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What do you do at BikeBandit.com? I'm the Web Content Specialist, which is just a fancy title for the chick that plays with social media and writes about motorcycles all day. It's a pretty rad job. What do you ride? I bought a 1980 Honda CM400E a year ago but haven't been able to ride it much. When I first got it I was determined to turn it into a wicked café racer and now it's sitting in my garage with a few important pieces missing… like the front brakes. But who needs front brakes, right? Yeah… If a Wood Chuck could chuck wood, how much wood would a Wood Chuck chuck? 42. Your biggest pet peeve? Whistling. It drives me up a wall. I blame it on my dad. I'm the complete opposite of a morning person and, growing up, my dad would always whistle all morning long. Making breakfast? Whistling. Driving me to school? Whistling. And it was always the same song. No matter what time of the year it was, it was always Jingle Bells. Favorite color socks? Holiday ones. My mom always buys them in bulk and gives them to me for every occasion. Valentine's Day? Heart socks. Christmas? Santa socks. Always makes for some interesting conversation when I'm in a situation forcing me to take my boots off in public, especially when I'm wearing penguin socks in the middle of July. What do you do when you're not at work and you're not riding? I've become quite obsessed with brewing my own beer. I actually brew more than I can drink, which my friends are all pretty happy about since they get enlisted to help empty the bottles that I need for new batches. If you had to live on one type of food for the rest of your life, what would you choose? Sushi. Which is a convenient pick if I ever get stranded on a deserted island.
Most new motorcycle releases come and go with little changed and only a few things to be excited about. Then there are those motorcycle releases that really knock your socks off. This years? The all new 2014 BMW R nineT. Of course, photos have been leaked here and there, but now we've all gotten the official photos and specs for the bike the was built to personify BMW's "90 years of BMW Motarrad... Read More
You may not have noticed, but the temperature has started to drop. And while sunny San Diego can't really be said to get "cold" like most of the rest of the U.S., we still notice our teeth chatter when we ride to work in the morning. Of course, you could pack it up and go through the motions of winterizing your bike... but what's the fun in that? We'd much rather stock up on the proper winter cold... Read More
With the weather cooling off in the southwest it is prime time for Motocross and desert season, which also means it's time to freshen up your gear bag. Tons of new gear from off road motorcycle gear brands like One Industries are being released. This year, One Industries has something for every type of rider. From the pros in Motocross to the first time riders, their new 2014 MX Gear Line... Read More
Have you ever wanted to just pack up and leave everything behind? Of course, most of us have. We've gotten fed up and frustrated and wished we could just quit it all and travel the world. Few of us ever actually do. Allan Karl is one of those people. After hitting a rut in his day to day life, he packed up his motorcycle and rode for three years. Through 35 countries, countless villages and priceless... Read More
Your motorcycle helmet says a lot about you. Whether you buy yours because you like the colors, the design or just the price point that it comes with, helmets are the one piece of gear that really scream, "this is me!" So what does your helmet say about you? With a whole slew of new motorcycle helmets just released for 2014, we're going to take a look at the top picks for new motorcycle helmets and see what... Read More
Do you crash a lot? Is there a pile of broken clutch and break levers in you tool box? Have you become a pro at changing them out after a day of riding? Pro Taper may not be able to keep you from doing down in the woops, but they can keep you from cursing every time a new clutch lever has been claimed. Meet the brand new Pro Taper Profile Pro Clutch Perch & Lever Assembly. Made to be practically indestructible... Read More
We all remember where we were twelve years ago when we heard the news. I was at home, getting ready to leave for class. My mom got a call from her brother to turn on the news. We then sat, somber and grievous, as the events that would forever change our nation's history forever unfolded before our very eyes. It's been over a decade now since September 11, 2001 yet it still hangs heavily in our hearts... Read More
We love beer. We love goggles. But beer goggles? Not something we usually are excited about. Case and point, the definition of the term "beer goggles." Phenomenon in which one's consumption of alcohol makes physically unattractive persons appear beautiful; summed up by the phrase, "there are no ugly women at closing time." When I took her to bed, she looked like Halle Berry. When I woke up, she looked like... Read More
One of our favorite motorcycle gear companies is Icon. With a perfect balance of high end technology and insanely great graphics, Icon motorcycle gear is always at the top of our list, which is another reason to be thankful that most of the gear also comes with a price tag that won't knock your socks off. This fall's Icon motorcycle gear release was no different. We caught up with some of our favorite... Read More
You work hard, whether it's at work or at home and working on your motorcycle is surely a huge part of that. This Labor Day, let BikeBandit.com make getting the job done a little easier with the brand new tool that has everything you ever need for every motorcycle job you ever wanted (or needed) to get done! The brand new BikeBandit.com Ultra-Mega Tool is the Swiss Army Knife of motorcycle hand tools... Read More
Harley-Davidson is not only one of the most popular motorcycle manufacturers; they're also one of the oldest. Starting out in a 10x15 foot wooden shed with nothing but the words "Harley-Davidson Motor Company" scrawled across the door, the dynasty had the humblest of beginnings. In 1901, William S. Harley drew up the blueprint of an internal combustion engine that could be fitted onto a bicycle. Of... Read More
With riders such as Kevin Windham and Nick Wey sporting the MSR motorcycle gear, you know its gear that's made to win. We caught up with Randy, MSR's product manager, while we were checking out the new 2014 motorcycle gear lines at the 2014 Tucker Rocky Showcase and got the highlights of what to expect from MSR's newest gear. Check out the video. Our favorite piece of new 2014 MSR gear is the... Read More
There hasn't been a tire as widely as anticipated as the Dunlop Sportmax Q3 Motorcycle Tire has been. And the excitement didn't stop as it finally started hitting the streets, which left everyone wondering what makes this motorcycle tire truly better. At the 2014 Tucker Rocky Showcase in Texas, we pulled aside Phil, Dunlop Tires' Product Manager, to get the... Read More
It's almost the weekend and we know that you've been sitting at your desk all week dreaming about your weekend ride. There's no better way to celebrate the finale of another grueling week by hopping on your ride and letting the stress just fall away with every mile that you ride. But where you decide to ride can have a big impact on the amount of motorcycle nirvana that you'll achieve. Cruising... Read More
Carburetors come in all different sizes and shapes but they all have a very important role in the mechanics of a motorcycle engine. Once gasoline enters your bike, it passes through the carburetor which infuses it with air in order to turn it into a fine mist before it enters the chamber where it is turned into energy. Unfortunately, this means that if anything other than gas or air enters into... Read More
Motorcycle gear and accessory showcases are, by far, some of my favorite events. With booth after booth of brand new stuff from motorcycle helmets to chrome motorcycle accessories, every motorcycle enthusiast is like a kid in a candy store. Last week, BikeBandit.com was able to go to the 2014 Tucker Rocky Texas Showcase to check out all of the brand... Read More
The year is 1867. The streets are filled with horse drawn carriages that roll clumsily over the uneven cobblestone roads. The smell of manure and horses hangs in the air. Suddenly, from down the road, a strange and loud rumbling comes echoing off the walls of the buildings and with it comes the stink of burning coal. As the sound grows louder, crowds of people and horses scramble to get out of... Read More
It's officially hot. A few weeks ago, I'd make a comment about the warm weather and would get told that it "wasn't that bad" or that other parts of the country were still getting snow flurries and rain storms. But finally the weather man and my coworkers alike are joining in on warm weather woes. Of course, complaints about the broken AC aren't the only thing to start populating our sunny state. The freeways... Read More
This year, BikeBandit.com is proud to be the main sponsor of the BikeBandit.com AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. Taking place at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio this weekend starting Friday, July 19, and going until Sunday, July 21, the BikeBandit.com AMA Vintage Motorcycle days will have everything from vintage motorcycle racing to exhibits and vendors. Check out the full schedule here... Read More
