Motorcycle Helmet AGV Rossi Replica

AGV Limited Edition Rossi GP-Tech Dreamtime Helmet

OK. after the success of my recent entry about Motorcycle Helmets (Nolan N102 flip-up Modular helmet), I've realized there's a lot of folks out there looking for crash lids, for themselves for motorcycle related stocking stuffers, or at least looking to look at crash lids online. So I went "window shopping" and the nicest one I could find, well today, at least, and, yes, again, Daddy wants this for Christmas, was the AGV Limited Edition Rossi GP-Tech Dreamtime Replica Helmet. This is a replica of the Helmet Valentino Rossi wore at the Sky Australian MotoGP 2007 at Phillip Island Circuit (see my travel guide to the fantastic historic place and its wonderful museum, if you're headed there in October... see you there.). Oh, yeah, the helmet... it boast the usual Rossi Day-glo yellow, his famous racing number 46 on the chin, but with the trademark Rossi sun and moon design  reinterpreted via Australian Aboriginal inspired Dreamtime graphics. The Multiple MotoGP World Champion (at every level of Grand Prix racing) is well known for mixing it up with his gear and his bike designs (I loved his Austin Powers livery). This limited edition replica racing helmet (only 300 exist, as I read it, and accurate in every detail - technical and graphical) is on my list of motorcycle stuff I want.

Here are some of the specs for the AGV Limited Edition Rossi GP-Tech Dreamtime Helmet:

• Super-light carbon-kevlar construction shell
• Cool max interior fabric
• Fully removable and washable interior padding and neckroll
• Clear, flat, anti-scratch and anti-fog polycarbonate Race X visor with tear-off system
• Extra quick release visor system, which doesn't require tools
  Double D ring chin strap
• Integrated ventilation system with channels directly in the helmet shell
• Valentino Rossi Dreamtime design -Limited to 300 pieces in the UK

I found it at the Moto Legends section of the Grand Prix Legends Store (a UK motorcycle & racing merchandise company - so check the shipping if you're in the US like * my wonderful kids * are, hint, hint) ... Here's the direct product link. Rossi Replica Helmet Grand Prix Legends

The helmet retails at £429.99 British Pounds, which converts to about $850 USD. Convert to other currencies here. Which might seem a lot to pay, unless you really want to impress your dad with how good he was all year. :)

You can check out all Grand Prix Legends MotoGP Racing gear, that includes Merchandise, hats, shirts, racing apparel, helmets, well, the whole shebang, at the Grand Prix Legends Moto Legends site.

Godspeed on all your motorcycle adventures, Cvetko Ostroznik

Related Links:

• Check out the AGV helmets website for more great helmets. I'm a big fan of their S4 line, and if I can't have the Rossi replica, I'd happily settle for the AGV S4 in silver and black for $250 US (or any color really... maybe if they had white with orange... hmmm....
• Check out Vale's official online fan club website here
• Check out Valentino's Profile at the official Yamaha Fiat Team Website
• Learn more about the Italian multiple world Motorcycle Racing Champion his achievements, his trademarked helmets and traditions at the Valentino Rossi Wiki
• Find My Travel Guide Tickets and Hotels for the Indianapolis MotoGP round (see you there too!)
• Find my blog about provisional 2009 MotoGP Dates
• Check out the MotoGP section of my world famous (no, really it is...6 years and counting) motorcycle and motorsport travel website grand Prix Cities.com
• Read my blog about Valentino Rossi winning the 2008 USGP at with video of the champ kissing the famous corkscrew turn.
• Laguna Seca Mazda Raceway boasts some exciting Historic Classic racing August 15-17, 2008, by the way. If you're going you might need a list of Monterey Hotels near Laguna Seca.
• And if all that ain't enough, take a minute and subscribe to the RSS feed of The Motorcycle Gear Store Blog

2009 AMA Arenacross Dates Tickets Hotels

2009 AMA ARENACROSS DATES, HOTELS NEAR VENUES & TICKETS

 

