Supermoto Wheels

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Levon James

Converting your off-road bike to supermoto duty seems to be the latest craze these days. What could be more fun that having a bike capable of excellent performance both on and off road, not to mention capable of handling the most extreme urban cross environments you can throw at it? And there’s the fun of transforming the familiar motocrosser into something entirely alien and weird. That is supermoto.

Motostrano sells 4 kinds of supermoto wheels to satisfy all budgets.

At the high end of the supermoto wheel spectrum there are the Marchesini Supermoto wheels. Cast aluminum, lighter than spoked wheels and they don’t need tubes. I mean their tubeless! Marchesini Supermoto wheels are stiffer than spoked wheels and don’t flex. They are more expensive too.

The torch bearer to the supermoto wheel world has to be the combination of Excel rims laced to talon billet hubs. Always trick to look at the Excel Talon Supermoto Wheel combo is the most common today. Priced in the $1300’s for a set of new wheels.

Warp 9 wheels came to market a little over a year ago. Warp 9 Supermoto wheels are sold as a kit. You get a set of wheels, a 320mm rotor and caliper bracket, plus a rear rotor and rear sprocket. Simply mount supermoto tires and go. The wheel kit costs around $900.

DNA Supermoto wheels are a final option. Priced less than all the rest. We’ve tried hard to find a flaw with these wheels and can’t. They simply work.

In the market for supermoto wheels? Get over to Motostrano’s web site today.

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Motorcycle StuntWars(TM) January 18th

Posted on January 17, 2009 by Levon James

Orlando Speed World, Host to Motorcycle StuntWars(TM) January 18th

 

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 14 /PRNewswire/ — A crowd of 10,000 expected to charge into Orlando Speed World to watch as the world’s very best sport bike Stunt Riders show off their new tricks and set a new level of competition in this extreme sport. Movie makers are scrambling to put StuntWars(TM) on the big screen and producers will be on hand during this event in Orlando to work on the script. See the top qualifiers out of the top 100 most thrilling sport bike riders from around the world showcase their newest trick while competing for the top prize money and a place in history. Riders will go head to head in this heart pounding adrenaline flowing battle where the spectators are sure to hold their breath with each new action packed trick. There is something for everyone at this event, come by yourself or with a group and you will not be disappointed as the action keeps moving all day long with thrills coming non-stop.

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Chief Marketing Officer Jenny Brown commented, “The entertainment is action packed with this worldwide competition and performances by car drifters who spin their cars around smoking tires at over 100 miles per hour as if a chase scene from a James Bond movie. The Mojo Ladies will be on hand to host a bikini contest, local and national motorcycle vendors will be on hand to show you the latest in sport bike and motorcycling fashion, custom bike builders will be on hand and of course the sponsors: Fun Bike Center Motorsports(TM), Papa John’s Pizza, and Mojo’s Wings, Burgers, Beer(TM), Mojo’s Liquor(TM) and others.” Jenny Brown continued, “We are filming a live video production in conjunction with StuntWars (TM) 2009 which will be on sale within a two week period after the conclusion of StuntWars (TM) which can be purchased online at StuntWars.com (TM) or at the event.”

This competition has grown steadily over the past eight years and has introduced this high profile activity to a wider audience, sponsors and vendors alike. During the past few months StuntWars (TM) founder Todd Colbert, President was featured in a national television commercial Stunting on his motorcycle which will be aired later this month on national television.

President Todd Colbert Commented, “I am delighted with the world wide recognition we have gained since forming StuntWars, Inc.(TM) and this sport bike Stunt Wars (TM) competition set to open in Orlando on January 18th. Orlando is the perfect place for this growth. Competitors from around the globe love the city of Orlando; love to perform for the people of Florida and love to vacation around the Orlando area.” Colbert continued, “With over 700 magazine features on StuntWars (TM) during the past few years we are positioned as a mainstream entertainment event which is confirmed by the fact, we have requests from around the country and six foreign countries for the 2009 year for performances in their venues. Come on out to Orlando Speed World on January 18th and see for yourself this spectacular event, meet the riders, watch the competition and see the future first hand. Your family and friends will thank you for the experience.”

About StuntWars, Inc.(TM)

StuntWars(TM) is the original sanctioning entertainment company in the sport of motorcycle stunt riding. Acquired in June of 2008 by Dorsch Acquisitions, LLC, StuntWars(TM) organizes and promotes two of the largest stunting competitions each year attracting more than 100 competitors and thousands of spectators from around the world. More than 800 articles have been written worldwide about StuntWars(TM) and their emerging opportunities. The major motorcycle manufacturers are scrambling to evaluate how they can get a piece of this exciting and growing sport, and StuntWars, Inc.(TM) is right at the forefront of lighting up the spectator audiences around the world.

