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News:
Faster and Faster:
2008 World Superbikes – FIM approve 1200cc engine capacity limit for twins
superbike.co.uk
Kawasaki GTR1400 specs released
motorcyclenews.com
MCN Video: See how the GTR1400 works in action and in detail
citybiker.worpress.com
The Electric R1: A glipse into the future?
latimes.com
Plug into the future
latimes.com
Solar power to juice the motorbike?
thenkeeslider.com
Fast charge battery pack for electric vehicles
Motorauthority.com
Hybrid Ferrari? Don’t rule it out.
Ferrari Green…
motorcyclenews.com
Back to the future
By Tony Carter
MCN posts a nice short piece on the Crocker C4 previously seen in the M.R.s.
bigtwinracers.com
via theKneeslider.com: Big Twin Racers builds a dual cam v-twin sportbike rolling chassis or frame kit…hmmm.
loudbike.blogs.com
Hyperstrada
webbikeworld.com
How to make a motorcycle visor
A visit to MXL Industries, Inc.
By Rick K.
Blog Update:
Nate Kern
Draw of the Muntains
Meanderings On Two Wheels
Ozark High: Road of Pain
The sum of all my synns
Two Wheel Soapbox
Red Light Conspiracy
Viki’s Blog
Blind date with a GP RS125
The Adventures of Jeff
Bonaire Part 1: Getting there
Motorcycle Repair and Care:
Ride It Like You Stole It!
R1200GS Adventure Maintenance and Modifications
R1200GS-Adventure Rear Brake Pad Change
Photography / Video:
digital photography school.com
10 Beach Photography Tips
Bikes in the Fast Lane
Two Harley Baby Ads.
Stupid & Funny camera ad.
The Hondels
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Wonderings:
Rumors have been floating around that BMW and Ford are in negotiations for the purchase/sale of Volvo. I wonder why. Given BMW’s past experience with Rover I could understand why they would be cautious and I hope they are. They seem a better fit than Mercedes and Chrysler yet I wonder why they would do it. What is to be gained? I agree with the second source quoted by FT.com, “BMW has already everything that Volvo cars can not offer.” and everything it has to offer.
ft.comegmcartech
Appleton Post Crescent – Packers’ board starts search for new team president
Today’s RoadFood.com
Woot
Todays Woot
The Blog
Over Heard in New York | Voice of the City
Page 2: MRF Newsletter[url]
MRF newsletter explains discussions that impact the safety of the roads we ride on.
All things BMW
[url=http://www.bmw-sauber-f1.com/en/index.html]BMW Sauber F1: Website
BMWOracleRacing.com the America’s Cup website.
The 32nd America’s Cup Official Website
BMW Group Science Club:
The BMW Science club newsletter has a very interesting link to an article describe in the following paragraph.
The outlook for the motorization of China until 2020
The motorization of China is becoming one of the main driving forces in the modernisation of the country. China's domestic car industry however is still lagging some way behind when it comes to technology. At the request of the BMW Group, an international group of experts has examined the opportunities and risks for the car industry in China. The core question to be looked at was whether car hydrogen technology offers China a decisive opportunity to catch up with the leading car manufacturing countries in just a few years.
BMW Group Press Club:
Rolls-Royse Motor Car PressClub
ROLLS-ROYCE CELEBRATES CENTENARY OF THE SILVER GHOST
The largest gathering of Rolls-Royce Silver Ghosts ever, took place on Saturday at the Rolls Royce head office and manufacturing plant at Goodwood, West Sussex. More than 60 of the historic motor cars, built between 1907 and 1926, were displayed before they embarked on a 17-day, 2000-mile tour.
The event marks the centenary of a reliability trial that established the reputation of the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost in 1907 as the world’s finest car. The commemorative cross-country tour includes stopovers in Derbyshire, the Lake District, Inverness, John O’Groats and Dundas Castle in Edinburgh. The tour has been organised by the 20-Ghost Club, which encourages the restoration, maintenance and use of Rolls-Royce cars built before 1945.
