tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17362378Tue, 06 Apr 2010 05:15:48 +0000Motorcycle News and Informationhttp://www.bikenut.com.au/blog/index.phpnoreply@blogger.com (JB)Blogger174125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17362378.post-906557948670328125Tue, 06 Apr 2010 05:13:00 +00002010-04-06T15:15:48.335+10:00CUMAGUTSA is the brand name for a NEW range of apparel, T shirts and caps and stickers focusing on ALL extreme sports.CUMAGUTSA supports the following riders, BMX RACERS, Max Cairns 6 world in the 13 boys at last years world titles, Brock Tuckerman elite mens, Kyle Horton junior elite mens number 1 in Aust in cruiser class last year), Branden Taheko now in 13 boys this year and is currently http://www.bikenut.com.au/blog/2010_04_01_motorcyclenews_archive.html#906557948670328125noreply@blogger.com (KOZ)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17362378.post-5638381879780909642Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:38:00 +00002010-01-08T08:38:11.041+11:00Saturday 20th February 2010 we are riding to help FREE SHEREE from the rare disability ARTHROGRYPOSIS.Tiny 15yo Sheree has already endured 22 operations in her short life and still requires more medical treatment, and she needs our help. ALL money raised will go towards helping Sheree live a Happy, Healthy and Independent life.Start and Finish Lancefield Park, Chauncey Street, Lancefield. 8AM http://www.bikenut.com.au/blog/2010_01_01_motorcyclenews_archive.html#5638381879780909642noreply@blogger.com (KOZ)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17362378.post-7301398347717820234Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:45:00 +00002009-11-14T11:47:07.878+11:00Ducati has launched its online Art Prints Collection where you can buy Bike Art Prints, Racing Art Prints, Icons & Vintage Art Prints and Giusbacci Art Prints.Ducati Official Fine Art Prints are reproduced through a proprietary Hexachrome © fine art giclée printing process - using water based pigmented inks - providing an up to 3 times better colour reproduction than traditional giclée printing. http://www.bikenut.com.au/blog/2009_11_01_motorcyclenews_archive.html#7301398347717820234noreply@blogger.com (KOZ)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17362378.post-7235701241555348198Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:36:00 +00002009-11-10T15:36:33.401+11:00The 2010 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix will be held at Phillip Island on October 15-17, bringing Victorians the opportunity to enjoy world-class entertainment in their own backyard.http://www.bikenut.com.au/blog/2009_11_01_motorcyclenews_archive.html#7235701241555348198noreply@blogger.com (KOZ)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17362378.post-2746836809047027504Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:21:00 +00002009-10-16T08:58:45.983+11:00Harley Davidson have announced they are discontinuing their range of Buell sport Bikes and actively looking for a buyer for their MV Augusta and Cagviva properties.The announcement followed news that Harley-Davidson's third-quarter profit slid 84 percent on lower motorcycle shipments and recession-related difficulties in getting loans for its customers.Harley said its cruiser motorcycles sales http://www.bikenut.com.au/blog/2009_10_01_motorcyclenews_archive.html#2746836809047027504noreply@blogger.com (JB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17362378.post-5261819522418189883Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:23:00 +00002009-09-19T09:23:30.349+10:00Metal Mayhem | Test Ride DayOctober 10, 2009 - 9am - 4pmHarley-Davidson & Buell of Blacktown70 Sunnyholt Road Blacktown New South Wales Australia.http://www.bikenut.com.au/blog/2009_09_01_motorcyclenews_archive.html#5261819522418189883noreply@blogger.com (KOZ)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17362378.post-4528236820355496565Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:22:00 +00002009-09-11T15:22:22.661+10:00Bike Sales & Auctionshttp://www.bikenut.com.au/blog/2009_09_01_motorcyclenews_archive.html#4528236820355496565noreply@blogger.com (KOZ)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17362378.post-3388402937603135065Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:36:00 +00002009-08-04T11:36:43.149+10:00Victory Motorcycles presents the Arlen Ness Photographic Exhibition at Sebel Heritage Hotel Yarra Valley, 5TH – 13TH September 2009.Arlen Ness is without a doubt the world’s foremost motorcycle customizer. Starting out of his garage in the 1960’s armed with no more than a spray gun and a dream, he created his first chopper. That chopper launched a customizing career that in turn helped launch an http://www.bikenut.com.au/blog/2009_08_01_motorcyclenews_archive.html#3388402937603135065noreply@blogger.com (KOZ)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17362378.post-8501321969474877799Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:27:00 +00002009-07-26T11:55:58.559+10:00Rapid