It's happened to the best of us. One second you're loading up your car and the next you've got that gut wrenching feeling that you've forgot something... your coffee on the top of your car. Then comes the 30 seconds of panic where you try to decide whether to pull over to save your tasty beverage or just keep going and grin and bear it. Luckily, for this woman and her bumper-stranded cup of coffee, a Good... Read More
There are few things that are more synonymous with the Fourth of July than hot dogs and fireworks. Unfortunately, that usually requires a ton of extra planning around ending up near a BBQ and making sure to bring all of the necessary things to make it work, for example, grilling utensils and coal. Forgetting any of those could lead to severe disappoint that nears the level of a burnt turkey on Thanksgiving... Read More
On July 19 through the 21st, BikeBandit.com is proud to be pairing up with the American Motorcyclist Association to sponsor the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. Here are the full details from the American Motorcyclist Association: "The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce that BikeBandit.com, the country's leading online source for motorcycle parts, gear and accessories, is the title... Read More
A couple of months ago, Google Glass was unleashed onto the world with a flurry of excitement, anticipation and the usual dash of cynicism. In the wake of it, people began to wonder in what ways Google Glass could be used other than to record your fall from a plane (because that's something we all do often). Immediately, I began to wonder what opportunities the Google Glass technology could have... Read More
There's a reason that Speed and Strength has such a strong following. With great graphics and extreme protection, Speed and Strength pairs street style with exclusive safety features to allow riders to ride confidently. So it has been no surprise that their newest additions to the Speed and Strength motorcycle helmet line have been extremely popular. If you haven't checked them out yet, here... Read More
As a parent, there almost always comes a time when your child will ask to go for a ride on your motorcycle. For many parents, the knee jerk reaction is an immediate "never." And that answer isn't too outlandish, as riding a motorcycle is always inherently dangerous and a parent's immediate response is to keep their child out of danger. Yet some parents, with the proper skill, preparation and... Read More
Some of our favorite stuff comes from Troy Lee Designs. From their motorcycle jerseys to their iconic motorcycle helmets, everything that Troy Lee Designs puts out is unique and eye catching. And when it comes to their new 2013 Troy Lee Designs Clothing, we're not disappointed. From T-shirts to jeans, all of the new Troy Lee Designs casual wear is a perfect addition to any summer wardrobe... Read More
100% is a brand that has been a part of motocross for a while now, but it wasn't until 2012 that they really became a big deal in the market when they released their all new motorcycle goggle line. And, for the past year, the brand has continued to grow both on the motocross track and off of it. Earlier this year at the 2013 Parts Unlimited Showcase in Anaheim, 100% released their brand... Read More
As Jay Leno and his Love Ride not so eloquently demonstrated, group motorcycle riding can go downhill very quickly if it's not properly prepared for. If you're planning on going on a group ride, be prepared and minimize the possibility of ending up on the news for anything other than being an awesome event. Nominate someone as the ride leader. A head honcho who has done group motorcycle riding... Read More
Every year, the first hot day of the season comes up way sooner than we ever expect and makes us realize that we're sorely underprepared. So whether spring has yet to hit or you just had your first 100 degree day and realized the motorcycle gear you've been wearing won't cut it, make sure you're prepared for the upcoming hot weather riding season with the hot weather motorcycle gear... Read More
Whether on youre on a group ride or figuring out how to ride with a passenger, the Scala Rider Motorcycle Communication Systems are some of the best wireless rider to rider sets. Whether you want to share your music with your passenger or need an easier way to communicate with other riders in your group, Scala Rider has you covered. This year, Scala Rider came out with three new additions to... Read More
Sometimes, you just want to hop on your motorcycle and ride in solitude. It can be nice to just get away on your own to enjoy nothing but the wind on your face and the open road. But, other times, having your companion ride with you can be just as enjoyable. And that doesn't mean you need to get your significant other their own bike to take them out on the road with you. You just need to know... Read More
A good motorcycle jacket is essential. From protection to comfort to just looking flat out awesome, there's really no alternative. But with so many options, what are the best motorcycle jackets to give you everything you need as well as everything you want out of your riding gear for a price that won't leave you penniless for gas? Here's our 2013 Motorcycle Jacket Review to help you find the... Read More
I'm an online shopper. There's really no use denying it. But when it comes to buying new motorcycle gear, I'm typically left stumped and frustrated, especially with women's motorcycle jackets. I refuse to wear a men's motorcycle jacket. It's just cut all wrong for ladies. But the chick stuff can be a bit... one dimensional. Most women's motorcycle jackets often overcompensate for the lack... Read More
I read an article this morning that said more Americans were willing to ditch alcohol than electronic devices while on vacation. While I was surprised at first, I realized that a good portion of those digitally leashed vacationers are probably power sport enthusiasts. Why? Taking photos and videos of our shenanigans with a camera or a motorcycle phone mount in order to share with our friends... Read More
You put a lot of time and money into your motorcycle, so having it get stolen can be world shattering. The only real way to keep your motorcycle safe is a simple motorcycle lock. And ranging from $20 to $200, motorcycle security companies such as Abus give you a plethora of options to make sure that you never walk out to find that someone has made off with your pride and joy. But not all... Read More
Ever sat at work, gazed out the window and day dreamed of hopping on your bike, riding to the nearest trails and going off grid for a while? Of course you have, you're a motorcycle rider. But don't let your motorcycle helmet be the thing that stops you. For instance, we got in a Speed and Strength SS2500 Motorcycle Helmet Review and found it to be a great balance of off-road and street features... Read More
There's a reason why Memphis Shades are some of the most popular aftermarket motorcycle windshields and fairings. With a guarantee of great quality along with a broad selection of styles, cruisers and street bikes have been equipped with Memphis Shades without question. This spring, Memphis Shades took it one step further after releasing their brand new styles, the Memphis Shades Gauntlet... Read More
When we head to showcases like the Parts Unlimited West Regional Showcase, there are just some new motorcycle gear and apparel items that steal the show. The new Thor Verge MX Helmet was definitely that item in Anaheim among the new 2013 motorcycle gear a few weeks ago. While checking out the 2013 Thor MX Gear, it was hard to miss and we definitely wanted to get a Thor Verge MX Helmet review... Read More
A few weeks ago we stopped in at the Parts Unlimited West Regional Showcase to check out the new 2013 motorcycle gear. But one of my personal favorite booths was the one from Roland Sands Design. Showcasing one of Roland Sand's gorgeous custom motorcycles along with his newest motorcycle gear and aftermarket parts along with Roland Sands himself to give a quick Roland Sands Design Seats Review... Read More
I went to the Parts Unlimited 2013 West Regional Showcase last week to view the newest motorcycle gear and parts and was not disappointed, especially when it came to what Icon has for their new motorcycle gear. They showed off the new Icon Hooligan Jersey Jacket. Check out the video of it at the showcase when we first got our hands on it as well as our Icon Hooligan Jersey Jacket Review below... Read More
I'm not going to lie, one of my favorite parts of this job is going to showcases and vender product reveals to check out new motorcycle gear. So I wasn't complaining much when I went to the 2013 Parts Unlimited West Regional Showcase up in Anaheim, CA over the weekend to check out all of the new 2013 motorcycle gear. And leave it to Cristina, BikeBandit.com's resident video person, to put... Read More
As March comes to a close, the snow starts to melt and motorcycles roll out onto the streets once again. At least, that's the plan, especially as the American Motorcycle Association celebrates April as "AMA Go Ride" Month. It's why BikeBandit.com is continuing to pair up with the AMA to give riders the best possible deals on all spring motorcycle gear. Get your motorcycle gear and parts at... Read More