In addition to these thrilling, adrenaline-charged events, StuntWars(TM) also produces and owns the rights to a collection of cutting edge stunt bike DVDs, including StuntWars(TM): Battle of the Champions Vol. 1 & 2, and other hot selling merchandise. Like NASCAR and the X Games, StuntWars(TM) has its roots in the back roads and driveways of America, and has the potential to become an international icon. StuntWars(TM) is actively recruiting sponsors and venue partners.

History of StuntWars(TM)

In the early 1990s, Todd Colbert, a pioneer of stunt bike riding who has become known as the godfather of the sport, became concerned for the safety of stunt riders and their fans, and he wanted to see the stunt bike community grow. So he took action, leading the charge to move informal competitive stunt rallies off the streets into safer, legal venues, creating benefits for riders and fans alike. Out of that initiative came StuntWars(TM), the world’s first truly organized competitive stunting association. Originally called Stunt Fest, the first event attracted more than 3,000 spectators and featured 35 competitors. As StuntWars(TM) grew in popularity and participation, so did its leadership.

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Rizoma Parts

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Levon James

The cruiser world is full of suppliers of trick aftermarket bling, chrome, bits, covers, fenders, tanks etc. Whole catalogs are devoted to the effort of bike customization that have nothing to

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do with performance and a lot to do with looks. When the catalogs run out of ideas, there’s an endless list of custom fabricators, welders and chromers that can take an idea and turn into just about any kind of bolt on or weld on part for your bike.

The sport bike space, though full of performance oriented stuff, is notably lacking in functional but aesthetic bolt on pieces. You want some cool mirrors for your bike that work better than the stuff from the OEM? You’re pretty much stuck with CRG mirrors, like every one else. Want to pull all that bodywork off and show off the engeering beauty of your motor? Well, you may want to keep clothes on that bike, because there’s only so much out there you can do with it.

The Rizoma parts catalog is one resource for sportbike customizers that offers some truly beautiful, yet functional, products to consider. Rizoma is headquartered in Italy and distribution and availability in the USA has been on and off over the years. Motostrano now sells Rizoma parts at its online catalog. Rizoma makes fine billet aluminum pieces for a variety of motorcycles and many of their products are universal, made for any motorcycle, including naked and faired bikes.

Rizoma mirrors are, in our opinion, the best made for sportbikes. They look good and actually work too. Roughly 15 different models to choose from. At a minimum, offered in either black or silver anodized and some models come in gold and other colors. They can really transform a bike, removing something completely blah that sticks out in your face (the OEM mirrors) and that you are using constantly, replacing them with something shiney and good to look at. Not cheap. If you thought $89 CRG mirrors were a stretch to your wallet, these might rip a hole in your jeans. Are they worth it? We think so.

Rizoma also makes three different kind of shiney billet and anodized fluid tanks. Anodized in five or six different colors, they help remove more plastic ugliness from your bike by allowing you to replace the standard clear “piss bottles” used by the OEMs for brake and clutch fluid reservoirs. Billet, with vewing windows, let’s you check your levels.

Ducati stuff. Ducati owners like their billet and Rizoma delivers with more parts for Ducati’s than any other brand of bike. Clutch covers, pressure plates, sprocket covers, timing belt covers, clip-ons and rearsets- all stuff to brighten up the bike, open up covers that were once closed to viewing.

Motostrano has a long history selling the Rizoma brand.

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Alpinestars Clearance Items

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Levon James
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Our price desk was recently alerted to a number of price slashings of the Alpinestars variety. It’s always a good thing when you can get the hottest brand in motorcycle clothing for cheap. And, you may want to stick around, because we hear more are on the way. In the meantime, there’s plenty to be had right now while they last.

The Alpinestars SG-1 suit, sold all day long last year for $649.95 and it’s available now for $499.00, in both a ONE or TWO PIECE variety. Inventory is flying out of here so act quick!

If you’re a big guy, you’ve got 3 colors and two sizes to choose from in a full blown sport jacket from Alpinestars that sold last year for a full $499.00. Grab them now for just $149.00. The Alpinestars Vector jacket.

Among many others, the last one we’ll tell you about here (go check the site for others) is the Alpinestars TZ-1 leather jacket. A real steal at just $213.00.

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Alpinestars Makes a Tank Bag

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Levon James

One of the hottest Christmas gifts for 2008 is turning out to be the Alpinestars Tech Aero Backpack. In fact, it’s so hot, you can’t get one. Only a few hundred of these ever made it Stateside; which is actually good news, because there’s still one product that is better than the Tech Backpack and that’s the Alpinestars Tech Aero Tank Bag. One of the best parts about this product is that it is as if it were invisible. The motorcycle riding public seems to have an aversion to knowing that its there.

