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SBK
worldsbk.com: Non factory competitors showing their mettle and medals
WORLDSBK: 2012 Race Calendar | Championship Standings Rider / Manufacturer
LeonHaslam.com, MarcoMelandri.co.uk, BMW Motorrad Motorsports.com, AlphaRaccing.com
motogp
motomatters.com: IMS press release – 2012 Indianpolis MotoGP pre-event press conference
thecheckeredflag.co.uk: Stoner not the biggest fan of Indianapolis challenge
MotoGP Video: Rossi explains his move from Ducati to Yamaha
fim-live.com[/url: Rossi grabs headlines ahead of Red Bull Indianapolis GP
[url=http://tucsoncitizen.com/usa-today-sports/2012/08/15/stoner-spies-plan-exits-as-motogp-hits-indy/ ]tusconcitizen.com: Stoner Spies plan exits as MotoGP hits Indy
bikesportnews.com: Indy – 'Dovizioso best choice for Ducati' - Hayden
motogp: 2012 race calendar | Results and Statistics
SuterRacing.com, NGM Forward Racing Team
Formula 1
formula1.com: Narain Karthikeyan Q&A – I must learn from De la Rosa
jamesalleneonf1.com: F1 driver ratings for season so far
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
motorcycle.com: 2012 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb report
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On the Street
moto-station.com: BMW comparison from French site Moto-Station – C650GT v R1200RT
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The Mothership
Before the six BMW DTM drivers take to the track for their first practice laps of the N??rburgring (DE), they experienced the “Green Hell” and the impressive landscape of the Eifel Mountains from an all-new perspective. Martin Tomczyk (DE), Joey Hand (US), Bruno Spengler (CA), Dirk Werner (DE), Andy Priaulx (GB) and Augusto Farfus (BR) visited the historic N??rburg Castle – the region’s spectacular trademark that sits on top of a hill above the circuit and symbolises the long history of the N??rburgring. ...More
BMW Team RLL heads to the Road America Road Race Showcase (US) for the seventh round the 2012 American Le Mans Series ready to extend its record of excellent finishes at the longest road course in North America. ...More
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Cage World
businessweek.com: BMW S phantom sales in Germany show debt crisis contagion
roadandtrack.com: 2013 Jaguar AWD models revieled
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FWIW
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Reference::
SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar
fim-live.com: FIM Superbike & Supersport Championship & FIM Superstock Cup Regulations 2012
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
BMW MOA 2013 International Rally
BMWMOA.org/Forum: 2013 Rally Including curent updates
Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center
Maps & Directions
oregon.gov/OPRD: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department – State Parks
Official information on all state park campgrounds and day-use sites. Maps, driving directions, special events and virtual 3D panoramic photos.
: Travel Oregon
The Oregon Tourism Commission, doing business as Travel Oregon, is a semi-independent agency created by the Oregon Legislature in 2003 to enhance Oregonians’ quality of life by strengthening economic impacts of the state’s $8.7 billion tourism industry.
[url=http://www.nps.gov/oreg/index.htm ]nps.gove: Oregon National Historic Trail
america101.us: Oregon Trail
RESTAURANT GUIDES
SalemDinningGuide.com
“DiningGuide's Directory of Salem Oregon Restaurants. Read unbiased reviews from people who have eaten at the restaurants listed.”
tripadvisor.com/Restaurants
“Dining in Salem, Oregon: See 1608 TripAdvisor traveler reviews of 157 Salem restaurantsand search by cuisine, price, location, and more.”
SALEM MEDIA
SatesmanJournal.com
Salem-News.com
http://www.salemphonedirectory.com/YELLOW-PAGES.html
http://www.yellowpages.com/?from=SE...m_term=salem+telephone+directory+yellow+pages
http://www.dexknows.com/
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 | Salem, Oregon
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 Feed
NHTSA recall database allows searches o safety-related complaints about motor vehicles and equipment by make, model and year.
Transport Canada Recalls Database
Vehicle Owner Service Agency (VOSA) Vehicle Recalls – UK government recall database site
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission: Car and Motorcycle recall site.
