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30Jan/100

Standard On Your Next Set Of Tires: Judgment

I understand the little leaning motorcycle, but what the hell is going on with that elephant?

I understand the little leaning motorcycle, but what the hell is going on with that elephant?

The guys over at Asphalt & Rubber have made note of the latest development in motorcycle tires. Now will you not only have shameful chicken strips on the sides of your tires to indicate how much of a badass you are (or are not, in my case), if you bought a set of Metzler Sportec M5's, they'll include some awesome pictograms to help your buddies rank your skills as a rider.

Meanwhile, keep trying to convince your friends that you're not a wimp, you're just riding fresh rubber. It might work.

15Dec/090

Rocket Launcher…

via Hell For Leather

So, what do we think about putting something like this on the Big In Japan LS 400? I mean, all the other drivers on the track will be wearing firesuits and helmets anyway. I think it'd be a GREAT way to win the coveted Dangerous (Banned) Technology Award!

Bonus points for the balls this guy has for (1) shooting rockets down a freeway into oncoming traffic at night, (2) nearly taking himself out with one in a parking lot, (3) hitting the camera with one.