Friday, April 30, 2010

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Top Internet Stories - 30 April 2010 plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Top Internet Stories - 30 April 2010 plus 2 more

Link to Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News

Top Internet Stories - 30 April 2010

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 09:00 AM PDT

Web Article
Here some of the motorcycle stories I've been reading on the internet over the last few days:

- Saving Money On Motorcycle Insurance
- The Motorcycle Book
- Video: Bridgestone Tires MotoGP
- AGV Helmets History
- How To Prevent Motorcycle Theft
- Wife Want Your Royal Enfield Sold? Here's How You Can Keep It And Her, Too

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Europe: TomTom’s List Of Most Congested Cities

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 04:00 AM PDT

Monster traffic jam
TomTom logo
TomTom, the Dutch GPS manufacturer, has been recording anonymous user data, and with that data, has compiled a list of Top 60 cities in Europe and their traffic jams.

With a Congestion Level indicator, you can now see how long extra a trip on your motorcycle (or car) will take you.

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Metzeler Motorcycle Tires Goes Social/Community Web

Posted: 29 Apr 2010 10:30 PM PDT

MetzelerMaps site
Metzeler logo
German motorcycle tire manufacturer, Metzeler, has gone social web. They have launched a community map & itinerary web site that allows you to record your favorite motorcycle ride, and for other to download it, vote for it and comment on it.

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Thursday, April 29, 2010

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Video: DYL Motorcycle 2010 Ad plus 5 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Video: DYL Motorcycle 2010 Ad plus 5 more

Link to Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News

Video: DYL Motorcycle 2010 Ad

Posted: 29 Apr 2010 09:00 AM PDT

Video clip
DYL logo
A TV ad for DYL Motorcycles. Don't know who DYL motorcycles is????

It's a Pakistan version of Yamaha....

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Dakar 2011: Go North Young Man, Go North

Posted: 29 Apr 2010 04:00 AM PDT

Dakar 2011 Map
Dakar logo
The Dakar route for 2011 has been published, and it's a stinger.

It goes all the way to the North, close to Peru, where the deserts make the Sahara look like Miami beach...

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Autocom Dead, Long Live Autocom

Posted: 28 Apr 2010 11:00 PM PDT

Autocom SuperPro Avi
British motorcycle communication equipment manufacturer Autocom, is one of many victims of the economic downturn.

They have gone belly up. But at least they have been taken over by another UK company, called TecStar Electronics, who already own the StarCom1 equipment.

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DIY Motorcycle Funeral ?

Posted: 28 Apr 2010 09:00 AM PDT

DIY motorcycle funeral
Is this a DIY motorcycle funeral???

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Video: Michigan Motorcycle Safety Ad - Fairy Godmother

Posted: 28 Apr 2010 04:00 AM PDT

Video clip
Nice, and not in-your-face, motorcycle safety ad from the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning.

If only....

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France: Insurance Company Subsidizes Airbag Vest Purchase

Posted: 27 Apr 2010 10:30 PM PDT

Helite Airbag Vest
In France, if you use a motorcycle insurance from Mutuelle-Europe insurance company, the will reimburse you between €100 and €200 for the purchase of an Helite airbag vest or jacket.

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Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Bikes in the Fast Lane: 22 Print Ads With Motorcycles From Around The World plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: 22 Print Ads With Motorcycles From Around The World plus 2 more

Link to Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News

22 Print Ads With Motorcycles From Around The World

Posted: 27 Apr 2010 09:00 AM PDT

Ad WonderBra Scooter Czech Republic
Here are 22 print ads for general products & services, nothing to do with motorcycles, but that contain motorcycles or bikers.

The first one, shown here, is my favorite..

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TomTom Release New Motorcycle GPS - Urban Rider

Posted: 27 Apr 2010 04:15 AM PDT

TomTom Urban Rider
TomTom logo
Dutch GPS manufacturer, TomTom, have released a new motorcycle specific GPS, the Urban Rider.

Based on the Rider 2 GPS, it has been simplified and now includes IQ Routes.

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Not Exactly A Very Manly Motorcycle For A Soldier

Posted: 26 Apr 2010 11:00 PM PDT

Thai Soldier Pink Scooter
Be a man, they said! Join the army, they said! And then they issued this pink/red 50 cc scooter.....

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Monday, April 26, 2010

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Shit Happens plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Shit Happens plus 2 more

Link to Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News

Shit Happens

Posted: 26 Apr 2010 09:00 AM PDT

Dirty Harry
Straight out of a slapstick Hollywood movie. In The Netherlands, a motorcycle cop was stopping a truck on the motorway to inspect its contents. When the cop rode his motorcycle behind the truck, coincidence or not, the rear flap opened up, and the trucks cargo spilled onto the police officer.

Initially the cop thought he made the bust of the century, since the load was white and powdery, but after closer inspection it turned out to be shit. Or to be more accurate, a fertilizer made out of mushrooms.

The truck got stopped, and the driver fined. The cop got to clean up himself and his uniform.

I wonder if the cop's name was Harry? ...


50 Customized Motorcycle Fuel Tanks

Posted: 26 Apr 2010 04:00 AM PDT

Motorcycle Fuel Tank
Motorcycle Fuel Tank
One of the parts on a motorcycle that has the biggest surface to customize, is the motorcycle fuel tank. Though you can't paint the whole Sistine Chapel on it, you can put some really fancy art work on it.

Here are 50 customized motorcycle fuel tanks.

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Gear Heads! Want To Buy A Gear Ring?

Posted: 26 Apr 2010 04:00 AM PDT

Kinekt Gear Ring
For those of you who like gears, specially those on motorcycles, here's a nice ring for you.

It's a gear ring, and it actually works. Turn the outer bevel, and all gears start turning. Watch the video...

Cool!

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