mika
Still Wondering
Tuesday Reader: 26 December 2017
Beemer
Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2018: Event organisers establish more categories for historic cars and motorcycles.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...for-historic-cars-and-motorcycles?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 2h
Event categories for all manner of classic vehicles, whether equipped with four, three, or two wheels, reflect the broad spectrum of the history of mobility +++ Selecting committees are still accepting registrations +++ BMW Group Classic
BMW Motorsport News
[/url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0277338EN/an-interview-with-philipp-eng:-%E2%80%9Ci-am-living-my-dream-%E2%80%9D?language=enl]An interview with Philipp Eng: “I am living my dream.”[/url]
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
BMW works driver Philipp Eng (AUT) joins Joel Eriksson (SWE) as one of two newcomers in BMW’s driver line-up for the 2018 DTM season. In addition to this milestone in his motorsport career, Eng will also race at the wheel of the BMW
BMW Motorsport News - Issue 46/2017.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...bmw-motorsport-news-issue-46/2017?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
DTM releases 2018 race calendar – Customer racing debut for the BMW M4 GT4 in Dubai.
Bimmer
The countdown has begun: first BMW X7 pre-production models roll off the assembly line in the USA.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...f-the-assembly-line-in-the-usa?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 8h
• BMW Group Spartanburg plant in the USA prepares for BMW X7 series production. • Presentation of the BMW X7 at the end of 2018.
BMW i in the summit-club of the electric mobility world.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ub-of-the-electric-mobility-world?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 12h
100,000 electrified vehicles in 2017 and a leading electric mobility system provider.
BMW at the NAIAS 2018 in Detroit.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob.../bmw-at-the-naias-2018-in-detroit?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 8h
BMW is celebrating two world premieres at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit on 14 – 28 January 2018.
BMW Group News
Jochen Goller appointed as new President and CEO of BMW Group Region Chinahttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...and-ceo-of-bmw-group-region-china?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 13h
BMW Group today announced that Jochen Goller (51) will take over the position of President and CEO of BMW Group Region China with effect from 1 March 2018. He succeeds Olaf Kastner (62), who has overseen the company’s
MINI
Faster Gearshifts And More Fun: Double Clutch Transmission In The Mini.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/unit...lutch-transmission-in-the-mini?language=en_GB
BMW Group PressClub UK / 23h
As a brand well known for it’s sporty character, MINI is set to further enhance it’s reputation with the introduction of a new transmission to the range. Extremely fast gear changes, a high degree of shift comfort and optimised efficiency – just
Recalls
KTM issued a recall on the 690 DUKE modelhttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2017624
Transport Canada - Road Safety Recalls / 1d
On certain motorcycles, during operation or while sitting still, it is possible that fuel can seep or leak out of the fuel filler cap area of the fuel tank. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could...
BMW issued a recall on the X1 modelhttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2017655
Transport Canada - Road Safety Recalls / 2h
On certain vehicles, the positive battery cable connection to the fuse box could fail while the vehicle is being driven. This could interrupt the vehicle’s electrical system, resulting in engine stalling, loss of...
Search for Recalls Here
US - http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchSafetyIssues
Canada - http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/....aspx?lang=eng
UK - http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/default.asp
EU - http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/safety...nt=main.search
Australia - http://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls
New Zealand - https://www.vehiclerecallsafety.nzta.govt.nz/
On the BMW MOA Forum > The Garage > Links and References > Listing of Recall Notices
Motorrad- On the Street and Track
BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS
BMW HP4 Race: Riding Fast On BMW's Carbon-Fiber Masterpiece At Circuito Estoril In Portugalhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...-masterpiece-at-circuito-estoril-in-portugal/
bmw motorcycles / RoadracingWorld.com / 13h
BMW HP4 Race: Riding Fast On BMW's Carbon-Fiber Masterpiece At Circuito Estoril In Portugal RoadracingWorld.com Full coverage
McLean joins Team IMR for 2018 roads seasonhttp://www.bikesportnews.com/news/news-detail/mclean-joins-team-imr-for-2018-roads-season
bmw motorcycles / BSN / 9h
McLean joins Team IMR for 2018 roads season BSN Full coverage
The BMW Montana From The Leather Bagged Cruiser Comparison—From The Archiveshttps://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/b...parison-from-archives?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Motorcycle Cruiser / by staff / 11h
Bikes A closer look at a Beemer bagger We take a closer look at the BMW Montana from our leather bagged cruiser comparison.
