Two more bikes in today. It’s getting a little tight in here, but no complaints. Waiting on some parts, but all three will be finished up in a few days. #mainestreetbikes #sportbikes #ridemaine #ridenh #metricmaniacs #2wheels #rideordie #sportbikelife #sportbikeaddicts #takethescenicroute #twistingwrenches
2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale
There’s a whole lot of sexy going on here. Just got a 2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale in for some routine maintenance. She looks pretty good parked next to the S1000RR.
Metrics Becomes a Dealer for Driven Racing USA
Metrics is pleased to announce that we are now a dealer for Driven Racing USA. Driven designs, develops, and manufactures race-inspired performance products for motorcycles worldwide. Their high-quality line of products is proudly manufactured in the USA. Metrics is happy to be accepted into the Driven family and to be able to offer their superior products […]
Ready to Watch Some Racing? MotoAmerica Championship of Utah
MotoGP may be on summer break, but MotoAmerica is in full swing! Supersport Race 1 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQD73-5Beac Supersport Race 2 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9K9RkebVU0 Superbike Race 1 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3B8SrH-M2qc Superbike Race 2 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzqFcMDB8zs
Irish Road Racer James Cowton Killed at Southern 100
It’s been a tragic month for the Irish road racing community. In addition to the earlier losses of Dan Kneen, Adam Lyon, and William Dunlop, there was another incident at the Southern 100 involving James Cowton, and three other riders. Sadly, 26-year-old Cowton passed away from his injuries. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/44815725
2007 Kawasaki ZX6R
With newly rebuilt forks and a new clutch cable, this ZX6R is ready for the rest of summer in Maine. #mainestreetbikes #sportbikes #ridemaine #ridenh #metricmaniacs #2wheels #rideordie #sportbikelife #sportbikeaddicts #takethescenicroute
Pedrosa to Retire from MotoGP
Dani Pedrosa, the constant fixture of the Repsol Honda MotoGP franchise, has announced he intends to retire at the end of the 2018 season. Always a top contender, he never managed to grab the title of “world champion” in the premier class. https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/dani-pedrosa-announces-retirement-1058850/
Tragic News – William Dunlop Dies in Skerries 100 Practice
In a tragedy for the Dunlop family and roadracing fans everywhere, William Dunlop has passed away following a crash in practice at the Skerries 100. More details are available here.