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Saturday, 31 march
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SBK
Imola QP1
Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport started the race weekend with a place on the provisional second row at Imola (ITA). The “Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari” hosts the second round of the 2012 FIM Superbike World Championship. Factory rider Leon Haslam (GBR) finished the first qualifying practice in sixth. His team mate, Marco Melandri (ITA) qualified a provisional 14th on his BMW S 1000 RR. The team is confident it is heading in the right direction and will move further up the grid in tomorrow’s Superpole qualifying....MORE
The BMW Motorrad Italia GoldBet Superbike Team took part in the first day of practice today at Imola's Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari. The track is currently hosting the second round of the 2012 World Superbike Championship season. In the morning's free practice session, Ayrton Badovini ended up in first place, while Fabrizio was 11th. The first qualifying session, held in the early afternoon, saw Badovini finish in 12th place and Fabrizio in 19th....MORE
motomatters.com: WSBK Imola day one round up
Imola Q2
worldsbk.com: Sykes from Guintoli and Haslam in Q2
FWIW: Team Green seems to be on song. Superpole will be interesting.
worldsbk.com: Infront secures Engelbert Strauss as official sponsor
WORLDSBK: 2012 Race Calendar | Championship Standings Rider / Manufacturer
motogp
Video: MotoGP Rewind | Jerez Official Tests
londonbikers.com: How Dorna plans to save MotoGP
motogp: 2012 race calendar | Results and Statistics
Formula 1
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Formula 1: 2012 Race Calendar | Results Season/Team/Driver
fia.com: 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship - Race Information & Event Starting Times for the 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship
Other Racing
yamaha-racing.com: Bol d'Or opens the 2012 Endurance season with strong Yamaha presence
roadandtrack.com: Two monsters will electrify Pikes Peak Hill Climb spectators
On the Street
ultimatemotorcycling.com: BMW GS Trophy UK qualifying event
indiancarsbikes.in: 2012 BMW F650 GS on off road motorcycle in India
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Cage World
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FWIW
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Reference::
BMW MOA 2012 International Rally
SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar
FIM
Changes to the FIM Superbike, Supersport and Superstock regulations for 2012:
Some more details of changes to the championship regulations were delivered by the FIM in a press release.
FIM: Official Documents
Link to the current year official documents for all classes and search tool for other years.
FIA Regulations – 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 | Sedalia, MO 65301
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 – 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
mic.org: Motorcycle Industry Council | Tire Guide 2011.pdf
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.
Video: BMW Final Drive Disassembly
Woot of the Day
MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual
QOD: Which lane position is best for a motorcycle? http://t.co/9jzx4IQ3
Bike Candy
This week the BMW K1 made a stop at BikeEXIF for some pictures.
Members with Birthdays Today
SBK
Imola QP1
Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport started the race weekend with a place on the provisional second row at Imola (ITA). The “Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari” hosts the second round of the 2012 FIM Superbike World Championship. Factory rider Leon Haslam (GBR) finished the first qualifying practice in sixth. His team mate, Marco Melandri (ITA) qualified a provisional 14th on his BMW S 1000 RR. The team is confident it is heading in the right direction and will move further up the grid in tomorrow’s Superpole qualifying....MORE
The BMW Motorrad Italia GoldBet Superbike Team took part in the first day of practice today at Imola's Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari. The track is currently hosting the second round of the 2012 World Superbike Championship season. In the morning's free practice session, Ayrton Badovini ended up in first place, while Fabrizio was 11th. The first qualifying session, held in the early afternoon, saw Badovini finish in 12th place and Fabrizio in 19th....MORE
motomatters.com: WSBK Imola day one round up
Imola Q2
worldsbk.com: Sykes from Guintoli and Haslam in Q2
FWIW: Team Green seems to be on song. Superpole will be interesting.
worldsbk.com: Infront secures Engelbert Strauss as official sponsor
WORLDSBK: 2012 Race Calendar | Championship Standings Rider / Manufacturer
motogp
Video: MotoGP Rewind | Jerez Official Tests
londonbikers.com: How Dorna plans to save MotoGP
motogp: 2012 race calendar | Results and Statistics
Formula 1
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/CuC_u-XuHYA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Formula 1: 2012 Race Calendar | Results Season/Team/Driver
fia.com: 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship - Race Information & Event Starting Times for the 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship
Other Racing
yamaha-racing.com: Bol d'Or opens the 2012 Endurance season with strong Yamaha presence
roadandtrack.com: Two monsters will electrify Pikes Peak Hill Climb spectators
On the Street
ultimatemotorcycling.com: BMW GS Trophy UK qualifying event
indiancarsbikes.in: 2012 BMW F650 GS on off road motorcycle in India
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/K4NR3z_jRsE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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Cage World
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FWIW
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<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cmnjXZpbjAw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Reference::
BMW MOA 2012 International Rally
SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar
FIM
Changes to the FIM Superbike, Supersport and Superstock regulations for 2012:
Some more details of changes to the championship regulations were delivered by the FIM in a press release.
FIM: Official Documents
Link to the current year official documents for all classes and search tool for other years.
FIA Regulations – 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 | Sedalia, MO 65301
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 – 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
mic.org: Motorcycle Industry Council | Tire Guide 2011.pdf
pure-gas.org: Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. And Canada
Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.
Video: BMW Final Drive Disassembly
Woot of the Day
QOD: Which lane position is best for a motorcycle? http://t.co/9jzx4IQ3
Bike Candy
This week the BMW K1 made a stop at BikeEXIF for some pictures.