Comparing Four Leather Bagged Crusiers—From The Archivehttps://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/c...crusiers-from-archive?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Motorcycle Cruiser / by staff / 1d
Bikes Searching for aliens aboard the BMW Montana, Harley-Davidson FXDX T-Sport, Victory Deluxe and Yamaha Silverado We take the BMW Montana, Harley-Davidson FXDX T-Sport, Victory Deluxe and Yamaha Silverado on a UFO sighting
OTHER MANUFACTURERS
Janus Motorcycles Discovery Dayshttp://goodsparkgarage.com/janus-motorcycles-discovery-days/
7Good Spark Garage / by Corey / 9h
It ain’t often you get to meet the manufacturer of a motorcycle in the flesh. During Janus Motorcycles Discovery Days, the founders and team members offer a handshake and shakedown of their bikes as they share the complete ins n’ outs
Motus is Having a Big Salehttp://blog.motorcycle.com/?p=72333
Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by John Burns / 1d
And you know you want one of the Birmingham, Alabama built V-Fours, of which we hear nothing but good things. While we await a chance to ride one. Actually, we had our chance, but that’s an embarrassing story for another time.
[imghttps://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-3p385B7/0/ff391d01/M/i-3p385B7-M.jpg[/img]
Triumph profits soar 50% as motorcyclists seek retro rideshttp://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/...tml?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490
2Motorcycle News / 1d
Can I take my 25% tax-free lump sum from one pension pot and leave my other alone for later? Steve Webb replies Revealed: The towns where property asking prices are being slashed - with sellers cutting by an average of A 25,000
2018 Triumph Tiger 800 | 200 chassis/engine upgradeshttp://www.mcnews.com.au/2018-triumph-tiger-800-200-chassis-engine-upgrades/
1MCNews.com.au / by Motorcycle News / 1d
2018 Triump Tiger 800 Over 200 new chassis and engine components New TFT display, adjustable screen, Off Road Pro mode Triumph are preparing to mee the challenge of KTM’s new 790 Adventure, and BMW’s F 850 GS, with a massive
Yamaha wins mobility design awardhttp://powersportsbusiness.com/top-stories/2017/12/21/yamaha-wins-mobility-design-award/
Powersports Business / by Kate Swanson / 1h
Yamaha's FZ25 motorcycle has been recognized at the CII Design Excellence Awards, winning the “Two-wheelers Commercial” - “Mobility Design” category. This competition is hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry, and the
MC NEWS
The 2018 Quail Motorcycle Gathering. Honoring The Ness Family. New Special Classes and More.http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2017/12/20...the-ness-family-new-special-classes-and-more/
2Cyril Huze Post / by Cyril Huze / 9h
Each year, The Quail Motorcycle Gathering draws thousands of guests to the stunning Quail Lodge & Golf Club grounds for a showcase of the world’s rarest, fastest and most beautiful motorcycles. The 10th annual show will honor the
Ten Lessons I've Learned From Running a Small Bike Shophttps://rideapart.com/articles/ten-things-ive-learned-running-small-bike-shop
39RideApart - Recent Articles / 9h
Ten Lessons I've Learned From Running a Small Bike Shop Being an independent wrench for a living is tough, but it sure is rewarding. My traditional job went away in 2008. I have two kids, a mortgage, and was fully middle aged,
What is the Motorcycle Advisory Council and how will it affect us?https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/what-is-the-motorcycle-advisory-council
43RevZilla Articles / 13h
With motorcycle fatalities becoming a bigger slice of roadway deaths, the feds are looking at us.
