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Has been only 20 days since I reopened the new motorcycle manuals site and already reached 1000 active users. Even the previous site was a success, because of a mistake I lost the address of the manualclub.com site (the manuals collection and the data weren’t lost), I rebuild a completely new site far better than the previous one.

The need of such a site and the help of bikers communities made this site to develop so fast and raise from previous site ashes. I didn’t launched the site officially and didn’t started to promoted it because the site still has some bugs and I don’t want to offer a site which is working partially, I only tried to inform the motorcycle sites, forums, communities which were showing the manualclub link as a reward and tell them about the new address of the motorcycle manuals site.

The communities and the social activity on internet are the engine of RepairManualClub site, that’s why I’m repeating all the time that if the users will contribute to the site then the site has a bright future, think if a biker finds this site and spreads the word about it than he helps a lot others bikers which are reading his find. The contributions can take many forms like:

• uploading new manuals
• advertise the site
• commenting the manuals in the site (using Add a comment) or
• rating a manual
• donating a small amount

Donations even look like I’m taking advantage of them is not like this at all, all money are raised to buy a dedicated server for the site which will increase the speed of the site and will let me to develop more features into the site. So I’m not taking those money, I’m just give them back to the community.

I want to thank personally to all those who donated: KTMErnie, Jason Engelman, Michael Fischer-TheFlyingBanana, Rusty, Duck, Flash Harry, Peter Monk, Troy Cardenas, Andrew Oakley, Dave (scription), John (Hybridracingca), nukered, 007bobbo, Sjbahn.

Please let me know when you made a contribution and I will reward you with an increased usergroup which means that you are able to download more manuals.

The lucky 1000 user is albdella from Italy and will be moved to advanced usergroup.

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After for the first time this year two Yamaha riders started from first two places Valentino Rossi was looking good in first place with Colin Edwards guarding his back from the HRC riders Dani Pedrosa and Nicky Hayden.

Some nasty accidents took place in the middle of the race Shinya Nakano felt off pretty nasty, Sete Gibernau couldn’t avoid Casey Stoner which felt in his front and both went out; but most important accident was between Dani Petrosa and Nicky Hayden. After Nicky took 3rd position from Dani in a hard manner, spaniard looked like he wanted to revenge and tried to gain back his lost position from Hayden but he lost his front wheel and knocked his team mate also and both of them went out allowing Rossi take advantage in general standings.

Toni Ellias after a superb run won the race on finish line in front of Valentino Rossi. Third came Kenny Roberts Jr which beat Colin Edwards.

The general standings have changed Valentino Rossi gaining 1st position with 8 points more than Nicky Hayden before the last race of 2006 championship.

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Shinya Nakano will leave from Kawasaki to replace Makoto Tamada at Konika Minolta. This was confirmed by the MotoGP Kawasaki Racing team manager Harald Eckl to motogp.com:
“Shinya has decided not to continue with Kawasaki next year, so we are looking at another rider to join our team (alongside Randy de Puniet)” also Eckl has denied the rumors about Hiroshi Aoyama will replace Shinya due to an already signed contract between the 250cc star and KTM. Another rumor was blasted by Kawasaki team manager about Max Biaggi which will break his contract with Alstare Suzuki WSBK and join Eckl’s team in 2007:
“That was just a rumour. Even Max called me and said ‘what’s this about me coming to Kawasaki?’ and I said ‘no Max, we will not contact you about the ride’ and that is the end of the rumour and any speculation about Max,”

Many other important pilots’ names were related by Kawasaki like Alex Barros, Sete Gibernau and Carlos Checa but none was confirmed.

Carlos Checa is still wanted for another year in his team Tech 3 Yamaha even his name was linked with Ducati among with Kawasaki. His team mate James Ellison is not in same position and looks like he will loose his position from Tech 3 Yamaha.

Also Sete Gibernau seems to be replaced in Ducati team by the Honda rookie Casey Stoner, his statement wasn’t very clean-cut:”I suppose we are nearer to a conclusion to the saga of what I’ll be doing next season, because we are nearer the end of 2006!” smiled Casey.

