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11-24-2009, 04:37 PM
mika

November 24, 2009

Racing

If I have my dates correct applications for entrance to the 2010 Dakar race closed today. The race will once again be held in South America. The motorcycle class has been restricted to 450cc this year. Here is the current list of
[url=http://www.dakar.com/2010/DAK/presentation/docs/engagesM.pdf]Motorcycles[/url] entrants.

On the Street

For most of mere mortals it is not time to head to South America as racer or fan but to our garages. I wonder how astrin is coming with his [url=http://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?t=39387&highlight=coop]Madison Motorcycle Coop – concept[/url]? I thought of him when I came across [url=http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/11/24/techshop-the-membership-workshop-is-growing/]this article[/url] over at The Kneeslider.com.

Once you are in your shop, either your own or a coop, what do you do if your background doesn’t include all the high school shop classes? Well you do what every other nerd does; your read first then go out and do hands on the project training. The Knucklebusterinc.com site has been running a series of articles, in their [url=http://www.knucklebusterinc.com/features/category/how-to/][i]How To[/i][/url] section, pulled from the pages of the likes of old Popular Mechanics that are timeless in the information they contain.

Bike Cruller

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Future Daka champ in the making?
11-29-2009, 01:34 PM
mika

November 29, 2009

[b]Racing[/b]

[url=http://www.fim-live.com/en/media/news/news-detail/article/1259342981-fim-reduces-decibels-in-competition/]fim-live.com[/url]: FIM reduces decibels in competition

SBK
[url=http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/latest-news/1291-giorgio-barbier-explains-pirellis-strategies-for-2010.html]worldsbk.com[/url]: Giorgio Barbier explains PirelliÔÇÖs strategies for 2010

CBSK
[url=http://www.cdnsuperbike.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2020&Itemid=46]cdnsuperbike.com[/url]: Blackfoot Racing will not field Canadian tema for 2010

[url=http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=352977]motorsport.com[/url]: Pro Racing announces structure and :personnel changes

MotoGP
[url= http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www.motorsport-total.com/motorrad/splitter/2009/11/Holt_Honda_nach_Suppo_auch_Stoner_09111502.html&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=iso-8859-1]motorsport-total.com[/url]: Holt Honda after Suppo and Stoner?

[url= http://www.motorcycledaily.com/13november09_headquarters.htm]motorcycledaily.com[/url]: A tour of YamahaÔÇÖs European Racing Headquarters

[url=http://plugbike.com/2009/11/26/ttxgp-uk-championship-dates-announced/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Plugbike+%28PlugBike.com%29]plugbike.com[/url]: TTXGP UK Chmpionship dates announced

[url=http://mag.gpweek.com/]GPweek.com[/url] The Year in Review

[b]On the Street[/b]

[url=http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/2010_BMW_S_1000_RR_Pieter_de_Waal_Interview]ultimatemotorcycling.com[/url]: 2010 BMW S1000RR ÔÇô Pieter de Wall Interview

[url= http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www.moto22.com/industria/honda-deja-de-producir-motos-en-espana-y-las-previsiones-de-futuro-no-son-halaguenas&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=utf-8]moto22.com[/url] translated: Honda to stop producing motorcycles in Spain

[url=http://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/LATEST+NEWS/Economy-Batters-Confederate-Motors/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/644311?ref=25]dealernews.com[/url]: Economy batters Confederate Motors

[url=http://www.motorcycledaily.com/25november09_hdcreditarm.htm]motorcycledaily.com[/url]: Government aid for struggling H-D credit arm

An AdventurerÔÇÖs Guide to riding the Dempster Highway
[url=http://www.onewheeldrive.net/2009/11/19/an-adventure-motorcyclists-guide-to-riding-the-dempster-highway-part-1/]Part 1[/url]
[url=http://www.onewheeldrive.net/2009/11/26/an-adventure-motorcyclist%e2%80%99s-guide-to-riding-the-dempster-highway-%e2%80%93-part-2/]Part 2[/url]

[url=http://caferacersreturn.blogspot.com/2009/11/mac-motorcycles-no-longer-blast.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheReturnOfTheCafeRacers+%28The+Return+of+the+Cafe+Racers%29]caferacersreturn.com[/url]: Mac Motocycles ÔÇô no longer a Blast
The changes at H-D and Buell affected others as well.

Finally got around to reading this from [url=http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www.spiegel.de/auto/aktuell/0%2C1518%2C661494%2C00.html%23ref%3Drss&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=iso-8859-1]Spiegel.de[/url]: EMCIA 2009 ÔÇôRebellion of the Race Dwarves

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[url=http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2009/11/kevin-ash-on-honda-vfr1200f-sh.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HellForLeather+%28Hell+For+Leather%29]hellforleathermagzine.com[/url]: Kevin Ash on Honda VFR1200F ÔÇô ShamoÔÇÖs not as good as Sprint ST

Fortunately I didnÔÇÖt need the G450X and I donÔÇÖt need this [url= http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www.blogtriumphchepassione.com/triumph/2009/11/una-street-triple-con-i-cingoli/&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=utf-8]Street Triple with Traxs[/url] ÔÇô First one of you that says the S word is grounded.

[url= http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/2010_Zero_MX_Off-Road_Test]ultimatemotorcycling.com[/url]: 2010 Zero MX electric motorcycle review

[url= http://www.gizmag.com/hands-free-driving-eu-sartre/13348/]gizmag.com[/url]: Hands-free driving? EU set to trial multi-vehicle road trains.

[url= http://www.classicrallies.com/blog/index.php?/archives/1950-Collector-Cars-from-Jaguar,-Ferrari,-Maserati-at-Scottsdale-Auction.html]Coloector cars from Jaguar, Ferrari, Masserati[/url] will be up for bid at Scottsdale Auction event at the Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall on Saturday, January 23, 2010, beginning at 11 a.m..

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
FERRARI / 355 F1 1995-1998
FERRARI / F355 1995-1999
FERRARI / F355 F1 1999
Manufacturer: FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC Mfr's Report Date: NOV 13, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V447000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2356
Summary:
FERRARI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1995 THROUGH 1999 FERRARI 355 AND 355 F1 VEHICLES. INDEPENDENT AUTOMOBILE REPAIR FACILITIES MAY HAVE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED CERTAIN SCREW CLAMPS THAT ARE LOCATED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE FUEL LINES AND THAT FASTEN THE WATER SLEEVE TO THE THERMOSTAT CONNECTION. THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THESE SCREW CLAMPS MAY DAMAGE THE FUEL SUPPLY PIPES.
Consequence:
FLUID COULD LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING SMOKE AND, IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, A FIRE, RENDERING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE AND POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL DIVIDER BLOCK, WHICH WILL SERVE TO PROVIDE A GREATER DISTANCE BETWEEN THESE SCREW CLAMPS AND THE FUEL LINES. THIS WILL ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY DAMAGE TO THE FUEL SUPPLY PIPES WHICH COULD CAUSE FLUID LEAKAGE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FERRARI AT 201-816-2600.
Notes:
FERARRI RECALL NO. 48. OWNERS 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 [url]HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV[/url] .

