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2011 Yamaha R6 - Pictures and Info

• Oct 07, 2010 from pnwriders(PNW Riders) in Sports
  2011 Yamaha R6 - Pictures and Info
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  ENGINE:
  Compact, lightweight 67mm x 42.5mm, 599cc DOHC 16-valve,
  liquid-cooled titanium-valved four-cylinder has a compression
  ratio of 13.1:1, for great response. Domed pistons with valve
  cutouts produce a compact combustion chamber.
  Fuel injection mapping for the YCC-TYamaha Chip Controlled
  Throttle dual-injector system complements the high compression
  ratio for great throttle response and reduced engine braking.
  YCC-IYamaha Chip Controlled Intake electronically varies
  intake tract length for a broader powerband.
  A magnesium subframe removes weight from the rear of the
  motorcycle for increased mass centralization.
  YCC-T uses a powerful ECU and multiple sensors to provide
  perfect, smooth engine response and optimal power whenever
  the throttle is twisted under all conditions.
  Twin-injector fuel injection: shower-type injectors above each
  intake funnel help achieve optimum fuel atomization at high rpm.
  Slipper-type back torque-limiting clutch greatly facilitates
  braking and downshifting from high speed. Close-ratio
  six-speed transmission delivers seamless power and
  maximum acceleration.
  GP-style titanium muffler contributes to mass centralization and
  contains EXUP for a broad powerband, and 02 sensor for spot-on
  injection and emissions compliance.
  Linerless, direct-plated ceramic-composite cylinder bores
  mean greater heat dissipation for consistent power delivery and
  reduced friction.
  Cool magnesium valve and engine covers are light and stylish.
  Direct-ignition coils, dual-electrode spark plugs and high-output
  magneto deliver extremely accurate, reliable firing.
  
  CHASSIS/SUSPENSION:
  Deltabox aluminum frame incorporates GP thinking in
  terms of engine positioning and rigidity for the ultimate
  in 600-class handling.
  The lightweight swingarm pivots high in the frame, for increased
  anti-squat effect and mid-corner stability. TZ-type chain
  adjusters ease rear tire changes.
  Four-way adjustable (preload, high-speed compression,
  low-speed compression and rebound damping) inverted fork with
  41mm tubes increases freedom in setting up for street or track
  use; soak up the bumps and resist bottoming when braking.
  Four-way adjustable (preload, high-speed compression,
  low-speed compression and rebound damping) piggyback rear
  shock delivers exceptional rear wheel tracking and stability.
  Dual 310mm front disc brakes use forged one-piece radial-mount
  calipers and radial-pump front master cylinder with adjustable
  lever for astounding braking power and feel.
  The casting technique for the five-spoke 17-inch wheels makes
  the rims light and strong, not to mention wickedly cool-looking.
  Removable rear shock spacer and adjustable fork ride
  height allows the rider to tailor the ride position for the best
  fit and comfort.
  
  ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
  Built-in lap timer is controlled by a right-handlebar switch.
  Multifunction digital and analog instrumentation features:
  programmable shift light, digital speedometer, analog
  tachometer, dual tripmeters with miles-on-reserve function,
  odometer, water temp gauge and

