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Thursday, 19 May
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worldsbk.com: Rea and Toseland inaugurate new Silverstone wing
MotoGP
hondaproracing.com: Pedrosa undergoes surgery on his collar bone
fim-live.com: sStoner tests the new Honda 2012
Casey Stoner On The 2012 MotoGP Repsol Honda Prototype In Jerez
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Formula 1
fia.com: Spanish GP Preview
formula1.com: Overtaking – Making the impossible possible at Barcelona
formula1.com: McLaren – Diffuser clampdown would be a setback
Other Racing
2011 SPEA FIM Trial World Championship - Gefrees (GER)
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sportrider.com: Flying Fred Merkel then and now
On the Street
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bsmotoring.com: Hero Group set to be renamed Hero Moto
dealernews.com: Yamaha announces ATV manufacturing move from Japan to United States
londonbikers.com: Stay cool dry and comfortable all day with the function shirts from BMW Motorrad
realclassic.co.uk: Clubman’s corner
webbikeworld.com: Shift Enforcer knee guards - review
The Mothership
Honolulu Police Department Purchases Additional BMW Authority Motorcycles
• 18.05.2011
• Press Release
Has Maintained Fleet of BMW Motorcycles for 12 Years
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 18, 2011…For 12 years running, the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) has opted to purchase BMW police motorcycles for its 36-member Solo Motorcycle Detail. By the end of June, 34 BMW R 1200 RT-P police motorcycles will replace 34 older models in the HPD’s existing fleet of 50 BMW police motorcycles that have been in service for the past 12 years. The 2011 model BMW motorcycles, purchased from the island’s only BMW motorcycle dealer, South Seas Cycle Exchange, will be ridden year-round by the Department’s specially trained motorcycle squad. Officers will use the motorcycles to patrol the city and county of Honolulu; to perform escort duty for parades and visiting dignitaries; and to participate in community events, such as the “Say Hi” school program…more
2011 “Engine of the Year Award”: Four titles for the BMW Group. Engines featuring four, six and eight cylinders prevail in their respective displacement classes – BMW Group most successful manufacturer in the most significant international competition.
• 18.05.2011
• Press Release
Munich/ Stuttgart. With four class victories in the competition “International Engine of the Year Award” 2011, the BMW Group repeated last year’s success, whilst at the same time strengthening its position as the most successful manufacturer to take part in the competition. Four, six and eight-cylinder petrol and diesel engines prevailed in their respective displacement classes. The award-winning engines are featured in a number of current models of the BMW and MINI brands. In addition to the V8 power unit of the BMW M3 and the straight six-cylinder petrol engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, the four-cylinder diesel with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and the new four-cylinder power unit under the bonnet of the MINI Cooper S also received an Engine of the Year award. The commendation of the award-winners took place during the trade fair “Engine Expo” in Stuttgart…more
FWIW
I have a friend that does really nice restorations and builds. My problem with them is he will never sell me one of them when he puts them on the market.
“Why not”
“You’ll use it.”
The Kneeslider is having sort of the same problem with the Black Falcon that was a recent Bike Candy feature: Black Falcon – Is this a motorcycle?
Reference: :
BMW-Motorrad.com:
Download Manuals
Breakdown Dictionary
Tyre Options
Tips
Before every journey…
Before a log trip…
Before winter…
How to clean your motorcycle
ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules
Decorah Egles WebCam
Decorah Eagles
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Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips
NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS
MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual
MSF Question of the Day: Which of the following is correct when being passed by another vehicle?
MSF Tip of the Day: Never assume that making eye contact with a driver means they see YOU or will yield. P.22
SportRider.com: Motorcycle Riding Skills Seiries – Street bike and motorcycle riding skills techniques articles at Sport Rider
Gasbuddy.com: Search for local gas prices along your trip route.
Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.