At the 125cc class KTM announced that junior team will be integrated into the main factory team and KTM will have with at least 4 riders for the next year. Only 3 pilots were officially announced by the KTM Road Racing Director – Harald Bartol: Julian Simon (Spain, 19 years), Tomoyoshi Koyama (Japan, 23 years) and the junior rider Randy Krummenacher (Switzerland, 16 years):
“We are very pleased that as well as Julian Simon, Tomoyoshi Koyama signed with us during the recent Grand Prix in Japan and together with junior rider Randy Krummenacher, rounds up the team.” said Harald Bartol about new pack of KTM riders for 2007 “By doing this we can be sure that we will be able to have a maximum amount of success with our project” continued Racing Director about the new mix of the KTM factory team with their junior team.

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Federico Minoli was written in his Desmoblog an very short but excellent thankful post for Troy Bayliss, Ducati Corse team and everybody involved in winning the Superbike World Championship:

Thanks Troy, thanks Ducati Corse, Davide, Ernesto, Paolo, the mechanics, the hospitality, the Ducati Clubs and all the fans.
An unforgettable day.

Here are the results for all 4 classes from Superbike World Championship Final Results for 2006:

SBK:

1. Bayliss – Ducati Xerox
2. Toseland – Winston Ten Kate Honda
3. Haga – Yamaha Motor Italia WSB

SS:

1. Charpentier – Winston Ten Kate Honda
2. Curtain – Yamaha Motor Germany
3. Sofuoglu – Winston Ten Kate Honda

STK1000:

1. Polita – Celani Suzuki Italia
2. Corti – Yamaha Team Italia
3. Badovini – Biassono – Unionbike (MV Agusta)

STK600:

1. Simeon – Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra
2. Canepa – Ducati Xerox Junior
3. Giugliano – Lightspeed Kawasaki Supp.

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Federico Minoli – Ducati CEO wrote in his Desmoblog:

I am sorry to say that Mauro Lamandini, Ducati’s Engine Project Engineer, died an untimely death last Wednesday.

I did not know Mauro very well but coincidentally, in the last couple of days, I have been working on some texts he prepared for a new Ducati book. The text I read was written well, with a clear and strong style; it was written by a person with a deep technical knowledge and a strong passion for his work.

I am profoundly touched by the fact that I will not have the chance to know him better. I know I speak for all of us here at Ducati when I say that we have lost a precious friend.

Ride in peace Mauro

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Suzuki released a completely new Bandit for 2007. The new Suzuki Bandit 650 and 1250 seems to continue and promote same values:Balance and Quality.

Some of the new features announced for new Bandit:

• new liquid cooled engine
• ABS Antilock Braking System (optional) monitors the wheel speed and matches braking power to available traction
• Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve fuel injection system
• new catalyzer with high volume muffler along with engine management system, Suzuki PAIR system
• Suzuki Speed Control (ISC) system for improved cold starting and idle control
• new slick shifting six speed transmission for better acceleration and reducing top gear rpm
• new hydraulic clutch with coil springs
• new tube frame chassis
• innovative seat height adjustment with up to 20mm

2007 Suzuki Bandit 650 and 1250 Pictures:

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On Motegi Honda Racing HRC tested their new 800cc motorcycle for MotoGP 2007 season. Currently RC211V Honda uses a V5 engine with 990cc capacity but for next year it will match the competition moving to 4 cylinders. Ducati and Suzuki already use a V4 and Yamaha and Kawasaki are using an inline-4 cylinders.

MotoGP rules are imposing starting with 2007 all engines must have a maximum 800cc capacity, all teams started to develop completely new bikes for next season. Would be interesting to see which team will accommodate faster to the new regulations but the general impression is that even the engines are dropping from 1000cc down to 800cc the performance of the bikes will higher next year.

First to test the new 800cc Honda supposed to be Nicky Hayden but because of the rain all testing session was canceled, Nicky must wait after the final race of 2006 at Valencia on end of October to ride the 2007 bike.

“I was getting ready to do a few laps on the 800 when it started to rain, but Ill get my crack at that bike soon plus I’ve got enough other stuff to focus on right now” said the Kentuckian preparing his race from Montegi. “The new bike looks really cool and the future seems bright for the new 800.”