Can modern bikes be cafe’d properly?Yes they can.http://garageprojectmotorcycles.tumblr.com/post/168715968420
Garage Project Motorcycles / 1d
Can modern bikes be cafe’d properly? Yes they can.
Skidmarks: 2019 AEmenmon CS-1 Sprotbile and Vyper Kustom Pre-Unveilinghttp://www.motorcycle.com/editorial...sprotbile-and-vyper-kustom-pre-unveiling.html
bmw motorcycles / Motorcycle.com / 12h
Skidmarks: 2019 AEmenmon CS-1 Sprotbile and Vyper Kustom Pre-UnveilingMotorcycle.com Full coverage
Selling Speed: What’s in a Name?http://thevintagent.com/2017/12/21/selling-speed-whats-in-a-name/
3The Vintagent / by Paul d'Orléans / 1d
B onneville. Tiger 100. SS100. TT Replica. Clubman. Sport. Super Sport. Sportster. Rapid. Rapide. Vitesse. Superswift. Sprint. Speed Twin. Quick. Quickly. Gold Star. Shooting Star. Comet. Meteor. Rocket. Super Rocket. Atlas.
How to Build a Flat Track Motorcyclehttp://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2017/12/how-to-build-flat-track-motorcycle.html
2RocketGarage Cafe Racer / by Rocket Garage / 1d
To build a simple flat track motorcycle, find a motocross bike, replace its front wheel with a 19-inch wheel, and take it out on the track. That quick mod creates the basics, but if you want a flat track motorcycle that has the power and speed
GEAR
Motorcycle Helmet Buyer’s Guidehttps://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/
Web Bike World / by webbike / 5h
Motorcycle Helmet Buyer’s Guide: Updated January 2018 Helmets are a simple thing: they protect your head from the elements and, as will happen from time to time, asphalt too. They’re a seemingly simple thing, because like all things
TECH
What’s In Motorcycle Engine Oils?https://www.cycleworld.com/whats-in-motorcycle-engine-oils?dom=rss-default&src=syn
42Cycle World / by Kevin Cameron / 9h
Ask Kevin Only a bit more than three-quarters of it is actually oil Modern oils are heavy on the additives. Kevin Cameron explains what those additives are and what they profess to do.
FWIW - Forum threads are the primary additive to all motorcycle oils.
MO Survey: Best Motorcycle Tools?http://www.motorcycle.com/?p=67705
Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Evans Brasfield / 1d
Motorcyclists have a way of collecting tools. Most of us started with a small box set that we bought on sale about the time we picked up our first motorcycle. Then, as the two-wheeled obsession grows, so does the tool selection.
The Racing Sheet
Help Name the New MotoAmerica Twins Class and Win a Free Trip to Road Atlantahttp://blog.motorcycle.com/?p=72337
Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Press Release / 5h
If you haven’t heard by now, MotoAmerica is adding a new Twins Class to the series this year which will feature 600-800cc twin-cylinder engines. MotoAmerica hasn’t named the class yet so they’re leaving it up to the fans
A New Look for Donington Park Ahead of WorldSBK 2018http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2018/A+New+Look+for+Donington+Park+Ahead+of+WorldSBK+2018
1SBK / 8h
Venue upgrades worthy of World Championship racing
CSBK announces rules for new Lightweight Sport Bike serieshttp://canadamotoguide.com/2017/12/20/csbk-announces-rules-for-new-lightweight-sport-bike-series/
Canada Moto Guide / by Grandstand / 15min
Canadian Superbike organizers will allow anything from Kawasaki Ninja 250 to Honda CBR500 in new beginner-friendly sportbike series. Source
Guest Blog: Mat Oxley - Honda’s MotoGP tech plans for 2018https://motomatters.com/blog_entry/2017/12/20/guest_blog_mat_oxley_honda_s_motogp_tech.html
MotoMatters.com / by Mat Oxley / 9h
First in a series looking at the lessons learned by each MotoGP factory in 2017 and their plans to be faster in 2018. This week, Marc Márquez’s chief engineer Santi Hernández discusses Honda’s RC213V
FWIW
Cars Parts Show Us How Some Genetic Stats Misleadhttp://bigthink.com/errors-we-live-by/can-cars-show-us-how-some-gene-stats-mislead
8Big Think / by Jag Bhalla / 2h
We can “read” genes with ease now, but still can’t say what most of them “mean.” To show why we need clearer “causology” and fitter metaphors, let's scrutinize cars and their parts like we do bodies and genes. Read More
[ur=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5czA_L_eOp4]Why should you read Charles Dickens? - Iseult Gillespie[/url]
100+TED-Ed (uploads) on YouTube / by TED-Ed / 1d
Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-should-you-read-charles-dickens-iseult-gillespie The starving orphan seeking a second helping of gruel.
