Thursday, August 22, 2013

Fastest blind biker

39-year-old Stuart Gunn from Edinburgh found on his Suzuki Hayabusa speed record. But there is one "but" - Stewart for five years did not see anything.



Eleven years ago, Stewart on his motorbike hit by a car. The consequences were sad - a fracture of the spine in two places, breaking ribs and collarbone. The right half of the body motorcyclist paralyzed. At this misfortune did not end there - in six after the accident he lost his sight due to complications caused by his injuries. However, he did not give up. After the course of rehabilitation, he regained some functionality right hand. This allowed him to return to his favorite hobby, and again to mount the bike. And so it was almost impossible - at its GSX1300R accelerate to 270 kilometers per hour. He was assisted by his father - Stuart guided by clues that he had heard on the radio. My father went there and saw to it that Gunn Jr. did not stray from the course. "I want to prove to people that are blind or disabled, you can not give up. Misfortune shall not modify or limit your life, "- said the champion of Scotland.

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New FAT BOB: call a decent society

The whole look of the new Harley-Davidson ® Fat Bob ® 2014 model year, starting with the close of the "look" and ending with the twin headlights wide tires, as if saying, "Come on, move over!". Fat Bob in 2014 has become much more aggressive than ever thanks to the updated style of the Dark Custom Harley Styling, who turned the bike into a real bully of a dark alley.



"We want to plunge even deeper into the universe Fat Bob Dark Custom, - said the manager in style Harley-Davidson Pink Tony (Tony Pink). - Compact chopped outlines a new rear wing angle of shock absorbers, and almond-shaped fuel tank - all designed to emphasize the aggressive new look, which is further enhanced by the cut off at an angle of outlet pipes. High contrast black wheels elements combine perfectly to the shape of the fuel tank. Saddle acquired a new shape and upholstery, as well as become more sporty and comfortable. Gather it all together, and Fat Bob is ready to take its rightful place in the streets. " Black chrome replaced wherever possible: on the motor housing and air cleaner housings on the rear shock absorbers and cross arms, on a round pad lights, and console housing the battery. Aluminium Slotted Disc Wheels were powder coated black with a stripe on the rim and laser engraved logo of Harley-Davidson.

Fat Bob - not for those who love the subtle hints. It allows you to express not only his credo. Its durable "spine" - a steel frame Dyna, a pair of thick "foot-forks" diameter of 49 mm and the geometry of the chassis are configured in such a way as to turn it into a real "cruiser", which bends and pleasant place to be dispersed in such a way that captured the spirit of the . Dual front disc brakes and anti-lock braking system will immediately stop the bike. Turn the throttle, release the clutch and feel the powerful twin-cylinder engine jerk Twin Cam 103 ™, rapidly disperses the Fat Bob up and leaving the rest behind.



Key Features Fat Bob:
  • Engine Twin Cam 103 ™, mounted on rubber supports and develops a torque of 132Nm at 3,500 r / min. The engine is equipped with electronic sequential fuel injection (ESPFI) and automatic compression to reduce (ACR). It is mounted with a 6-speed manual transmission Cruise Drive. At the power plant powder-coated black and installed the black guards
  • Exhaust pipe, cut at an angle, connected to the exhaust manifold output interleaving scheme 2-1-2. The manifold is equipped with a chrome slotted flaps and with the inscription «Tommy Gun»
  • The sloping rear wing
  • recessed LED rear lamp with a double rim - perfectly complements the look of the double headlights
  • Narrow and ergonomic sports seat is available with new upholstery and features a silver contrasting seam
  • The console with integrated ignition switch and the five-inch electronic speedometer with multifunctional LCD display and LED indicators
  • Black Aluminium Slotted Disc Drives with laser engraving, 16-inch (front and rear)
  • Aluminum beam, a round plate lights, covers, rear shock absorbers and battery black
  • A new graphical layout with diagonal stripe on the fuel tank
  • Dual front disc brakes
  • Chrome "dregsterny" wheel diameter of 1.25 inches from the inside lining of wire harnesses, mounted on black poles
  • High-performance rear spring-hydraulic shock absorbers with a glossy black enclosures
  • Lessons steps forward and controls
  • Wheels: rear 180 mm - 16 inches / 130 mm front - 16 inches
  • Contactless Smart Security System Smart Security System with Remote Control
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Available colors:
  • Amber Whiskey (amber)
  • Sand Cammo Denim (sandy yellow)
  • Black Denim (Black)
  • Vivid Black (Black)
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