MotoLady

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June 2011

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Monster Project: Phase 5

The importance of basic maintenance really shouldn’t be as shocking as it tends to be… This Monster Project bike had sat for over a year- it needed an oil change, the gas drained, and a new chain and sprocket set (among other things). In phase 5 of the monster project I take care of the last of that list and then get to take a ride! There’s lot’s more pictures and...

Monster Project: Phase 4

I have slacked so hard updating the Monster Project. Maybe it’s because now that I’ve done all I can do, I’m playing the waiting game. I found a really great place to rest and wait… I have many plans for my monster. Amongst the most important were the new front end and dual disc brake conversion. So, Phase 4 included removing the front wheel to put attach the dual rotors...

“So I go ride this bike, it’s pretty rough, has a lightswitch powerband and...”

– Sean Smith (of Hell for Leather)

Elena Rosell, First Spanish Woman in World... →

Elena Rosell, 25 years old, is the first Spanish woman to compete in the World Championship. She is replacing Julián Simón from the Aspar team who was injured. For the first time since the teams founding in 1992, a woman will compete on their behalf. Translated from Spanish- ”It’s an opportunity that had been waiting since I started racing on a motorcycle. I appreciate the...

singbehindtheplow asked: Hey there! I really enjoy your blog. I am a fellow female Portlander and recently bought a bike (a beautiful '76 Honda CB500T!). I was wondering if you knew any female mechanics out there that you could recommend. I was hoping to find a motorcycle mama to take care of my baby. I thought you'd be in the know.

Thanks for all the great pics.

Ride safe,

June 13th Track Day

MotoCorsa (my work) does track days all [oregon] riding season long. Monday was an amazingly gorgeous day, and we had a special guest in town… Hannah Johnson from Ducati Miami! I had to go down and hang out with her and the MC crew at Portland International Raceway. Above, Jarrod Weis (service tech at MotoCorsa) does some maintenance on his bike before hitting the track in A group. More...