Spring just officially hit. And whether you're enjoying sunny Southern California riding weather already or still buried beneath inches of snow, summer riding season is right around the corner. Your motorcycle might be ready, but is your gear? Check out our review of this year's top picks for a mesh motorcycle jacket and pick yours up now so that you don't find yourself underprepared when warmer... Read More
Sidi Motorcycle Boots are known as some of the best on the market. Designed for comfort and protection, they have everything you would expect from the top of the line motorcycle boots. We popped by Sidi to check out the 2013 Sidi line up and were not disappointed. Here's the over view of this year's Sidi Touring Boots: By far the most popular of the Sidi Touring Boots line up, the Sidi Adventure... Read More
The tech community has been all abuzz about release of Google's newest gadget, Google Glass. Available to the public sometime next year, or at least the public who is willing to shell out a grand or so, the Google Glass is a wearable display that does a whole slew of things. From allowing you to search the web, get turn by turn navigation, record video and make social posts all with simple voice... Read More
When it comes to wine, art and leather, Italians know a thing or two. And while wine may not have a whole lot to do with motorcycle boots, leather and art do, especially for Italian motorcycle boot company Sidi. From off-road motorcycle boots to motorcycle touring, the Sidi Adventure Boots lineup is stacked this season. This year's Sidi Adventure Boots not only bring back the best of the best, but it also feature... Read More
Motorcycle lane splitting in California has been a hot topic as of recent since the California Highway Patrol publically recognized. If you missed that, here's more info: Motorcycle Lane Splitting in California. Well, it's back in the news as a California lane splitting bill that was in the works to prohibit lane splitting in the golden state comes to a halt. It was confirmed on Tuesday that Senator Jim Beall, the sponsor of S.B. 350... Read More
Motorcyclists have always gotten a certain kind of reputation. Chap wearing, beard cultivating, burly men. It's a stereotype that has stuck for decades, but is far from the truth of what it really means to be a biker. Still, even the Oxford English Dictionary, considered the "most comprehensive dictionary of the English language," has stuck with that stereotype by defining a biker as a... Read More
For years, BikeBandit.com has paired up with the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation to raise funds for the Ride for Kids program. Along with fundraising group rides, BikeBandit.com donates $1 from the purchase of every BikeBandit.com branded product such as the BikeBandit.com Leather Motorcycle Jacket, BikeBandit.com 6" Magnetic Bowl and the BikeBandit.com Deluxe Motorcycle Helmet Bag... Read More
Sure, the whole idea of really getting your hands dirty when you're working on your motorcycle is extremely romantic. But it really only takes one or two hours of scrubbing in the garage sink after a quick oil change to clear up any doubts that motorcycle workshop gloves are completely underrated. When it comes to picking up a pair of workshop gloves, a few options are available. The biggest difference... Read More
Unfortunately, motorcycle tires are not immune to flats. From nails to screws, a ride can go bad quickly without a whole lot of things to prevent it. So what do you do when you get a flat tire? It's not like you can really pack around a spare... Unless you're this guy: If your motorcycle gets a flat tire, immediately pull off the road when it is safe to do so. Take a moment to check out your surroundings and get off the road where... Read More
Hundreds of movies have been made featuring superheroes and vigilantes saving the world from one bad guy at a time on the back of a motorcycle. And that image is far from fading as guys kill zombies from a bobber in The Walking Dead while the Robocop reboot that is coming out next year features a beefed up Kawasaki Z1000. But, despite our apparent obsession with the concept, very few people actually slap... Read More
One of the challenges that motorcycles have over cars is lack of space. Sure, a road trip on a bike is way more fun than being stuck in a car, but it also means trying to find a way to pack all of the things that you would normally throw in the trunk. Still, that hasn't stopped riders from still taking the trip. There are just a few tips and tricks to get everything you need loaded up onto your motorcycle... Read More
Whether you ride street or dirt, there may always be a moment where your bike needs to take a ride in the bed of a truck. For off-road motorcycle riders, the occurrence is often, as truck beds tend to be the most popular way to get your bike to riding spots. Street bikes, however, tend to spend more time on the road rather than in the back of a truck, unless you happen to be either really unlucky or... Read More
A few years ago, a friend introduced me to Geocaching. At first, she described it to me as a modern day treasure hunt. Imagining putting on a pirate hat and setting sail, I indulged my friend and let her take me out for a night of geocache hunting. With a Garmin GPS in hand, we ventured out into the world to find some treasure. After three attempts and two successes, I finally figured out what my... Read More
Rumors have been flying about the possible sale of Husqvarna for the past few days. And while skeptics raised questions, BMW squashed them all by officially announcing the sale of Husqvarna Motorcycles to Pierer Industrie AG earlier today. Here's the full press release: Munich. The BMW Group is realigning its BMW Motorrad business. In the context of changing motorcycle markets, demographic trends and... Read More
You sit next to your motorcycle, garage open with a cup of coffee in your hand while watching the snow fall a few feet away, coating the street in winter wonderland white. While some people may sing songs about the beauty of it, you can't help but curse it and the necessity of packing up your beloved bike for the winter that it brings. With a sigh, you stand up and press the garage door... Read More
Ever find yourself cruising on your motorcycle, enjoying the sunlight shining down on you, the open road sprawled out in front of you and nothing holding you back until your tire blows unexpectedly or a deer jumps out in front of you and you're suddenly laying on your back next to your bike dreading the moment when you lift your head up to survey the damage? No? Well it could happen. And the... Read More
So far, 2013 has been a pretty interesting year when it comes to motorcycle laws. For instance, Illinois banned motorcycle wheelies while not only did California crack down on motorcycle exhaust noise but also finally got a clear response from the California Highway Patrol on the policies of motorcycle lane splitting in California. But no motorcycle laws are as heavily debated as motorcycle helmet laws. I reported on the Michigan's... Read More
A couple of weeks ago, RideApart, a video series hosted from the guys who bring you Hell For Leather Magazine and hosted on the DRIVE channel of YouTube, featured a video about the perks of lane splitting in RideApart 24: why lane splitting is awesome. In the following days, a sort of riot ensued between the riders of California, where lane splitting isn't illegal (notice that I don't call it legal) and the rest of the 49 states... Read More
Your motorcycle may be sadly tucked away in the corner of your garage under a motorcycle cover with a tank full of fuel stabilizer until the spring thaws out the ice on the road, but that doesn't have to stop you from pulling out your road maps and planning your next motorcycle trip. Whether it's your first real motorcycle trip or your 100th trip, there's a few things you need to keep in mind while laying out the plan. Sure... Read More
Over the past couple of months, Cristina has dragged us all into the video room one by one to talk about our latest motorcycle projects and out tips and tricks for the Project Kickstart Video Series. And while the series may be drawing close to its end, we took a look back at the footage and found some pretty hilarious moments that were caught on camera. From slip-ups to me purposely sitting in the corner making our victims... Read More
Every new year brings new laws. Most go unnoticed while other spark up a bit on controversy. Ahem we're looking at you Illinois Wheelie Law. And California is no exception. Starting the first of this year, police in California officially have the authority to ticket motorcyclists who ride motorcycles with non-compliant exhaust systems under SB435, the Motorcycle Anti-Tampering Act. Signed in 2010, this new motorcycle... Read More
Thank goodness for the invention of helmet cams. We've been sitting at our desks reminiscing about this past weekend's Anaheim Supercross opener all day. Luckily, GoPro just put out their GoPro Hero3 footage and now we're trying to clean the drool off of our keyboards. Check out the footage from race one winner Davi Millsaps as well as footage from Ryan Villopoto and James Stewart in the main event. Man, I'm glad Supercross... Read More
How much do you love popping wheelies on the freeway as you come home from a long day at work? Do you love it enough to risk a $100 fine? How about loving it enough to risk jail time? If you live in the lovely state of Illinois, January 1st saw a new law go into effect that specifically targets motorcycles and other two-wheeled vehicles from riding on one wheel, taking both hands off of the handlebars at the same time while... Read More