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[b]Bike Cruller[/b]

BMW R75/5 from [url= http://www.bikeexif.com/bmw-r755?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Bikeexif+%28Bike+EXIF%29]bikeexif.com[/url]

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11-29-2009, 04:04 PM
PAULBACH

[QUOTE=Mika;518594]Racing

If I have my dates correct applications for entrance to the 2010 Dakar race closed today. The race will once again be held in South America. The motorcycle class has been restricted to 450cc this year. Here is the current list of
[url=http://www.dakar.com/2010/DAK/presentation/docs/engagesM.pdf]Motorcycles[/url] entrants.

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Bike Cruller

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Future Daka champ in the making?[/QUOTE]

And sorted by Number of entrants and nations ... the odds favor the French

France 42
Argentina 24
Spain 14
Italy 12
Netherlands 12
Chile 9
Brazil 8
Czech Republic 8
Portugal; 6
United Kingdom 6
Australia 4
Canada 4
Poland 4
Ukraine 3
Belgium 2
China 2
Peru 2
Slovakia 2
Sweden 2
Turkey 2
United States 2
Austria 1
Guatemala 1
Ireland 1
Mexico 1
Norway 1
Senegal 1
Serbia 1
Slovenia 1
Uruguay 1
11-30-2009, 12:52 PM
mika

Monday, 30 November 2009

[b]Racing[/b]

[url=http://www.motomatters.com/news/2009/11/29/pedercini_team_brings_wsbk_field_up_to_2.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MotoGPMatters+%28MotoMatters%29]motomatters.com[/url]: Pedercini Team brings WSBK field up to 20 bikes for 2010

[url=http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/latest-news/1293-wildcard-riders-spice-up-the-wsb-spectacle.html]worldsbk.com[/url]: Wildcard riders spice up the WSB spectacle

[url=http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/campinoti+pramac+racing]motorgp.com[/url]: Compimoti ÔÇô Stability the Parmac basis for 2010

[url=http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/oped/thankful-for-the-fim-split-fro-ttxgp/]asphaltandrubber.com[/url]: Why IÔÇÖm thankful that the FIM split from TTXGP
This is an interesting read on the vagaries of developing racing series for the electric warrior class of bikes.

[url=http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/505/5152/Motorcycle-Article/2010-GNCC-Bike-Proposed-Pro-Rules.aspx]motorcycle-usa.com[/url]: 2010 GNCC Bike proposed pro rules ÔÇô GNCC Dirt Bike Racing

[url=http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?lnk=rss&article=38827]roadracingworld.com[/url]: AMA Pro Racing eliminates MotoGT, cuts purses for 2010

[url=http://www.iomtt.com/News/2009/11/30/Isle-of-Man-TT-star-confirms-plans-for-2010.aspx]iomtt.com[/url]: Isle of Mann TT star confirms plans for 2010

[url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKGEE5AS0DD20091129?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FUKMotorSportsNews+%28News+%2F+UK+%2F+Motor+Sports+News%29]Reuters.com[/url]: MotoGP champion Rossi finishes second at Monza [Rally]

[b]On the Street[/b]

[url=http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/9/5135/Motorcycle-Article/2009-World-Superbike-Comparison.aspx]motorcycle-usa.com[/url]: 2009 World Superbike comparison - review

[url=http://www.superbike.co.uk/news/royal_enfield_woodsman_efi_unleashed_at_nec_motorcyle_show_news_292314.html?aff=rss]superbike.co.uk[/url]: Royal Enfield [url=http://royalenfielduk.blogspot.com/2009/11/royal-enfield-woodsman-efi.html]Woodsman EFI[/url] unleashed at NEC motorcycle show

[url=http://gazettextra.com/weblogs/latest-news/2009/nov/26/they-dont-deserve-out-beer-spotted-cow-confiscated/]gazettextra.com[/url]: They donÔÇÖt deserve our beer ÔÇô Spotted Cow confiscated in NYC

[url=http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/bmw/2010-bmw-s1000rr-review-88974.html]motorcycle.com[/url]: 2010 BMW S1000RR review ÔÇô Not your fatherÔÇÖs BMW

[url=http://www.technologyreview.com/computing/23951/]technologyreview.com[/url]: How secure is cloud computing?

[url=http://www.technologyreview.com/blog/arxiv/24462/]technologyreview.com[/url]: Solving the puzzle of triangular snowflakes.

[url=http://redmondspokesman.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default]RedmondSpokesman[/url]

[url=http://www.xkcd.com/atom.xml]xkcd.com[/url]Harley Davidson backflip
Has to be humor you canÔÇÖt take these stunts to seriously, even if two were done on the same weekend on different continents.

[url=http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-videos/video-worlds-first-harley-davidson-backflip/8912.html]visordown.com[/url]: WorldÔÇÖs first

[url=http://www.motobasturds.com/feed/]motobastards.com[/url]

[b]Bike Cruller[/b]

[url=http://www.nortonmotorcycles.com/bikes/]Norton Motorcycles Ltd.[/url] unveiled a couple of Commando variants at the NEC show in London.

[img]http://www.mc24.no/getfile.php/Innhold/Aktuelt%2C%20motorsykkel/Norton/Norton%20Cafe%20Racer%20Commando%201.jpg%20%28550x424%29.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.mc24.no/getfile.php/Innhold/Aktuelt%2C%20motorsykkel/Norton/Norton%20Commando%20Sport%201.jpg%20%28550x424%29.jpg[/img]
12-01-2009, 05:11 AM
statdawg

[QUOTE=Mika;518594]
[img]http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/181499344_nUwrq-M.jpg[/img]

Future Daka champ in the making?[/QUOTE]

As long as he doesn't build a house on sand.
12-01-2009, 05:23 AM
mika

[QUOTE=Statdawg;520322]As long as he doesn't build a house on sand.[/QUOTE]

:rofl

Looking at the picture in light of the house thread I wonder if he was really doing experiments in excavation rather than preparing for Dakar?
12-01-2009, 01:28 PM
mika

Tuesday, December 01, 2009

[b]Racing[/b]

[url=http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/latest-news/1294-superpole-format-slightly-modified-for-2010-season.html]worlsbk.com[/url]: Superpole format slightly modified for 2010 season

[url=http://www.fim-live.com/en/media/news/news-detail/article/1259588071-yoshimura-team-to-race-world-superbikes/]fim-live.com[/url]: yoshumura team to race World Superbike [Selected Races]

[url=http://www.fim-live.com/en/media/news/news-detail/article/1259586936-new-womens-enduro-world-cup/]fim-live.com[/url]: New WomanÔÇÖs Enduro World Cup

[url=http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2009/November/nov3009-capirossi-urges-suzuki-improvement/?R=EPI-120467]motorcyclenews.com[/url]: Loris Capirossi urges Suzuki improvement

[url=http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2009/LCR+Hondas+2010+prospects+with+Cecchinello]motogp.com[/url]: LCR HondaÔÇÖs 2010 prospects with Cecchinello

[b]On the Street[/b]

[url=http://www.thebeachcruiser.com/blog/?p=2865]thebeachcruiser.com[/url]: Car Compare: All-Purpose Bikes
The BMW K 1300 S and Suzuki Bandit 1250S ABS are both all-around motorcycles good for fun rides and long commutes

[url=http://www.sportrider.com/features/146_0912_riding_bmw_k1200rs/index.html]sportrider.com[/url]: Riding the BMW K1200RS

[url=http://thevintagent.blogspot.com/2009/11/bmw-sale-at-bmw-museum.html]thevintagent.blogsport.com[/url]: BMW sale at the BMW Museum

H-D continues to make the news with its recovery process. This time it is bonds and TALF that play a role as [url=http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/business/76289287.html]Harley sells $562 million in bonds backed by motorcycle loans.[/url]

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA) reported OctoberÔÇÖs [url= http://www.jama-english.jp/statistics/production_export/2009/index.html]Production and Export Summary[/url] and it is not a pretty site. JAMA represents and reports the Japanese motorcycle manufactures also. For the previous 25 months JAMA has reported decreases in production, domestic sales, exports and revenue. October ÔÇÖ09 takes the string to 26 months for JapanÔÇÖs motorcycle manufacturers.

