mika
Still Wondering
Today’s Birthdays / Calendar
BMW in the News
motoringfile.com
MotoringFile Exclusive: Ask Stracco
Motoringfile is happy to bring you our second interview with Jeff Stracco (“Stracco”), MINI USA Product Manager and Motorsports Manager.
motopassione.blogsfere.it
Video BMW HP2 Megamoto
Tribune-Times.com
Penske lands logistics deal with BMW
motorcyclenews.com
BMW to make its mark in motorsports
paddocktalk.com
Friction at BMW, Kubica slams Heideld
F1Complete.com
BMW to discuss teammate class with drivers
News:
motociclismo.es
Burell 1125R
beatnikbiker.com
Costs associated with Sturgis
“No, no… Not the ones that you could pretty easily find like food and lodging and such. But rather a list of costs that you could incur if you are not really careful.” And, perhaps as your ride along on the way to Gillette.
womenridersnow.com
The Glass Ride Exhibit Opens in Sturgis: Glass and motorcycles converge
iht.com
Harley-Davidson revs up a more feminine message
iht.com
Top U.S. lender sees mortgage woes for ‘good’ risks
infoworld.com
Macs and motorcycles
Is Steve Jobs channeling Willie G.?
Or is it the other way round?
hidesertstar.com
Local man designs championship racing bikes
polarisindustries.com
The 2008 Victory Lineup
MRF E-MAIL NEWS Motorcycle Riders Foundation
236 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Suite 510
Washington, DC 20002-4980
202-546-0983 (voice)
202-546-0986 (fax)
http://www.mrf.org (website)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jeff Hennie, MRF Vice-President of Government Relations
jeff@mrf.org (e-mail)
URGENT CALL TO ACTION
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation issues urgent call to action.
Washington DC July 23rd 2007 9:31 PM
The United States House of Representatives is scheduled to consider the
FY2008 Transportation, House and Urban Development Appropriations bill (HR
3074) Tuesday July 24th 2007. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation has
learned of a last minute attempt to eliminate the funding of the 2010
motorcycle safety grant program created in the last highway bill (PL
109-59).
Representative Jeb Henserling (R-TX) is the author of the amendment as
well as many many more all directed to eliminate funding for various
safety programs and other programs deemed by Heserling as unnecessary and
a waste of money. Henserling who is head of the ultra conservative House
caucus known as the Republican Study Committee routinely attempts to
eradicate funding for good programs. The RSC aims to keep the budget
balanced, fight off new taxes and advance the uber conservative Republican
agenda.
"A balanced budget and low taxes are both good things but Henserling
severely missed the mark when he chose to use the elimination of funding
for motorcycle safety awareness programs as the vehicle to bring down the
national debt" said Jeff Hennie Vice President of Government Relations for
the Motorcycle Riders Foundation. He added, "with motorcycle rider-ship
and fatalities both at all time highs; it's completely irresponsible for
Mr. Henserling to want to remove this much needed and wildly popular
safety grant program."
Not to mention the House Appropriations Committee has already had several
rounds of hearings and markups on this bill and then agreed to keep all of
the programs fully funded and to increase funding for some the very same
programs Henserling wants to cut.
In accordance with House rules, Henserling does not have to pre-print or
pre-file any of his amendments. He can simply go to the floor with his
amendment in hand and drop it on the desk of the clerk. Because of this no
amendment number is available as of press time.
In order to stop this amendment from passing the US House the MRF is
asking you to contact your Federal Representative as early on Tuesday,
July 24th, 2007 as you can. This bill could be considered as early as noon
EST on July 24, 2007. Ask your Representative to vote no on the
Henserling amendment to remove funding ($6 million) for motorcyclist
safety to the FY2008 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development
Appropriations bill.
If you know who your Federal Representative is you can reach the US
Capitol switch board at 202 224 3121. You can identify your Federal
Representative at this website: http://www.house.gov/writerep/ It is
important to make a phone call this time, email will not be quick enough
to get the word out. Call early and call often.
The MRF will keep you informed on this issue as it develops.
Jeff Hennie
Bike Reviews:
motoring.co.za
Ducati ST3 is a grown up tourer
amadirectlink.com
H-D builds a chopper that rocks
moto.cardisiac.com
Innovation 2008: Buell Ulysses XB12X
Rumors:
motorcyclenews.com
Aprilia’s RS-V4 caught on test
moto22.com
Triumph Tiger 675 for 2008
Reported before in MR, moto22 fills in some of the rumors blanks. The current Tiger has been very well received. One would suspect a TT – Tiny Tiger would receive a similar reception.