BIKE CANDY
The BMW R nineT Hera Projecthttps://silodrome.com/bmw-r-ninet-custom-motorbike/
6KSilodrome / by Ben / 1d
The BMW R nineT Hera Project The BMW R nineT Hera Project The Hera Project was born from the minds of the team at Italian publication Chop and Roll Magazine – they picked up a new BMW R nineT,
Ironwood’s new BMW Boxer goes with the grainhttp://www.bikeexif.com/ironwood-custom-bmw-r75-boxer
1KBike EXIF / by Chris Hunter / 1d
There’s a trend that’s picked up speed amazingly fast this year: wood on motorcycles. It’s tricky to pull off, but when it’s executed tastefully the results can be spectacular.
TIRING WORK. Diamond Atelier’s Bridgestone RnineT EICMA Special[url]
200+Pipeburn.com / by Andrew / 5h
Written by Marlon Slack TIRING WORK. Diamond Atelier’s Bridgestone RnineT EICMA Special appeared first on Pipeburn.com .
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Ottonero Cafe Racer / by Otto Nero / 33min
- Lazareth motors photo by @Thomas Cortesi shot for Motoheroes
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BMW R1200 GS Dakar Edition Details
STICKERSET
You can get this stickerset and paint-manual at http://rubberdust.comBMW DEALER SWITZERLAND
If you live in Switzerland: The complete finnished model is available at http://arrigoni.ch
Beemer
Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2018: Event organisers establish more categories for historic cars and motorcycles.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...for-historic-cars-and-motorcycles?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 2h
Event categories for all manner of classic vehicles, whether equipped with four, three, or two wheels, reflect the broad spectrum of the history of mobility +++ Selecting committees are still accepting registrations +++ BMW Group Classic
BMW Motorsport News
[/url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0277338EN/an-interview-with-philipp-eng:-%E2%80%9Ci-am-living-my-dream-%E2%80%9D?language=enl]An interview with Philipp Eng: “I am living my dream.”[/url]
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
BMW works driver Philipp Eng (AUT) joins Joel Eriksson (SWE) as one of two newcomers in BMW’s driver line-up for the 2018 DTM season. In addition to this milestone in his motorsport career, Eng will also race at the wheel of the BMW
BMW Motorsport News - Issue 46/2017.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...bmw-motorsport-news-issue-46/2017?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
DTM releases 2018 race calendar – Customer racing debut for the BMW M4 GT4 in Dubai.
Bimmer
The countdown has begun: first BMW X7 pre-production models roll off the assembly line in the USA.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...f-the-assembly-line-in-the-usa?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 8h
• BMW Group Spartanburg plant in the USA prepares for BMW X7 series production. • Presentation of the BMW X7 at the end of 2018.
BMW i in the summit-club of the electric mobility world.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ub-of-the-electric-mobility-world?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 12h
100,000 electrified vehicles in 2017 and a leading electric mobility system provider.
BMW at the NAIAS 2018 in Detroit.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob.../bmw-at-the-naias-2018-in-detroit?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 8h
BMW is celebrating two world premieres at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit on 14 – 28 January 2018.