- Motorcycle production in October 2009 was recorded as 51,018 units. Compared with the 120,123 units total recorded for the same month of the previous year, this is a decrease of 69,105 units or 57.5%.
- Domestic sales (factory shipment) in October 2009 stood at 25,658 units, a decrease of 27.7% as compared with the same month of the previous year.
- Motorcycle export in October 2009 was recorded as 41,143 units. Compared with the 90,702 units total recorded for the same month of the previous year, this is a decrease of 49,559 units or 54.6%.
- Total value of motorcycles exported for October 2009 was $334.12 million including $229.94 million for vehicles and $14.18 million for parts. This is a decrease of $263.09 million or 44.1% as compared with $597.21 million recorded for the same month of the previous year.

When you look through the numbers it is easy to be a bit dismissive at first. We are accustomed to seeing numbers for the North American market reported in the big bike class which is 650cc and greater. The JAMA numbers are reported in four classes ranging from 50cc and under to the big bikes which for JAMAÔÇÖs purposes are over 250cc. Yet the revenues from the mix of large and small that pay for R&D for bikes like the VFR1200F that help push the market forward, pays for SBM racing at the national and world levels and more.

The two plus year downward slide puts even more pressure on new releases to be wheel standing successes. For Honda the VFR1200F seems to be doing a stoppie instead of a wheelie as far as MCN is concerned.
[url=http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/First-rides--tests/2009/November/nov3009-honda-vfr1200f-not-good-enough/?R=EPI-120478]motorcyclenews.com[/url]: Honda VFR1200F first road test verdict

[url=http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/11/30/a-better-understanding-of-stoplights/]yankodesign.com[/url]: Eko stoplight by Damjan Stankovic
I am not certain about the ecological implications of this stop light but I like the idea. Countdown style cross walk signs have become common and have gone a long way to making my walks safer. Why not a count down stop light like this?

[url=http://www.xkcd.com/atom.xml]xkcd.com[/url]

[url=http://www.motobasturds.com/feed/]motobastards.com[/url]

[b]Bike Cruller[/b]

[url=http://www.demonstener.com/]Demonstener D1200R[/url] BMW is going into VERY limited production run of 5 units. When it first appeared as [url=http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/10/22/bmw-d1200r-from-concept-to-finished-motorcycle/]a concept bike[/url] on The Kneeslider website I posted their article in Motorreads. That was a year ago. It has gone from concept to production, all be it very limited production.

[img]http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Demonstener-D1200R-BMW-1.jpg[/img]

Via: [url=http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/11/30/d1200r-bmw-goes-into-limited-production/]thekneeslider.com[/url]
12-02-2009, 08:31 AM
mika

[b]Racing[/b]

[url=http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/latest-news/1296-xaus-looks-back-at-first-season-with-bmw.html]worldsbk.com[/url]: Xaus looks back at first season with BMW

[url=http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?lnk=rss&article=38854]roadracingworld.com[/url]: Vermeulen completes first two-day test on Kawasaki Superbike

[url=http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?lnk=rss&article=38846]roadracingworld.com[/url]: Harley-Davidson cuts AMA Pro Racing Dirt Track support programs for 2010

[url=http://www.fim-live.com/en/media/news/news-detail/article/1259685905-fim-ride-green-eco-enduro-d-10/]fim-live.com[/url]: FIM Ride Green Eco Enduro: D-10!

[b]On the Street[/b]

BMW national PressClubs are beginning to report November sales figures. The US only reports cages so lets move north of the border.

[i]BMW Motorrad: Year-to-date motorcycle sales up 7.2 per cent .

BMW Motorrad Canada sold 37 units in November, down 38.3 per cent over November 2008. Year-to-date results are encouraging as Motorrad retail figures hit 1,764 a 7.2 per cent increase over the same period last year. [/i]

This is the second down month for Canadian sales but keep in mind the September 2008 BMW CA began a string of major sales increases due to new models, changes in pricing and a strong Loonie. BMW is not just making lemonade out of lemons when they say the Y-T-D figure is encouraging.

[url=http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-reviews/bmw-k-1300-s/index.htm]webbikeworld.com[/url]: BMW K1300S Review

[url=http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/12/01/defining-the-lines-of-the-modern-cafe-racer/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+cyrilhuzeblog+%28Cyril+Huze+Blog%29]cyrilhuzeblog.com[/url]: Defining the lines of the modern caf?® racer

[url=http://www.superbike.co.uk/news/honda_vfr1200f_motorcycle_test_ride_news_292420.html?aff=rss]superbike.co.uk[/url]: Honda VFR1200F motorcycle test ride
MCN panned the new Honda and Superbike thinks ÔÇ£for a bike that can't decide if it want to be a sportsbike or a tourer and compromises by being neither very well.ÔÇØ The new VFR1200F is 0 for 2 with the British bike press.

[url=http://www.wired.com/reviews/product/giftguide_ebook?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Index+3+%28Top+Stories+2%29%29]wired.com[/url]: Buying an E-reader? Here is what you need to know.

[url=http://redmondspokesman.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default]RedmondSpokesman[/url]

[url=http://www.xkcd.com/atom.xml]xkcd.com[/url]

[url=http://www.motobasturds.com/feed/]motobastards.com[/url]

[b]Bike Cruller[/b]

Old Indians Never, Ever Die Trailer

On the 24th and 25th July 2009 the second [url=http://www.oldindians.net/]Old Indian Never Die rally[/url] took place at Traquair House in Pebbleshire, Scotland.

The Rally was possibly the largest collection of vintage Indian Motocycles gathered in Europe.
This is a trailer from the forthcoming 1 hour long documentary from Watermill

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12-03-2009, 01:36 PM
mika

Thursday, December 3

[b]Racing[/b]

[url=http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2009/Dec/091202purseinfo.htm]superbikeplanet.com[/url]: DMG Superbike death watch?