Bikes August 2009 On Sale Now! What a cracker issue this month! You’ll be blown away by Mick Hodge’s wild 172kg, 240hp turbo custom – our cover bike this month. Not to mention a full strip down inside exclusive look at Ben Spies’s factory R1 superbike!This month in Rapid you will also find a trick carbon-fibre 2008 R1, our project bikes – Buell 1125CR, GSX-R1000K9, 2009 R1, RSX550… Plushttp://www.bikenut.com.au/blog/2009_07_01_motorcyclenews_archive.html#8501321969474877799noreply@blogger.com (JB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17362378.post-8758435788174768441Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:47:00 +00002009-07-25T13:25:23.859+10:00motorcycle artchops n bobbersmotorcycleThe emphasis of the show is on the amazing custom bikes from the 2 wheeler golden age with artwork on the walls supporting the theme.Unique Ol Skool Motorcycles in the style of 1950's - 70's complimented with cool Motorcycle Art - (20 Bikes on display)Chops n Bobbers 2, Opening Sunday July 26th 2pm - 6pm then running daily 10am - 5pm till August 16.Kustom Lane Gallery, 8 Lutton Lane Hawthorn, http://www.bikenut.com.au/blog/2009_07_01_motorcyclenews_archive.html#8758435788174768441noreply@blogger.com (JB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17362378.post-3531366683519770784Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:37:00 +00002009-06-04T20:52:51.781+10:00motorcycle savemotorcycle crashRaffaelleDeRosaMotorcycleSaveMotorcycleCrashhigh sidemotogpBrilliant save by Honda rider Raffaele de Rosa in the 250cc qualifying session at Round 5 in Mugello, Italy 2009.http://www.bikenut.com.au/blog/2009_06_01_motorcyclenews_archive.html#3531366683519770784noreply@blogger.com (JB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17362378.post-5434100039526110279Wed, 13 May 2009 23:35:00 +00002009-05-14T09:35:47.697+10:00Buy a 'Triumph 100 Years' or 'Decade of Domination' (Ducati) limited edition fine art print by Billy (David Bill) for £45 (approx $90) with free world wide shipping and you are automatically entered into a draw to win the original oil on canvas painting (of your print) worth £10,000 (approx $20,000) by your print edition number.Both paintings by artist Billy (David Bill) took him about three http://www.bikenut.com.au/blog/2009_05_01_motorcyclenews_archive.html#5434100039526110279noreply@blogger.com (KOZ)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17362378.post-2630659831249621062Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:06:00 +00002009-04-17T21:29:14.025+10:00Indian MotorcyclesGreat presentation on the History of Indian motorcycles.Indian Motorcycles TalkView more presentations from Jonathan Boutelle.http://www.bikenut.com.au/blog/2009_04_01_motorcyclenews_archive.html#2630659831249621062noreply@blogger.com (JB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17362378.post-3281658134591671162Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:30:00 +00002009-04-05T21:08:42.225+10:00Ride for the HillsCheckout our video of this mornings 'Ride for the Hills' bushfire ride. An absolutely unbelievable turnout of Motorcyclists - too many for me to count!View Ride for the Hills Photoshttp://www.bikenut.com.au/blog/2009_04_01_motorcyclenews_archive.html#3281658134591671162noreply@blogger.com (JB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17362378.post-1220720569204094665Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:24:00 +00002009-04-02T20:34:43.733+11:00Thousands of Motorcyclists will converge on St Kilda this weekend for the 'Ride to the Hills' bushfire fund raising event.Up to 7000 riders are expected to take part in the ride from Pier Rd, St Kilda to Whittlesea.If your interested in taking part please register at Ride for the Hills Date - Sunday, 5th April, 2009.Assemble from 8am - Ride departs at 11.00am.http://www.bikenut.com.au/blog/2009_04_01_motorcyclenews_archive.html#1220720569204094665noreply@blogger.com (JB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17362378.post-7787245546623556988Tue, 03 Mar 2009 02:04:00 +00002009-03-03T13:04:45.057+11:00Bike fans at the weekend’s World Superbike Championship at Phillip Island gave generously to the Red Cross Busfire Appeal, with over $30 000 being raised to assist the Victorian communities that have been devastated by the recent fires.Over 40 volunteers collected from race fans during the day, with spectators giving deep to donate over $9800.But the real fundraising action started after the http://www.bikenut.com.au/blog/2009_03_01_motorcyclenews_archive.html#7787245546623556988noreply@blogger.com (KOZ)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17362378.post-1618662670650667446Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:41:00 +00002009-02-17T15:43:19.294+11:00The Australian Motorcycle Expo Gold Coast kicks off this Friday.Formerly known as the Australian Motorcycle Expo Brisbane (past two years held in the Brisbane Convention Centre), the Australian Motorcycle Expo will bring the largest motorcycle exhibition ever