BMW Group News
Jochen Goller appointed as new President and CEO of BMW Group Region Chinahttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...and-ceo-of-bmw-group-region-china?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 13h
BMW Group today announced that Jochen Goller (51) will take over the position of President and CEO of BMW Group Region China with effect from 1 March 2018. He succeeds Olaf Kastner (62), who has overseen the company’s
MINI
Faster Gearshifts And More Fun: Double Clutch Transmission In The Mini.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/unit...lutch-transmission-in-the-mini?language=en_GB
BMW Group PressClub UK / 23h
As a brand well known for it’s sporty character, MINI is set to further enhance it’s reputation with the introduction of a new transmission to the range. Extremely fast gear changes, a high degree of shift comfort and optimised efficiency – just
KTM issued a recall on the 690 DUKE modelhttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2017624
Transport Canada - Road Safety Recalls / 1d
On certain motorcycles, during operation or while sitting still, it is possible that fuel can seep or leak out of the fuel filler cap area of the fuel tank. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could...
BMW issued a recall on the X1 modelhttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2017655
Transport Canada - Road Safety Recalls / 2h
On certain vehicles, the positive battery cable connection to the fuse box could fail while the vehicle is being driven. This could interrupt the vehicle’s electrical system, resulting in engine stalling, loss of...
Search for Recalls Here
US - http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchSafetyIssues
Canada - http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/....aspx?lang=eng
UK - http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/default.asp
EU - http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/safety...nt=main.search
Australia - http://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls
New Zealand - https://www.vehiclerecallsafety.nzta.govt.nz/
On the BMW MOA Forum > The Garage > Links and References > Listing of Recall Notices
Motorrad- On the Street and Track
BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS
BMW HP4 Race: Riding Fast On BMW's Carbon-Fiber Masterpiece At Circuito Estoril In Portugalhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...-masterpiece-at-circuito-estoril-in-portugal/
bmw motorcycles / RoadracingWorld.com / 13h
BMW HP4 Race: Riding Fast On BMW's Carbon-Fiber Masterpiece At Circuito Estoril In Portugal RoadracingWorld.com Full coverage
McLean joins Team IMR for 2018 roads seasonhttp://www.bikesportnews.com/news/news-detail/mclean-joins-team-imr-for-2018-roads-season
bmw motorcycles / BSN / 9h
McLean joins Team IMR for 2018 roads season BSN Full coverage
The BMW Montana From The Leather Bagged Cruiser Comparison—From The Archiveshttps://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/b...parison-from-archives?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Motorcycle Cruiser / by staff / 11h
Bikes A closer look at a Beemer bagger We take a closer look at the BMW Montana from our leather bagged cruiser comparison.
Comparing Four Leather Bagged Crusiers—From The Archivehttps://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/c...crusiers-from-archive?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Motorcycle Cruiser / by staff / 1d
Bikes Searching for aliens aboard the BMW Montana, Harley-Davidson FXDX T-Sport, Victory Deluxe and Yamaha Silverado We take the BMW Montana, Harley-Davidson FXDX T-Sport, Victory Deluxe and Yamaha Silverado on a UFO sighting
OTHER MANUFACTURERS
Janus Motorcycles Discovery Dayshttp://goodsparkgarage.com/janus-motorcycles-discovery-days/
7Good Spark Garage / by Corey / 9h
It ain’t often you get to meet the manufacturer of a motorcycle in the flesh. During Janus Motorcycles Discovery Days, the founders and team members offer a handshake and shakedown of their bikes as they share the complete ins n’ outs
Motus is Having a Big Salehttp://blog.motorcycle.com/?p=72333
Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by John Burns / 1d
And you know you want one of the Birmingham, Alabama built V-Fours, of which we hear nothing but good things. While we await a chance to ride one. Actually, we had our chance, but that’s an embarrassing story for another time.