[url= http://www.fim-live.com/en/media/news/news-detail/article/1259825467-gresini-refuses-to-be-drawn-on-2010-chances-1/]fin-live.com[/url]: Gresini refuses ot be drawn on 201 chances

[url=http://www.fim-live.com/en/media/news/news-detail/article/1259762880-stoner-impressed-by-spies-1/]fim-live.com[/url]: Stoner impressed by Spies

I am too as I read more about him and his comments as he makes his move to MotoGP
[url=http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2009/December/dec0209-spies-cautious-of-201-prospects/?&R=EPI-120523]motorcyclenews.com[/url]: Ben Spies cautious on 2010 prospects

[url=http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-racing-news-moto-gp/fim-boss-gives-thumbs-up-to-1000cc-engines/8953.html]visordown.com[/url]: FIM boss gives thumbs up to 1000cc engines.
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[url=http://www.motomatters.com/news/2009/12/02/fim_president_repeats_support_for_1000cc.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MotoGPMatters+%28MotoMatters%29]motomatters.com[/url]: FIM president repeats support for 1000cc MotoGP switch

[url=http://www.motomatters.com/news/2009/12/02/aprilia_moto2_bikes_likely_to_end_as_mus.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MotoGPMatters+%28MotoMatters%29]motomatters.com[/url]: Aprilia Moto2 bikes likely to end as museum pieces

[url=http://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/LATEST+NEWS/WERA-Motorcycle-Roadracing-Revamps-Endurance-Serie/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/645363?ref=25]dealersnews.com[/url]: WERA motorcycle roadracing revamps endurance series

[url=http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/504/5191/Motorcycle-Article/Work-Continues-on-New-Daytona-Dirt-Track-.aspx]motorcycle-usa.com[/url]: Work continues on new Daytona dirt track

[url= http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2009/December/dec0309-Electric-racing-crisis-latest-Mission-goes-with-Azhar/?R=EPI-120540]motorcyclenews.com[/url]: Electric racing crisis latest ÔÇô Mission goes with Azhar

[url= http://bikedeadline.com.au/?page=ViewRelease&id=ABD2009120326072]bikeadline.com[/url]: Can-Am Spyders it the track at the Telstra 500

[b]On the Street[/b]

[url= http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcycle-news/2009/rev-it-gore-tex-partnership.htm]webbikeworld.com[/url]: RevÔÇÖit Gore-Tex motorcycle product test team

[url= http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/2010_BMW_S_1000_RR_Review]utlitmatemotorcycling.com[/url]: 2010 BMW S1000RR review
Another thumbs up review for the bike, but this one contains more writers impressions of the suspension and traction control features making it worth the read.

[url= http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www.motoblog.it/post/21960/ktm-annuncia-perdite-per-oltre-81-milioni-di-euro%3Futm_source%3Dfeedburner%26utm_medium%3Dfeed%26utm_campaign%3DFeed%253A+motoblog%252Fit+%2528motoblog%2529&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=utf-8]motoblog.it[/url]: KTM reports losses of over 81 million euro

Is a track day only bike a street bike or a racer without a class?
[url=http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/2010_Paton_500cc_Gran_Premio]ultimatemotocycling.com[/url]: 2010 Paton 500cc Gran Premio two-stroke

[url=http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www.moto22.com/deportivas/asi-sera-la-bimota-tesi-3d-biposto&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=utf-8]moto22.com[/url]: Such is the Bimota Tessi 3D Biposto

[url= http://rolandsandsdesign.blogspot.com/2009/12/npa-ducati-1098.html]rolandsandsdesign.blogsport.com[/url]: NPA Ducati 1098

[url=http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/business/78318682.html]jsonline.com[/url]: Harley workers in York, Pa approve contract that will cost them many jobs.
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[url= http://ydr.inyork.com/ci_13902470]inyork.com[/url]L Harley workers approve contract 1,587 to 133

[url=http://www.superbike.co.uk/news/full_carbon_fibre_arai_helmet_set_to_cost_over_2000_news_292479.html?aff=rss]superbike.co.uk[/url]: Full carbon fiber Arai helmet set to cost over ₤2,000

[url= http://www.midamericaauctions.com/]Mid American Auctions[/url] Las Vegas auction January 7-9, 2010 and it could be a go to sin city help the local economy even if you donÔÇÖt buy a bike. If you are interested here is the [url=http://www.midamericaauctions.com/showauction.asp?ID=140]current list[/url] of offerings if you attend.

[url=http://www.wired.com/video/latest-videos/latest/1815816633/wish-list-for-camera-geeks/51181640001?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Index+3+%28Top+Stories+2%29%29]wired.com[/url]: Wish list for camera geeks

[url=http://redmondspokesman.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default]RedmondSpokesman[/url]

[url=http://www.xkcd.com/atom.xml]xkcd.com[/url]

[url=http://www.motobasturds.com/feed/]motobastards.com[/url]

Correction: In post #34ÔÇÖs Bike Cruller I placed the NEC show in London instead of Birmingham where everyone else in the motorcycling world looked for it.

[b]Bike Cruller[/b]

[url=http://www.bmwmotorrad.co.za/Web/InfoLibrary/NewsIndex.aspx?id=135]When Illustration & Photography Collide[/url]

Images have a special power to evoke emotions and actions beyond those of words alone. BMW marketers are hoping to use the power of the following images on their target market to motivate them to go out and buy their S1000RR to take on the world. The article on the BMW Motorrad South Africa site uses words to explain the process and thought behind the images.

The trouble with images is they have a life of their own that can take them to places their creators never intended. Such is the case with [url= http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2009/12/s1000rr-versus-japan-oops-nazi.html]Hell for Leather Magazine[/url]. HFL found elements of Frank Miller, Manga and even ÔÇ£Kill BillÔÇØ movies along with Mein Kampf and Leni Riefenstahl. Their readers found all sorts of things in the images and HFLÔÇÖs words.

I agree with commenter DeniesDanÔÇÖs choice of sound bites; ÔÇ£Sometimes a cigar is just a cigarÔÇØ. which brings us back to images.

[img]http://www.mc24.no/getfile.php/Innhold/Aktuelt%2C%20motorsykkel/BMW/S%201000%20RR%20versus%20Japan/S%201000%20RR%20versus%20Japan%20-%20Geisha.JPG%20%28550x389%29.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.mc24.no/getfile.php/Innhold/Aktuelt%2C%20motorsykkel/BMW/S%201000%20RR%20versus%20Japan/S%201000%20RR%20versus%20Japan%20-%20Sumo.JPG%20%28550x389%29.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.mc24.no/getfile.php/Innhold/Aktuelt%2C%20motorsykkel/BMW/S%201000%20RR%20versus%20Japan/S%201000%20RR%20verus%20Japan%20-%20Samurai.JPG%20%28550x389%29.jpg[/img]

The image I would really like to see is one of me riding off on a S1000RR.

What are your thoughts on this campaign?
[size=1]BMWÔÇÖs or mine :-)[/size]
:ears
12-04-2009, 10:05 AM
mika

Friday, Dec 4

[b]Racing[/b]

[url=http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www.speedweek.eu/art_8793.html&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=iso-8859-1]speedweek.eu[/url]: Xaus = ÔÇ£WeÔÇÖre missing a half second on the top 5ÔÇØ

There is a new phrase in BMWÔÇÖs lexicon: Satellite Teams

[url=http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/bmw-adds-satelllite-team-to-wsbk/]aspaltand rubber.com[/url]: BMW adds satellite team to WSBK
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[url=http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www.speedweek.eu/art_8780.html&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=iso-8859-1]speedweek.eu[/url]: Resch: Reitwagen Racing reaches agreement with BMW! Reitwagen Racing BMW hat sich Mittwochabend mit dem bayerischen Motorrad-Hersteller geeinigt. Reitwagen Racing BMW has agreed Wednesday night with the Bavarian motorcycle manufacturers. Als Fahrer stand Roland Resch bereits fest. As a driver, Roland Resch was already decided
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[url=http://www.motomatters.com/news/2009/12/03/bmw_satellite_team_in_wsbk.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MotoGPMatters+%28MotoMatters%29]motomatters.com[/url]: BMW satellite team in WSBK
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[url=http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//moto.caradisiac.com/Superbike-BMW-La-surprise-de-l-equipe-satellite-937%23xtor%3DRSS-38&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=iso-8859-1]caradisiac.com[/url]: BMW surprise superbike satellite team

I was unable to find any confirmation on an official BMW site. Given some of the sources I expect an announcement to follow from them, the FIA or World SBK.