NEW UPDATE: 2010 ARENACROSS DATES SCHEDULE CALENDAR ANNOUNCED

Just announced. The 2009 AMA Arenacross Series Championship dates. On this page you'll find the Arenacross schedule / calendar including the prequel event in Des Moines, Iowa , dates, venues & tickets, as well as links to hotels near the Arena (on an interactive map that you can use for travel directions to venues where these events take place. Of all motorcycle competition racing the motocross style is the most spectacular and exciting, and more wonderful is that this kind of racing fills that awful winter time when you can't go out riding yourself, not to mention that arenacross tickets would make a wonderful gift or stocking stuffer for Christmas. Yeah, like everything else on his Motorcycle Gear Store Blog, Daddy wants Arenacross tickets!  Enjoy the 2009 Arenacross season. It's going to be another wonderful year. Visit grand prix cities for more world Motorsport & Motorcycle Racing dates

Godspeed on all your motorcycle travel adventures, Cvetko Ostroznik

2009 AMA ARENACROSS DATES / SCHEDULE

*November 7-9, 2008: Wells Fargo Arena  - Des Moines Iowa

• > Venue Address: 730 3rd Street Des Moines, IA 50309
• Home of the Iowa Stars
• > find  Hotels near Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines Iowa (on a map)
• > Wells Fargo Arena Tickets

January 2-4, 2009: Van Andel Arena - Grand Rapids, Michigan

• > Venue Address: 130 Fulton West Grand Rapids, MI 49503
• Van Andel arena is the home of the Grand Rapids Griffins
• > Find Hotels near Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids Michigan (on a map)
• > Van Andel Arena Tickets

January 9-11, 2009: 1st Mariner Arena- Baltimore, Maryland.

• Venue Address: 201 W Baltimore St Baltimore, MD 21201
• > Find Hotels near 1st Mariner Arena, Baltimore, MD
• 1st Mariner Arena Tickets

January 17-18, 2009: Ervin J. Nutter Center- Fairborn / Dayton, Ohio

• > Venue Address: 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway Dayton, OH 45435
• Home of the Dayton Bombers & Wright State University Sports - Nutter Center Website
• > find hotels near Ervin J. Nutter Center, Dayton, OH (on a map)
• > EJ Nutter Center Tickets

January 23-25, 2009: Broadbent Arena- Louisville, Kentucky.

• > Venue Address: 937 Phillips Ln Louisville, KY 40209
• > find hotels near Broadbent, Arena, Louisville, KY (on a map)
• Broadbent Arena is part of the Kentucky State Fair Complex.
• > Broadbent Arena Tickets

January 31-February 1, 2009: Greensboro Coliseum- Greensboro, North Carolina

• > Venue Address: 1921 West Lee Street Greensboro, NC 27403
• Near the Campus of University of North Carolina at Greensboro UNCG
• > find hotels near Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, N.C. (on a map)
• > Greensboro Coliseum Tickets

February 7-8, 2009: BOK Center- Tulsa, Oklahoma.

• > Venue Address: 200 South Denver Tulsa, OK 74103
• Home of the Tulsa Oilers Arena
• > find hotels near Bank of Oklahoma Center (BOK Center), Tulsa, OK (on a map)
• > BOK Center Tickets

February 14-15, 2009: Save Mart Center - Fresno, Calif.

• > Venue Address: 2650 East Shaw Ave Fresno, CA 93710
• Home of the Fresno Falcons Arena. Near the campus of Cal State University at Fresno
• > find hotels near Save Mart Center Fresno, CA (on a map)
• > Save Mart Center Tickets

February 21-22 , 2009: Arco Arena - Sacramento, California 

• > Venue Address: 1 Sports Parkway Sacramento, CA 95834
• Home of the Sacramento Kings (NBA) and Monarchs
• > find hotels near Arco Arena Sacramento CA and venue seating chart.
• > Arco Arena Tickets

February 27-March 1 , 2009: Reno Livestock & Events Center- Reno, Nevada.

