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Thursday, 15 December
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SBK
worldsbk.com: Bimota set to re-launch racing plans
Ruben Xaus, former BMW rider now Bimota team manager, has an aggressive task with SBK and Moto2 aspirations
crash.net: Sykes frustrated with lack of consitency
MotoGP
motogp.com: FIM announce changes to 2012 MotoGP calendar
Jerez is still on and the Sachsenring host German GP
Circuit of the Americas looking toward 2013 for MotoGP
Formula 1
bbc.co.uk: Daniel Ricciardo & Jean-Eric Vergne as Toro Rosso drivers for 2012
New line up for the B team and James Allen's take on it.
formula1.com: HRT and Kolles [team principal] part ways
Other Racing
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Dakar 2012 Edition
facebook.com: Dakar the ultimate rallye challenge
On the Street
motorradonline.de: The new road bike from Husqvarna
cycleworld.com: Riding the 2011 World Superbikes ÔÇô Feature
cyrilhuzeblog.com: Fast motorcycle industry news
dealernews.com: US Highland chief operating officer has Harley, Indian experience
FWIW: US Highland continues to re-develop its leadership after the tragic decapitation of executives in an air crash.
motorcycle.com: Piaggio [Moto Guzzi and Aprilia parent company] announces 2011-2014 business plan ÔÇô More hybrids and electric models in the pipeline
motorcyclistonline.com: The Six-Cylinder Sei that Benelli should have built
nortonmotorcycles.com: Supplier focus on ...Motad
vintaebmw.org: Quail Lodge motorcycle Gathering 2012
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ÔÇ£Rejean Neron's Safety Sphere is a protective suit which inflates to a man-sized sphere, completely enveloping the rider in the event of a crash. It inflates in five hundredths of a second, cushioning the rider for any impact (except perhaps those into giant spikes) and consists of a loose fitting coverall suit comprised of two layers of fabric.
Neron explains: "The outer layer is made up of a highly resistant parachute type material. The inner layer is made up of a thin, moderately elastic synthetic material. In a collision situation, the passengers are thrown from the motorcycle, the cord connecting them to the motorcycle seat disconnects, the electrical voltage plummets, and the electronic circuit processor inside the belt buckle housing of each occupant connects the 9 volt battery to an electric igniter in the back housing of their respective suits." This triggers the firing of an explosive canister of propellant called nitrocellulose.
Neron is a motorcycling idealist who believes bikes could play a massive role in alleviating congestion in 21st century cities, if only riders' fear of crashing's consequences could be reduced to those of the prang-happy car driver. He's been working on the Safety Sphere for many years, through 'countless' iterations and is now looking for backing to bring the design to productionÔÇØ
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The Mothership
BMW at the 2012 NAIAS Detroit
FWIW
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motorcycle-usa.com: NTSB calls for cell phone driving ban
Cage World
indiancarsbikes.in: BMW and General motors to develop fuel cell cars jointly?
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Reference::
forums.bmwmoa.org: Bolt and Torque Information
Thread contains information about bolts, nuts, terminology, and torques for common fasteners on BMWs.
FIM: Official Documents
Link to the current year official documents for all classes and search tool for other years.
FIA Regulations ÔÇô Formula 1 World Championship
WEATHER
US:
http://www.weather.gov/ | NOAA's National Weather Service
Select to go to the NWS homepage. National Weather Service - or - Follow the National Weather Service on FaceBook
http://www.weather.com | Bloomsburg, PA
CA:
http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/canada_e.html
ROAD CONDITIONS
US:
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/ : National Traffic and Road Closure Information
511 - America's Traveler Information Telephone Number; Construction Related; Local and State Transit Links; Traffic Conditions; Regional Links; Weather/Road ...
CA:
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/drivebc_supp/canada_map.htm :
Canada Road Condition Information: Links to provincial highway condition websites across Canada..
Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips
NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS
SportRider.com: Motorcycle Riding Skills Series ÔÇô Street bike and motorcycle riding skills techniques articles at Sport Rider
BMW-Motorrad.com: Service
Electronic Parts Catalogue
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
Gasbuddy.com: Search for local gas prices along your trip route.
pure-gas.org: Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. And Canada
Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.