[url=http://www.roadracingworld.com/files/Risk-Feb2000.pdf]roadracingworld.com[/url]: History Lesson: What happens when AMA Pro Racing doesnÔÇÖt make rider safety a priority
Risk
From Road Racing World Feb 2000
Roadracingworld.com brought back this excellent article from 2000 that dealt with what was seen as the problem with AMA Pro Racing at that time. The link to the article was posted without comment but the implication is simple and clear.

[img]http://www.gpone.com/DB/Foto_2009_12/20090312xr14a_M.jpg[/img]

[url=http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www.gpone.com/news/News.asp%3FNNews%3D6010&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=iso-8859-1]gpone.com[/url]: MotoGP returns to its roots ÔÇô prototype series Part 1
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[url=http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/latest-news/1300-guintoli-and-suzuki-fully-motivated-for-2010.html]worldsbk.com[/url]: Guintoli and Suzuki fully motivated for 2010

[url=http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/12/03/erie-buell-racing-lists-services-to-be-offered/ ]thekneeslider.com[/url]: [url=http://www.erikbuellracing.com/]Erik Buell Racing[/url] lists services offered

License Applications for the 2010 AMA Pro Racing Flat Track Grand National Championship season are now available on the AMA Pro Competition Section at [url]http://www.amaproracing.com/competition/[/url]. Direct links to the files follow:
ÔÇó [url=http://www.amaproracing.com/assets/2010FlatTrackLicenseApp.pdf]2010 AMA Pro Racing Flat Track Rider License Application[/url]
ÔÇó [url=http://www.amaproracing.com/assets/2010FlatTrackIntlApp.pdf]2010 AMA Pro Racing Flat Track International Rider License Application[/url]
ÔÇó [url=http://www.amaproracing.com/assets/2010FTCrewMembershipApp.pdf]2010 AMA Pro Racing Flat Track Crew License Application[/url]
Questions and inquiries about the entry process can be placed to AMA Pro Racing Member Services at (386) 492-1014 ext. 152.

[url= http://www.egrandprix.com/news.php?id=32]egrandprix.com[/url]: Mission Motors go exclusive with TTXGP for 2010

[url=http://www.gizmag.com/zero-motorcycles-ttxgp-2010/13513/]gizmag.com[/url]: Zero Motorcycles to hit the road in 2010 TTXGP

Motoczysz..com has a link to Australian Motorcycle NewsÔÇÖ [url=http://www.motoczysz.com/pdfs/ausmotorcyclenews9-09.pdf]September article[/url] about their bike.

[url=http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www.motociclismo.it/edisport/moto/MotoCiclismoR2.nsf/gd/GoldenTyre-sara-fornitore-unico-del-Mondiale-Supermoto-&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=utf-8]motociclismo.it[/url]: Golden Tire will be the sole supplier of tires to World Supermoto

[b]On the Street[/b]

[url=http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/1914_excelsior_model_7sc?page=0%2C0]utltimatemotorcycling.com[/url]: 1014 Excelsior Model 7SC

[url=http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/135/5192/Motorcycle-Article/2010-Husqvarna-TE310-Dirt-Bike-Review.aspx]motorcycle-usa.com[/url]: Husqvarna TE310 dirt bike review

[url=http://www.onewheeldrive.net/2009/12/03/arctic-adventure-smoke-in-the-air/]onewheeldrive.net[/url]: Arctic Adventure ÔÇô smoke in the air

[url=http://www.webbikeworld.com/women-motorcycle-clothing/scorpion-elektra-jacket/]webbikeworld.com[/url]: Scorpion Elektra Jacket ÔÇô review
ÔÇ£Summary
The Scorpion WomenÔÇÖs Elektra Jacket is a beautiful armored leather jacket with a large degree of adjustability to suit many figures. Vents and a full-sleeve insulated liner provide the rider with versatility for warm or cool days.ÔÇØ

[url=http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www.mc24.no/article.php%3FarticleID%3D2286%26categoryID%3D6&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=utf-8]mc24.no[/url]: Why not electric?
Readers have questioned why the Norwegian site/magazine write so much about electric bikes. Here is their response.

Adds donÔÇÖt need to be long to get the point across ÔÇô Kawasaki Sweden
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[url=http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/12/03/worlds-fastest-street-bike/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+cyrilhuzeblog+%28Cyril+Huze+Blog%29]cyrilhuzeblog.com[/url]: Worlds fastest street bike [?]

[url=http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2009/December/dec0309-bike-and-cycle-collisions-down-40-in-trial/?&R=EPI-120550]motorcyclenews.com[/url]: Motorcycle and cycle collisions down 40% in bus lane trial.
In my time in London I have been amazed that anyone drives a car let alone a motorcycle in London and lives to tell about it.

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[url=http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/12/03/self-heating-roads-save-cars-from-icy-conditions/]inhabitat.com[/url]: Self heating roads save cars from icy conditions
[and encourage Rounders]

As expected given the outcome of the York plant union vote:

Harley-Davidson To Remain In York

Major Restructuring, Including New Labor Agreement, Provides Path to Significant Gains in Cost-Competitiveness, Flexibility, Efficiency

MILWAUKEE, December 3, 2009 - Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) today announced it will keep its motorcycle operations in York, Pa., and move forward with plans to restructure those operations.

The announcement follows yesterday's ratification of a new seven-year labor agreement by company employees at York, represented by International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local Lodge 175, and today's decision by the Harley-Davidson Board of Directors to approve the restructuring plan and related funding.
"A restructured York operation will enable the plant to be competitive and sustainable for the future, and the new labor agreement is critical to making that happen," said Keith Wandell, President and Chief Executive Officer of Harley-Davidson, Inc. "On behalf of the Company, I want to thank the employees at York for their vote to make the changes necessary to create a more flexible and efficient operation, and we look forward to moving ahead together to achieve that goal," Wandell said.

The new York operation will be consolidated under one roof and focused on the core areas of motorcycle assembly, metal fabrication and paint.

The operation will have a smaller, more flexible workforce, corresponding to the scale and scope of the operations, with about 1,000 hourly employees compared to about 1,950 today. The workforce will consist of about 700 to 800 full-time unionized production and maintenance employees and, on an annualized basis, approximately 200 to 300 unionized "casual" employees. Casual employees work as needed, depending on seasonal production and volume needs and to provide coverage for vacations and other absences.

The operation will also employ about 150 salaried employees, compared to about 270 today.

When fully operational in 2012, the restructuring is expected to generate about $100 million in annual operating savings compared to the current structure.

The Company expects to incur approximately $200 million in restructuring charges related to York into 2012, of which about $100 million will be cash charges. The Company also expects to make capital expenditures in connection with the York restructuring of about $90 million into 2012.

On a combined basis, the Company expects previously announced restructuring activities, together with the additional restructuring of the York operations approved today, to result in one-time charges of $415 million to $445 million into 2012, and to produce annual ongoing savings of $240 million to $260 million upon completion of all announced company-wide restructuring activities. In 2010 on a combined basis, Harley-Davidson expects to incur restructuring charges of $175 million to $195 million and related savings of approximately $135 million to $155 million.

The financial impact of the York restructuring reflects approximately $15 million in incentives that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has committed for capital improvements and training.

"I want to acknowledge and thank Pennsylvania Gov. Rendell and his team for their support of the changes we are embarking on at York. They have been terrific to work with throughout our decision-making process," said Wandell.

