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Wednesday, 14 March
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SBK
worldsbk.com: First WSB points for Aoyama on Superbike
WORLDSBK: 2012 Race Calendar | Championship Standings Rider / Manufacturer
motogp
[ur=http://motogp.grupporetina.com/?lang=eng&IDC=2&ID=1014]gruporetina.com[/url]: Team San Carlo Honda Gresini make the grade as techmology and passion meet at Milan Polytechnic
motomatters.com: Interview FTR's Mark Taylor on aerodynamics and air intakes
MotoGP Video: Best of 2011 ÔÇô Paddock Girls
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motogp: 2012 race calendar | Results and Statistics
Formula 1
formula1.com: Australian GP preview quotes
telegraph.co.uk: F1 team Red Bull deny they are looking to sign McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton
I don't know why but that is what they say.
jamesallenonf1.com: Ferrari drives ready to play the long game
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Formula 1: 2012 Race Calendar | Results Season/Team/Driver
fia.com: 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship - Race Information & Event Starting Times for the 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship
Other Racing
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/zs_wnHNbVCA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
reuters.com: Nissan to power deltawing Le Mans car
On the Street
motorcyclenews.com: BMW C650GT first ride
visordown.com: 2011 BMW S1000RR vs 2012 S1000RR track review
asphaltandrubber.com[/ur]: Motus MST drops GDI in favor of port fuel injection
[url=http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2012/03/13/harley-davidson-stock-hits-new-52-week-high/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+cyrilhuzeblog+%28Cyril+Huze+Post%29]cyrilhuzeblog.com: Harley-Davidson stock hits 52 week high
jsonline.com: Harley-Davidson and biker website clash over name
webbikeworld.com; Joe Rocket ÔÇô Reactor 2 jacket
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/oYryuZ_7UlI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
The Mothership
BMW Group Annual Report 2011...MORE
Statement and Charts Dr. Reithofer, Annual Accounts Press Conference 2012...MORE
Statement and Charts Dr. Eichiner, Annual Accounts Press Conference 2012...MORE
[APPLICATION] Brake disc pot for motor vehicles
Cage World
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FWIW
How long does it take you to commute to work?
Most hard core commuters can almost tell you down to the second how long it will take to make their commute. Most will be able to make split second decisions about alternate routes and the time impact they have when faced with accidents, slow starts to the day or other reasons to change their commuting pattern to keep the commute time as short as possible. Listen carefully and most will be talking about behind the wheel time.
When commuting with their motorcycle or any other mode is suggested they start with that behind the wheel time and add the new modes time encumbrances to it. In the case of motorcycling the x-minute commute to work is now increased by the time don gear. Let me suggest you measure your commuting time another way ÔÇô seat to seat.
I ran an experiment on my commuting as part of running an alternative transportation program for a company some time ago. I started my commuting clock when I put down my morning cup of coffee at home and got up to walk out the door. The commuting trip clock stopped when I sat down at my desk. I ran this experiment for all the commuting ways we were promoting in our program. My goal was to be able to answer questions and respond to obstacles our employees would raise. The seat to seat time measurement was an outgrowth of that experiment.
My trip clock would start when I set my morning cup of coffee down and get up to go out the door to work. It would run until I sat, dressed and ready to go, in my seat at my office desk. I must admit the car remained the winner in many cases but not all. Start times were the biggest variable that determined the winner not the mode of transportation. Surprisingly, at certain commute times my best choice was a combination of express and city buses.
I'm an ATGATT kind of guy so this measurement included the gear up / gear down time. My commute could take a freeway that allowed motorcycles to use the HOV lanes. The seat to seat times for bike and car were not as different as either side of the the argument might lead you to believe.
The answer to the question ÔÇ£How long does it take you to commute to work?ÔÇØ may have more to do with how you measure that time than how you make the trip.
Reference::
BMW MOA 2012 International Rally
SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar
FIM
Changes to the FIM Superbike, Supersport and Superstock regulations for 2012:
Some more details of changes to the championship regulations were delivered by the FIM in a press release.
FIM: Official Documents
Link to the current year official documents for all classes and search tool for other years.
FIA Regulations ÔÇô Formula 1 World Championship
WEATHER
US:
http://www.weather.gov/ | NOAA's National Weather Service
Select to go to the NWS homepage. National Weather Service - or - Follow the National Weather Service on FaceBook
http://www.weather.com | Sedalia, MO 65301
CA:
http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/canada_e.html
ROAD CONDITIONS
US:
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/ : National Traffic and Road Closure Information
511 - America's Traveler Information Telephone Number; Construction Related; Local and State Transit Links; Traffic Conditions; Regional Links; Weather/Road ...
CA:
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/drivebc_supp/canada_map.htm :
Canada Road Condition Information: Links to provincial highway condition websites across Canada..
Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips
NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS
SportRider.com: Motorcycle Riding Skills Series ÔÇô Street bike and motorcycle riding skills techniques articles at Sport Rider
BMW-Motorrad.com: Service
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Download Manuals
Breakdown Dictionary
Tyre Options
Tips
Before every journey
Before a log trip
Before winter
How to clean your motorcycle
ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules
mic.org: Motorcycle Industry Council | Tire Guide 2011.pdf
Gasbuddy.com: Search for local gas prices along your trip route.
pure-gas.org: Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. And Canada
Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.
Video: BMW Final Drive Disassembly
Woot of the Day
MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual
TIP: Remember that deer travel in families, so where there's one, there's likely to be more. http://t.co/ZWxeceol
QOD: When carrying a load on your motorcycle, where should it be placed? http://t.co/Rg7SbinV
Bike Candy
BIKEEXIF: Suzuki S40 Cafe Racer
A nice bike with some interesting twists.
