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The Yamaha V-Max – One of the Fastest Motorcycles Around

The Yamaha V-Max – One of the Fastest Motorcycles Around

Are you looking for a very fast motorcycle that you can use for racing or even for leisure riding? The Yamaha V-Max, introduced in 1985, is one of the fastest motorcycles around. The term V-Max is short for Velocitus Maximus. This is a heavier bike that is not recommend for beginner riders. Instead, it is a solid machine built for the experiences rider who is looking for speed to add to the excitement of riding a motorcycle. Since its introduction, this model has continued to be a top seller. Many people consider V-Max to be synonymous with top speed.

The most amazing feature on the V-Max is the V-Boost, raising the power to 800 RMP. There are four downshaft carburetors that feed the cylinders. Each one is separated by butterfly valves. The amount of horsepower the V-Boost adds to the motorcycle is something other hot rod models just can’t offer. This feature also allows the V-Max to accelerate quickly and smoothly.

The first V-Max in 1985 offered a 145 HP and V-Boost. It came with a V4 1200 CC engine. This model was only introduced in the United States. Yamaha releases a slower version in 1986 to Europe and France, offering a 104 HP. The Europe models did not feature the V-Boost. The design was slightly changed for 1990 including a digital electronic ignition. This was the first year the V-Max was offered in Japan. Changes had to be made to the European model as they were enforcing stricter noise restrictions.

In 1996 Yamaha decided to switch to a black exhaust system. It wasn’t as well received at they had hoped, so the design was switched back to chrome for the 1998 model.

While some motorcycle enthusiasts find the V-Max to be much too powerful for their likings, those who own them are very proud of their bikes. The V-Max Owners Association features thousands of members from around the world. They also schedule racing and motorcycle rallies for their members.

The Yamaha V-Max has found its way into the heart of drag racing as well. Many competitors find this bike offers them a great chance for winning as it is fast and reliable. It isn’t uncommon to see modified V-Max bikes in major competitions, clocking more than 200 miles per hour in the quarter mile.

The Yamaha V-Max has been a hot selling motorcycle since it was introduced in 1985. Just looking at the bike, you can see the power behind the design. The black and chrome color gives it a very muscular look. For some V-Max owners that has been the only drawback. There is no originality when it comes to the color of the motorcycle. However, many owners of the V-Max have enhanced theirs to make it unique.

This has been done by adding a different exhaust system as well as pegs. Some have even added small decals to areas including cross bones or another graphic. Others choose to replace the factory mirrors with shorter, stockier versions. Other consumers complain that the seat isn’t comfortable for long rides, choosing to exchange it for a softer and wider customize seat that is.

If you are looking for a hot rod motorcycle that is durable as well as fast, then check out the Yamaha V-Max. The 2007 models appear as hot as ever, and the speed is still above what you will find from many motorcycle competitors. The biggest change for 2007 is the model will move away from its trademark black and chrome look. Instead, it will feature red with white.

Yamaha has made history with the V-Max, as for more than 20 years this bike has been viewed as the hottest muscle bike on the market. It has proven to deliver from looks to performance along the way. Perhaps the biggest surprise of all is the moderate price of this high performance motorcycle, starting around ,500. Yamaha also offers a full one year warranty.

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Allstate Teams Up with Dave Perewitz to Help Increase Motorcycle Awareness and Safety

Article by Chris D

03/19/2009 – NORTHBROOK, Ill.

Allstate announced it is partnering with Dave Perewitz, one of the top bike builders in the country and an icon in the motorcycle industry, for its 2009 Mobile Garage Tour. Perewitz will hit the kickstand and join Allstate at select motorcycle rallies throughout 2009 to talk bike with his fellow cyclists and discuss the best ways to help keep riders and their bikes protected.

