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THE WEEKLY FEED: BITD: 1978- YAMAHA WINS EVERYTHING • PRO VERSUS SCHMOE VIDEO

THE WEEKLY FEED: BITD: 1978- YAMAHA WINS EVERYTHING • PRO VERSUS SCHMOE VIDEO

This was a post by Dave Osterman, Mike Bell’s mechanic. He notes that Honda had a great year, but back in 1978 Yamaha put together a decent run.

This Yamaha ad (below) features the 1978 500cc National Champ Rick Burgett, Bob Hannah- AMA Supercross  and 250cc AMA Motocross champion and 125cc National Champ Broc Glover all wearing their #1 plates. Of note, Hannah also won the Trans-AMA title in 1978 and Heikki Mikkola won his second straight 500cc World Championship.

Not too shabby…

[Screenshot of Yamaha ad showcasing the champions]

[Image of Bob Hannah winning the Supercross and 250 National Motocross Championship in 1978]

[Image of Broc Glover, the 1978 125 National Motocross Champion]

[Image of Rick Burgett, the 1978 Open Class Motocross Champion]

[Image of Heikki Mikkola, the 1978 500cc World Champion]

[Screenshot of Skyler Howes joining the Monster Energy Honda Rally Team]

Skyler Howes, who was dropped by the Husqvarna Factory Rally effort after finishing third at last year’s Dakar, has joined the Monster Energy Honda Rally Team to race the Dakar Rally and World Rally-Raid Championship.

“Riding for the HRC rally team is a highlight of my life and career.” Says Skyler. “I learned how to ride on an XR75 when I was three-years-old and I began my rally effort on a CRF450X so my roots are deep with Honda. To also have the support of Monster Energy is huge for me and I’m super excited to see what the team and I can accomplish together. After a podium at the Dakar my focus remains the same, have as much fun as possible, and continue to reach for the top step of the podium.”

[Screenshot of Team Honda HRC’s CRF450RWE and CRF250R wearing special graphics featuring a pattern created by TrueTimber]

[Image of a Special Edition KTM 300]

Of all the machines I have ridden and raced, the KTM 300 stands alone as my favorite mount.  I can remember going to Blackwater with Rod Bush and testing their brand new 273 in 1986, raced the entire Qualifier schedule in ’92 aboard one and then did Six Days in Czecho. As the years have scudded by the machine has morphed from linkage to PDS and now offers both. The front end has evolved from Upside down WP’s to right side up Zokes, and then back. But the powerplant has always had one special attribute; it makes traction down low and pulls a higher gear in the tight ugly stuff. This was the main reason I love this machine both then and now!

[Image of the author’s 1992 KTM 300, prepped for the ISDE event in Czecho]

In Wickenburg, Arizona, the Arizona Dirt Bike Rental folks say that October through May has some of the best desert riding anywhere. Hang out in the quaint little cowboy town, Wickenburg, which is truly a southwestern lifestyle.

[Image of Arizona Dirt Bike Rentals logo]

[Image of the picturesque town of Wickenburg]

Don’t miss out on the free 2-stroke special!

[Image of the Free 2-Stroke Special advertisement]

[Image of Laim Everts riding]

[Image of video highlights from MXGP of Italy]

[Image of Terra Inferno Jungle Race video]

[Image of Sea to Sky 2022 – Pro Ways vs Hobby Ways video]

[Screenshot of an advertisement for Arizona Dirt Bike Rentals]

[Screenshot of an advertisement for WMR Powersports]

[Image of Tom Webb’s KTM 300]

Of all the machines I have ridden and raced, the KTM 300 stands alone as my favorite mount. I can remember going to Blackwater with Rod Bush and testing their brand new 273 in 1986, raced the entire Qualifier schedule in ’92 aboard one and then did Six Days in Czecho. As the years have scudded by the machine has morphed from linkage to PDS and now offers both. The front end has evolved from Upside down WP’s to right side up Zokes, and then back. But the powerplant has always had one special attribute; it makes traction down low and pulls a higher gear in the tight ugly stuff. This was the main reason I love this machine both then and now!

[Image of the author’s 1992 KTM 300, prepped for the ISDE event in Czecho]

To experience the thrill of riding in the Arizona desert, visit arizonadirtbikerentals.com.

[Image of the Arizona Dirt Bike Rentals logo]

[Screenshot of an advertisement for WMR Powersports]

[Image of an unnamed motorcycle]

[Image of a Special Edition KTM 300]

For more information and to stay up to date on the latest dirt bike news, visit dirtbikemagazine.com.