The decision to remain in York concludes a two-path assessment that began in May to determine whether the York operations could be restructured to be cost-competitive and sustainable, or alternatively whether the company would relocate those operations elsewhere in the U.S. In recent weeks, the Company identified Kentucky as the focus of its alternative site assessment.

"We also thank Kentucky Gov. Beshear and his team for their tremendous efforts, as well as the many Kentucky state and local officials who have been so helpful and gracious and who have devoted significant time and attention to our possible relocation," said Wandell.

This is a follow up of a previous post on KTMÔÇÖs loss. From their investor site:

Restructuring Completed in Fiscal Year 2008-09
Capacities Adjusted to Future Market Environment

Fiscal 2008-09

Turnover: EUR 454.6 million

Vehicle sales: 64,080

Earnings after restructuring costs: EUR -81.4 million

Equity ratio: 27.8%

Positive operating result expected in fiscal 2009-10

Tough restructuring completed in fiscal year 2008-09
"The past fiscal year proved to be the most difficult in KTM's recent history. However, we responded with strong restructuring measures. In fact, one-off restructuring costs account for 80% of the negative EBIT. Despite the slump in the markets, above all in North America and Europe, we succeeded in maintaining our market position and increasing market shares," says Stefan Pierer, CEO of KTM Power Sports AG.

Capacities adjusted to future market environment
Capacities and overheads have been realigned to the reduced market level. In the past fiscal year, KTM had to axe over 450 jobs and used the existing short time working schemes in the period from May through September.

X-Bow to remain in KTM product portfolio, investment completely written down
Due to the economic crisis, the original business model of X-Bow serial production was no longer feasible. Marketing and sales activities are now therefore integrated in the Mattighofen plant. KTM has written down all the serial production development costs and production tools totaling EUR 33.1 million. In X-Bow production, KTM has opted for a model often used in the high-end sports car sector, namely manufacture to order and customization on request. This has resulted in a shift from serial production to building cars to each individual customer's specifications.

Outlook: positive operating result in fiscal year 2009-10
KTM is still expecting the motorcycle market in general to decline in the 2009-10 fiscal year. Thanks to new product developments, particularly in the profitable core segment of off-road competition, a slight increase in sales can however be anticipated. A completely new motocross generation will be rolled out at the end of the 2009-10 fiscal year. The new street models from the cooperation with Bajaj Auto Ltd. were presented to the public at the beginning of November. Given the cost cutting and optimization program, the Management Board is expecting a positive operating result and a substantial improvement in free cash flow.

[url=http://www.motorcycle.in.th/article.php/Danger-of-Carbon-Fiber-Motorcycle-Parts]motorcycle.in.th[/url]: Danger of carbon fiber motorcycle parts

[url=http://www.technologyreview.com/blog/editors/24478/?a=f]technologyreview.com[/url]: A place to complain about internet privacy
Campaign takes shape to gather complaints and get Congress to pass privacy laws

[url=http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/12/solar-impulse-completes-first-flight/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wiredautopia+%28Blog+-+Autopia%29]wired.com[/url]: Solar Impulse completes first flight

[url=http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/12/03/rip-your-environment-apart/]yankodesign.com[/url]: Scout Portable Pedestrian Navigation Device

[url=http://redmondspokesman.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default]RedmondSpokesman[/url]

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[url=http://www.motobasturds.com/feed/]motobastards.com[/url]

[b]Bike Cruller[/b]

I really want a Danish this morning but I am going to settle for a BMW R50S spotted in Sweden

[img]http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/Bike%20Directories/BMW%20Bikes/images/BMW-R50S.jpg[/img]

Via: Vintagebike.co.uk
12-04-2009, 12:20 PM
wezul

Hi Mika!
Once again I want to thank you for Morning Reads. While I admit I do not necessarily read it "cover to cover" I do regularly find something of interest and/or an article or video that brings me up to speed on a topic of which I was unaware.

The S1000RR campaign has me thinking two ways. In reacting to the imagery from an art sense it's really something, does remind me of Frank Miller.
In another sense I can see where this kind of stereotyping could possibly ruffle some feathers.
Regardless I think the S1000RR has great potential, now can BMW put together a winning season? We shall see. I would love to see how that bike performs at the Isle of Man TT.

[B]--[/B]

The Asphaltfighter?« Stormbringer is some kind of monster. I think it's a mule for technology that is either in it's infancy or just a little beyond that. Exciting to see what's just beyond the horizon, isn't it?

[B]--[/B]

Finally the bike candy, I do enjoy. This morning's R50S confirms again that I do appreciate the vintage stuff. Although I own no vintage bikes and quite frankly couldn't mechanic my way out of a wet paper sack I can appreciate the efforts of others.

Thanks, man!
12-05-2009, 02:04 PM
mika

Saturday, December 5

Thanks for the post Wezul! I hope people will feel free to comment on anything they see in here at any time. The Vintagent will have to fill your vintage needs this morning. The Bike Cruller takes a humorus look at a bike build.

[b]Racing[/b]

The satellite team stories keep rolling in this one from [url=http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www.motorsport-total.com/motorrad/news/2009/12/BMW_ruestet_auf_Kundenteam_in_der_Superbike-WM_09120402.html&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=iso-8859-1]motorsport-total.com[/url] is more of the same but no news on any official BMW website or PressClub that I have found. 2010 is going to be a great year to follow the S1000RR in many series. ÔÇ£I [wonÔÇÖt] mention any names. Only this: I assume that we will compete with an experienced pilot and a junior rider. This mixture there was with us earlier on several occasions, and it is working well for us well."

On the heels of the satellite team stories comes another from [url=http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www.moto-station.com/article7405.html&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=iso-8859-1]MotoStation.com[/url] who says BWM France has confirmed that BMW will be taking the S1000RR endurance racing in 2010.

[url=http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www.motociclismo.es/Pruebas/carretera/contacto/bmw-s-1000-rr-del-mundial-superbike/8876&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=utf-8]motociclismo.es[/url] translated: We hopped onto the BWM S1000RR of Xaus and Cosrser
Some interesting observations.

[url=http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/MotoGP/2009/December/dec0409-Valentino-Rossi-fears-engine-restrictions-will-hurt-MotoGP/?&R=EPI-120600]motorcyclenews.com[/url]: Valentino Rossi fears engine restrictions will hurt MotoGP

[url=http://www.motomatters.com/news/2009/12/04/ama_to_race_at_laguna_with_motogp.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MotoGPMatters+%28MotoMatters%29]motomatters.com[/url]: AMA to race at Laguna with MotoGP?

[url=http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?lnk=rss&article=38898]roadracingworld.com[/url]: American Suzuki confirms 2010 AMA Pro Road Racing plans

[url=http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/erik-buell-racing-1190rr-race-bike/]asphaltand rubber.com[/url]: Erik Buell racing 1190RR race bike announce ÔÇô Furutre World Superbike contender?
That strikes me as a leap. The WSBK field sports 200hp across the board while Buell is claiming 185 for the up coming bike. Stay tuned it is due out 12/30. What ever it is, it is fun to think Erik Buell is up to some US bike building and racing fun so soon again.

[img]http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Buell-1125RR-race-bike-560x373.jpg[/img]

[b]On the Street[/b]

[url=http://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/Events%2FMotorcycle+Shows/Long-Beach-IMS-BMW-Has-High-Hopes-for-Superbike/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/646858?ref=25]dealernews.com[/url]: BMW has high hopes for Superbike
Peiter De Wall spoke at the press introduction for the Long Beach IMS about the bike and the companyÔÇÖs hopes for it.

