field is leveled even further with Ducati pulling its factory support in lieu of backing privateer teams.
 
"I immediately accepted Daniele Carli and Marco Borciani's offer,” explains the 39-year old Haga. “I will be provided with a highly competitive motorbike, the one that belonged to the world champion 2010. With this I think I will be able to aim for the first places at every race. Throughout my career I achieved a lot, but I'm still not satisfied. I dream of winning the world title and isn't written that I can't do it on this motorcycle. For sure, on paper, officials teams have an advantage, but Aprilia has already shown its willingness to give the greatest support to a racer fighting for a big goal."