Woot of the Day
Bike Candy
thechicaneblog.com: The art of Peter Hutton
Members with Birthdays Today
SBK
worldsbk.com: Rea and Toseland inaugurate new Silverstone wing
MotoGP
hondaproracing.com: Pedrosa undergoes surgery on his collar bone
fim-live.com: sStoner tests the new Honda 2012
Casey Stoner On The 2012 MotoGP Repsol Honda Prototype In Jerez
<iframe width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/DhhCzRKrAgE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Formula 1
fia.com: Spanish GP Preview
formula1.com: Overtaking – Making the impossible possible at Barcelona
formula1.com: McLaren – Diffuser clampdown would be a setback
Other Racing
2011 SPEA FIM Trial World Championship - Gefrees (GER)
<iframe width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/EDk0xHMyEcg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
sportrider.com: Flying Fred Merkel then and now
On the Street
<iframe width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/eCv8_yiN3a8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
bsmotoring.com: Hero Group set to be renamed Hero Moto
dealernews.com: Yamaha announces ATV manufacturing move from Japan to United States
londonbikers.com: Stay cool dry and comfortable all day with the function shirts from BMW Motorrad
realclassic.co.uk: Clubman’s corner
webbikeworld.com: Shift Enforcer knee guards - review
The Mothership
Honolulu Police Department Purchases Additional BMW Authority Motorcycles
• 18.05.2011
• Press Release
Has Maintained Fleet of BMW Motorcycles for 12 Years
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 18, 2011…For 12 years running, the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) has opted to purchase BMW police motorcycles for its 36-member Solo Motorcycle Detail. By the end of June, 34 BMW R 1200 RT-P police motorcycles will replace 34 older models in the HPD’s existing fleet of 50 BMW police motorcycles that have been in service for the past 12 years. The 2011 model BMW motorcycles, purchased from the island’s only BMW motorcycle dealer, South Seas Cycle Exchange, will be ridden year-round by the Department’s specially trained motorcycle squad. Officers will use the motorcycles to patrol the city and county of Honolulu; to perform escort duty for parades and visiting dignitaries; and to participate in community events, such as the “Say Hi” school program…more
2011 “Engine of the Year Award”: Four titles for the BMW Group. Engines featuring four, six and eight cylinders prevail in their respective displacement classes – BMW Group most successful manufacturer in the most significant international competition.
• 18.05.2011
• Press Release
Munich/ Stuttgart. With four class victories in the competition “International Engine of the Year Award” 2011, the BMW Group repeated last year’s success, whilst at the same time strengthening its position as the most successful manufacturer to take part in the competition. Four, six and eight-cylinder petrol and diesel engines prevailed in their respective displacement classes. The award-winning engines are featured in a number of current models of the BMW and MINI brands. In addition to the V8 power unit of the BMW M3 and the straight six-cylinder petrol engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, the four-cylinder diesel with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and the new four-cylinder power unit under the bonnet of the MINI Cooper S also received an Engine of the Year award. The commendation of the award-winners took place during the trade fair “Engine Expo” in Stuttgart…more
FWIW
I have a friend that does really nice restorations and builds. My problem with them is he will never sell me one of them when he puts them on the market.
“Why not”
“You’ll use it.”
The Kneeslider is having sort of the same problem with the Black Falcon that was a recent Bike Candy feature: Black Falcon – Is this a motorcycle?
Reference: :
BMW-Motorrad.com:
Download Manuals
Breakdown Dictionary
Tyre Options
Tips
Before every journey…
Before a log trip…
Before winter…
How to clean your motorcycle
ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules
Decorah Egles WebCam
Decorah Eagles
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Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips
NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS
MSF Question of the Day: Which of the following is correct when being passed by another vehicle?
MSF Tip of the Day: Never assume that making eye contact with a driver means they see YOU or will yield. P.22
SportRider.com: Motorcycle Riding Skills Seiries – Street bike and motorcycle riding skills techniques articles at Sport Rider
Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.
Woot of the Day
Bike Candy
thechicaneblog.com: The art of Peter Hutton
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