Members of the club have brought cars from as far away as the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa and India. The vehicles represent some of the finest examples of their type, including the car that carried out the actual endurance test in 1907.
Two special new cars were also on display. The limited edition Rolls-Royce Phantom Silver has been built to mark this centenary and only 25 will be made. In tribute to the specifications of the original, the car is finished in a new Bespoke paint, Metallic Ghost Silver and includes a host of special features, including a solid silver Spirit of Ecstasy.
The second car is the recently launched Phantom Drophead Coup?® - a two door, four-seat convertible. This spectacular new car is exciting customers around the world and a substantial order bank has been established. The whole of 2007 production has been sold and there are currently only a few build slots left in 2008. Production of the new model begins in the summer.
Speaking at the event, Chairman and CEO, Ian Robertson, said, “We are delighted to support the 20-Ghost Club on this unique occasion. We are especially pleased and honoured to present these wonderful motor cars together at Goodwood, the new home of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The Silver Ghost was designed and built with an obsession for quality combined with the highest level of engineering and this remains the foundation of our company today.”
Gem??tlichkeit is the warm, comfortable feeling
one receives from pleasant surroundings and atmosphere.
I think you will find that when you come here.
The View from Up Here:
You are looking at a panoramic view of beautiful Lake Mendota. In the foreground are the red tiled roofs atop dormitories at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. On the left is Picnic Point, a favorite spot to walk and birdwatch. Off to the right across the lake, you can pick out the water tower on Governor's Island (though his actual mansion is out of sight to the right). The camera (an Axis 200+ Web Camera, for the technically inclined) is facing just a little west of due north.
Ozaukee – Washington Daily News
Fond Du Lac Reporter
The Sheboygan Press
Daily Citizen, Beaver Dam
Weather
West Bend WI
Current
10 Day Forcast
United States
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
Canada
Meteorological Service of Canada
Travel Information – Driving Conditions and other related information sites.
Bike Candy:
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via oliepeil.nl – BIMOTA at Madrid show.
THE END
News:
Faster and Faster:
2008 World Superbikes – FIM approve 1200cc engine capacity limit for twins
superbike.co.uk
Kawasaki GTR1400 specs released
motorcyclenews.com
MCN Video: See how the GTR1400 works in action and in detail
citybiker.worpress.com
The Electric R1: A glipse into the future?
latimes.com
Plug into the future
latimes.com
Solar power to juice the motorbike?
thenkeeslider.com
Fast charge battery pack for electric vehicles
Motorauthority.com
Hybrid Ferrari? Don’t rule it out.
Ferrari Green…
motorcyclenews.com
Back to the future
By Tony Carter
MCN posts a nice short piece on the Crocker C4 previously seen in the M.R.s.
bigtwinracers.com
via theKneeslider.com: Big Twin Racers builds a dual cam v-twin sportbike rolling chassis or frame kit…hmmm.
loudbike.blogs.com
Hyperstrada
webbikeworld.com
How to make a motorcycle visor
A visit to MXL Industries, Inc.
By Rick K.
Blog Update:
Nate Kern
Draw of the Muntains
Meanderings On Two Wheels
Ozark High: Road of Pain
The sum of all my synns
Two Wheel Soapbox
Red Light Conspiracy
Viki’s Blog
Blind date with a GP RS125
The Adventures of Jeff
Bonaire Part 1: Getting there
Motorcycle Repair and Care:
Ride It Like You Stole It!
R1200GS Adventure Maintenance and Modifications
R1200GS-Adventure Rear Brake Pad Change
Photography / Video:
digital photography school.com
10 Beach Photography Tips
Bikes in the Fast Lane
Two Harley Baby Ads.
Stupid & Funny camera ad.