Woot of the Day
Packers.com
greebaypressgazette.com
jsonline.com
MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual
QOD: One way to increase your chances of being seen at intersections is to do what? http://t.co/tOSiEqJD
Bike Candy
Members with Birthdays Today
SBK
worldsbk.com: Bimota set to re-launch racing plans
Ruben Xaus, former BMW rider now Bimota team manager, has an aggressive task with SBK and Moto2 aspirations
crash.net: Sykes frustrated with lack of consitency
MotoGP
motogp.com: FIM announce changes to 2012 MotoGP calendar
Jerez is still on and the Sachsenring host German GP
Circuit of the Americas looking toward 2013 for MotoGP
Formula 1
bbc.co.uk: Daniel Ricciardo & Jean-Eric Vergne as Toro Rosso drivers for 2012
New line up for the B team and James Allen's take on it.
formula1.com: HRT and Kolles [team principal] part ways
Other Racing
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/d-wiZxjj6bg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
bmw-motorsport.com: First ÔÇ£GT tripleÔÇØ for BMW since 2001
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jAwpYIcUcLU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Dakar 2012 Edition
facebook.com: Dakar the ultimate rallye challenge
On the Street
motorradonline.de: The new road bike from Husqvarna
cycleworld.com: Riding the 2011 World Superbikes ÔÇô Feature
cyrilhuzeblog.com: Fast motorcycle industry news
dealernews.com: US Highland chief operating officer has Harley, Indian experience
FWIW: US Highland continues to re-develop its leadership after the tragic decapitation of executives in an air crash.
motorcycle.com: Piaggio [Moto Guzzi and Aprilia parent company] announces 2011-2014 business plan ÔÇô More hybrids and electric models in the pipeline
motorcyclistonline.com: The Six-Cylinder Sei that Benelli should have built
nortonmotorcycles.com: Supplier focus on ...Motad
vintaebmw.org: Quail Lodge motorcycle Gathering 2012
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/DUHQEI3PNI4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/fp5hBUz-dcE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/5Fn_iLqboVQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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ÔÇ£Rejean Neron's Safety Sphere is a protective suit which inflates to a man-sized sphere, completely enveloping the rider in the event of a crash. It inflates in five hundredths of a second, cushioning the rider for any impact (except perhaps those into giant spikes) and consists of a loose fitting coverall suit comprised of two layers of fabric.
Neron explains: "The outer layer is made up of a highly resistant parachute type material. The inner layer is made up of a thin, moderately elastic synthetic material. In a collision situation, the passengers are thrown from the motorcycle, the cord connecting them to the motorcycle seat disconnects, the electrical voltage plummets, and the electronic circuit processor inside the belt buckle housing of each occupant connects the 9 volt battery to an electric igniter in the back housing of their respective suits." This triggers the firing of an explosive canister of propellant called nitrocellulose.
Neron is a motorcycling idealist who believes bikes could play a massive role in alleviating congestion in 21st century cities, if only riders' fear of crashing's consequences could be reduced to those of the prang-happy car driver. He's been working on the Safety Sphere for many years, through 'countless' iterations and is now looking for backing to bring the design to productionÔÇØ
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/tUFEXlwpZns" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
The Mothership
BMW at the 2012 NAIAS Detroit
FWIW
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-IXHOHMZYcE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/hUVLiSb_QD0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
motorcycle-usa.com: NTSB calls for cell phone driving ban
Cage World
indiancarsbikes.in: BMW and General motors to develop fuel cell cars jointly?
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/MGhb43WWczk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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Reference::
forums.bmwmoa.org: Bolt and Torque Information
Thread contains information about bolts, nuts, terminology, and torques for common fasteners on BMWs.
FIM: Official Documents
Link to the current year official documents for all classes and search tool for other years.
FIA Regulations ÔÇô Formula 1 World Championship
WEATHER
US:
http://www.weather.gov/ | NOAA's National Weather Service
Select to go to the NWS homepage. National Weather Service - or - Follow the National Weather Service on FaceBook
http://www.weather.com | Bloomsburg, PA
CA:
http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/canada_e.html
ROAD CONDITIONS
US:
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/ : National Traffic and Road Closure Information
511 - America's Traveler Information Telephone Number; Construction Related; Local and State Transit Links; Traffic Conditions; Regional Links; Weather/Road ...
CA:
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/drivebc_supp/canada_map.htm :
Canada Road Condition Information: Links to provincial highway condition websites across Canada..
Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips
NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS
SportRider.com: Motorcycle Riding Skills Series ÔÇô Street bike and motorcycle riding skills techniques articles at Sport Rider
BMW-Motorrad.com: Service
Electronic Parts Catalogue
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
pure-gas.org: Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. And Canada
Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.
Woot of the Day
Packers.com
greebaypressgazette.com
jsonline.com
QOD: One way to increase your chances of being seen at intersections is to do what? http://t.co/tOSiEqJD
Bike Candy