While some people are heading to the gym to spend quality time waiting for the stationary bike that some overly hairy and very moist man is currently peddling away on, I've forgone the whole "get in shape" New Year's resolution. Instead, I've decided to do things that may actually carry over into February, like making the effort to pronounce it en-velope instead of on-velope or actually making the bed every morning. Dream big... Read More
Last night, Troy Lee and James Stewart unveiled the love child of their new project, Seven MX. Together, at Troy Lee Design's boutique shop in Laguna Beach, California, hundreds of invited guests poured in to eagerly await the revelation of what the anticipated project held. Designed by Troy Lee but tailored to the motorcycle riding needs of icon James Stewart, Seven MX includes motorcycle gear with both style and function... Read More
Remember that heart-warming story about the Japanese man who was reunited with his motorcycle that was lost in the terrible Tsunami in March of 2011 (Tsunami Motorcycle and Owner Reunited)? Even after a something as massive as a deadly tsunami, one lucky man was able to get his motorcycle back when it washed up in a storage container onto the beach on Canada almost a year later. But what about a motorcycle that was lost over 50 years ago? Turns out... Read More
There's no lack of riders here at BikeBandit.com, so Project Kickstart continues with Steven Lynch, one of our graphic designers. With a 2008 ZX-6R and a 1996 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail, Steven has spent quite a bit of time working on his bikes. Especially while completely re-vamping the Heritage. Check out what he's been doing to it and the challenges he's come across: Know your motorcycle tools. It's become a common theme throughout the... Read More
Some people think that riding this time of year is pretty crazy. Some people think that it's crazier to stop riding based on the weather. And then there are people like me who feel like it very much depends on where you ride. For instance, here is Southern California, there are only about three days a year deemed un-ride-able. But we don't have feet of snow and black ice to consider like many other states. Still, especially on rainy days like today, the cold... Read More
Christmas is one of our favorite holidays. The hallways are decked with decorations and the ugly sweater office party is quickly approaching. This year, we want to celebrate with our customers (aka you) by sharing the 12 Days of Motorcycle Tips. Each day, starting December 14, we're going to reveal a new motorcycle tip all the way up until Christmas. We've had a lot of fun putting them together and we hope that you enjoy them... Read More
Over the next few weeks, holiday parties and get togethers are aplenty. Our favorite part? All of the gift exchanges. There's nothing like getting the whole crew together around the three and a bunch of wrapped presents only to engage in an intense game of plotting and stealing. This year, instead of bringing the usual bottle of Kettle One or that snowman candle that you somehow ended up with last year, bring... Read More
Well, I was finally dragged into the video room to take part in the Project Kickstart Video Series that BikeBandit.com has been doing for the past few weeks. As the Web Content Specialist of BikeBandit.com, I had to know it was going to happen eventually. Of course, Cristina needed to know what bike I ride and how I've been working on it the last few months. Check it out: So I ride a 1980 Honda CM400E. It's a... Read More
It's getting down to the wire; shoppers are flooding the malls and presents are being hastily wrapped. But you haven't gotten all of your shopping done yet, have you? The bad news: neither have the thousands of people who will be swarming the stores. The good news: there's still time to buy everything you need to make the motorcycle riders in your life happy online. Whether it be motorcycle gloves or aftermarket... Read More
As an owner of seven motorcycles from a vintage BSA to a Harley-Davidson bagger to the perfect motocross and desert riding bikes, Glenn Guerin is nothing short of a motorcycle expert. We were stoked when he pulled all of his rides out for us to take a look at his collection. Of course, then we had to ask what fun projects he currently has going on with his rides, check out the video... Read More
Project Kickstart is in full swing here at BikeBandit.com, which means tons of great deals on motorcycle accessories and OEM parts along with tips and videos all revolving around working on your motorcycle. Here at BikeBandit.com, we not only want to give you the tools and parts that you need to complete your project, but give you the advice and help to make sure you get it done right and get it riding fast... Read More
The guys from Thor stopped by earlier to talk to us about the new 2013 Phase, Core and Flux lines that they just released and we managed to sneak in a few questions about their experience with motorcycle projects. Check out their take on working on their rides and the tips that they've learned along the way: Also, be sure to check out all of the give aways that BikeBandit.com is running for Project kickstart... Read More
BikeBandit.com not only sells motorcycle parts, apparel and accessories, we work on our own motorcycles as well. Because of our love of motorcycle projects and getting our hands dirty, we started a program with our friends over at Cycle World Magazine called Project Recycle where we find old and tired motorcycle to rebuild and rejuvenate. One such motorcycle was a Yamaha FZ1. The best part about this project... Read More
BikeBandit.com, the internet's largest powersports parts retailer, including motorcycle OEM parts and aftermarket parts, has launched yet another giveaway in relation to their new promotional event, Project Kickstart. Beginning on November 1, 2012, any product review that BikeBandit.com customers submit about a product that they have recently purchased from BikeBandit.com will be entered into the Project... Read More
We've officially kicked off Project Kickstart, our new promotional event that revolves around working on your motorcycle. We've promised great motorcycle parts and accessories deals, such as this weekend's 20% off all OEM parts, as well as how to guides to get you going and tips to keep you on the right track. Jake Smith, BikeBandit.com's Marketing Supervisor, joined Cristina in the video room to kick off... Read More
BikeBandit.com, the internet's largest powersports parts and accessories supplies dealer, including OEM and aftermarket motorcycle parts, has launched many giveaways in relation to their new promotional event, Project Kickstart, including a giveaway on Instagram and Pinterest. But none is more exciting than the Project Kickstart FZ1 Giveaway that will start on October 29, 2012 on BikeBandit.com's Facebook... Read More
BikeBandit.com, the web's premier source for OEM and aftermarket motorcycle parts, has announced that they will be running a giveaway via Instagram® as a part of their newest promotional event, Project Kickstart. Beginning on Wednesday, October 24, 2012, BikeBandit.com customers can begin taking photos of their motorcycle or motorcycle project and upload it to their Instagram account while adding the tags... Read More
BikeBandit.com, the web's premier source for OEM and aftermarket motorcycle parts, has announced that they will be running a giveaway via Pinterest® as a part of their newest promotional event, Project Kickstart. Beginning on Thursday, October 25, 2012, BikeBandit.com customers can enter into the giveaway by following all of BikeBandit.com's Pinterest boards, creating their own "Project Kickstart" Pinterest... Read More
BikeBandit.com, the world's largest internet retailer for ATV and motorcycle parts and accessories, has announced that they will be featuring a new event, Project Kickstart, starting Monday, October 22, 2012. Project Kickstart focuses on providing BikeBandit.com customers with everything that they need for their upcoming motorcycle projects, including huge sales on motorcycle tools and aftermarket... Read More
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May 1962
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The following events occurred in May 1962:
- 1 May 1, 1962 (Tuesday)
- 2 May 2, 1962 (Wednesday)
- 3 May 3, 1962 (Thursday)
- 4 May 4, 1962 (Friday)
- 5 May 5, 1962 (Saturday)
- 6 May 6, 1962 (Sunday)
- 7 May 7, 1962 (Monday)
- 8 May 8, 1962 (Tuesday)
- 9 May 9, 1962 (Wednesday)
- 10 May 10, 1962 (Thursday)
- 11 May 11, 1962 (Friday)
- 12 May 12, 1962 (Saturday)
- 13 May 13, 1962 (Sunday)
- 14 May 14, 1962 (Monday)
- 15 May 15, 1962 (Tuesday)
- 16 May 16, 1962 (Wednesday)
- 17 May 17, 1962 (Thursday)
- 18 May 18, 1962 (Friday)
- 19 May 19, 1962 (Saturday)
- 20 May 20, 1962 (Sunday)
- 21 May 21, 1962 (Monday)
- 22 May 22, 1962 (Tuesday)
- 23 May 23, 1962 (Wednesday)
- 24 May 24, 1962 (Thursday)
- 25 May 25, 1962 (Friday)
- 26 May 26, 1962 (Saturday)
- 27 May 27, 1962 (Sunday)
- 28 May 28, 1962 (Monday)
- 29 May 29, 1962 (Tuesday)
- 30 May 30, 1962 (Wednesday)
- 31 May 31, 1962 (Thursday)
- 32 References
May 1, 1962 (Tuesday)[edit]
- The Dayton Hudson Corporation opened the first of its Target discount stores. The store (now a "SuperTarget") is located at 1515 West County Road B, in the St. Paul suburb of Roseville, Minnesota.[1]
- Norwich City F.C. won the English Football League Cup, beating Rochdale F.C. in the final.
