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The guys in FSR Technology are real teasers, last week they released a picture and some information on their FB page about a standalone programmable ecu called Tuneboss for the Yamaha FZ150i and Lagenda.

Yesterday they were at it again but this time even worst, posting a picture of the Tuneboss and an android phone next to it which had what looks like an app to connect to the Tuneboss wirelessly and thats it.

Now the boys are a bit tight lip about releasing more information than what they already have right now, before the actual launch which is in a few weeks. But luckily we have our ways to get more info, unconfirmed of course as its not directly form FSR Technology themselves but close enough. Never underestimate the power of “teh tarik”. You just have to love Malaysians, we’re so easy that way.

So far from what we can gather is that users can connect to the Tuneboss wirelessly to their android phone for wireless tuning capability, even the full tuning app on the pc will be using the same wireless connection. But not mentioned is what type of wireless which could eitherbe Bluetooth or wifi.

The phone app will have fuel, ignition, rpm limiter adjustment, including advanced diagnostics which means, theres no need to look at the silly blinking engine light like on the original factory diagnostic tool, it will tell you exactly what the problem is.

Thats it for now, or until FSR Technology do another teaser before the launch.

2015 Victory Magnum

Reports are out that Victory America had just launched its 2015 line-up which includes the 2015 Magnum. Just like the richly tasting chock covered vanilla ice cream, the Victory Magnum rolls out already brimming with the latest factory custom styling one can think off, just like the Cross Country but with more attitudes.

It starts with a 21inch front wheel handled by the ape hanger bar, super low seat (667mm off the ground) and all visually cascades down into the twin hard cases in the back.

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Power comes from the standard Victory engine line up, a 1731cc air-cooled V-twin producing about 90hp.

Cruise control and a 100 watt six-speaker system comes as standard and if that is still not enough there is an option to stick more speakers on the hard case saddlebags

2015 Victory Magnum

source:visordown.com

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You’ve seen the spyshots and read the report, now it is official: Harley-Davidson’s Project Livewire electric bike will make its silver screen appearance in the upcoming Marvel film Avengers: Age of Ultron. (more…)

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WSBK’s organisers and governing bodies are now in search of a new spec-tyre supplier for the 2016 season onwards. (more…)

Icons come in many forms, and the Ducati Monster is one of the most recognisable icons of our generation. It is the essence of Ducati, it is the bike that saved Ducati,  (more…)

Indian Motorcycle has revealed a new Roadmaster model for 2015. It is essentially a classic looking cruiser with all the right touching like big fairings, bags and a lot of chrome, very much like a, you guessed it, Electra Glide. (more…)

This picture is said to be the new Ducati Scrambler, purportedly leaked when the Italian bike builder showed off its latest model to some fans at the recently concluded World Ducati Week in Italy.

The room in which the Scrambler was revealed was supposed to be a no mobile phone area, but obviously that didn’t work. This shot ultimately emerged at the Ducati Corse unofficial Facebook page.

The is also supposedly the second time the Scrambler has been revealed in yellow, which is a throw back to the classic Ducati Scrambler of the 70s.

It is believed that the new Scrambler will be powered by the V-twin engine from either the Monster 696 or the 796, with around 80hp.

The bike will be revealed at the international motorcycle show in Cologne, Germany.

Image credit: Visor Down

From the same guys who came out with the programmable piggyback system for the Yamaha FZ150i, the local lads from FSR Technology are back and teasing Malaysians just last night with a small announcement on their FB page saying this time they have come out with a programmable standalone ECU. (more…)

At this day and age of social media, we are sure that you have, at least once come across a post that says “ rider down, do you know this rider?” Its a scary to think that you could be that rider one day, too badly injured from a fall to talk and the people trying to help you find your Identification Card (ID) or any other information can’t do so because it was stolen just moments ago. (more…)

Word out of Japan is that a new Yamaha R1 has been confirmed for launch later this year.

Some were predicting that Yamaha will replace the current awesome engine of the R1 with a three-cylinder version. It is said that that is not true. Instead, the new R1 will use an updated version of the current four-cylinder crossplane crank engine. (more…)

We all love our machine, some perhaps a bit too much. We love looking at them as much as we love riding them; nothing beats the feeling of a nice clean looking bike to gawk at and as that goes, a good wash is always a welcome thing. (more…)

cal crutchlowBritish MotoGP rider Cal Crutchlow was reported to have undergone surgery last week on both forearms to help prevent arm pump yet again.

Professionally known as chronic exertional compartment syndrome or CECS which is common with athletes, this injury basically makes the muscles in the affected area under perform or becomes weak.

Doctors will usually cut a small incision to the muscle to relieve pressure in that area. Several weeks rest is recommended after such procedure.

Apparently Crutchlow already had his arm operated before, once on the left and three times on the right hand.

Image credit: Visor Down

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