[Image of the Dirt Bike Magazine logo]

Smartphones

The Unpleasant Truth About iPhone Repairs

In a recent blog post, iFixit has revealed an important aspect of iPhone repairability that was previously overlooked. The repairability score, traditionally based on physical design, did not account for Apple’s software-based parts pairing.

In essence, when a part is replaced on an iPhone 14, it connects to Apple’s servers to verify whether the repair has been authorized. This verification is only granted if the replacement part was acquired directly from Apple. Even if the part is an authentic Apple component from a recycled phone, it will not be validated.

What happens when a part is not validated? The consequences vary depending on the specific component. As reported by iFixit in October 2022, a non-validated replacement screen would still function but with certain features disabled, such as True Tone and Auto-Brightness. Additionally, a warning message would notify the user about the possibility of the screen not being genuine. When it comes to the battery, a warning message would appear and access to battery health and statistics menus would be disabled. The front-facing camera, on the other hand, would cease to function entirely, while the rear cameras would continue operating normally but display a warning message about using non-genuine parts during phone startup. The logic board, due to its serial number not matching the other components, would trigger various “genuine parts” warnings.

Motorsport

2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Faces Hurricane Winds for Dyno Pull

On August 30, as Southern Georgia was recovering from Tropical Storm Idalia, the crew at Steeda and the owner of a 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse took on the challenging task of conducting a dyno session during the storm. Despite the conditions, they pushed ahead with what could potentially be the first dyno session for this powerful Ford pony.

The dyno pulls were performed at Steeda Performance in Valdosta, Georgia, located just over the Florida border and approximately 60 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. Needless to say, the crew and the car got soaked during the session, as the storm had brought low atmospheric pressure and high humidity. These weather conditions are not ideal for generating maximum horsepower, and the outcome of the Mustang’s dyno session appears to have been affected by them, as the owner expresses dissatisfaction in the accompanying video.


Motorsport

Lamborghini Teases Something “Truly Thrilling” For August 18 Debut

Lamborghini has a teaser photo for a vehicle debuting on August 18. The text of the Instagram post promises: “Something new and truly thrilling is about to be unveiled.​”

The Italian automaker previously announced it was debuting an electric vehicle concept sometime during Monterey Car Week. August 18 falls into this timeframe, so the evidence points to this being our first look at the EV.

 

The teaser image provides a good look at the vehicle’s silhouette and beltline. The lines are smooth from what we can discern. However, the greenhouse has sharper points at the front and rear. These factors might hint at the EV concept mixing the brand’s familiar angular styling elements with the softer shapes that we commonly see on electric vehicles for improving the drag coefficient.

Lamborghini described this concept as the “first prototype of our fourth series production car” in the previous announcement.

In July 2023, Lamborghini confirmed that its first EV would be a 2+2 grand tourer. Company CEO Stephan Winkelmann said the vehicle would be “much more daily usable” than the Huracan replacement or new Revuelto. It’s also not an SUV.

This new teaser doesn’t provide enough detail to identify the vehicle’s proportions. We can’t tell whether this concept would be big enough to have rear seats like the planned production version.

Mechanical specifics aren’t available for the Lamborghini EV. Winkelmann confirms it shares components with other Volkswagen Group vehicles. There’s precedent for this for the automaker. For example, the Urus shares a platform with products like the Audi Q7, Bentley Bentayga, and Porsche Cayenne.

Lamborghini hasn’t sold a 2+2 grand tourer for decades. There was the 400 GT 2+2, Islero, Urraco, and the Espada, which lasted until the late 1970s.

More EVs are on the horizon for Lamborghini. The company plans for the second-gen Urus to be available solely with an electric powertrain. Expect to see it in 2029.

News, Technology

First Major Meta Threads Update Is Here With Some Much-Needed Features

The latest update for Threads introduces several important features that were sorely needed. One notable addition is automatic post translations, although it works differently compared to Instagram or Twitter. When you encounter a post in a language other than English, you’ll notice a translate icon next to the number of likes and replies. However, unlike Instagram’s dedicated “See Translation” button, Threads generates a translated version of posts directly beneath the text.

Keep in mind that the translation feature, like Instagram’s, is only suitable for basic translations. It may struggle when it comes to capturing colloquial phrases and idioms accurately.

If you’ve recently updated Threads on iOS but don’t see all the mentioned features, try closing and reopening the app. If they still don’t appear, be patient as the updates are rolled out gradually. According to Roth, Threads relies on server-delivered flags, and it might take some time for them to be fully released. Android users who are interested in testing the latest features can join the Threads beta testing program.