Here’s why we think so.

The Tank Bag version of the same Backpack (which you can’t have anyway) sells for only $20 more. It looks the same. It can be worn as a backpack, just like the other one. It’s bigger than the other one. It can also be mounted to an actual motorcycle, making it one useful backpack. It’s got more pockets too. Still, no one buys it. Every one wants the lesser product. motostrano_2030_24773127

So why is the backpack more popular? It must be the rule of scarcity. You can buy the tank bag anywhere. It’s abundancy is weird. The backpack? hard to get and she’ll buy you lunch with the money she’s saving you. It probably also appeals to that cheap-son-of-a-bitch in all of us. If it’s cheaper, it’s better. We are rarely able to see the difference value in the higher priced item, even if the item which is only $20 more, five times more functional and versitile.

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SIDI Streetburner Boots at Motostrano.com

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Levon James

Short boots, perhaps like short skirts, have never been so popular. Virtually all moto boot makers have a vibrant line of short boots available to the street bike rider, commuter and around-towner. Alpinestars, ICON, Gaerne, Joe Rocket, Shift, all have a lot of short riding boots to choose from.

Among the boots we like most there is the SIDI Streetburner boot. A short boot with an obvious racing pedigree. Like many of the more sport oriented shorter boots, the Streetburner looks like a standard tall booth that’s been chopped down.

Sidi says: “SIDI Streetburner Boots! Sidi, continuously researching new technological solutions to enhance rider safety, is proud to present the Streetburner boot. With Sidi’s great style, feel, support and quality there are no finer performance off road boots in the world.”

The Streetburner looks like a low Vertigo. It has many of the adjustment and replacement features of the Vertigos with a low cut design. There’s the external ankle brace system and the “Tecno-II” buckle system for adjustability.
The Burner also has bolt on replaceable, adjustable and aerodynamic nylon scuff pads on the toe as well as a removable arch support.

The Streetburner is intended for street duty. It’s a good commuting boot for the sport bike rider, a boot you can take on a leisure/sport weekend ride. Like all shorter boots, the burner has less true ankle support and no shin support.

Worthy competitors to the Steetburner worth looking at are the Alpinestars SMX-2 Boots and the Gaerne Jet Boot.

The SIDI Street Burner, is available at Motostrano.com.

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New Street-Sport Conversion Kit from Motostrano

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Levon James

Motostrano has pieced together a special kit intended for off-road and dual-sport bike conversions from off-road to road-going street legal bikes. The new SM Factory Street-Sport Conversion Kit contains many of the required parts some states require for legalizing an off-road motorcycle for road duty. Laws and requirements vary from State to State, so check your local motor vehicle offices for your specific State’s rules.

The nice part about our kit is that it uses some high end headlight and tail light parts from Acerbis, a leading maker of aftermarket plastics and headlights, making the kit both functional and aesthetically appealing. Priced at $459, the kit includes

* Acerbis Dimension Universal Headlight, DOT Approved
* Acerbis LED Universal Brake Tail Light, DOT Approved
* 4 Universal DOT Turn Signals, DOT Approved
* Universal Control switch with Signals, Headlight, Horn, On/Off
* Universal Wiring Harness
* Front and rear brake light switches
* Universal Horn mechanism
* Pair of Acerbis off-road mirrors.
* Reflective Strip Kit (RED)
* Relay Flasher

Available at Motostrano.com

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TwoWheelSteals.com is Buzzing With Deals

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Levon James

Launched just a few months ago by Motostrano.com, TwoWheelSteals.com sells great motorcycle products at enormously discounted prices. Twowheelsteals is a “deal a day site” times 100. All products sold at the site are discounted 20 to 80% off. All products are in stock, ready to ship. No waiting, no haggling, no “report a lower price”. Prices are rock bottom.

Motorcycle enthusiasts, including street riders, racers, commuters and casual riders will find great products on a daily basis. Products are updated daily.

A sampling of recent deals: A $1400 supermoto brake kit by Magura sold for $500. A $300 Ducati rotor recently sold for just $100. A $48 Thor MX woman’s casual hoody sold for $16.  Great products, even better prices.

Sign up for the Email Blasts. Check the site daily. Great deals are to be had.

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Sidi Vortice boot!

Posted on September 5, 2008 by Levon James

It was thought that the award winning Sidi Vertigo Corsa boot was the pinnacle of sport boot technology. Until today that is as Sidi is proud to introduce the next step in the evolutionary chain: The “Vortice”. (Pronounced: Vor-Tee-Che)

The latest in technology combined with the great skill and workmanship of Sidi’s Italian based factory technicians’ blend in a whirl of fresh solutions to satisfy a rider’s desire for safety and comfort.

