Thursday Morning Moto News Part 3 - General News

First up is a list - complete with photos - of some of the most extreme and insane motorcycles ever built. Though most of them are prototypes or concept vehicles, many are also production and could have been purchased after they were built. However, some of them are just simply insane. Either way, you are bound to find something which gets your heart pumping! (Mind you, though, that some choices here you will not agree with.)

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Husaberg brings you highlights of the 2009 ISDE in Figueira da Foz in Portugal. The videos are posted to YouTube and they are all about the Husaberg riders, so take the link and enjoy.

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Now we hear that Kenny Eggers has passed away at the age of 80 - natural causes, they say. He was part of the "BSA Wrecking Crew" from 1950's era racing in the US. He took fifth place in the Grand National Series opener at Daytona, riding a BSA Shooting Star. That launched him into fame as every racer who finished in front of him was also on a BSA. He will be remembered as a great racer, a talented builder and an all-around nice guy.

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Monday Evening Moto News - Moto Guzzi and Some Entertainment

From Italy comes the Sport Monza 1000 kit for Moto Guzzi V11 Sport. It is designed by Ghezzi-Brian, who is also responsible for the enigmatic Moto Guzzi MGS-01 race machine. This is a kit to change your V11 into something much more sport-oriented and much sleeker in appearance. The entire kit will set you back quite a bit - even the aesthetic kit (just for the outside of the bike, but it includes some serious parts) sells for €5240 (US$7,600) - but what price perfection? Have a look...

http://tinyurl.com/yatjfgw

The 2009 Portugal ISDE DVD has also just released - a little late for Christmas, but not too bad considering the event was only held a few months ago. It is a two-disc set and is comprised of the Team USA assault on the trophy. It also includes the Junior and Women's teams as well. It's worth watching every minute!

http://tinyurl.com/ycwkpjd

Husaberg Update from 2009 Portugal ISDE

The riders who compete for Husaberg were ready for the competition in Portugal this year. They did very well for their teams, but they did not gain individual trophies, unfortunately. Joakim Ljunggren had a good event finishing 12th on the fist day and then placing third on the second day in the E2 class; at the final race of the event in E2, he placed a respectable 9th. Calle Sjöö basically followed Ljunggren by placing 13th on day one and fourth on day 2 in the E2 class. He managed a fourth place in the final day's motocross event which took him to eighth overall. Salonen and Carlsson did not have such a great event, but Salonen placed himself in to the top 10 overall by the end; Carlsson was forced out of the event with an injury...

http://tinyurl.com/ygwp5mj

2009 Portugal International Six Days Enduro Reports and Results

The 2009 Portugal ISDE has been flying under my radar for too long now. So, here is a link to a full update - Days 1 -3, rider stories, and more. It is going OK for team USA - currently sixth for the men's team and fourth for the women's team - but France is doing very well and is in the lead at the halfway point. Please have a read and get up-to-date on the happenings in the beautiful nation of Portugal. I know I will!

http://tinyurl.com/ylhyyp6

Husaberg will be Well-Represented at 2009 ISDE in Portugal

They will have all 5 of their European factory riders in the ISDE - Joakim Ljunggren, Björne Carlsson and Calle Sjöö for Sweden, Valtteri Salonen for Finland, and Oriol Mena for Spain. Also, North American riders Nick Fahringer and Rory Sullivan will also ride for the US and Canada, respectively. Over 500 riders form 24 nations will be in Portugal for the 84th International Six Days Enduro, which will be raced during 12 - 17 October 2009. Don't miss the longest running off-road motorcycle race...

http://tinyurl.com/yk3qsu4

World Enduro Rider Björne Carlsson Retires

Husaberg's 17-year enduro rider Carlsson announced his retirement after the French final round. This year was not too good to him, overall, but he still managed to have fun. He will continue to ride in Sweden and will ride the ISDE later this year.

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Honda CRF450X ISDE Bike Build - Chilly White

Chilly White will be riding in the Portugal ISDE in October of this year. On this page, he gives an extensively detailed write-up on the modifications he and his team made to his Honda CRF450X for that event.

http://tinyurl.com/nvgauf