• > Venue Physical Address: 1350 N Wells Ave Reno, NV 89512
• Located at the Nevada State Fairgrounds
• > find hotels near Reno Livestock and Events Center, NV 
• > Reno Livestock and Events Center Tickets

March 13-15, 2009: Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza-  Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

• > Venue Address: 255 Highland Park Boulevard Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
• Home to the Wilkes Barre-Scranton Penguins and Scranton Pioneers
• > find hotels near Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes Barre, PA (on a map)
• Located right by Wyoming Valley Mall, Take exit 168 off I-81
• > Wachovia Arena Tickets

March 20-22, 2009: Bank of Kentucky Arena  - Highland Heights, Kentucky (near Newport KY and Cincinnati, OH).

• > Venue Location: 500 Nunn Drive Highland Heights, KY 41099
• On the campus of Northern Kentucky University
• > find hotels near Bank of Kentucky Arena, Highland Heights, KY (on a map)
• > Bank of Kentucky Center Arena Tickets

Related Links

• Visit Ticketmaster for Tickets & search sold out last minute hard-to get AMA Arenacross Tix from The Ticket Store at hnbtv
• Nearest Amtrak Stations (with hotels) to these venues & Nearest Airports with Hotels
• Visit AMA Arenacross online
• Check out my review of the Alpinestars Tech-8 Motocross off Road Boots and more Motorcycle Enthusiast Gift Ideas
• More Motosport Dates including 2009 MotoGP Dates Schedule

More Sports Travel:

Find all my new Tix & Tents Hotels & Tickets Guides including: Albuquerque, NM + Arlington, TX, Atlanta, GA, Austin, TX, Baltimore, MD, Dallas / Fort Worth Venues Hotels and Tickets, Los Angeles, Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Toronto and more Sports Cities at

Hotels near Big Ticket Venues.com

UPDATES: Find Daytona BikeWeek 2009 Dates and other Events

 

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 2008 Ducati 848 Superbike

Ok, so this blog is about things (hints) I want my family to buy me for Christmas and this entry forms a part of the

bikes I like section of the Motorcycle Gear Store blog. And yes, please, Daddy wants the 2008 Ducati 848 SBK under the tree this year. I promise not to ride it until the Eggnog has worn off. I had the chance to sit on one during the Cycleworld International Motorcycle Show last winter and it is a fine bike. It fits good, suits me too, don't you think? And the handlebars are not too far down or forward, so I'll be comfortable while torturing that fool that lives 2 doors down with the Triumph Daytona 695, which is a beautiful motorbike, don't get me wrong, but I'd just like to see his face. And after all that lawn cutting and roof fixing, doesn't Daddy deserve something nice for the weekend. My resale instinct says Ducati Red, but the Pearl White paint job (pictured) really caught my eye. And just so we don't think Daddy's being selfish, I'll forgo the 1098 and take the smaller 848 to save a few bucks. I'll sacrifice, I don't need quite all that power, what a guy, so confident in his masculinity! Ah, but we dream!

This release of the Ducati 1098 and  smaller 848 is part of Ducati's attempt to completely pulverize World Superbike Racing, like it has MotoGP .

MSRP on the 2008 Ducati 848 SBK is $13,495 US and $15,995 Canadian

Related Links:

• visit Ducati Motorcycles Website Online for more lovely specimens of Italian 2-wheel torture for the guy 2 doors down including tech specs, your nearest Ducati Dealership (my family knows where mine is) and other info about the 2008 Ducati 848 SBK, .
• Check out my World Superbike rider interviews. I've met some fast folks in my time
• Find Motorcycle Racing Dates and Travel Guides including provisional 2009 MotoGP Dates
• Buy Motorcycle Gear, Racing Merchandise from my Grand Prix Cities Motorcycle Gear Store. Shop the best motorcycle vendors on the planet.
• Need Motorcycle Magazines? (check lower on the right column of this blog)
• Here are some reviews and first rides of the bike from Motorcycle.com (with video), CycleWorld, Motorcyclist, Sports Rider.  L.A. Times. The Bike was voted bike of the show at Birmingham by MCN UK readers.
• Another Motorbike I like - the 2009 Triumph Bonneville 50th Anniversary Edition in Tangerine. See also my new section about cool motorcycle helmets
• Thanks for stopping by. Please don't forget to subscribe to this blog so you can keep up with the sweet goodies I find on line for Motorcycle Enthusiasts. (or send Christmas Gift ideas to your family via links to it). Say NO to socks and ties.

Godspeed on all your motorcycle adventures, Cvetko Ostroznik. 

Video of the Ducati 848 with SOUND

Motorcycle Helmets Nolan N102

Nolan Helmets. Quality Motorcycle Protection.

2008 Nolan N102 Solid N-COM Helmet

Usually I write in this blog about stuff I'd like to have. In this case, this helmet, the Nolan N102 N-COM is an updated version of what I already use so it's kind of broadcasting, but also, as always, a suggestion for the wife and other members of the family who are always desperate for what to by the "motorcycle gear blogger who (they insist) has everything". Yes, Daddy wants.

I currently use the N100E Nolan helmet, which is the older version of the N102. Its like this one only without the communications pocket in the side, (which, while I can see how many folks would benefit, I wouldn't use anyway, I hate cell phones and distractions when I'm riding) or the nifty, and this is one reason I'd upgrade (if I didn't get a product REVIEW), sun visor extra shield. I've messed around with the helmet in a store it looks like a great feature. Particularly since I wear glasses and I always seem to forget my sunglasses when I go out riding. The visor flips up out of the way when you don't need it, but handy when you take that left turn into the bright sunshine. Another feature is an improved one touch release for the flip up face. The one I have now has a "smart release" lever on the side, which gets stuck a little, but the new one opens like a charm with a pinch lever system under your chin instead of out to the side. A thumb and forefinger and you're good to chat, eat, have a ciggy, whatever.

If you've never had a flip up helmet (sometimes called Modular Helmet) that opens at the front. I recommend it too. It's great for a quick bite to eat, handy if you get claustrophobic, handy if you stop to talk to someone quickly, like say, to ask quick directions. There aren't nearly as many graphic designs available in flip up but this particular one comes in quite some solid colors, like the yellow one above, and graphic designs. Follow the product link below to see the variety available.

The N-Com system, if I understand it correctly let's you place a bluetooth gadget in the compartment (you can see the compartment in the picture just under the pivot) and this lets you talk via your blue tooth mobile phone to your spouse at home, or if the spouse is on the back, via a two way hook up. Good God, now I'm sure I'd never use this feature! If it came equipped with the phone, there would be no place remaining on earth where I could get away.

I found the helmet on sale at Motorcycle Superstore . The solid colors are reduced from $349USD to $314.00 at time of writing.  Here's the direct link to the product Nolan N102 Solid N-COM Helmet . And as a further bonus, right now, if you jump at the sale, or purchase any product (over a certain amount) using the eBillMe method at Motorcycle Superstore, you'll get a free $20.00 US gas card, which'll make you're cager buddies even more envious of your lifestyle choice.

Nolan is an Italian company and sponsors of riders such as the current MotoGP champion Casey Stoner. I'll be featuring the Stoner replica Helmet in a future article, but you can find it yourself at the Motorcycle Superstore link above. You'll also find any number of accessories for the helmet.

And if you're reading this, fine folks at Nolan, I can't wrap you up any more. I love my Nolan helmet, but I'd be happy to have an updated version (Cab Yellow - like the pic - Large) to, er, review. :)

Godspeed on all your motorcycle adventures, Cvetko Ostroznik.