2009 Suzuki Equator: Works to Play

• Sep 25, 2010 from JohnnyX87(Johnny A)
  Does it make sense to bring a new pickup truck to market when truck sales by all manufacturers are down? Suzuki says yes. If active lifestyle owners of Suzuki adult toys are going to haul them in or behind a pickup, it might as well be a Suzuki. Makes sense, but designing and engineering a new vehicle consumes three to five years and enormous resources, and is incredibly expensive. Thats why Suzuki decided to market a mildly modified version of Nissans Frontier midsize truck as its own. Even if its sales are modest, thats a win-win arrangement for both companies.
  Suzuki says this new Equator, developed as a joint effort with Nissan North Americaand named 4X4 of the Year by 4-Wheel & Off-Road magazineoffers a well-rounded blend of comfort, style, utility and off-road capability, and we cant argue. Its available for 2009 in Extended and Crew Cab, short- and long-bed and rear- or four-wheel-drive (4WD) variations. Beyond that, very few of todays pickup alternatives are fuel-efficient compact or midsize, and this very competitive new Suzuki Equator line provides another set of excellent choices.
  A set of unique Suzuki styling elementsincluding the hood, front fenders, grille, bumpers, front fascia and tailgatedifferentiate Equators from their Nissan Frontier cousins. Extended Cab and Crew Cab models offer an available high-utility bed with a spray-on bedliner and a cleverly useful tie-down system with adjustable tracks. Of course, the wide range of available accessories includes specialized bed components for securing and transporting a motorcycle or ATV a relatively simple task.
  The somewhat Spartan interior tries hard to strike a balance between truck function and car comfort. Extended Cabs and Crew Cabs have a fold-flat front passenger seat and flip-up rear seats with removable storage boxes underneath. Among the handy convenience features are a dual glove box with lock, a center console box with a 12-volt power outlet, additional power points and cupholders and storage for one-liter bottles in the front doors. The available Premium, Sport and RMZ-4 packages include cruise control, power mirrors, locks and windows and remote keyless entry, while a Sport package adds eight-speaker-plus-subwoofer Rockford-Fosgate audio with steering wheel controls, a six-CD changer, XM Satellite Radio, an auxiliary input jack, wireless Bluetooth and, on the Crew Cab RMZ-4, even a factory moonroof.
  Standard engine is a 2.5-liter DOHC four good for 152 hp and 171 lb.-ft. of torque, while an optional 4.0-liter DOHC aluminum block V-6 ups the ante to a more robust 261 hp and 281 lb.-ft. Transmission choices are a five-speed manual (standard with the four-cylinder only) or a five-speed electronically controlled automatic, with or without available shift-on-the-fly 4WD with an electronically controlled part-time two-speed transfer case. Available for serious off-road duty is a comprehensive system with four-wheel active limited-slip traction control, an electronic locking rear differential, Vehicle Dynamic Control, Hill Descent and Hill Hold Control.
  The Equators long 125.9-inch wheelbase contributes to comfort and stability, while its 206.6-inch overall length (Extended Cab or Crew Cab with standard bed) provides a good balance of maneuverability and utility. Front suspension is steel double-wishbones, and the rear solid axle uses long-travel overslung leaf springs. Available wheel/tire packages include rugged-trail P265/75R16s on 16-inch off-road-style wheels and long trail P265/65R17s on 17-inch wheels. Maximum towing capacity is 6,500 pounds with the 2WD V-6 Sport Package.
  Both on- and off-road, given the Equators rugged capabilities, we found its ride surprisingly smooth and its handling reasonably agile. Its engine-speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering gave good response and fairly good on-center feel, and its standard four-wheel anti-lock discs (with electronic brake-force distribution) delivered excellent stopping power with no discernable fade. EPA-rated fuel economy for the four-cylinder five-speed manual 2WD base Equator is 19 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, while the same truck with automatic gets 17 city, 22 highway. With the optional V-6 and automatic, fuel economy falls to a still-respectable 15 city, 20 highway mpg.
  The Equator Crew Cab offers three trim levels, all powered by the V-6 with five-speed automatic. The base Crew Cab is 2WD, while the Sport offers the choice of 2WD or 4WD. An RMZ-4 (a name well-known on Suzuki motocross bikes) model comes with Dana 44 axles, electric rear locking differential, Bilstein high-performance shocks, skid plates and BFGoodrich Rugged Trail P265/75R16 tires. It also boasts fog lamps, chrome mirrors and door handles, a bed extender (the better to accommodate motorcycles), special RMZ-4 seat material with red stitching, chrome instrument cluster and vent trim, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
  On the safety front, all Equators come with dual-stage front airbags with front...

2012 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA LIMITED EDITION

• Apr 07, 2011 from Lislie_cute(Lislie Rose) in Technology
  In the market for a new MX-5 Miata, but want a little more exclusive? Check the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition, the new range-topping Convertible should do the trick.
  
  Based off fully loaded with Power Retractable Hard Top Grand Touring model and limited to only 750 units of Mazda, Special Edition is the most easily identified in Sparkling Black Mica or Dolphin Gray Mica exterior paint and a bright alloy wheels 17 inches. gray interior sports suspension, chrome and aluminum pedals (6MT only). Unique also set up the MX-5 standard suspension package of Bilstein shocks, limited slip differential and sport-tuned shock absorbers. Motivating the 2593 pound two-seater is the Mazda 2.0-liter four-cylinder power of 167 horsepower and 140 pound-feet of torque (158 horses and 2619 pounds 6AT).