In addition to the tour, Allstate will be giving away a ,000 custom motorcycle built by Perewitz. Rally attendees will have the chance to check out and win a custom Perewitz-built bobber motorcycle designed specifically for the company’s 2009 tour. Participants can register for the “2009 Allstate Motorcycle Sweepstakes” at each tour stop, as well as online at allstategarage.com. The sweepstakes will run through February 15, 2010.

“We’re thrilled that Dave Perewitz is joining us on the road to help rev up the conversation about motorcycle safety,” said Julie Parsons, vice president of Allstate’s consumer household unit. “And we’re excited to be able to give away this cool bike designed by a motorcycle legend.”

Perewitz has built an illustrious thirty-year career in riding, building and customizing motorcycles. In 2006, he was named the winner of the Discovery Channel’s Biker Buildoff, and his company, Perewitz Cycle Fabrications, has built choppers for numerous celebrities, including Hulk Hogan and Aerosmith’s Brad Whitford.

Before select rallies throughout the country, Allstate will donate Motorcycle Safety Foundation training videos and materials to local drivers education classes and other organizations to help prevent all-too-common situations in motorcycling – accidents at intersections. With the influx of motorcycles in and around these communities, safe riding and driving is of paramount importance. Additionally, Allstate will distribute safety tip cards for both riders and motorists to help them share the road safely.

In addition to talking about safety, visitors to Allstate’s Mobile Garage will be treated to an interactive experience with custom motorcycle building demonstrations, virtual biker build offs, plus a variety of VIP comforts like massage chairs, misting stations and the chance to speak with Perewitz or on-site Allstate agent about recommended motorcycle insurance features and benefits.

Allstate Mobile Garage Tour events include:

* Laughlin River Run – Laughlin, Nev., April 22-26, 2009 * Laconia Motorcycle Week – Laconia, N.H., June 13 -21, 2009 * Allstate 400 at the Brickyard – Indianapolis, Ind., July 26, 2009 * Sturgis Bike Week – Sturgis, S.D., Aug. 3-9, 2009 * Lone Star Rally – Galveston, Texas, Oct. 29 – Nov. 1, 2009

“Whether you’re on two wheels or four wheels, safety on the road should always be a top priority for anyone hitting the streets,” Perewitz said. “Working with Allstate, it’s cool to see that the company is really committed to rider protection. They understand what bikers need for protecting their ride, themselves and their families.”

Allstate motorcycle insurance offers one of the most competitive policies in the industry with many product features, including: first accident waiver, guest passenger coverage, customization coverage and towing coverage at no additional charge.

If eligible, motorcycle owners can save up to 40 percent off of their premiums with multiple policy discounts, transfer discounts, a good rider discount, and by belonging to their favorite motorcycle organization. To find out more, or to locate the nearest agent, visit allstate.com or call 877-BIKE-303.

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation’s largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the “You’re In Good Hands With Allstate

All About Motorcycle Classifications

Article by Lydia Quinn

There are many types of motorcycles, with each class having distinct differences. Here are the basics of the different types of motorcycle classes.

Cruisers and Choppers

A cruiser is a type of motorcycle where the rider has a straighter position while sitting and the feet are always in a forward position on the bike, meaning they are resting up or in front of the rider. Where for example on a bicycle, for instance, your feet are below where you are sitting. Cruisers are said to be more comfortable for riding long distances. Cruisers tend to be the most widely customized motorcycles and as such are sometimes referred to as “custom motorcycles”. These custom cruisers, also called “choppers”, which comes from a reference to the frame being chopped by having the front fork extended. The chopper was the type of motorcycle that Henry Fonda and Dennis Hopper rode in the 1960′s movie Easy Rider. A cruiser or chopper is also the most popular class of motorcycle for the serious biker and you’ll find a majority of bikers riding them at motorcycle conventions, expos, rallies and other events, as they give off the classic “cool” biker look. The leading maker of this type of bike is Harley Davidson.

