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Honda’s Fury Motorcycle is like no other

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The Honda Fury is a factory built chopper that has the look of a custom Harley but the ride of a Honda.  Here is how Honda describes this incredible machind on their website:

There’s no motorcycle anywhere, on any street, in any garage, that can compare to the new Honda Fury. The high headpipe, the elegant swoop of the bare backbone frame tube and teardrop gas tank, and the tire-hugging2011 Honda Fury fenders gives the Fury some of the cleanest, coolest lines ever created in the cruiser world. The look, the sound, the feel—the Fury is the most unique custom Honda has ever set loose on the motorcycle world.

The Fury is guaranteed to turn heads, whether you’re crusing the Napa Valley or parked at Alice’s on a Sunday afternoon.

New CA DMV Motorcycle laws for 2011

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Normally I’m not in favorite of over governing by our state but in this instance, it may not be a bad idea.  All new motorcycle riders in the state under age 21 will be required to take a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF).  The following is an excerpt from the DMV site:

Motorcycle SchoolMotorcycle Instruction Permit (AB 1952/Niello) This new law requires a person under 21 years of age to complete an approved motorcycle safety course before being issued an instruction permit with which to practice operating a motorcycle, and requires the permit to be held for six months before being issued a class M motorcycle driver license. There are currently more than 6,000 drivers 19 years and younger who are licensed to ride a motorcycle in California.

MSF classes are offered year round in Antioch and Benicia.

Ryan Dungey to appear at Contra Costa Powersports Open House

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We are excited to announce that Team Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey will be doing an autograph session to help celebrate Contra Costa Powersports one year anniversary.Ryan Dungey Suzuki RMZ450  Ryan Dungey, the reigning AMA supercross and AMA motocross champion on the Suzuki RM-Z450, will be on hand along with teammates Brett Metcalfe, Ryan Morais and Martin Davalos to sign autographs, take pictures, etc.  There will also be raffles, open house specials and much more.  Save the date: Friday January 28, 2011 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.  Check back later for more details.

Honda Dirt Bike Savings

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Honda has done it again with their Gifts that Go Christmas promotion.  With the new Bonus Bucks announced today, all trail bikes, and some race bikes, are discounted just in time for the holidays. Honda dirt bikes This includes the CRF50, CRF70, CRF80, CRF100 and the CRF150R. With special financing being offered by Honda, this gift for the little one won’t put a huge dent in your wallet. Put a smile on someones face with a new Honda dirt bike under the tree.

Holiday Gift Cards

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Just in time for the Holdiays, Contra Costa Powersports now has gift cards available for the motorcycle or ATV enthusiast on your list.  They are available in denominations from $1 to $1,000 and can be used anywhere in the store such as:

  • Towards a down payment for a new CBR600
  •  Towards a service on a DRZ400
  •  For parts for a Honda Rancher ATV

And best of all, they don’t have an expiration date.  Contact a representative at the store for more details

2011 Honda CBR250R Price Announced

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Honda just announced that the 2011 CBR250r will be priced at $3,999 for the standard version and $4,499 for the ABS version.  With a fuel injected motor, low seat height and a head turning style, the new cbr250 is sure to give the ninja 250 a run for it’s money.  Contra Costa Powersports is currently taking deposits for an early Spring delivery.

Winterizing Tips for Your Motorcycle

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For those of you that park your Cruiser or Sport Bike for the Winter, it’s very important to insure that it is properly “Winterized”.  This will keep your bike in tip top shape for the Winter and provide for easy start up for that first Saturday in March when the sun is out and the thermostat outside is hitting 70.  Here are some useful tips:

Motorcycle Oil Change
It is good to change motorcycle oil prior to Winter storage. After it is changed, run it for a few minutes to get the new oil coated on the engine. Also lube moving parts (cables, etc.) with recommended lubricants.

Gas in Carburetor
Gasoline that sits in the carburetor for extended periods of time is not good for the motorcycle.  Before storing for the Winter, burn the gas out of the carburetor by running the motorcycle with the petcock turned to off.  When the bike shuts off, you will know all the gasoline is out of the carburetor.  In addition, add some gasoline stabilizer to your tank per the instructions

Tire Pressure
Check the pressure of both tires and make sure it is up to the recommended pressure (do the same just before you start riding again).

Clean the Motorcycle
Bugs, road tar and other items that hit your motorcycle while riding can wreak havoc on your windshield, paint and chrome if left on for extended periods of time.  Before parking your motorcyle for the Winter, give it a good cleaning with a soft sponge, some hot water and a mild cleaning agent (dish soap works good).

Battery Maintenance
This is usually the most overlooked item and its’ really the simplest to perform.  Motorcycle batteries, if left sitting, will lose approximately 1% of their charge per day.  To counteract this, invest in a Battery Tender trickle charger.  The trickle charger will supplya small constant charge to the battery keeping it fully charged.  In addition to keeping you from having to buy a new battery come Spring, it will also greatly increase the life of your battery.  The Battery Tender’s run about $40.

All of these maintenance items can be performed by yourself at home. If you’re not comfortable with doing some or all of them, feel free to contact the Service Department at Contra Costa Powersports.

Suzuki 2011 RMZ450 with Ryan Dungey

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For 2011 Suzuki has taken the reigning FIM/AMA Supercross Championship winning RM-Z450, and fine-tuned it into an even more potent machine. For MX enthusiasts, it doesn’t get any better than this. Check out Ryan Dungey below on the brand new 2011 Suzuki RMZ 450:

The 2011 RM-Z450 has undergone numerous updates:

  • Stricter AMA noise limit (94db) while keeping smooth engine output
  • Compression ratio has been increased from 12.2:1 up to 12.5:1 for higher output
  • Intake and exhaust timing has been changed for better engine feeling with lower noise output
  • ECU settings have been updated for more linear acceleration and improved over-rev.

In addition, Suzuki has focused on making tuning and maintenance easier on the 2011 RM-Z450 by including two optional couplers with the unit to change the EFI setting (richer and leaner) along with a convenient fuel line cap for regular maintenance.

2010 Suzuki RMZ450 Shown

What you have with the 2011 RMZ 450 is a cutting-edge open-class motocross ride that’s more potent than ever. We just received our first shipment of this hot bike at Contra Costa Powersports.  Feel free to Contact Us with any questions or regarding availability.