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The motorcycling world viewed from the saddle of a BMW. A daily look at all things BMW, Euro-bike, products and things I find interesting on the internet. With links to news, reviews, events, riding skills, maintenance and racing series updates. Morning Reads is a one stop shop for motorcycling information.
Today’s Birthdays / Calendar
BMW MOA Chartered Club:
club: Dinky Dozen BMW Riders, Inc., #84 founded: 2/1/1978
contact: Sharon Fulks (myers.sharon@insightbb.com)
PO Box 694
Bloomington, IL 61702-0694 US
meetings: 3rd Sunday of month at 10 am, various locations.
events: Hard To Be Humble Rally, Livingston Cnty 4-H park, Pontiac, IL, Aug.21-23
Gem??tlichkeit is the warm, comfortable feeling
one receives from pleasant surroundings and atmosphere.
I think you will find that when you come here.
Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse, WI
Motorcyclistonline.com : International Vintage Motor Cycle Show and Swap Meet
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.
News:
Superbikeplanet.com: 1098 Ducati is legal for World Championship – Super Stock today SKB tomorrow.
This is a boxer story, okay a Subaru boxer but a boxer story none the less. allcarnews.com reports that Subaru will introduce what it is calling the first boxer turbo diesel.
TheAutochannel.com Harley updates shipping guidelines due to strike.
Syracuse.com: Analysts - Harley Strike will be short
wfrv.com : Ongoing strike hurts Harley-Davidson business
Greencarcongress.com : Itelligent Energy and Suzuki to partner on hydrogen fuel cell motorcycles.
Bikes in the Fast Lane: Links to a BBC test ride of the ENV hydrogen motorcycle.
gizmodo.com : Electric version of the three wheeled T-rex
luxist.com : 2007 Norge 1200 Moto Guzzi
Popularmechanics.com : Bombardier Unveils 3-Wheeled Wonder
Victory Vision
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Marco Andretti given second chance with [http://www.hondaracingf1.com/en/index.php?section=8&item=1779&type=1]Honda Racing F1[/url].
Telegraph.co.uk: The Bandit comes to life. Bandit S 1250 and ABS model. Compare it to the BMW in the Bike Candy section.
Feature:
This site will be listed in the MR Traveler section in the future but for today –
Roadfood.com : This is the site of the Sterns, authors of the original “Road Food” book. The site features a restaurant of the day and more.
Blog Update:
MotoLiam
Salcar : For MOA members this post is a bit like the time traveler who runs into himself on the journey.
atomephis.com: 1999 Ducati Monster M900 Build – update.
Motorcycle Repair and Care:
Tires are always a hot topic – sprotrider.com has a virtual tour of how they are made.
Riding Skills:
Insidebikes.com : Seeing around corners.
Motorcycledaily.com: Tuning your body for sport riding…and maybe some ideas for long distance touring are buried in there also.
Video:
I was in London when the McLaren F1 sports car was unveiled. I stood outside the McLaren showroom in Mayfair across from Hyde Park and just looked for about half an hour or more. via egmcartech.com we get a glimps at a McLaren F1 and a Ferrari Enzo on the street.
Technology:
The Future of Things has a very interesting article describing a turbine engine on a chip. Measuring roughly 4 millimeters in size this has big implications for powering a variety of personal devices.
Wonderings:
What would you add to the list?
AMADirectlink.com : The best ever motorcycle invention was…?
Woot
Todays Woot
The Blog
Over Heard in New York | Voice of the City
Bike Candy:
R1200ST Limited Edition
Today’s Birthdays / Calendar
BMW MOA Chartered Club:
club: Dinky Dozen BMW Riders, Inc., #84 founded: 2/1/1978
contact: Sharon Fulks (myers.sharon@insightbb.com)
PO Box 694
Bloomington, IL 61702-0694 US
meetings: 3rd Sunday of month at 10 am, various locations.
events: Hard To Be Humble Rally, Livingston Cnty 4-H park, Pontiac, IL, Aug.21-23
Gem??tlichkeit is the warm, comfortable feeling
one receives from pleasant surroundings and atmosphere.
I think you will find that when you come here.
Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse, WI
Motorcyclistonline.com : International Vintage Motor Cycle Show and Swap Meet
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.
News:
Superbikeplanet.com: 1098 Ducati is legal for World Championship – Super Stock today SKB tomorrow.
This is a boxer story, okay a Subaru boxer but a boxer story none the less. allcarnews.com reports that Subaru will introduce what it is calling the first boxer turbo diesel.
TheAutochannel.com Harley updates shipping guidelines due to strike.
Syracuse.com: Analysts - Harley Strike will be short
wfrv.com : Ongoing strike hurts Harley-Davidson business
Greencarcongress.com : Itelligent Energy and Suzuki to partner on hydrogen fuel cell motorcycles.
Bikes in the Fast Lane: Links to a BBC test ride of the ENV hydrogen motorcycle.
gizmodo.com : Electric version of the three wheeled T-rex
luxist.com : 2007 Norge 1200 Moto Guzzi
Popularmechanics.com : Bombardier Unveils 3-Wheeled Wonder
Victory Vision
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/PFRqSAJx0_8"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/PFRqSAJx0_8" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Marco Andretti given second chance with [http://www.hondaracingf1.com/en/index.php?section=8&item=1779&type=1]Honda Racing F1[/url].
Telegraph.co.uk: The Bandit comes to life. Bandit S 1250 and ABS model. Compare it to the BMW in the Bike Candy section.
Feature:
This site will be listed in the MR Traveler section in the future but for today –
Roadfood.com : This is the site of the Sterns, authors of the original “Road Food” book. The site features a restaurant of the day and more.
Blog Update:
MotoLiam
Salcar : For MOA members this post is a bit like the time traveler who runs into himself on the journey.
atomephis.com: 1999 Ducati Monster M900 Build – update.
Motorcycle Repair and Care:
Tires are always a hot topic – sprotrider.com has a virtual tour of how they are made.
Riding Skills:
Insidebikes.com : Seeing around corners.
Motorcycledaily.com: Tuning your body for sport riding…and maybe some ideas for long distance touring are buried in there also.
Video:
I was in London when the McLaren F1 sports car was unveiled. I stood outside the McLaren showroom in Mayfair across from Hyde Park and just looked for about half an hour or more. via egmcartech.com we get a glimps at a McLaren F1 and a Ferrari Enzo on the street.
Technology:
The Future of Things has a very interesting article describing a turbine engine on a chip. Measuring roughly 4 millimeters in size this has big implications for powering a variety of personal devices.
Wonderings:
What would you add to the list?
AMADirectlink.com : The best ever motorcycle invention was…?
Woot
Todays Woot
The Blog
Over Heard in New York | Voice of the City
Bike Candy:
R1200ST Limited Edition