- Billy Wright replaced George Swindin as manager of Arsenal F.C..
- The National Bowling League rolled its last game, with the Detroit Thunderbirds defeating the Twin Cities Skippers in three straight matches.[2]
- Died: Sir Sydney Cockerell, 94, English curator and art collector
May 2, 1962 (Wednesday)[edit]
- An OAS car bomb exploded at the docks of Algiers, killing 96 people. The deaths of 14 other people and the injury of 147 overall made the occasion "the bloodiest single day in the modern history of Algeria's capital".[3]
- The value of the Canadian dollar was put at a fixed exchange rate at 92.5 United States cents (USD 0.925) after having had a fluctuating value since September 30, 1950. The Canadian Exchange Fund would purchase U.S. dollars in order to keep the Canadian dollar from going more than one percent above 92 1⁄2¢ American, until May 30, 1970.[4]
- The USA's Operation Dominic I and II continued at Kiritimati (Christmas Island).[5]
- Born: Elizabeth Berridge, American actress, in New Rochelle, New York; Jimmy "Whirlwind" White, English snooker player, in Tooting; and Ty Herndon, American country music singer, in Meridian, Mississippi
- Died: Clairvius Narcisse, 40, Haitian peasant who attained media attention from 1980 onward as a zombie.[6]
May 3, 1962 (Thursday)[edit]
- Mikawashima train crash: 160 people were killed in a triple-train disaster near Tokyo, Japan. Engineer Norifumi Minakami drove a freight train through a red signal and sideswiped a commuter train. As surviving passengers climbed out of that train, a third train ran through them, then plunged over an embankment.[7]
- UK supermarket executive Alan Sainsbury was created a life peer.
May 4, 1962 (Friday)[edit]
- Dr. Masaki Watanabe of Japan performed the very first arthroscopic surgery to repair a meniscus tear, a common injury for athletes. The first patient to receive the procedure was a 17-year-old basketball player, who was returned to playing six weeks after the meniscectomy and resection of his right knee by Dr. Watanabe.[8]
- U.S. Ambassador to Canada Livingston Merchant, in his final month as envoy, made a final visit to Prime Minister John Diefenbaker in Ottawa. At the meeting Diefenbaker angrily brought out an American memorandum that had been left behind during President Kennedy's visit in May 1961.[9] The President's handwritten notes in the margin included the letters "OAS", the Organization of American States, "but Diefenbaker read Kennedy's handwriting as 'SOB'"[10] and threatened to use the memo (and the suggestion that Kennedy thought that Diefenbaker was a "son of a bitch") in the upcoming June 18 elections. After conferring with his superiors, the ambassador later told Diefenbaker that he was personally reluctant to report "anything which could be construed as a threat" and that publication of the memo would "make difficult future relations". The memo was never used, but Kennedy and Diefenbaker never trusted each other again.
- During the El Carupanazo revolt against Venezuelan President Rómulo Betancourt, Venezuelan Air Force aircraft began a two-day attack on rebel positions at Carúpano.[11]
- U.S. President John F. Kennedy attended a firepower demonstration at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.
May 5, 1962 (Saturday)[edit]
- Tottenham Hotspur F.C. retained the FA Cup with a 3–1 win over Burnley F.C. at Wembley Stadium. Goals were scored by Jimmy Greaves, Bobby Smith and Spurs captain Danny Blanchflower.[12]
- Twelve East Germans escaped through a tunnel under the Berlin Wall.
May 6, 1962 (Sunday)[edit]
- The first nuclear explosion to be caused by an American ballistic missile, rather than by a bomb dropped from an aircraft or at a fixed site, was accomplished at Christmas Island, 1,200 miles from its launch site. Previous ICBM tests had been done without a nuclear warhead. The USS Ethan Allen fired the armed Polaris A-2 missile, from underwater, to its target.[13]
- Antonio Segni was elected President of the Italian Republic on the 9th round of balloting in the combined houses of parliament, with 443 of the 856 votes Senators and Deputies present.[14]
- Martin de Porres (1579-1639) was canonized as the first mulatto Roman Catholic saint, 125 years after his beatification.[15]
- Died: Thomas Gilcrease, 72, American philanthropist and collector of indigenous artifacts of the Americas
May 7, 1962 (Monday)[edit]
- Three officials of the Central Intelligence Agency met with U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, and implored him to stop investigation of Mafia crime boss Sam Giancana. For the first time, the CIA revealed that it had offered $150,000 to several organized criminals to carry out a "hit" against Cuban dictator Fidel Castro.[16] The secret meeting would become public in 1975, with the release of the Rockefeller Commission's report on an investigation of the CIA.[17]
- Detroit became the first city in the United States to use traffic cameras and electronic signs to regulate the flow of traffic. The pilot program began with 14 television cameras along a 3.2-mile stretch of the John C. Lodge Freeway, between the Davison Expressway and Interstate 94.[18]
- The six-member township council of Centralia, Pennsylvania, voted in favor of improving the new landfill at the edge of town, in time for Memorial Day ceremonies. Every year, the contents of the city dump would be set afire, despite a state law prohibiting the practice, and the May 27 burning would prove to be the end of Centralia.[19]
- The 1962 Cannes Film Festival opened.
- The USA's Operation Nougat nuclear testing program continued with a blast at the Nevada Test Site.
- The single-track Hooton to West Kirby branch of the Birkenhead Railway closed to all rail traffic.