Dani Pedrosa was the first to show off the new Honda’s 800cc prototype. After doing many adjustments and different settings the spanish rider reached his best time on new Honda with only 0.4s slower than his record on Japanese track.

“The first feeling is that the new bike runs well and this is very important – it works normally and everything feels fine,” said Dani. “The engine character feels a little different and this is to be expected but the package is quite similar to the RC211V. Some things about the bike feel smaller and the rear seat is much shorter which makes the whole bike look more compact. The bike has some characteristics which are a little more like a 250cc but it’s still a MotoGP bike. The lap time today is quite good for a first test but it’s too early to say whether it will be faster than the 990. The cornering speeds feel very similar to the RCV – though the corner speed at Motegi is very low because there are many hairpins, so it’s very difficult to say definitely whether it’ll be quicker. This was a good first test though.”

The 2007 Honda MotoGP motorcycle will be officially presented at the Valencia Grand Prix from October 29 2006.

Below you can watch some images from Dani Pedrosa’s test and hear for the first time the 800cc engines.

MotoGP Honda 800cc – Dani Pedrosa – Pit Out

MotoGP Honda 800cc – Dani Pedrosa – Main Straight

MotoGP Honda 800cc – Dani Pedrosa – Hair Pin

MotoGP Honda 800cc – Dani Pedrosa – 90 degrees corner

MotoGP Honda 800cc – Dani Pedrosa – Pit In

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AMERICA
Changes for 2007:

• Increased engine capacity from 790cc to 865cc
• Reverse cone exhaust pipes
• New cast wheels
• Adjustable clutch and front brake levers
• Black engine with chromed covers
• Restyled chain cover, passenger footrest hanger and upper fork shrouds
• Revised, more comfortable passenger seat
• Four new paint schemes – Phantom Black; Phantom Black/Sunset Red; Phantom Black/Tornado Red; Pacific Blue/New England White

BONNEVILLE
Changes for 2007:

• Increased engine capacity from 790cc to 865cc
• Black engine with polished and lacquered covers
• Adjustable clutch lever

ROCKET III
Changes for 2007:

• Two new paint schemes – Phantom Black; Mulberry Red

ROCKET III CLASSIC
Changes for 2007:

• Three new paint schemes – Phantom Black/Sunset Red; Phantom Black/ Tornado Red; Pacific Blue/New England White

ROCKET III CLASSIC TOURER
Key Features for 2007:

• Limited Edition Rocket Classic available in the USA only
• Delivered from the factory with most popular accessory package
• Exceptional value representing almost $2,000.00 in savings over purchasing the accessories separately
• Limited edition silver colored engine cases
• Triumph Leather Saddle Bags with dresser rails
• Triumph High Sissy bar & Pad
• Roadster Screen with Front End Fixing Kit

SCRAMBLER
Changes for 2007:

• Black engine, including covers
• New paint scheme – Roulette Green/Aluminum Silver

SPEED TRIPLE
Changes for 2007:

• New generation ECU for quicker starting and greater fuel economy
• Revised stainless steel exhaust heat shields
• New paint scheme – Roulette Green

SPEEDMASTER
Changes for 2007:

• New cast wheels
• Restyled chain cover, passenger foot rest hanger and upper fork shrouds
• Slash cut exhaust pipes
• Four new paint schemes – Phantom Black; Mulberry Red; Phantom Black/Mulberry Red; Phantom Black/Sunset Red

SPRINT ST/ SPRINT ST ABS
Changes for 2007:

• New generation ECU for quicker starting and greater fuel economy
• Higher handlebars for improved rider ergonomics
• Taller touring screen and saddlebags are standard
• Restyled side panels improve thermal insulation for the rider
• Re-profiled rider seat
• Two new paint schemes – Phantom Black and Tornado Red

THRUXTON
Changes for 2007:

• Revised stripe decal on tank and seat cowl
• Black engine with polished and lacquered covers
• Color matched mudguards
• New paint scheme – Tornado Red

TIGER 1050/TIGER 1050 ABS
Key Features for 2007:

• All new model
• 1050cc three-cylinder engine derived from Speed Triple platform
• Commanding seating position with upright rider ergonomics
• 17-inch cast wheels
• Multi Adjustable Suspension
• Radial Brakes

From: http://www.motards-online.com

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Judging after the photos and based on what suzuki is telling us we can notice many things.Most important feature is the three different settings of engine management system with own engine map which can be selected instantly from a switch mounted on handlerbar. This feature will let the rider to choose from 3 different settings to adapt the engine behaviour to the conditions of the road: rainy, mixed and dry track conditions.