seen in Queensland including the latest in motorcycles, scooters, ATVs, apparel, accessories and motorcycle-related services.Some of the http://www.bikenut.com.au/blog/2009_02_01_motorcyclenews_archive.html#1618662670650667446noreply@blogger.com (JB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17362378.post-4458011306315217464Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:24:00 +00002009-02-16T15:24:15.720+11:00The "Ride for Eliza" on Sunday 22nd February 2009 is being dedicated to children with cancer, the aim is to raise enough money to direct it towards children's cancer research.Lancefield Motorcycle Poker Run raises funds for the Cancer Council of Victoria through Relay for Life.Start and finish is at Old Mack's Hotel in Lancefeild. Registration and egg and bacon breakfast starts at 8:00 AM with http://www.bikenut.com.au/blog/2009_02_01_motorcyclenews_archive.html#4458011306315217464noreply@blogger.com (KOZ)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17362378.post-4878495128006290496Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:53:00 +00002009-01-03T09:53:51.014+11:00Presented by the E.J. Whitten Foundation, Stick It Up Prostate Cancer Ride on Sunday February 22nd 2009 with all proceeds going to Prostate Cancer Research.Sunday 22nd February 2009 departing 11:00am from James Squire Hotel, Docklands [Mel: 2E D5] (Breakfast available from 8:30am) for an event at Werribee Park Equestrian Centre.http://www.bikenut.com.au/blog/2009_01_01_motorcyclenews_archive.html#4878495128006290496noreply@blogger.com (KOZ)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17362378.post-966296451461234516Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +00002008-12-11T12:27:32.332+11:00Les Atelier Ruby, a French helmet manufacturer that’s “inspired by Steve McQueen, the old days of race car driving, science fiction, and the great tradition of French luxury” has introduced a new service allowing you to craft your own helmet. At this stage customers can choose from ten graphic decorations, 26 colours and three types of paint finish and many different styles.Les Atelier Rubyhttp://www.bikenut.com.au/blog/2008_12_01_motorcyclenews_archive.html#966296451461234516noreply@blogger.com (JB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17362378.post-6944232469542919197Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:34:00 +00002008-12-11T12:10:18.595+11:00How safe is your scooter really?After a few weeks looking over and riding it, here aremy thoughts - Road Rats Scooter Safetyhttp://www.bikenut.com.au/blog/2008_12_01_motorcyclenews_archive.html#6944232469542919197noreply@blogger.com (JB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17362378.post-5105671343506108805Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:37:00 +00002008-12-11T15:54:16.714+11:00toy runSunday 14th December - The 30th Melbourne Toy Run from Melbourne to Williamstown attracts 10,000 riders collecting toys for charity.-:- Toy Run-:- Motorcycle Riders Association of Australia-:- Salvation Army-:- OnlyMelbournehttp://www.bikenut.com.au/blog/2008_12_01_motorcyclenews_archive.html#5105671343506108805noreply@blogger.com (JB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17362378.post-2489547371312697121Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:16:00 +00002008-10-27T15:18:02.429+11:00The Make Motorcycling Cheaper Rally will be at Parliament House in Melbourne on Wednesday, November 12, 2008. Petitions to abolish the unfair $56 a year TAC tax on riders will be handed to MP Denis Napthine to present to the Parliament. One petition is paper, one is online.The rally will be from noon to 1 pm with speeches from 12.30 pm. It is a sitting day so Parliament House will be full of MPs http://www.bikenut.com.au/blog/2008_10_01_motorcyclenews_archive.html#2489547371312697121noreply@blogger.com (KOZ)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17362378.post-1805741345390570932Sun, 26 Oct 2008 07:33:00 +00002008-10-26T19:17:24.046+11:00While the fortunes of many North American companies are on a downward spiral, Australia’s resources boom is helping to keep at least one afloat -Mining boom sparks Harley boom - Motors - Executive Style - smh.com.auhttp://www.bikenut.com.au/blog/2008_10_01_motorcyclenews_archive.html#1805741345390570932noreply@blogger.com (JB)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17362378.post-7306462129056772330Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:03:00 +00002008-10-16T21:58:50.226+11:00Supermodel Marisa Miller has signed on with Harley-Davidson to be the face and body of their new V-Rod motorcycle."My uncle rides Harley's," said Miller, who is a Victoria's Secret model and was on the cover of this years Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition."My dad rides bikes, and it's such a cool thing to have something I've grown up around."The average age of Harley buyers is 47, according to http://www.bikenut.com.au/blog/2008_10_01_motorcyclenews_archive.html#7306462129056772330noreply@blogger.com (JB)