May 8, 1962 (Tuesday)[edit]
- The Broadway musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, had the first of 964 performances. Set in ancient Rome, and inspired by the comedies of Titus Maccius Plautus (254 BC–184 BC), it would close on August 29, 1964, and be adapted as a film as well.[20]
- Francisco Orlich Bolmarcich was inaugurated for a four-year term as the 36th President of Costa Rica, succeeding Mario Echandi Jiménez.[21]
- J. Paul Austin became the new President of The Coca-Cola Company. During his 19-year tenure, Coca-Cola's annual worldwide sales would grow ten-fold, form $567 million to $5.9 billion.[22]
- Brian Epstein visited the HMV (EMI) store at 363 Oxford Street, London, to have The Beatles' Decca audition tape transferred to 78 rpm acetates.
- Died: Alfred Madsen, 74, Norwegian engineer, newspaper editor, trade unionist and politician
May 9, 1962 (Wednesday)[edit]
- The Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane helicopter, capable of lifting 20,000 pounds (over 9,000 kg), made its first flight.[23]
- The Beatles signed their first recording contract, with Parlophone, after Brian Epstein persuaded George Martin to sign them, sight unseen.[24]
- At the request of the U.S. Department of State, the Immigration and Naturalization Service agreed to issue a United States visa to Marina Oswald so that her husband Lee Harvey Oswald could return to the U.S.[25]
- Federico Fellini began shooting the film 8½.
- Princess Marie-Christine of Belgium was confirmed by Bishop Fulton Sheen.[26]
- The lunar crater Albategnius became the first area of the moon to be illuminated by a laser beam from Earth. Scientists Louis Smullin and Giorgio Fiocco of MIT aimed the beam and then observed it.[27]
- Born: Dave Gahan, English singer-songwriter, in North Weald, Essex
May 10, 1962 (Thursday)[edit]
- The Japanese monster film Mothra opened in the United States, after having premiered in Japan on July 30, 1961.[28]
- Pravda, the official newspaper for the Soviet Communist Party, printed the official response to pleas to prevent the continued tearing down of Moscow's monasteries and churches. The plea had been in an editorial in the magazine Moskva about the urban renewal decisions of the Architectural Planning Administration. The editorials were unsigned, but apparently approved by First Secretary Khrushchev. The day before, three of the journalists from Moskva were informed that the article was anti-Soviet.[29]
- Oliver Franks, Chancellor of the University of East Anglia, was made a life peer.
- Born: John Ngugi, Kenyan athlete, in Kigumo, Muranga District
May 11, 1962 (Friday)[edit]
- Students at Orange County State College (later California State University, Fullerton) staged what was billed as "The First Intercollegiate Elephant Race in Human History", with 15 elephants raced through different events in Fullerton, California. Winners in various weight ranges included "Kinney" of Long Beach State College and "Captain Hook" of Orange Coast College.[30]
- In accepting the Sylvanus Thayer Award, retired General Douglas MacArthur delivered his memorable "Duty, Honor, Country" speech to West Point cadets. The 82-year-old MacArthur delivered the 30-minute address from memory and without notes, and a recording of the remarks would be released as a record album later.[31]
- Radio Station Belarus began broadcasting.
- Died: Hans Luther, 83, German politician, Chancellor of Germany 1925–1926
May 12, 1962 (Saturday)[edit]
- Nine men, on a fishing trip, died in shark-infested waters after their boat sank off the coast of Newport Beach, California. Chester McMain of Norwalk was taking the Happy Jack on its first voyage when it ran into rough weather. Though they were wearing life jackets, the sharks apparently pulled them underwater. Searchers on the fishing boat Mardic located six bodies the next day, with sharks swimming around the group.[32]
- The Philippines continued to distance itself from its past as an American protectorate, changing its name on postage and coinage to Pilipinas.[33]
- Archie Moore gave up his world light heavyweight boxing title to move up to heavyweight. His successor was Harold Johnson.
- Born: Emilio Estevez, American actor, to Martin and Janet Sheen, in Staten Island, New York
- Died: Frank Jenks, 59, American film comedian
May 13, 1962 (Sunday)[edit]
- Vice-President Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was sworn in as the second President of India, succeeding Rajendra Prasad.[34] He would serve a full four-year term.[35]
- Born: Paul McDermott, Australian comedian and television presenter, in Adelaide
May 14, 1962 (Monday)[edit]
- Prince Juan Carlos of Spain married Princess Sophie of Greece in Athens.[36] The two would become King and Queen when the monarchy was restored in Spain in 1975.[37]
- Milovan Djilas, former vice-president of Yugoslavia, was given a further sentence for publishing Conversations with Stalin.
- Died: Silpa Bhirasri, 69, Italian-born Thai sculptor
May 15, 1962 (Tuesday)[edit]
- American reconnaissance satellite FTV-1126 was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base.[38]
- The last execution of an American for armed robbery, without homicide, took place in Texas as an African-American man was given the electric chair.[39]
- Born: Amit Chaudhuri, Indian author, in Kolkata; Julie Otsuka, American author, in Palo Alto, California
- Died: Michael Dillon, 47, English physician, the first female-to-male transsexual to undergo phalloplasty
May 16, 1962 (Wednesday)[edit]
- The first 1,800 United States Marines arrived at Bangkok to guard Thailand's border with Laos. The Thai government had given permission for 5,000 American troops to stay.[40]
- Martin de Porres (1579–1639) of Peru was canonized as a saint of the Roman Catholic Church.[41]
- László Papp won the European Boxing Union middleweight championship.[42]
- The city of St. Francis, Minnesota, was incorporated.[43]
May 17, 1962 (Thursday)[edit]
- Thalidomide was withdrawn from sale in Japan, bringing an end to the worldwide distribution of the morning sickness drug that had caused birth defects. Dainippon Pharmaceutical halted further shipments; about 1,200 "thalidomide babies" were born in Japan.[44]
- José Águas made his last international appearance for the Portugal national football team, against Belgium. Belgium won the match 1-2.
- Plácido Domingo played the role of Maurizio in Cilea's Adriana Lecouvreur for the first time, at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City.[45]
- Born: Arturo Peniche, Mexican telenovela actor, in Mexico City
- Died: E. Franklin Frazier, 67, American sociologist
May 18, 1962 (Friday)[edit]
- British soldiers erected a barbed wire barricade along Hong Kong's 12-mile border with the People's Republic of China. The purpose was to block refugees from fleeing China into Hong Kong. At the time, as many as 4,000 people were attempting to flee Communist China into the British colony.[46] The next day, British administrators imposed penalties on any Hong Kong resident attempting to assist a refugee's escape.[47]
- The Panchen Lama, leader of the Tibetan people since the nation's conquest by Communist China, presented a 70,000-word petition to visiting Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai, pleading for relief for the suffering of Tibetans under Communist rule. Repression of Tibetan Buddhists eased to some extent after the Panchen Lama's bold move.[48]
- Al Oerter became the first person to throw the discus more than 200 feet, setting a mark of 61.10 m (200'5") at Los Angeles.[49]
- Born: Karel Roden, Czech actor, in České Budějovice
May 19, 1962 (Saturday)[edit]
- Marilyn Monroe made her last significant public appearance, singing "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" at a birthday party for President John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden. The event was part of a fundraiser to pay off the Democratic Party's four million-dollar debt remaining from Kennedy's 1960 presidential campaign.[50] Monroe was stitched into a $12,000 dress "made of nothing but beads" and wore nothing underneath as she appeared at the request of Peter Lawford; President Kennedy thanked her afterward, joking, "I can now retire from politics after having had 'Happy Birthday' sung to me in such a sweet, wholesome way."[51]
- Typhoon Hope became the second typhoon of the season, peaking at 95 mph (153 km/h) winds on the following night.
