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Presidential hopeful McCain visits Sturgis
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I wonder, is this the time for a non partican politicians = loud pipes joke?
Never mind, nothing would come of it.
Bikes in the Fast Lane has
more non political information in teh form of a very interesting Iranian transformer bike
Honda announces a V5 for the VFR
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/N...august-6/?R=EPI-102137]motorcyclenews.com/MCN
Washington may be regressive with motorcycle parking but across the pond Westminster is getting aggressive in support.
motorcyclenews.com/MCN
All Motorcycles. Production models since 1923, here is a
link to this pdf
gem.
This Manx concept gem has
shown up in a several sources I frequent.
World Superbike: Superpole to change for 2009
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Report Date : August 5, 2008 at 09:34 AM
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V342000
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
BMW / F800 S 2007
BMW / F800 ST 2007
BMW / K1200 GT 2007
BMW / K1200 R 2007
BMW / K1200 R SPORT 2007
BMW / K1200 S 2007
BMW / R1200 R 2007
Manufacturer : BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Mfr's Report Date : JUL 14, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V342000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 428
Summary:
BMW IS RECALLING 428 MY 2007 F800 S, F800 ST, R1200 R, K1200 S, K1200 R, K1200 R SPORT, AND K1200 GT MOTORCYCLES.
IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE COATING TO SEPARATE FROM THE INSIDE FACE OF THE STEERING DAMPER HOUSING. IF THIS HAPPENED,
THE COATING COULD PARTIALLY CLOG THE OIL BORES WITHIN THE DAMPER.
Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURRED, THE STEERING DAMPER COULD BECOME STIFF INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING DAMPER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2008. OWNERS
MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT
1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
BMW has announced a September 20 release of the G 450 X for the Austrian and Italian markets. The announced price in
euros is 909 and 8890 respectively. Before you go off the deep end after converting those prices keep in mind they
were established some time ago. When the US release and pricing is anounced BMW NA will offer one of the first
glimpses in US pricing strategy.
worldofbmw.com: Historic
Dolomiten Rally returns for 2008
bmwmotorrad.co.za: Coast to Coast Nonstop
ROLLS-ROYCE CELEBRATES MOVE TO NEW HONG KONG SHOWROOM
05.08.2008
A new Rolls-Royce showroom was officially opened today in Hong Kong by Ms Jenny Zheng, Rolls-Royce Motor CarsÔÇÖ
General Manager for Greater China.
The new showroom is strategically located at the Bank of America Tower in Central Hong Kong. With a floor space of
over 5,000 sq.ft, it can accommodate a three-car display area plus a sales and marketing office. Previously, the
Rolls-Royce showroom was based at The Hong Kong Club Building in Central.
Speaking at the Showroom Grand Opening, Ms Zheng said, ÔÇ£We are very happy to open this excellent new showroom in
Hong Kong. The facility signals our commitment to serve the customer better and caters to our expanding product
range. TodayÔÇÖs milestone builds on the Rolls-Royce brandÔÇÖs strong association with Hong Kong, a dynamic market for
luxury cars.ÔÇØ
Rolls-Royce Regional Director for Asia Pacific, Mr Colin Kelly, who opened the first showroom in Hong Kong on July
30, 2003 said: ÔÇ£It is a great pleasure to be able to open this latest showroom in Hong Kong. Asia Pacific has been
the fastest growing region in the world for sales of Rolls-Royce cars in recent years and Hong Kong, as a
world-leading financial centre, with its discerning and sophisticated buyers, is undoubtedly a trend-setter for the
region.ÔÇØ
A Rolls-Royce Service Centre in Chai Wan and Body & Paint Centre in Sha-Tin provide premium aftersales facilities to
customers.
At the opening, Ms Zheng also unveiled the new Rolls-Royce Phantom Coup?®, the first time the two-door, four-seater
Grand Tourer has been shown in Hong Kong. One of the worldÔÇÖs most exclusive cars, combining exquisite craftsmanship
and advanced engineering, the Phantom Coup?®ÔÇÖs production is already sold out until the end of 2008.
Also attending the ceremony was the General Manager of Goodwood Motors Limited, Mr Leon Roy; other senior executives
of Sime Darby Hong Kong Limited; Brigadier Christopher Hammerbeck CB.CBE, Executive Director of the British Chamber
of Commerce; Mr Andrew Seaton, Consul General of British Consulate-General and Mr Charles Ng, Associate Director
General of Invest Hong Kong.
In 2008, Rolls-Royce has a four model line-up, the Phantom, the Phantom Extended Wheelbase, the Phantom Drophead
Coup?® and the Phantom Coup?®. The Phantom remains the best-selling super luxury car in the world, with sales in 2008
breaking all previous records. A new Rolls-Royce model called the RR4, priced slightly below the Phantom, will be
launched around the turn of the decade.
ROLLS-ROYCE TO HOST TOAD OF TOAD HALL
23.07.2008
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today confirmed details of a unique outdoor promenade performance of Toad of Toad Hall, to be
performed by the Chichester Festival Youth Theatre in the companyÔÇÖs grounds at Goodwood, West Sussex. A cast of over
60 young people aged between 11 and 19 will play much loved characters including Ratty, Mole, Badger and, of course,
the car-loving Toad.
A play by A. A. Milne from Kenneth GrahameÔÇÖs book The Wind in the Willows, Toad of Toad Hall will be set amongst the
gardens, lakes and courtyard of the Rolls-Royce manufacturing plant and head office. The different scenes will be
created in locations around the 42-acre site, including the Wild Wood, RattyÔÇÖs riverbank, the court room and the
imposing Toad Hall. The audience will follow the production on foot, accompanied by a travelling band.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Chief Executive Officer, Tom Purves, said, ÔÇ£We are delighted to support the Chichester
Festival Youth Theatre in this unique performance. We have a long-standing relationship with the Chichester Festival
Theatre and this is one of our many local community initiatives in the West Sussex area.ÔÇØ
Toad of Toad Hall will be performed daily at Rolls-Royce from 4 - 16 August. The production is now sold out; for
returns contact the Chichester Festival Theatre Box Office on 01243 781312.
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