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Here's what the advertising blurb that comes with this hard hat says:

"N102 Solid N-COM Helmet from Nolan Ready for N-COM communication system. Aerodynamic polycarbonate shell with built-in spoiler for improved stability. Pivoting chinbar with stainless steel latching mechanism. Safety dual-action Centromatic release system. VPS (Vision Protection System) - short dark shield mounted on outside of the shell and moving independently from the clear shield with 3 positions. Fully removable and washable interior on snaps and tabs Removable cheek pads Extra neck roll for wind-noise reduction Sanitized anti-microbial hypoallergenic interior Easier to open JSW top vent Optically correct, tool-less quick-change Lexan® faceshield, offers UV 400 Protection Multi-position anti-scratch shield accepts NFR antifog insert (included) Chin curtain included Microlock (adjustable Quick release) retension system Sanitized antimicrobial hypoallergenic interior Velour chin strap padding DOT approved"

 

Related Links:

• buy Nolan N102 Solid N-COM Helmet online
• The Nolan Helmets.com website offers Technical Specs / Data about the the N102
• Search MotoGP, Motocross & Supercross Tickets at The Ticket Store at hnbtv
• Check out more Motorcycle Accessories
• Shop Motorcycle Gear from the best stores on the web at Grand Prix Cities.com

Motorcycle Accessories Jackets Alpinestars Stage Perforated Leather Jacket

 

Here's another  Motorcycle Rider's Christmas Gift Stocking Stuffer suggestion list for my wife and family. A personal online accessories wishlist that I'm happy to share. I know another motorcycle won't be under the tree - unless I put it there myself.

I really like this jacket. Not only does it offer the latest in high tech motorcycle jacket technology from the Alpinestars brand. The Alpinestars Stage Perforated Leather Jacket offers off-bike style too. Just dramatic enough to show you've got some style, and make you feel like Batman, but subtle enough not to have mothers hiding their children when you walk in the door after a fashionable scoot around the block.

The 1.2 - 1.4mm full-grain perforated leather means it breathes easier while offering full leather protection while riding, it includes elbow and shoulder reinforcement (optional back protector) and some astounding attention to detail. Fine fine object du moto.

The Alpine Stars Stage Perforated Leather Jacket retails at $399.95US. I found it at Motorcycle Superstore. The direct link is here: Alpinestars Stage Perforated Leather Jacket

Visit the AlpineStars website and check out some more of their fine stuff including gloves, boots, t-shirts and casual accessories and other equipment as used in MotoGP and World Superbike Championship by some of the best motorcycle racing riders in the world.  

And if you're reading this, fine folks at Alpinestars, I put one of these on in a gear store once but they didn't have my size. I'd love to review one of these babies! :)

Godspeed on all your motorcycle adventures, Cvetko Ostroznik.

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Motorcycle Accessories Gloves Bionic Heavy Duty Pro

 

 

Here's the first of my motorcycle gear store blog entries. It's kind of like a  Motorcycle Rider's Christmas Gift Stocking Stuffer suggestion list for my wife and family. A personal online wishlist that I'm happy to share.

I'm just crazy about these gloves. The Bionic Heavy Duty Gloves. Designed for ergonomic efficiency by the people at Bionic Gloves, they're primarily a high tech heavy duty working / rancher / glove, but they'd be great for riding. And they'd look right while you were riding one of them new Triumph Bonneville T100 Motorcycles , a cruiser, or any bike at all really. Syling in a real Country Gentleman / Lady Rider Look.

Made of Cabretta leather, they'd be good through early fall. The Bionic Heavy Duty Gloves come in 4 sizes to fit from Small to XXL, in Mens and Ladies sizes. 

They retail at $44.99 U.S. I found them at Yardiac.com

Visit the Bionic Gloves website and check out some more of their fine stuff for fingers including a few more specialized motorcycle gloves with sturdier protection.

And if you're reading this, fine folks at Bionic Gloves, I'd love a review pair! :)

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Godspeed on all your motorcycle adventures, Cvetko Ostroznik.

 

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