Apple MacBook Pro MC371LL/A 15.4-Inch Laptop

• Sep 26, 2010 from topbook99(mana chai) in Lifestyle
  Apple MacBook Pro MC371LL/A 15.4-Inch Laptop Review.
  
  
  
  
  
  Love the matte screen option. Great computer. Time will tell if its worth the $$2010-05-11By BBbeans (Missoula, MT)After having a 3 year-old Dell die on me (to be fair it was put through multiple trips to and from school in my bag, sometimes while it was still on) and a Toshiba Satellite fail after a year, I was tired of paying bargain prices and receiving a frustrating experience to go with it.
  My girlfriend had talked about buying a Mac and I always balked at them as being too expensive. Well, most of the main problems with my old laptops were compatibility issues between hardware and software, often involving frustrating searches for new drivers. Knowing that Apple makes the hardware and develops the software for their computers made me think they would be able to integrate the two aspect better than PCs I have used. I still have nightmares about all the drivers I had to hunt down when I downgraded my Toshiba from Windows Vista to XP.
  I had actually purchased a 13 Macbook Pro with a glossy screen from Amazon a few days before Apple did their big upgrade in April 2010. It was a beautiful looking machine and was easy to use after I became accustomed to the differences from a PC, ie; What is the Finder? However, the 13 screen was a little small for me. I do some photography work, and I watch movies on it as well so I decided the 15 Macbook Pro would be the way to go. Once they did their upgrade for all their machines I decided to buy directly from Apple.
  I debated long and hard on the glossy vs. matte option. Going with the high-res screen (1680 X 1050 as opposed to standard 1440 X 900) was a no-brainer. After doing some online research I also chose the matte option (as opposed to the default glossy screen). I had never actually seen a matte screen as the local Best-Buy didnt have one in stock. I was a little nervous on my decision, but I called Apple tech support and easily arranged for a return on my not-yet-arrived 15 Macbook Pro should I want one with a glossy screen instead. The person I spoke with even arranged for return shipping labels paid for by Apple! I didnt upgrade the harddrive or RAM because I can do those myself, or have them done later, for a lot cheaper than Apples pricing.
  The new 15 w/ the matte screen came and I opened up some high-res You-tube videos and compared it side-by-side to the glossy. This was the middle of the day and the lone window in our living room was creating all sorts of reflections on the glossy screen while the matte was unphased. Sure the blacks on the glossy were a deeper and the colors might have popped a little more, but knowing I would be using my laptop in a room lit by daylight or with a bright light, the henious reflections on the glossy screen definitely made it a no-go for me. This was a window that was in front of the computer and wasnt even directly shining on the screen. I was really happy I decided to go matte.
  That being said, I have loaded up Photoshop CS5 and it runs great. Way faster than my old laptop. I appreciate a lot of the little touches that Apple puts into their products that are becoming more and more noticable every day I use it. (Such as their search feature is always available with 1 click from the desktop) I plan to buy an Applecare plan towards the end of my one-year warranty period to make sure this lasts me at least 3 years. Hopefully I might be able to keep this for 4 or 5 years.
  Overall, if you have the $$ I highly recommend this product.
  Pros-
  Unibody design is super-sturdy and slim.
  Love the matte screen
  The high resolution upgrade helps with multi-tasking, programming, photo-editing, web-browing, ect..
  Super-fast w/Photoshop
  Good side-to-side viewing angle, (better than the screen on the Windows-based laptops I have used)
  Keyboard is very pleasant to use
  Speakers are adequate
  Touchpad is awesome! Large and easy to use with 2, 3, and 4 finger controls not found anywhere else
  but on a Mac. I rarely use a mouse anymore, which works well for using it on my lap.
  Quick boot up time. Opening and closing the lid for sleep mode waiting time is basically zero.
  Good battery life
  Cons
  Expensive (duh)
  Can get hot on the underneath towards the back where the processor is located.
  Up and down viewing angle not so good (this is common w/laptops though)
  Some software not available for Mac
  USB 2.0 (instead of newer 3.0)
  Glowing Apple logo on the back of the screen is a bit of advertising I could do without.
  Sharp Edges on front (can apparently be filed down but I am wary about doing this)
  No Blu-Ray drive
  Update:
  Maybe it is just me, but my Apple seems to have more issues with Flash and streaming internet content than I have ever had with a PC. I know Apple is at war with Adobe and has gone to great lengths to disparage the Flash format. They do not seem to have worked too...