[url=http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/2010_KTM_1190_RC8_R_Limited_Editions]ultimatemotocycling.com[/url]: 2010 KTM 1190 RC8R Limited Edition

[url=http://thevintagent.blogspot.com/2009/12/rudges-rudges.html]thevintagent.blogspot.com[/url]: RudgeÔÇÖs Rudges

[url=http://www.webbikeworld.com/flashlight/clearwater-led-flashlight/]webbikeworld.com[/url]: Clearwater LED Flashlight review
ÔÇ£Summary: Extremely powerful for its size, the Clearwater LED flashlight throws a focused beam of white light that is simply amazing, especially considering it has only a single LED.ÔÇØ

At the 2008 EG conference, famed puzzle designer Scott Kim takes us inside the puzzle-maker's frame of mind. Sampling his career's work, he introduces a few of the most popular types, and shares the fascinations that inspired some of his best.

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[b]Bike Cruller[/b]

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12-06-2009, 01:48 PM
mika

Sunday, Dec 6

[b]Racing[/b]

[url= http://www.fim-live.com/en/media/news/news-detail/article/1260096946-poncharal-plays-down-2010-hopes-1/]fim-live.com[/url]: Poncharal plays down 2010 hopes

[url= http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www.motociclismo.es/Deporte/sbk/ben-spies-heroe-timido-que-odia-perder/8872&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=utf-8]motociclismo.es[/url]: Ben Spies, a shy hero who hates to loose

[url= http://www.motomatters.com/news/2009/12/05/ezpeleta_we_will_not_define_what_a_produ.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MotoGPMatters+%28MotoMatters%29]motomatters.com[/url]: Ezpeleta ÔÇô ÔÇ£We will not define what a production engine is.ÔÇØ

Riders rule the news during the season. In the off season team bosses take over and put the pressure on. [url= http://www.fim-live.com/en/media/news/news-detail/article/1260097053-nakamoto-issues-dovizioso-warning/]fim-live.com[/url]: Nakamoto issues Dovisioso warning.

[url= http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/Suzuki_Motorcycle_Racing_History]ultimatemotorcycling.com[/url]: Suzuki Racing History

[b]On the Street[/b]

[url= http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/12/05/girder-front-ends-are-much-more-than-for-strength-and-looks/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+cyrilhuzeblog+%28Cyril+Huze+Blog%29]cyrilhuzblog.com[/url]: Girder front end are much more than for strength and looks

[url= http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/3/5197/Motorcycle-Article/Int--Motorcycle-Show-Partners-with-TapouT.aspx]motorcycle-usa.com[/url]: IMS partners with [url= http://www.tapout.com/]TapouT[/url]

Many of thought Claudio was the real rider in the Long Way Round and he became something of a cult hero around the forum. I have lost track of him and was pleased to stumble across this piece. The information section on YouTube gives this intro:

Claudio von Planta, world famous documentary producer, has come to Imperial to film the car and the team! Claudio is the cameraman behind such TV hits as Long Way Round, Long Way Down, and By Any Means Necessary.

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[b]Bike Cruller[/b]

Found this pastry on a French caf?® racer supplier site motorne.com

[img]http://www.motorne.com/images/galerie/photo9max.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.motorne.com/images/galerie/photo9max2.jpg[/img]
12-07-2009, 01:50 PM
mika

Monday, December 7

[b]Racing[/b]

[url= http://www.motomatters.com/news/2009/12/07/no_aprilia_moto2_bike_at_valencia_projec.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MotoGPMatters+%28MotoMatters%29]motomatters.com[/url]: No Aprilia Moto2 at Valencia, project close to termination

[url= http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/latest-news/1304-valencia-the-venue-for-some-top-name-wsb-tests-this-week.html]worldsbk.com[/url]: Valencia the venue for some top name WSB test this week

[b]On the Street[/b]

Another take on the S1000RR, this time from [url=http://www.cycleworld.com/article.asp?section_id=41&article_id=1803&cid=27]Cycle World [/url]

ÔÇ£One thing is certain: The S1000RR is the real deal. BMW has finally produced a sportbike that performs on par with the current competition from Austria, Italy and Japan.ÔÇØ

Will this jeopardize CWÔÇÖs status as an advertising arm of the Big Four?

Is a naked mildly customized feet forward production bike really worth $24, 499 because it has a signature?
[url=http://www.cycleworld.com/article.asp?section_id=33&article_id=1767&cid=27]Cycleworld ÔÇô New Bike File: 2010 Victory Cory Ness Signature Series Jackpot[/url]

[url= http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/12/06/confederate-at-the-la-auto-show-a-new-strategy/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+cyrilhuzeblog+%28Cyril+Huze+Blog%29]cyrilhuzeblog.com[/url]: Confederate at the LA Auto Show. A new strategy?

[url= http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/business/78549697.html]jsonline.com[/url]: Retreads senior bikers make their mark on the road

[url= http://thevintagent.blogspot.com/2009/12/1914-jefferson-v-twin.html]thevintagent.blogspot.com[/url]: 1914 Jefferson v-twin

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[url=http://www.xkcd.com/atom.xml]xkcd.com[/url]

[url=http://www.motobasturds.com/feed/]motobastards.com[/url]

[b]Bike Cruller[/b]

[img]http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/Bike%20Directories/BMW%20Bikes/images/BMW-R27-66-Steib.jpg[/img]

Via-[url= http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/Bike%20Directories/BMW%20Bikes/pages/BMW-R27-66-Steib.html]vintagebike.co.uk[/url]
12-08-2009, 02:14 PM
mika

Tuesday Dec 8

[b]Racing[/b]

From BMW-web.tv

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[url= http://www.egrandprix.com/news.php?id=34]egrandprix.com[/url]: TTXGP links into the [url=http://www.theiet.org/]IET[/url]

[url=http://www.fim-live.com/en/media/news/news-detail/article/1260258035-top-teams-in-valencia/]fim-live.com[/url]: Top [WSB] Teams in Valencia

[url=http://www.fim-live.com/en/media/news/news-detail/article/1260262973-speedway-as-a-school-of-life-1/]fim-live.com[/url]: Speedway as a school of life

[b]On the Street[/b]

[url=http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/2009/12/who-will-take-on-the-ducati-multistrada-1200/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Ducatinewstoday+%28ducatinewstoday%29]ducationnewstoday.com[/url]: Who will take on the Ducati Multistrada 1200?
I may cross post this into the Multistrada thread but I wanted to see if we could get a discussion going here. The article takes on several of the sacred cows when it compares the Multistrada to the competition.