Touring Bikes

Touring bikes are another major type of motorcycle. Touring bikes differ from cruisers and choppers in that they are geared towards riders who wish to travel frequently or have commutes. Typically, a touring bike has a large wind screen above the handlebar area. A touring bike will also typically have a larger fuel tank to allow for less frequent stops during travel. The seats and seating position are also optimized for long rides, with more overall comfort and better positioning. Some types of touring bikes may also have luggage and storage options including hard case saddlebags and storage on the rear end of the bike. Other types of touring bikes offer amenities that you’d find on cars, including heated seats, stereo systems, GPS and even air conditioning. Safety devices such as air bags have also been included in some touring bike models. Other types of touring bikes are optimized for off road travel, and include higher ground clearance and extra shielding for protection from off road hazards. A good example of this type of bike is the police bikes that were used on the TV show “Chips”. Honda, BMW and Yamaha are some of the leading makers of touring bikes.

Sport Bikes

Sport bikes are much less geared towards comfort than to optimizing the overall performance of the bike. The speed and acceleration are foremost a priority for sport bike enthusiasts. To accommodate this, sport bikes typically offer features like wider tires, lightweight frames and technologically advanced braking, which all sit on a high performance engine. Sport bikes are also much more aerodynamically designed to lessen wind drag and maximize speed, so you’ll see very sleek, smooth and often colorful designs. There are also different types of sport bikes, with small sport bikes offering engines from 100 cc to 150 cc, all the way up to what’s known as hyper sport bikes, with engines ranging from 1000 cc all the way up to an astounding 1400 cc. Japanese makers lead the pack when it comes to sport bikes, with makers like Kawasaki, Suzuki, Honda and Yamaha being at the forefront.

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Allstate Announces Dave Perewitz Custom Pro Street Motorcycle Giveaway

Article by Chris D

02/18/2010 – NORTHBROOK, Ill.

Allstate Insurance Company announced today it will be giving away a custom motorcycle designed by legendary bike builder Dave Perewitz during its “Allstate Pro Street Sweepstakes.”

Allstate and Perewitz will unveil the bike at the 2010 Chicago International Motorcycle Show on Feb. 19. The Pro Street style bike – known for its stretched frame, low to the ground body and wide rear tire – will feature a custom paint job, the very element that has made Perewitz an industry icon.

“Lots of pride and hard work goes into every bike I create,” said Perewitz. “And thanks to the folks at Allstate, one lucky person will be able to enjoy this custom bike creation.”

Allstate has also invited Perewitz to join the Allstate Mobile Garage Tour at major rallies across the country. He will work with the insurer to help promote motorcycle safety awareness through the company’s “Once is Never Enough” (ONE) program.

“Allstate is proud of our commitment to motorcycle safety awareness, and this giveaway represents a way for us to reward a consumer and get our safety message across to everyone on the road at the same time,” said Lisa Cochrane, vice president of marketing for Allstate.

The sweepstakes will run from Feb. 19, 2010 through Feb. 28, 2011, and participants can register for the sweepstakes online at AllstateGarage.com or by visiting the Allstate Garage Tour at some of the biggest motorcycle rallies in the country, including:

* Daytona Bike Week, Daytona Beach, Fla.: Feb. 26-March 7 * Laughlin River Run, Laughlin, Nev.: April 21-24 * Laconia Motorcycle Week, Laconia, N. H.: June 12-20 * Sturgis Rally, Sturgis, S. D.: Aug. 9-15 * Biketoberfest, Daytona Beach, Fla: Oct. 14-17 * Lone Star Rally, Galveston, Texas: Nov. 4-7

ONE was created to encourage everyone on the road to always look left, right and then left again for riders before crossing an intersection – the most common site for motorcycle-related crashes. Fatality Analysis Reporting System statistics from 2004 to 2008 showed that 44 percent of motorcycle fatalities resulted from intersection crashes.

For complete details about the Allstate Pro Street Sweeps or to find out more about the Mobile Garage Tour, please visit AllstateGarage.com.