Feature:
thekneeslider.com
Brand New Vintage Motorcycles Returning to Dealers
The Kneeslider takes a different look at the rumor of Honda returning the CB750 to production.
Blog Update: Page 2
Foriegn Language Blogs
This has been one of the most fun sections for me, but at the same time the most labor intensive. I am playing with some ideas so please be patient. In the mean time the list of blogs I check in will grow in this section as I pull them together in the Morning Reads.
Gear:
motorcyclenews.com
What’s on offer in the Rukka range
A long time ago, on a motorcycle now far away, I owned a truly excellent Rukka one piece rain suite. MotorCycleNews takes a look at the current offerings form Rukka.
Motorcycle Repair and Care:
A CAN bus primmer:
embedded.com
A short trip on the Can bus
“How do we reduce the amount of cabling in cars as we install more complex embedded systems? A bus architecture is the answer.”
Over Heard in New York | Voice of the City
Photography / Video:
dPS.com
4 Rules of Composition for Landscape Photography
Crusader Rabbit Episode 9
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/XwwiGvG3jl4"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/XwwiGvG3jl4" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
M.R. Traveler
roadracingworld.com
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days this weekend at Mid-Ohio
RRW gives a run down of the daily events for the AMA VMD
Technology:
A game for you gadget junkies.
wired.comThe Greatest Gadget of All Tim Tournement
A bracket style game, like March Madness pools, to determine the greatest gadget of all times.
What all the campers at the BMW MOA International Rally in Gillette are going to want
ucrate.com
DircTV Sat-Go
The worlds first portable satellite TV system and ultimate tailgating accessory.
Today’s RoadFood.com
Woot
Todays Woot
The Blog
xkcd A webcomic of Romance, Sarcasm, Math and Language
BMW Press: News and press releases from the official BMW sources
BMW Motorrad International
BMW Motorrad days 2007 – Review
World of BMW News
BMW joings the party at A4DE
BMW Motorrad Canada
BMW Motorrad Shows
BMW Motorrad USA
Megomoto shines at Pikes Peak
http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/etc/utils.jsp?t=news&idx=1&newscat=general] Team Motorrad completes MOTO-ST mid-summer bucolic road trip with a podium finish at Iowa Speedway[/url]
BMW Sauber F1: Website
BMW Motorsport
BMW Yachtsport
BMW Golfsport
BMW Oracle Racing
BMW Sport website
Bike Candy:
Da The Pants was in da house
THE END
BMW in the News
motoringfile.com
MotoringFile Exclusive: Ask Stracco
Motoringfile is happy to bring you our second interview with Jeff Stracco (“Stracco”), MINI USA Product Manager and Motorsports Manager.
motopassione.blogsfere.it
Video BMW HP2 Megamoto
Tribune-Times.com
Penske lands logistics deal with BMW
motorcyclenews.com
BMW to make its mark in motorsports
paddocktalk.com
Friction at BMW, Kubica slams Heideld
F1Complete.com
BMW to discuss teammate class with drivers
News:
motociclismo.es
Burell 1125R
beatnikbiker.com
Costs associated with Sturgis
“No, no… Not the ones that you could pretty easily find like food and lodging and such. But rather a list of costs that you could incur if you are not really careful.” And, perhaps as your ride along on the way to Gillette.
womenridersnow.com
The Glass Ride Exhibit Opens in Sturgis: Glass and motorcycles converge
iht.com
Harley-Davidson revs up a more feminine message
iht.com
Top U.S. lender sees mortgage woes for ‘good’ risks
infoworld.com
Macs and motorcycles
Is Steve Jobs channeling Willie G.?
Or is it the other way round?
hidesertstar.com
Local man designs championship racing bikes
polarisindustries.com
The 2008 Victory Lineup
MRF E-MAIL NEWS Motorcycle Riders Foundation
236 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Suite 510
Washington, DC 20002-4980
202-546-0983 (voice)
202-546-0986 (fax)
http://www.mrf.org (website)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jeff Hennie, MRF Vice-President of Government Relations
jeff@mrf.org (e-mail)
URGENT CALL TO ACTION
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation issues urgent call to action.
Washington DC July 23rd 2007 9:31 PM
The United States House of Representatives is scheduled to consider the
FY2008 Transportation, House and Urban Development Appropriations bill (HR
3074) Tuesday July 24th 2007. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation has
learned of a last minute attempt to eliminate the funding of the 2010
motorcycle safety grant program created in the last highway bill (PL
109-59).
Representative Jeb Henserling (R-TX) is the author of the amendment as
well as many many more all directed to eliminate funding for various
safety programs and other programs deemed by Heserling as unnecessary and
a waste of money. Henserling who is head of the ultra conservative House
caucus known as the Republican Study Committee routinely attempts to
eradicate funding for good programs. The RSC aims to keep the budget
balanced, fight off new taxes and advance the uber conservative Republican
agenda.