[url= http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?lnk=rss&article=38904]roadracingworld.com[/url]: More on California Superbike SchoolÔÇÖs switch to BMW S1000RRs

[url= http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/2010_BMW_S_1000_RR_Unveiled_Video]ultimatemotorcycling.com[/url]: Peiter de Waal, President BMW Motorrad US, introduces the S1000RR at IMS Long Beach - Video

[url= http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2010-honda-vfr1200f-msrp-price-15999/]asphaltandrubber.com[/url]: 2010 Honda VFR1200F US msrp set at $15,999 base

[url= http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www2.solooffroad.com/noticia.asp%3Fref%3D23174&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=iso-8859-1]solooffroad.com[/url]: Husqvarna SM360

[img]http://home.ama-cycle.org/post/images/s1583/IMG_1134_400.jpg[/img]
[url= http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/news/story.asp?id=1583]motorcyclemuseum.org[/url]: Taglioni-designed Grand Prix bike wins 2009 Concours dÔÇÖElegance

[url= http://thevintagent.blogspot.com/2009/12/2010-quail-motorcycle-gathering.html]thevintagent.com[/url]: 2010 [url= http://www.quaillodgeevents.com/pages/home.cgi?srvid=15]Quail Motorcycle Gathering[/url]
[url= http://thevintagent.blogspot.com/2009/12/h-auction-brough.html]thevintagent.blogspot.com[/ur.l] H&H Auction Brough &Brough

[url= http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www.motorevue.com/site/moto-morini-a-l-arret-45569.html&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=iso-8859-1]motorevue.com[/url]: Moto Morini has stopped production
-related-
[url= http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/moto-morini-production-shuts/]asphaltandrubber.com[/url]: Moto Morini production shuts down

BMW Group November sales numbers are in. Overall they are up but the motorrad segment follows the motorcycle trend and is down. For the selective readers in the group;

[i]BMW Motorcycles sold 5,503 (prev. yr. 5,773 / -4.7%) motorcycles worldwide in November. For the year to the end of November, 81,946 (prev. yr. 94,237 / -13.0%) motorcycles were delivered to customers[/i]

The numbers are encouraging. There is no where near the blood red ink on the floor that other manufacturers are finding in the columns of numbers they track. Yet I would be hearing footsteps coming up from behind if I were walking the halls in Munich.

BMW Motorrad is a destination brand. Riders normally come to BMW after working their way through various other brands. For example, the average age of a BMW rider in any market year has always been 5-7 years older than the rest in reports I have seen.

With that in mind I would be a little cautious about what these numbers tell us. Yes BMW motorrad sales are declining at a much slower rate than say the Japanese more than 50% decline. However; as a destination brand are the sales destined to decline father down the road for BMW, and at a time when others are recovering and showing gains, because other manufacturers are not putting riders in the tank now?

The full press release follows.

[b]BMW Group retail grows 11.5% in November[/b]

ÔÇó 08.12.2009
ÔÇó Press Release

BMW sales 11.1% higher; MINI volumes up 13.8%
Successful start for BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo and BMW X1

Munich. BMW Group sales continued their upward trend in November. Overall, the company delivered 11.5% more vehicles than in the same month last year at 107,686 (prev. yr. 96,609) units. Since the start of the year, 1,162,510 (prev. yr. 1,323,453 / -12.2%) BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce have been sold worldwide.

Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, responsible for Sales and Marketing: ÔÇ£Since September, sales have been back on the growth track. In November we achieved another substantial increase in our global deliveries. We intend to continue this trend in December.ÔÇØ

In the month under review, sales of BMW brand automobiles rose to 90,383 units (prev. yr. 81,386 / +11.1%). A total of 963,712 (prev. yr. 1,104,983 / -12.8%) BMW vehicles were sold in the year to the end of November. Almost all BMW model series made gains. In November the strongest growth came from the BMW Z4, with an increase of 149.3% (1,760 / prev. yr. 706), and the BMW 7 Series, with gains of 57.1% (5,025 / prev. yr. 3,198). The BMW 1 Series saw growth of 11.7% (16,614 / prev. yr. 14,877), while the BMW 3 Series and the 5 Series reported gains of 3.4% (32,230 / prev. yr. 31,168) and 3.7% (14,164 / 13,665) respectively. In November growth was also driven by the X5 and X6 models, which registered total sales of 11,515 units (+3.6% / prev. yr. 11,120). The new BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo and BMW X1 models introduced in late October are being very well received by customers ÔÇô new orders for both are well above plan. No less than 2,940 BMW X1 and 1,110 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo were already delivered to customers in November.

MINI brand volumes were also considerably higher in November. With sales of 17,199 (prev. yr. 15,113) vehicles, deliveries rose 13.8%. For the year to the end of November a total of 198,163 (prev. yr. 217,415 / -8.9%) MINI cars were sold. In the past month Rolls-Royce delivered 104 automobiles (prev. yr. 110 / -5.5%). Between January and November 635 (prev. yr. 1,055 / -39.8%) of the brandÔÇÖs vehicles were delivered to customers around the world.

With gains in Europe, Asia, Oceania and Africa the BMW Group was able to improve its sales figures on almost all continents in the month under review.
In Europe 63,999 vehicles were sold (prev. yr. 57,187 / +11.9%), the majority ÔÇô 59,698 units ÔÇô in the major established markets of Western Europe (prev. yr. 53,972 / +10.6%). However, in Eastern Europe, also, all signs pointed to growth in November, with a total of 3,291 (prev. yr. 2,868 / +14.7%) deliveries.

In the Asian region, 33.3% more vehicles were sold in the past month (16,030 / prev. yr. 12,030). The trend in AsiaÔÇÖs largest market, China, remained extremely positive, with sales climbing 39.7% to 8,470 vehicles (prev. yr. 6,062). In Japan, AsiaÔÇÖs second biggest market, the BMW Group sold 2,885 units (prev. yr. 2,788 / +3.5%). But there were also welcome gains in many smaller Asian markets. For instance, in November sales increased 140% (103 units) in Indonesia, 139% (980) in South Korea, 136.8% (315) in Malaysia, 94.1% (295) in Thailand and 57.1% (256) in India.

In Oceania the company sold 28.4% more vehicles, with 2,051 (prev. yr. 1,597) deliveries in the month under review.

The BMW Group was also able to increase sales in Africa (+10.3% / 2,125 deliveries). South Africa, in particular, was once again the continentÔÇÖs number one volume market with sales of 1,583 units (prev. yr. 1,450 / +9.2%).

With 15,708 (prev. yr. 15,217) deliveries, the BMW brand achieved a 3.2% increase in the month under review in the USA, whereas the MINI brand, with 2,564 (prev. yr. 4,545) deliveries, experienced a decrease of 43.6%. As a result, in the USA the level of sales for the BMW Group was down by 7.5% (18,272 / prev. yr. 19,762) compared to November 2008. However, the South American markets maintained their strong growth trend last month. For instance, deliveries in Brazil climbed 415.5% to 897 (prev. yr. 174) and Argentina reported an increase in sales of 37.6% to 249 (prev. yr. 181) units. Overall, the BMW Group reported a decrease in sales of 1.3% in the American markets (23,345 / prev. yr. 23,653) last month.

BMW Motorcycles sold 5,503 (prev. yr. 5,773 / -4.7%) motorcycles worldwide in November. For the year to the end of November, 81,946 (prev. yr. 94,237 / -13.0%) motorcycles were delivered to customers.

BMW Group sales in/up to November 2009 at a glance

In Nov. 2009
Comp. to previous year
Up to and incl. Nov. 2009
Comp. to previous year
BMW Group Automobiles
107,686
+11.5%
1.162,510
-12.2%
BMW
90,383
+11.1%
963,712
-12.8%
MINI
17,199
+13.8%
198,163
-8.9%
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
104
-5.5%
635
-39.8%
BMW Motorcycles
5,503
-4.7%
81,946
-13.0%

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[b]Bike Cruller[/b]

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Hans looked down and knew it was going to be one of ÔÇÿthoseÔÇÖ days.

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