The new Suzuki GSXR 1000 come with a new engine, 999cc 4 cylinder, liquid cooled, nothing new up to here but wait and read to understand this is indeed a new better engine:

• forged aluminium alloy pistons, hollow camshafts and a balancer shaft for less vibration
• SDTV – Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve which provides a linear throttle response and more torque at low rpms.
• Fuel injectors with 12 smaller holes instead of 4 larger holes for a finner spray of the fuel
• Iridium spark plugs for a better combustion and longer service life
• Adjustable, back-torque-limiting clutch for smoother downshifts
• ISC – Idle Speed Control for better cold starting and reduced emissions
• Larger radiator trapezoidal shape inspired from race bikes for a 10% better cooling
• SAES -Suzuki Advanced Exhaust System – 2 head pipes coming to an under engine chamber and with two small aluminum/titanium mufflers which provides a lower center of gravity and better aerodynamics.

The chassis and bodywork:

• better aerodynamic bodywork with a new aggressive style, reduced area in front and taller windscreen
• new aluminum-alloy frame providing better rigidity balance
• new alloy-aluminum swingarm for racing set-up
• front forks and rear shock absorber adjustable for high/low speed damping and fully adjustable rebound damping and spring preload
• electronically controlled steering damper with different behaviour depending on speed
• adjustable rider footpegs intro 3 different positions
• 310mm (12.2 inch) front brake discs with 12 floating mounts instead of 8 for better heat transfer

Colors:
Pearl Vigor Blue / Glass Splash White (CWH)
Marble Erakis Red / Metallic Mistic Silver (EDR)
Marble Daytona Yellow / Metallic Mistic Silver (EDS)
Candy Max Orange / Solid Black (ECE)
Solid Black / Metallic Mat Black No.2 (CRU)

All this to a price around $11,400 for US.

Specifications:
Engine Type 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Bore x Stroke 73.4 mm x 59.0 mm
Displacement 999 cm3 (cc)
Compression Ratio 12.5 : 1
Carburetion Fuel injection
Oil Capacity (overhaul) 3.6L (1.0 US gal.)
Ignition Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Starter System Electric
Lubrication System Wet sump
Transmission 6-speed constant mesh
Primary Drive Ratio 1.553 (73 / 47)
Final Drive Ratio 2.529 (43 / 17)
Frame Type Twin-spar (aluminum alloy)
Rake/Trail 23.8 degrees / 98 mm (3.9 in.)

Suspension
Front Inverted telescopic, coil spring, spring preload fully adjustable, rebound and compression damping force fully adjustable
Rear Link type, oil damped, coil spring, spring preload fully adjustable, rebound and compression damping force fully adjustable

Wheels
Front 17M/C x MT3.50, cast aluminium alloy
Rear 17M/C x MT6.00, cast aluminium alloy

Brakes
Front Radial mount, 4-piston calipers, 310 mm disc, twin
Rear 1-piston caliper, 220 mm disc

Tyres
Front 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
Rear 190/50ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless

Fuel tank: 18.0 L (4.8 US gal.)
Overall length: 2,045 mm (80.5in.)
Overall width: 720 mm (28.3in.)
Overall height: 1,130 mm (44.5in.)
Wheelbase: 1,415 mm (55.7in.)
Seat height: 810 mm (31.9in.)
Dry weight: 172 kg (379lbs.)

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After releasing in 2006 Aprilia Tuono 1000R, in 2007 Aprilia announces the Factory model in only 300 items series. The hypernaked come with 139 HP, a very nice look using many carbon fiber pieces, Ohlins racing suspension, OZ forged aluminium wheels, new injection system, modified catalytic converters, larger valves and exhausts. So many improvements just for “Factory” sounds very promising and they are aiming for fastest and most powerful naked title.

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