The Hondels
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Wonderings:
Rumors have been floating around that BMW and Ford are in negotiations for the purchase/sale of Volvo. I wonder why. Given BMW’s past experience with Rover I could understand why they would be cautious and I hope they are. They seem a better fit than Mercedes and Chrysler yet I wonder why they would do it. What is to be gained? I agree with the second source quoted by FT.com, “BMW has already everything that Volvo cars can not offer.” and everything it has to offer.
ft.comegmcartech
Appleton Post Crescent – Packers’ board starts search for new team president
Today’s RoadFood.com
Woot
Todays Woot
The Blog
Over Heard in New York | Voice of the City
Page 2: MRF Newsletter[url]
MRF newsletter explains discussions that impact the safety of the roads we ride on.
All things BMW
[url=http://www.bmw-sauber-f1.com/en/index.html]BMW Sauber F1: Website
BMWOracleRacing.com the America’s Cup website.
The 32nd America’s Cup Official Website
BMW Group Science Club:
The BMW Science club newsletter has a very interesting link to an article describe in the following paragraph.
The outlook for the motorization of China until 2020
The motorization of China is becoming one of the main driving forces in the modernisation of the country. China's domestic car industry however is still lagging some way behind when it comes to technology. At the request of the BMW Group, an international group of experts has examined the opportunities and risks for the car industry in China. The core question to be looked at was whether car hydrogen technology offers China a decisive opportunity to catch up with the leading car manufacturing countries in just a few years.
BMW Group Press Club:
Rolls-Royse Motor Car PressClub
ROLLS-ROYCE CELEBRATES CENTENARY OF THE SILVER GHOST
The largest gathering of Rolls-Royce Silver Ghosts ever, took place on Saturday at the Rolls Royce head office and manufacturing plant at Goodwood, West Sussex. More than 60 of the historic motor cars, built between 1907 and 1926, were displayed before they embarked on a 17-day, 2000-mile tour.
The event marks the centenary of a reliability trial that established the reputation of the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost in 1907 as the world’s finest car. The commemorative cross-country tour includes stopovers in Derbyshire, the Lake District, Inverness, John O’Groats and Dundas Castle in Edinburgh. The tour has been organised by the 20-Ghost Club, which encourages the restoration, maintenance and use of Rolls-Royce cars built before 1945.
Members of the club have brought cars from as far away as the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa and India. The vehicles represent some of the finest examples of their type, including the car that carried out the actual endurance test in 1907.
Two special new cars were also on display. The limited edition Rolls-Royce Phantom Silver has been built to mark this centenary and only 25 will be made. In tribute to the specifications of the original, the car is finished in a new Bespoke paint, Metallic Ghost Silver and includes a host of special features, including a solid silver Spirit of Ecstasy.
The second car is the recently launched Phantom Drophead Coup?® - a two door, four-seat convertible. This spectacular new car is exciting customers around the world and a substantial order bank has been established. The whole of 2007 production has been sold and there are currently only a few build slots left in 2008. Production of the new model begins in the summer.
Speaking at the event, Chairman and CEO, Ian Robertson, said, “We are delighted to support the 20-Ghost Club on this unique occasion. We are especially pleased and honoured to present these wonderful motor cars together at Goodwood, the new home of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The Silver Ghost was designed and built with an obsession for quality combined with the highest level of engineering and this remains the foundation of our company today.”
Gem??tlichkeit is the warm, comfortable feeling
one receives from pleasant surroundings and atmosphere.
I think you will find that when you come here.
The View from Up Here:
You are looking at a panoramic view of beautiful Lake Mendota. In the foreground are the red tiled roofs atop dormitories at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. On the left is Picnic Point, a favorite spot to walk and birdwatch. Off to the right across the lake, you can pick out the water tower on Governor's Island (though his actual mansion is out of sight to the right). The camera (an Axis 200+ Web Camera, for the technically inclined) is facing just a little west of due north.
Ozaukee – Washington Daily News
Fond Du Lac Reporter
The Sheboygan Press
Daily Citizen, Beaver Dam
Weather
West Bend WI
Current
10 Day Forcast
United States
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
Canada
Meteorological Service of Canada
Travel Information – Driving Conditions and other related information sites.
Bike Candy:
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via oliepeil.nl – BIMOTA at Madrid show.
THE END