About Dave PerewitzPerewitz has built an illustrious thirty-year career in riding, building and customizing motorcycles. In 2006, he was named the winner of the Discovery Channel’s Biker Build-off, and his company, Perewitz Cycle Fabrications, has built choppers for numerous celebrities, including Hulk Hogan and Aerosmith’s Brad Whitford.

About AllstateThe Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation’s largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the “You’re In Good Hands With Allstate®” slogan, Allstate is reinventing protection and retirement to help more than 17 million households insure what they have today and better prepare for tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate insurance products and services through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via http://www.allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®.

Contact:

Kate Hollcraft, Allstate(847) 402-5600kate.hollcraft@allstate.com

Justin Nicolette, Taylor(704) 409-7711jnicolette@taylorpr.com

For more information visit Allstate Insurance Digital Newsroom

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Start Your Own Business Sharpening Knives

THINGS YOU WILL NEED

*  Sharp Shop Machine
*  Inverter (8oo watts or better)
*  12 volt deep cycle battery
*  Battery charger
*  portable table or cabinet

STEP 1

Purchase a Sharp Shop Machine. Read instructions until you fully understand them. Purchase as many cheap knives as you can from thrift stores, yard sales, or anywhere else you can get them cheap, under . If you have any idea about knife quality, stat with the lowest quality knife you have. Now sharpen it, following instructions. When you think it is sharp,check it with a piece of receipt paper. Start with the base of the knife at the top of the paper, pull the knife through the paper in 1 smooth action. If it cuts clean all the way through the cut, you have achieved success.

STEP2

Continue to practice your sharpening skill. When you can consistently sharpen 30-50 knives without damaging the blade, it’s time to move on. Sharpen knives for friends for free. Tell them you plan to start a business sharpening knives. All you want is for them to tell their friends and co-workers if they like your sharpening. This gives you practice and free advertising.

STEP 3

Check your local classified ads for events like swap meets, community garage sales, motorcycle rallies, car shows and gun & knife shows. Ask if you can set up a stand to sharpen knives. Some events may charge a vendor’s fee. Check with your local government offices to see what type of license you need. Most of the time you might need a vendor’s license. Some events may not have electricity available. This is when you will need the inverter. An inverter and a good 12v deep cycle battery will last you at least a day of sharpening. Charge your battery after each day of events. Carry an extension cord. I like to have a 50′ cord. If the event has electricity, they might let you plug in. A lot of the time for free.

STEP 4

Advertise! Let people know where you will be, Invite people to attend the event if it is open to the public, and remind them to bring their knives. Hang flyers anywhere you can get people to read them. Run an ad in local free papers, newspapers, Radio ( If the event sponsor is advertising by radio, ask to be mentioned) is somewhat expensive, but could be profitable for a large event. You can even go door-to-door offering your services. Just be sure to get the word out to as many people as you can. Don’t forget business cards. If you work out of your house, put a sign out front. Check your local city ordinances for permits and other rules about signs.

STEP 5

Go to all of the restaurants in your area. Ask the manager if they have someone to sharpen their knives. You can offer to sharpen a couple of them for free so they can see what you can do for them. I charge restaurants per knife. Try to set up a sharpening schedule with your customers, once each month, every 2 weeks or every week. Schedule 1 day of the week at a time. when you think you have all that you can do in 1 day, start scheduling another day of the week. Try not to book restaurants for Friday, Saturday or Sunday. These are the days when most big events are scheduled.

STEP 6

Add more items to your booth. I sell new & vintage knives all the time, and I have motorcycle gear for the motorcycle events. These items also sell well at flea markets and swap meets. Try to set up events that you can attend every week, such as flea markets or swap meets that are open every week. People that come to these events regularly may only have a pocket knife with them,but if they know you will be there the next time they come, they might bring their kitchen knives too.

STEP 7

Be creative. If you think a lot of people will be at an event, try to set up a booth. If you try it several times, and your earnings don’t increase, find somewhere else. This business will only be as successful as you want it to be.

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