This was just too good not to share, I'm not sure how likely I would be to add this as an extra to my bike but if I was doing a weekly commute through Death Valley or some of the ridiculously humid, super heated equatorial zones then I might very well be contemplating it. Essentially it goes like this, clip fridge to luggage rack of bike, plug into 12v (battery), put on vest, insert vacuum cleaner hose to vest, enjoy your cool, cool ride.

Correct EntroSys has available for all you overheated riders out there a portable, motorcycle mounted airconditioner... Good idea? I don't know but it is definitely innovative and that is good enough for me. For more info check out entrosys.com or just watch the video above.

Now I was quite excited when I originally heard this rumor a few weeks ago "Lambretta to race in 125GP" I figured maybe it meant that there was actually going to be a proper return of Lambretta as a brand. I must say that I was also a bit confused after all "they are a scooter company aren't they?" Why are they GP racing then? You see Lambretta have been all over the show with various companies all over the world and I figured a return/entry into competition at this level meant that finally someone was going to be a definitive push back to a "proper" manufacturer.

The press release type blurb was making a big deal about Italian engine builder etc, etc. It would appear however that all that is happening is that one of the various "Lambretta's" around the world has taken over last years Chinese Loncin backed team with what, as far as I can gather is essentially the same gear. The upshot is I'm not really sure what is going to happen with Lambretta as a manufacturer... presumably it will keep appearing as a badge on mass produced Chinese product... hopefully I am proven wrong, but I doubt it... we shall see.

Well, if you were like me you were hoping that HD might reconsider their ditching of the Buell brand. No matter how much you question the past reliability issues and love it or hate it there isn't really any way to argue that they were a worthwhile part of the global motorcycle industry. However a press release has just come to hand (look below for the full guff) announcing the sale of everything... tools, testing equipment, computers... right down to the office furniture. It is very sad, but a bargain is sure to be had so if you are in the area go mad.

Just announced by Harley Davidson is their latest addition in the current crop of "retro" inspired machinery. The "Sportster 48" is 1200cc solo seated throw back to a free, laid back time... as far as I can tell... the video ad on the HD website would seem to suggest that if you buy the 48 (for just 7bux and change per day might I add) you will get girls, numbers, freedom... numbers, girls, numbers and magically have to ride in a sweater of some sort.