Governor's Highway Safety Association. ghsa.orgHighway safety law charts
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
webbikeworld.com: Motorcycle Helmet Reviews by Shape
Woot of the Day
MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual
Packers.com
Bike Candy
Members with Birthdays Today
SBK
worldsbk.com: Non factory competitors showing their mettle and medals
WORLDSBK: 2012 Race Calendar | Championship Standings Rider / Manufacturer
LeonHaslam.com, MarcoMelandri.co.uk, BMW Motorrad Motorsports.com, AlphaRaccing.com
motogp
motomatters.com: IMS press release – 2012 Indianpolis MotoGP pre-event press conference
thecheckeredflag.co.uk: Stoner not the biggest fan of Indianapolis challenge
MotoGP Video: Rossi explains his move from Ducati to Yamaha
fim-live.com[/url: Rossi grabs headlines ahead of Red Bull Indianapolis GP
[url=http://tucsoncitizen.com/usa-today-sports/2012/08/15/stoner-spies-plan-exits-as-motogp-hits-indy/ ]tusconcitizen.com: Stoner Spies plan exits as MotoGP hits Indy
bikesportnews.com: Indy – 'Dovizioso best choice for Ducati' - Hayden
motogp: 2012 race calendar | Results and Statistics
SuterRacing.com, NGM Forward Racing Team
Formula 1
formula1.com: Narain Karthikeyan Q&A – I must learn from De la Rosa
jamesalleneonf1.com: F1 driver ratings for season so far
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
motorcycle.com: 2012 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb report
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On the Street
moto-station.com: BMW comparison from French site Moto-Station – C650GT v R1200RT
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The Mothership
Before the six BMW DTM drivers take to the track for their first practice laps of the N??rburgring (DE), they experienced the “Green Hell” and the impressive landscape of the Eifel Mountains from an all-new perspective. Martin Tomczyk (DE), Joey Hand (US), Bruno Spengler (CA), Dirk Werner (DE), Andy Priaulx (GB) and Augusto Farfus (BR) visited the historic N??rburg Castle – the region’s spectacular trademark that sits on top of a hill above the circuit and symbolises the long history of the N??rburgring. ...More
BMW Team RLL heads to the Road America Road Race Showcase (US) for the seventh round the 2012 American Le Mans Series ready to extend its record of excellent finishes at the longest road course in North America. ...More
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/rF1ZD_5LfEY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Cage World
businessweek.com: BMW S phantom sales in Germany show debt crisis contagion
roadandtrack.com: 2013 Jaguar AWD models revieled
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FWIW
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Reference::
SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar
fim-live.com: FIM Superbike & Supersport Championship & FIM Superstock Cup Regulations 2012
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
BMW MOA 2013 International Rally
BMWMOA.org/Forum: 2013 Rally Including curent updates
Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center
Maps & Directions
oregon.gov/OPRD: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department – State Parks
Official information on all state park campgrounds and day-use sites. Maps, driving directions, special events and virtual 3D panoramic photos.
: Travel Oregon
The Oregon Tourism Commission, doing business as Travel Oregon, is a semi-independent agency created by the Oregon Legislature in 2003 to enhance Oregonians’ quality of life by strengthening economic impacts of the state’s $8.7 billion tourism industry.
[url=http://www.nps.gov/oreg/index.htm ]nps.gove: Oregon National Historic Trail
america101.us: Oregon Trail
RESTAURANT GUIDES
SalemDinningGuide.com
“DiningGuide's Directory of Salem Oregon Restaurants. Read unbiased reviews from people who have eaten at the restaurants listed.”
tripadvisor.com/Restaurants
“Dining in Salem, Oregon: See 1608 TripAdvisor traveler reviews of 157 Salem restaurantsand search by cuisine, price, location, and more.”
SALEM MEDIA
SatesmanJournal.com
Salem-News.com
http://www.salemphonedirectory.com/YELLOW-PAGES.html
http://www.yellowpages.com/?from=SE...m_term=salem+telephone+directory+yellow+pages
http://www.dexknows.com/
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 | Salem, Oregon
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 Feed
NHTSA recall database allows searches o safety-related complaints about motor vehicles and equipment by make, model and year.
Transport Canada Recalls Database
Vehicle Owner Service Agency (VOSA) Vehicle Recalls – UK government recall database site
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission: Car and Motorcycle recall site.
Governor's Highway Safety Association. ghsa.orgHighway safety law charts
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
webbikeworld.com: Motorcycle Helmet Reviews by Shape
Woot of the Day
Packers.com
Bike Candy