"A balanced budget and low taxes are both good things but Henserling
severely missed the mark when he chose to use the elimination of funding
for motorcycle safety awareness programs as the vehicle to bring down the
national debt" said Jeff Hennie Vice President of Government Relations for
the Motorcycle Riders Foundation. He added, "with motorcycle rider-ship
and fatalities both at all time highs; it's completely irresponsible for
Mr. Henserling to want to remove this much needed and wildly popular
safety grant program."
Not to mention the House Appropriations Committee has already had several
rounds of hearings and markups on this bill and then agreed to keep all of
the programs fully funded and to increase funding for some the very same
programs Henserling wants to cut.
In accordance with House rules, Henserling does not have to pre-print or
pre-file any of his amendments. He can simply go to the floor with his
amendment in hand and drop it on the desk of the clerk. Because of this no
amendment number is available as of press time.
In order to stop this amendment from passing the US House the MRF is
asking you to contact your Federal Representative as early on Tuesday,
July 24th, 2007 as you can. This bill could be considered as early as noon
EST on July 24, 2007. Ask your Representative to vote no on the
Henserling amendment to remove funding ($6 million) for motorcyclist
safety to the FY2008 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development
Appropriations bill.
If you know who your Federal Representative is you can reach the US
Capitol switch board at 202 224 3121. You can identify your Federal
Representative at this website: http://www.house.gov/writerep/ It is
important to make a phone call this time, email will not be quick enough
to get the word out. Call early and call often.
The MRF will keep you informed on this issue as it develops.
Jeff Hennie
Bike Reviews:
motoring.co.za
Ducati ST3 is a grown up tourer
amadirectlink.com
H-D builds a chopper that rocks
moto.cardisiac.com
Innovation 2008: Buell Ulysses XB12X
Rumors:
motorcyclenews.com
Aprilia’s RS-V4 caught on test
moto22.com
Triumph Tiger 675 for 2008
Reported before in MR, moto22 fills in some of the rumors blanks. The current Tiger has been very well received. One would suspect a TT – Tiny Tiger would receive a similar reception.
Feature:
thekneeslider.com
Brand New Vintage Motorcycles Returning to Dealers
The Kneeslider takes a different look at the rumor of Honda returning the CB750 to production.
Blog Update: Page 2
Foriegn Language Blogs
This has been one of the most fun sections for me, but at the same time the most labor intensive. I am playing with some ideas so please be patient. In the mean time the list of blogs I check in will grow in this section as I pull them together in the Morning Reads.
Gear:
motorcyclenews.com
What’s on offer in the Rukka range
A long time ago, on a motorcycle now far away, I owned a truly excellent Rukka one piece rain suite. MotorCycleNews takes a look at the current offerings form Rukka.
Motorcycle Repair and Care:
A CAN bus primmer:
embedded.com
A short trip on the Can bus
“How do we reduce the amount of cabling in cars as we install more complex embedded systems? A bus architecture is the answer.”
Over Heard in New York | Voice of the City
Photography / Video:
dPS.com
4 Rules of Composition for Landscape Photography
Crusader Rabbit Episode 9
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/XwwiGvG3jl4"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/XwwiGvG3jl4" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
M.R. Traveler
roadracingworld.com
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days this weekend at Mid-Ohio
RRW gives a run down of the daily events for the AMA VMD
Technology:
A game for you gadget junkies.
wired.comThe Greatest Gadget of All Tim Tournement
A bracket style game, like March Madness pools, to determine the greatest gadget of all times.
What all the campers at the BMW MOA International Rally in Gillette are going to want
ucrate.com
DircTV Sat-Go
The worlds first portable satellite TV system and ultimate tailgating accessory.
Today’s RoadFood.com
Woot
Todays Woot
The Blog
xkcd A webcomic of Romance, Sarcasm, Math and Language
BMW Press: News and press releases from the official BMW sources
BMW Motorrad International
BMW Motorrad days 2007 – Review
World of BMW News
BMW joings the party at A4DE
BMW Motorrad Canada
BMW Motorrad Shows
BMW Motorrad USA
Megomoto shines at Pikes Peak
http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/etc/utils.jsp?t=news&idx=1&newscat=general] Team Motorrad completes MOTO-ST mid-summer bucolic road trip with a podium finish at Iowa Speedway[/url]
BMW Sauber F1: Website
BMW Motorsport
BMW Yachtsport
BMW Golfsport
BMW Oracle Racing
BMW Sport website
Bike Candy:
Da The Pants was in da house
THE END
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