The Sidi Vortice is an excellent synthesis of the years of experience of Sidi and its designers who conceived its features keeping in mind that the Vortice is the main and essential point of juncture between the bike and the rider.

CE certified the Vortice will be available in the USA in December ’08. The Vortice is priced at $475 and is available in a non-vented version in black, white, red or blue or a fully vented version in black or white. Metric sizes from 39 to 48 (6 to 13 USA) are available.

Consider the details and you will discover there is no better sport boot available!

    • The Vortice is constructed of Lorica and is lined with Teflon vented mesh. The lining in the toe area is in Cambrelle, a soft yet strong lining. Only Sidi goes to trouble and expense of creating a multiple liner boot system in its racing boots. Lorica® is a composite micro fiber material created from strands that are so fine, each one is less than one thousandth the thickness of silk. When injected with special resins, these fibers act like natural leather skin, but with the addition of better strength, softer texture, lighter weight and better moisture protection. Lorica is also highly resistant to abrasion – yet it still breathes – with more than three million pores per square centimeter. Easy to maintain, Lorica doesn’t stain and can’t be scratched and offers reduced weight, more flexibility and more feel than leather racing boots. Teflon: is a special treatment to protect textiles. This fabric protection process prevents water or sweat from being absorbed. The boot dries quickly and does not form mould.
    • Sidi has added a small elastic panel to aid in a smooth zipper operation as it allows a bit of movement via the elastic as the zipper passes over the rider’s ankle ball.
      • The rear upper part of the boot is made up of the following mechanisms: TECNO CALF TENSIONER, TECNO SHIN TENSIONER and ANKLE SUPPORT SYSTEM. This group of features ensures a precise fit and maximum protection.

    b) The TECNO SHIN TENSIONER mechanism helps the TECNO     CALF  TENSIONER close the leg upper on the front part of the     boot. The two lateral nylon braces join the ankle joint with two     screws that are protected by nylon caps. This system is reinforced     with fiberglass, supports the ankle and is easy to replace. This     system allows excellent flex movement front-to-back while being     firm side-to-side.

    • AIR VENTILATION SYSTEM, A third brace is positioned on the outer-lower part of the boot and features an air intake that can be operated by an aerodynamic shaped button.
    • TECNO INSTEP TENSIONER, The Vortice features an additional fastening system on the front part of the foot, on the instep. It consists of a wrap-around fascia which can be precision adjusted by the TECNO INSTEP TENSIONER mechanism that was proved critical in rider safety by the previous model, the Sidi Vertigo Corsa.
    • SHOCK ABSORBING HEEL CUP, A polyurethane shell holds a shock absorbing insert, visible from the outside through 4 small slits that mark out the look of the heel. The shell is mobile as it’s fixed to the boot by 2 screws that allow 3 mm of impact movement.
    • SHIN PLATE, The shin plate is made in nylon and it is inserted on a polyurethane frontal support. Both parts are replaceable.
    • VORTICE SLIDER, The toe slider is made in nylon reinforced with fiberglass. It is fitted with a new air intake and an innovative alloy insert. All pieces are replaceable.
    • RACING SRS SOLE, The all new sole is constructed of a polyurethane and rubber blend. It features a removable insert in front of the arch area where much wear and tear normally occurs due to sharp metal brake pedals and shift levers. Another patented-exclusive Sidi feature!
    • GEAR CHANGE PAD. The gear change pad is molded of DuPont Techno-polymers, which ensure that the plastics qualities will not change in high or low temperatures.
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    • The composite inner sole of the Vortice resists side-to-side compression offering greater protection compared to the leather inner soles that many of Sidi’s competitors use. The insole features a removable arch support and will never lose its dynamic characteristics, even after months of intense use; it’s water resistant and is designed to withstand high footpeg pressures.
    • All parts of the boot can be replaced.

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The Truth About Motorcycle Riding Jeans

Posted on September 5, 2008 by Levon James

We’re asked the question a lot: what’s the deal with these motorcycle riding jeans? do they really work?

The short answer is yes and no.

Are they as good as leather pants? No.

Are they as good as “textile” riding pants, made of nylon or other such things? No.

Are they better than riding in gym shorts? Yes.

Are they better than riding in regular jeans? Yes.

Do they actually protect you? Yes, to a degree. In a crash involving a slide, the kevlar material used in most motorcycle riding jeans will last longer, even if only a second or two, increasing the time it takes for the abrasion happening between you and the road to touch your skin.

Do you recommend them? For quick short trips, or casual touring, yes, if that’s all you can afford or justify to wear.

Do you recommend them over leather or textile? No.

Who makes good motorcycle riding jeans? Our favorites include ICON, SHIFT and Alpinestars, in that order.

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