[imghttps://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-3p385B7/0/ff391d01/M/i-3p385B7-M.jpg[/img]
Triumph profits soar 50% as motorcyclists seek retro rideshttp://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/...tml?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490
2Motorcycle News / 1d
Can I take my 25% tax-free lump sum from one pension pot and leave my other alone for later? Steve Webb replies Revealed: The towns where property asking prices are being slashed - with sellers cutting by an average of A 25,000
2018 Triumph Tiger 800 | 200 chassis/engine upgradeshttp://www.mcnews.com.au/2018-triumph-tiger-800-200-chassis-engine-upgrades/
1MCNews.com.au / by Motorcycle News / 1d
2018 Triump Tiger 800 Over 200 new chassis and engine components New TFT display, adjustable screen, Off Road Pro mode Triumph are preparing to mee the challenge of KTM’s new 790 Adventure, and BMW’s F 850 GS, with a massive
Yamaha wins mobility design awardhttp://powersportsbusiness.com/top-stories/2017/12/21/yamaha-wins-mobility-design-award/
Powersports Business / by Kate Swanson / 1h
Yamaha's FZ25 motorcycle has been recognized at the CII Design Excellence Awards, winning the “Two-wheelers Commercial” - “Mobility Design” category. This competition is hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry, and the
MC NEWS
The 2018 Quail Motorcycle Gathering. Honoring The Ness Family. New Special Classes and More.http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2017/12/20...the-ness-family-new-special-classes-and-more/
2Cyril Huze Post / by Cyril Huze / 9h
Each year, The Quail Motorcycle Gathering draws thousands of guests to the stunning Quail Lodge & Golf Club grounds for a showcase of the world’s rarest, fastest and most beautiful motorcycles. The 10th annual show will honor the
Ten Lessons I've Learned From Running a Small Bike Shophttps://rideapart.com/articles/ten-things-ive-learned-running-small-bike-shop
39RideApart - Recent Articles / 9h
Ten Lessons I've Learned From Running a Small Bike Shop Being an independent wrench for a living is tough, but it sure is rewarding. My traditional job went away in 2008. I have two kids, a mortgage, and was fully middle aged,
What is the Motorcycle Advisory Council and how will it affect us?https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/what-is-the-motorcycle-advisory-council
43RevZilla Articles / 13h
With motorcycle fatalities becoming a bigger slice of roadway deaths, the feds are looking at us.
Can modern bikes be cafe’d properly?Yes they can.http://garageprojectmotorcycles.tumblr.com/post/168715968420
Garage Project Motorcycles / 1d
Can modern bikes be cafe’d properly? Yes they can.
Skidmarks: 2019 AEmenmon CS-1 Sprotbile and Vyper Kustom Pre-Unveilinghttp://www.motorcycle.com/editorial...sprotbile-and-vyper-kustom-pre-unveiling.html
bmw motorcycles / Motorcycle.com / 12h
Skidmarks: 2019 AEmenmon CS-1 Sprotbile and Vyper Kustom Pre-UnveilingMotorcycle.com Full coverage
Selling Speed: What’s in a Name?http://thevintagent.com/2017/12/21/selling-speed-whats-in-a-name/
3The Vintagent / by Paul d'Orléans / 1d
B onneville. Tiger 100. SS100. TT Replica. Clubman. Sport. Super Sport. Sportster. Rapid. Rapide. Vitesse. Superswift. Sprint. Speed Twin. Quick. Quickly. Gold Star. Shooting Star. Comet. Meteor. Rocket. Super Rocket. Atlas.
How to Build a Flat Track Motorcyclehttp://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2017/12/how-to-build-flat-track-motorcycle.html
2RocketGarage Cafe Racer / by Rocket Garage / 1d
To build a simple flat track motorcycle, find a motocross bike, replace its front wheel with a 19-inch wheel, and take it out on the track. That quick mod creates the basics, but if you want a flat track motorcycle that has the power and speed
GEAR
Motorcycle Helmet Buyer’s Guidehttps://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/
Web Bike World / by webbike / 5h
Motorcycle Helmet Buyer’s Guide: Updated January 2018 Helmets are a simple thing: they protect your head from the elements and, as will happen from time to time, asphalt too. They’re a seemingly simple thing, because like all things
TECH
What’s In Motorcycle Engine Oils?https://www.cycleworld.com/whats-in-motorcycle-engine-oils?dom=rss-default&src=syn
42Cycle World / by Kevin Cameron / 9h
Ask Kevin Only a bit more than three-quarters of it is actually oil Modern oils are heavy on the additives. Kevin Cameron explains what those additives are and what they profess to do.