- Died: Gabriele Münter, 85, German expressionist painter
May 20, 1962 (Sunday)[edit]
- The first specifically built coronary care unit in the world opened at the Bethany Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, under the planning of cardiologist Dr. Hughes Day. Other CCUs followed in Toronto, Sydney, New York and Philadelphia, and by 1970, most major hospitals had units designed to treat heart attacks.[52]
- The 1962 Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Park Zandvoort opened the Formula One Championship season. It was won by Graham Hill. The non-championship 1962 Naples Grand Prix took place on the same day at the Posillipo Circuit, and was won by Willy Mairesse.
- The Conseil national de la Résistance was founded in Rome.
- Born: Aleksandr Dedyushko, Belarussian television actor, at Vawkavysk, Hrodna Voblast (died 2007); Christiane F. (real name Vera Christiane Felscherinow), German heroin addict who wrote a memoir of her drug abuse, in Hamburg.
May 21, 1962 (Monday)[edit]
- Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev accepted the recommendation from his Defense Council, to place nuclear missiles in Cuba.[53]
- Egypt's President Gamel Abdel Nasser unveiled his "National Charter of the Arab Socialist Union", proclaiming that the "Arab Revolution" would win its "battle of destiny" by "enlightened thought", "free movement" and "clear perception" of the revolution's objectives.[54]
- In Baltimore, federal district judge Roszel C. Thomsen dismissed the antitrust lawsuit by the American Football League against the National Football League. The suit arose from the NFL's action of placing franchises in Dallas and Minneapolis after the AFL had been founded with teams there.[55]
- Born: Tina Landau, American playwright and theatre director, in New York City; and Hege Storhaug, Norwegian journalist and activist
May 22, 1962 (Tuesday)[edit]
- Continental Airlines Flight 11 crashed on a farm near Unionville, Missouri, after the in-flight detonation of a bomb near the rear lavatory. All 45 passengers and crew, on the Boeing 707 jet flight from Chicago to Kansas City, were killed.[56] Contact was lost at 9:15 pm and the plane had disappeared from radar at 9:40 after leaving behind a 60-mile line of debris, including a briefcase with the initials "T.G.D."; Thomas G. Doty, one of the passengers, who had been on his way to Kansas City to face criminal charges for armed robbery, had taken out $300,000 in insurance payable to his wife, and had bought sticks of dynamite at a hardware store, before carrying out the murder-suicide.[57]
May 23, 1962 (Wednesday)[edit]
- The first successful reattachment (replantation) of a severed limb was accomplished by Dr. Ronald A. Malt at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Everett Knowles, a 12-year-old boy, had had his right arm severed at the shoulder by a freight train. A year after the limb was saved, Everett could move all five fingers and bend his wrist, and by 1965, he was again playing baseball and tennis.[58]
- U.S. President Kennedy signed a Presidential Directive waiving the quota against accepting immigrants from China. Since 1943, the quota for Chinese immigrants had been only 105 per year. Within three years, President Lyndon Johnson would put the quota for Asian nations at the same level as that for European nations.[59]
- Drilling for the first subway in Montreal commenced at 8:00 am, as a crew began to bore a 1.2-mile-long tunnel under Berri Street, to run between Metropolitan Boulevard and Jean Talon Street.[60]
- Raoul Salan, founder of the French terrorist Organisation armée secrète, was sentenced to life imprisonment, rather than death.[61]
- Ernst Krenek's opera What Price Confidence? premièred at Saarbrücken, seventeen years after its composition.
- Died: Rubén Jaramillo, 61, Mexican activist for land reform, along with his wife and three of his four children, after being arrested by Mexican soldiers at his home in Xochicalco.[62]
May 24, 1962 (Thursday)[edit]
- Project Mercury: Scott Carpenter orbited the Earth three times in the Aurora 7 space capsule, then splashed down 250 miles off course. He was located and rescued by the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid. Carpenter's rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral at 7:45 am local time, went around the Earth three times, then began its return at 1:30. Instead of being tilted 34° toward the horizon, the capsule was inclined at 25° and overshot its mark, landing at 1:41 pm. Carpenter deployed a rubber raft and stayed afloat for another three hours before being spotted.[63]
- The string quartet piece ST/10=1, 080262 was given its first performance. Greek composer Iannis Xenakis had created the work with the aid of an IBM 7090 computer.[64]
- The U.S. Embassy in Moscow renewed the passport of Lee Harvey Oswald and approved the entry of his wife and daughter into the United States.[25]
May 25, 1962 (Friday)[edit]
- The new Coventry Cathedral was consecrated.
May 26, 1962 (Saturday)[edit]
- Acker Bilk's "Stranger On The Shore" became the first British recording to reach number one in the US Billboard Hot 100.
May 27, 1962 (Sunday)[edit]
- Pursuant to the township council resolution of May 7, the contents of the new landfill in Centralia, Pennsylvania, were burned as part of a cleanup on the day before Memorial Day. As had been done in the past, the volunteer fire department then extinguished the blaze. The new landfill, however, had been placed above an abandoned coal mine and the fire continued to burn underground, ultimately reducing Centralia to a ghost town.[19]
- Born: Ravi Shastri, Indian cricketer, in Bombay
- Died: Egon Petri, 81, Dutch pianist
May 28, 1962 (Monday)[edit]
- The Soviet Union launched the Kosmos 5 scientific research and technology demonstration satellite, becoming the last satellite in the Kosmos programme to reach orbit successfully.
- Born: Monie Captan, Liberian politician; and Mary Portas, English retail adviser, journalist and television presenter, in Rickmansworth
- Died: Assar Gabrielsson, 70, Swedish industrialist
May 29, 1962 (Tuesday)[edit]
- In a runoff in the primary election for the Democratic Party nominee for Governor of Alabama, segregationist and circuit judge George C. Wallace defeated state senator Ryan DeGraffenried, Sr..[65]
- Stock prices fell worldwide in the largest one-day decline since the Great Depression. Heavy sales were registered in New York, London, Tokyo, Paris, Frankfurt and Zurich.[66]
- Negotiations between the OAS and the FLA led to a real armistice in Algeria.
May 30, 1962 (Wednesday)[edit]
- The 1962 FIFA World Cup began in Chile.
- Benjamin Britten's War Requiem was performed for the first time, in the arts festival held to celebrate the reconsecration of Coventry Cathedral.
- Born: Timo Soini, Finnish politician, in Rauma
- Died: Pierre Gilliard, 85, Swiss academic, former tutor to the Russian royal family
May 31, 1962 (Thursday)[edit]
- A speeding freight train crashed through the back of a passenger train near Voghera, Italy, killing 62 people. Most of the dead were vacationers on their way to the French Riviera.[67]
- The Northern Ireland general election produced a large majority for the Ulster Unionist Party, which won 34 out of 51 seats. The Nationalist Party gains 2 seats to give it a total of 9.