Members with Birthdays Today
SBK
worldsbk.com: First WSB points for Aoyama on Superbike
WORLDSBK: 2012 Race Calendar | Championship Standings Rider / Manufacturer
motogp
[ur=http://motogp.grupporetina.com/?lang=eng&IDC=2&ID=1014]gruporetina.com[/url]: Team San Carlo Honda Gresini make the grade as techmology and passion meet at Milan Polytechnic
motomatters.com: Interview FTR's Mark Taylor on aerodynamics and air intakes
MotoGP Video: Best of 2011 ÔÇô Paddock Girls
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/WUbImcQkAYw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
motogp: 2012 race calendar | Results and Statistics
Formula 1
formula1.com: Australian GP preview quotes
telegraph.co.uk: F1 team Red Bull deny they are looking to sign McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton
I don't know why but that is what they say.
jamesallenonf1.com: Ferrari drives ready to play the long game
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/M4jmuJsXUHQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Formula 1: 2012 Race Calendar | Results Season/Team/Driver
fia.com: 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship - Race Information & Event Starting Times for the 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship
Other Racing
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/zs_wnHNbVCA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
reuters.com: Nissan to power deltawing Le Mans car
On the Street
motorcyclenews.com: BMW C650GT first ride
visordown.com: 2011 BMW S1000RR vs 2012 S1000RR track review
asphaltandrubber.com[/ur]: Motus MST drops GDI in favor of port fuel injection
[url=http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2012/03/13/harley-davidson-stock-hits-new-52-week-high/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+cyrilhuzeblog+%28Cyril+Huze+Post%29]cyrilhuzeblog.com: Harley-Davidson stock hits 52 week high
jsonline.com: Harley-Davidson and biker website clash over name
webbikeworld.com; Joe Rocket ÔÇô Reactor 2 jacket
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/oYryuZ_7UlI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
The Mothership
BMW Group Annual Report 2011...MORE
Statement and Charts Dr. Reithofer, Annual Accounts Press Conference 2012...MORE
Statement and Charts Dr. Eichiner, Annual Accounts Press Conference 2012...MORE
[APPLICATION] Brake disc pot for motor vehicles
Cage World
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/bezcmkZWG4M" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
FWIW
How long does it take you to commute to work?
Most hard core commuters can almost tell you down to the second how long it will take to make their commute. Most will be able to make split second decisions about alternate routes and the time impact they have when faced with accidents, slow starts to the day or other reasons to change their commuting pattern to keep the commute time as short as possible. Listen carefully and most will be talking about behind the wheel time.
When commuting with their motorcycle or any other mode is suggested they start with that behind the wheel time and add the new modes time encumbrances to it. In the case of motorcycling the x-minute commute to work is now increased by the time don gear. Let me suggest you measure your commuting time another way ÔÇô seat to seat.
I ran an experiment on my commuting as part of running an alternative transportation program for a company some time ago. I started my commuting clock when I put down my morning cup of coffee at home and got up to walk out the door. The commuting trip clock stopped when I sat down at my desk. I ran this experiment for all the commuting ways we were promoting in our program. My goal was to be able to answer questions and respond to obstacles our employees would raise. The seat to seat time measurement was an outgrowth of that experiment.
My trip clock would start when I set my morning cup of coffee down and get up to go out the door to work. It would run until I sat, dressed and ready to go, in my seat at my office desk. I must admit the car remained the winner in many cases but not all. Start times were the biggest variable that determined the winner not the mode of transportation. Surprisingly, at certain commute times my best choice was a combination of express and city buses.
I'm an ATGATT kind of guy so this measurement included the gear up / gear down time. My commute could take a freeway that allowed motorcycles to use the HOV lanes. The seat to seat times for bike and car were not as different as either side of the the argument might lead you to believe.
The answer to the question ÔÇ£How long does it take you to commute to work?ÔÇØ may have more to do with how you measure that time than how you make the trip.
Reference::
BMW MOA 2012 International Rally
SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar
FIM
Changes to the FIM Superbike, Supersport and Superstock regulations for 2012:
Some more details of changes to the championship regulations were delivered by the FIM in a press release.
FIM: Official Documents
Link to the current year official documents for all classes and search tool for other years.
FIA Regulations ÔÇô Formula 1 World Championship
WEATHER
US:
http://www.weather.gov/ | NOAA's National Weather Service
Select to go to the NWS homepage. National Weather Service - or - Follow the National Weather Service on FaceBook
http://www.weather.com | Sedalia, MO 65301
CA:
http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/canada_e.html
ROAD CONDITIONS
US:
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/ : National Traffic and Road Closure Information
511 - America's Traveler Information Telephone Number; Construction Related; Local and State Transit Links; Traffic Conditions; Regional Links; Weather/Road ...
CA:
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/drivebc_supp/canada_map.htm :
Canada Road Condition Information: Links to provincial highway condition websites across Canada..
Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips
NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS
SportRider.com: Motorcycle Riding Skills Series ÔÇô Street bike and motorcycle riding skills techniques articles at Sport Rider
BMW-Motorrad.com: Service
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Download Manuals
Breakdown Dictionary
Tyre Options
Tips
Before every journey
Before a log trip
Before winter
How to clean your motorcycle
ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules
mic.org: Motorcycle Industry Council | Tire Guide 2011.pdf
pure-gas.org: Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. And Canada
Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.
Video: BMW Final Drive Disassembly
Woot of the Day
TIP: Remember that deer travel in families, so where there's one, there's likely to be more. http://t.co/ZWxeceol
QOD: When carrying a load on your motorcycle, where should it be placed? http://t.co/Rg7SbinV
Bike Candy
BIKEEXIF: Suzuki S40 Cafe Racer
A nice bike with some interesting twists.