FWIW - Forum threads are the primary additive to all motorcycle oils.
MO Survey: Best Motorcycle Tools?http://www.motorcycle.com/?p=67705
Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Evans Brasfield / 1d
Motorcyclists have a way of collecting tools. Most of us started with a small box set that we bought on sale about the time we picked up our first motorcycle. Then, as the two-wheeled obsession grows, so does the tool selection.
The Racing Sheet
Help Name the New MotoAmerica Twins Class and Win a Free Trip to Road Atlantahttp://blog.motorcycle.com/?p=72337
Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Press Release / 5h
If you haven’t heard by now, MotoAmerica is adding a new Twins Class to the series this year which will feature 600-800cc twin-cylinder engines. MotoAmerica hasn’t named the class yet so they’re leaving it up to the fans
A New Look for Donington Park Ahead of WorldSBK 2018http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2018/A+New+Look+for+Donington+Park+Ahead+of+WorldSBK+2018
1SBK / 8h
Venue upgrades worthy of World Championship racing
CSBK announces rules for new Lightweight Sport Bike serieshttp://canadamotoguide.com/2017/12/20/csbk-announces-rules-for-new-lightweight-sport-bike-series/
Canada Moto Guide / by Grandstand / 15min
Canadian Superbike organizers will allow anything from Kawasaki Ninja 250 to Honda CBR500 in new beginner-friendly sportbike series. Source
Guest Blog: Mat Oxley - Honda’s MotoGP tech plans for 2018https://motomatters.com/blog_entry/2017/12/20/guest_blog_mat_oxley_honda_s_motogp_tech.html
MotoMatters.com / by Mat Oxley / 9h
First in a series looking at the lessons learned by each MotoGP factory in 2017 and their plans to be faster in 2018. This week, Marc Márquez’s chief engineer Santi Hernández discusses Honda’s RC213V
Cars Parts Show Us How Some Genetic Stats Misleadhttp://bigthink.com/errors-we-live-by/can-cars-show-us-how-some-gene-stats-mislead
8Big Think / by Jag Bhalla / 2h
We can “read” genes with ease now, but still can’t say what most of them “mean.” To show why we need clearer “causology” and fitter metaphors, let's scrutinize cars and their parts like we do bodies and genes. Read More
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100+TED-Ed (uploads) on YouTube / by TED-Ed / 1d
Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-should-you-read-charles-dickens-iseult-gillespie The starving orphan seeking a second helping of gruel.
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The BMW R nineT Hera Projecthttps://silodrome.com/bmw-r-ninet-custom-motorbike/
6KSilodrome / by Ben / 1d
The BMW R nineT Hera Project The BMW R nineT Hera Project The Hera Project was born from the minds of the team at Italian publication Chop and Roll Magazine – they picked up a new BMW R nineT,
Ironwood’s new BMW Boxer goes with the grainhttp://www.bikeexif.com/ironwood-custom-bmw-r75-boxer
1KBike EXIF / by Chris Hunter / 1d
There’s a trend that’s picked up speed amazingly fast this year: wood on motorcycles. It’s tricky to pull off, but when it’s executed tastefully the results can be spectacular.
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200+Pipeburn.com / by Andrew / 5h
Written by Marlon Slack TIRING WORK. Diamond Atelier’s Bridgestone RnineT EICMA Special appeared first on Pipeburn.com .
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Ottonero Cafe Racer / by Otto Nero / 33min
- Lazareth motors photo by @Thomas Cortesi shot for Motoheroes
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BMW R1200 GS Dakar Edition Details
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You can get this stickerset and paint-manual at http://rubberdust.comBMW DEALER SWITZERLAND
If you live in Switzerland: The complete finnished model is available at http://arrigoni.ch