- Born: Sebastian Koch, German actor, in Karlsruhe
- Died: Adolf Eichmann, 56, German Nazi and SS-Obersturmbannführer (Lieutenant Colonel) and one of the major organizers of the Holocaust, was hanged for his role in the extermination of 6,000,000 European Jews. The first execution in the history of modern Israel took place at 11:58 pm local time "on an improvised scaffold in a third story storeroom" at the Ramleh prison near Tel Aviv. The body was cremated soon afterward and Eichmann's ashes scattered over the Mediterranean Sea.[68]
- ^ Chris Epting, The Birthplace Book: A Guide to Birth Sites of Famous People, Places, and Things (Stackpole Books, 2009) p 179
- ^ "For the Record", Sports Illustrated, May 21, 1962, p 117
- ^ "Algerian Carnage Takes Lives Of 110", Sarasota Herald-Tribune, May 3, 1962, p1
- ^ "A History of the Canadian Dollar" (Bank of Canada) pp61-62, p71; Michael Hart, A Trading Nation: Canadian Trade Policy from Colonialism to Globalization (UBC Press, 2003) p222
- ^ "Biggest N-Test Exploded", Sarasota Herald-Tribune, May 3, 1962, p1
- ^ "Zombies: Do They Exist?", TIME Magazine, October 17, 1983; Andre J. Louis, Voodoo in Haiti: Catholicism, Protestantism & A Model of Effective Ministry in the Context of Voodoo In Haiti (Tate Publishing, 2007) p166
- ^ "Engineer Arrested After Train Crash Kills 163 In Japan", Nashua (NH) Telegraph, May 4, 1962, p1
- ^ Mark D. Miller and Brian J. Cole, Textbook of Arthroscopy (Elsevier Health Sciences, 2004) pp 4–5
- ^ Jamie Glazov, Canadian Policy toward Khrushchev's Soviet Union (McGill-Queens University Press, 2003) p147
- ^ Edelgard Mahant and Graeme S. Mount, Invisible and Inaudible in Washington: American Policies Toward Canada (University of British Columbia Press, 1999) p48
- ^ Scheina, Robert L., Latin America: A Naval History 1810-1987, Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press, 1987, ISBN 0-87021-295-8, p. 225.
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- ^ Donald A. MacKenzie, Inventing Accuracy: A Historical Sociology of Nuclear Missile Guidance (MIT Press, 1993) pp342-343; "Sub Fires Nuclear Warhead", Youngstown (OH) Vindicator, May 6, 1962, p1
- ^ "Segni Wins Presidency After Melee", Spokane Spokesman-Review, May 7, 1962, p1
- ^ Michael J. Walsh, ed., Butler's Lives of the Saints (HarperCollins, 1991) p 361
- ^ Evan Thomas, Robert Kennedy: His Life (Simon and Schuster, 2002) p171
- ^ Andrew Downer Crain, The Ford Presidency: A History (McFarland, 2009) p123
- ^ Mary M. Stolberg, Bridging the River of Hatred: The Pioneering Efforts of Detroit Police Commissioner George Edwards (Wayne State University Press, 2002) p177
- ^ a b David DeKok, Fire Underground: The Ongoing Tragedy of the Centralia Mine Fire (Globe Pequot, 2009)
- ^ Amanda Vaill, Somewhere: The Life of Jerome Robbins (Random House Digital, 2008) p 344
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Mar 21, 2012, 02:43 PM | ||
No, you just need to increase the surface area of the motor using a heat sink, any 28mm heat sink is fine, be sure to use thermal compound between the heat sink and the can to bridge any minute voids and insure good thermal conductance. That's it, the motor is already directly in the air stream aft of the fan, but needs more suface area. I always check my motor temp when I come down with an IR thermometer, and typically, after a 4 minute flight, my motor temp is a very cool temp of between 75-80 deg. F. That's why it's lasted for 4 years on 4S operation. |
Mar 22, 2012, 01:48 PM | |
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Well another successful purchase. Bought the Easy Cub on Friday the 16th and it shipped out Monday the 19th. Arrived in good condition on Weds. the 21st. I really hope he stops selling soon because I don't have any room for any more planes. It is just so hard to pass up on planes at that price.
Mar 22, 2012, 10:47 PM | |
United States, AZ, Gilbert
Joined Mar 2012
140 Posts
For you guys doing a Easy Cub/aileron conversion. How do you plan to flatten the wings and take the dihederal out? I've looked around at some pictures and it looks like most the dihederal is in the center plastic mount. Any pictures or links to other forums to people that have done this conversion would be awesome. I would like to learn from others mistakes before I make my own.
Also, I know, I know... I could buy a Fun Cub wing set, but as much as I like flying, I like good deals too. Another $40 doesn't make this as good of a deal.... So I plan to do it the hard way!! Any pointers on how to flatten the Easy Cub wings would be appreciated! |
Mar 22, 2012, 11:02 PM | |
United States, CT, Hartford
Joined Jun 2009
5,335 Posts
Build so far
Here are some pics. They show the plastic back part of the motor mount set about a half inch back. From the head on view I cut out the bottom air scoop to sort of mimic the front end of the Funcub. Also a couple of pics of the balsa tray. I cut out around the battery area to the sides and far down, actually had the landing gear plate come through. I left a little space then cut the balsa tray to fit. I smeared while Gorilla glue all over the bottom and after it cured, I cut out the excess. That bottom area is super strong now. After the esc and the rx go in, there wasn't a lot of room for the battery on this or the Funcub. I'l get a pic after the motor is mounted, then after it's all together.
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What does that tattoo on her arm say? "Objects in mirror may be uglier than they appear?"
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I'd ride that forever and a day. Nice bangin tits and that pink skin, damn i'm horny as mofo……
She looks like Bruce Willis with long hair and tits…Ugh!
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Businesses on Main Street
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Type: | Black-and-white photographs |
Title: | Businesses on Main Street |
Date: | 1900-1936 |
Description: | Businesses on Main Street. A view of Main Street on the Gainesville Public Square in the early 1900s. Photo is looking south from Washington Street. Pictured are A. W. Bailey & Company, First National Bank, and Allen Bros. Caption: "Hall County Library Photo Collection (0478) Gainesville, Georgia." Digitized by: Digital Techniques, Inc. Electronic version made available through a federal Library Services and Technology Act Grant and Georgia Public Library Services. |
Subjects: | A.W. Bailey & Company (Gainesville, Ga.) | First National Bank (Gainesville, Ga.) | Business enterprises--Georgia--Gainesville | Business enterprises--Georgia--Hall County | Banks and banking--Georgia--Gainesville | Banks and banking--Georgia--Hall County | Hall County (Ga.) | Gainesville (Ga.) |
Contributors: | Hall County Library System (Ga.) |
Online Publisher: | [Gainesville, Ga. : Hall County Library System], 2001 |
Original Material: | 1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 16 cm. | Forms part of: Hall County, Georgia historical photograph collection. |
Rights and Usage: | Cite as: [Name of photograph], Hall County, Georgia historical photograph collection, Hall County Library System. |
Persistent Link to Item: | http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/hall/hchp/do:0478 |
Related Institutions: | Hall County Library System (Ga.) |
Collection Information: | Hall County Georgia Historical Photograph Collection |


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In his new position, Krishnan will manage North American business development for the industrial sector. He will oversee strategy and business development in three business units: Unified Testing Services, Inc., Non-Destructive Testing Services, Inc., Pressure Equipment and Material Technology Services. Simultaneously, he will manage Strategy and Business Development for the company's North American Mobility Business Stream, which includes the Automotive and Guided Transport Systems (railway and transit) Divisions.
Krishnan joined TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. in 1996 as a Regional Sales Manager. He was promoted to National Director of Sales in 2003 and eventually became Vice President of U.S. Operations in 2006. During his time with the company, he helped quadruple sales in a little over a decade and, in 2008, was involved in the acquisition of two material testing services companies: Unified Testing Services, Inc. and Non-Destructive Testing Services, Inc.
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