Friday, October 29, 2010

Bikes in the Fast Lane: I Did Not Know BMW Made Harley-Davidson Motorcycles? plus 1 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: I Did Not Know BMW Made Harley-Davidson Motorcycles? plus 1 more

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I Did Not Know BMW Made Harley-Davidson Motorcycles?

Posted: 29 Oct 2010 09:00 AM PDT

BMW Harley Cruiser R100/7
I was walking in the streets of Paris, when I noticed this Harley-Davidson motorcycle....

But on closer inspection, the motorcycle had a boxer engine. It's a BMW R100/7.....

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On My Way To Eicma 2010 Motorcycle Exhibition. News Coming

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 11:00 PM PDT

Reserve scooter
I'm on my (long) way to the Eicma motorcycle exhibition in Milan, Italy.

This time, thanks to a back-to-back press conference schedule, I'll not be able to post many articles right after the press conferences, but you will be able to follow "live" reporting via Twitter and Facebook, receive exhibition only news via a RSS reader, or just exhibition news on this site and finally via our daily (or weekly) free newsletter.

Whatever the way you get your motorcycle news, Monday afternoon will see the start with a Ducati press conference. So until then, stay safe, and have fun.

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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Bikes in the Fast Lane: General Motorcycle Knowledge Quiz #6 plus 3 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: General Motorcycle Knowledge Quiz #6 plus 3 more

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General Motorcycle Knowledge Quiz #6

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 11:13 PM PDT

Web Article
It's been a while, but finally here the next one. Quiz #06... test your general motorcycle knowledge.

If you've got a good quiz question, send it to me, but please, also send the answer...

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Europe: EC To Outlaw Self Maintenance On Motorcycles?

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 06:15 AM PDT

European Parliament Against Discrimination
The bunch of over-paid and over zealous politicians in the European Commission are looking at outlawing most self-maintenance, specially when putting after-market items on your motorcycle. By means of on board electronics, if the computer detects a non-homologated item, it shuts down. Only official dealers will have access to the device.

They also want special tools, available only to dealers, that can open the ECU.

And then they're surprised when their heads roll off at the guillotine...

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Video: Vintage Safety Ad - Helmets

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 03:30 AM PDT

Video clip
A vintage PSA TV ad from the UK, dating back to 1965, urging you to wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle or scooter.

It's funny to see these old TV ads....

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Do Not Leave Your Scooter Outside For Too Long

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 04:33 AM PDT

Vespa Grass Grown
This is what happens if you leave your motorcycle or scooter out too long, without cleaning it.... so be aware..

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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Scoop: KTM To Present 990 Dakar Motorcycle At Eicma plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Scoop: KTM To Present 990 Dakar Motorcycle At Eicma plus 2 more

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Scoop: KTM To Present 990 Dakar Motorcycle At Eicma

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 07:30 AM PDT

KTM Adventure 990 Dakar
KTM logo
KTM will be presenting a special version of their 990 Adventure motorcycle next week at the Eicma motorcycle exhibition; the KTM 990 Adventure Dakar.

It looks good and very cool... More enws about it next week.

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Hells Angels Sue Saks, McQueen and Zappos

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 03:00 AM PDT

McQueen Angels Leather Handbag
McQueen Hells Angels Jacquard Dress
The Hells Angels motorcycle club are taking Alexander McQueen's design company, Saks and Zappo (an Amazon company) to court for trademark infringement.

Expensive dresses and handbags are being sold with the death-head, and even the Hells Angels name.

My money is on the Hells Angels...

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France: Le Touquet Enduropale Beach Race Open For Registration

Posted: 26 Oct 2010 10:11 PM PDT

Enduropale 2011 Poster
Le Touquet 2007 Funnel
On-line registrations of one of world's wackiest and craziest motorcycle beach races, the Le Touquet Enduropale, is open for all. You can register for this epic beach race before November 30th and receive a nice discount.

The race is held on the 29th and 30th of January, so bring plenty of warms clothing. It's free for the 250,000+ spectators.

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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Yeah! My Book Is Now Available plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Yeah! My Book Is Now Available plus 2 more

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Yeah! My Book Is Now Available

Posted: 26 Oct 2010 05:54 AM PDT

Photographic visit ...
By Photographs &...
After 2 years work, my book is finally available for purchase.

120 pages of Upper Normandy's Pays de Caux area, including a bit of history, some of the bigger cities and towns, village life and the industries.

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BMW: 19 Great Motorcycle Ads From Wordbang

Posted: 26 Oct 2010 04:00 AM PDT

BMW Ad from Wordbang USA
BMW logo
Wordbang are a US based PR agency specialized in writing great slogans. They've come up with some beauties, and BMW North America has been using them for their motorcycles.

Here are 19 great motorcycle ads and billboards from Wordbang.

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Video: BMW Documentary Trailer With Tiffany & Her Motorcycle

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 11:00 PM PDT

Video clip
Tiffany "Tiff" Coates had been invited by BMW to star in a documentary. She and her GS motorcycle were flown to Turkey for a few weeks filming.

Here's the trailer of the BMW documentary, or maybe it's an infomercial.

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Monday, October 25, 2010

Bikes in the Fast Lane: 50 Motorcycle Biker Tattoos plus 3 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: 50 Motorcycle Biker Tattoos plus 3 more

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50 Motorcycle Biker Tattoos

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 08:30 AM PDT

Motorcycle Biker Tattoo
Motorcycle Biker Tattoo
We customize about everything we can get our hands on, like our motorcycles, helmets and leathers, so why not do the ultimate customization; ourselves!

Here are 50 photos of motorcycle tattoos...

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Rallye du Maroc 2010: Victory For KTM Motorcycles

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 04:00 AM PDT

Rallye du Maroc 2010 Cyril Despres
Cyril Despres wins the first motorcycle rally race for the new KTM 450 Rally. Score 1 for the Rally of Morocco.

Helder Rodrigues finishes 2nd on his Yamaha, and Marc Coma suffering from penalties ends in the 3rd spot on his 450 KTM.

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Italy: Beanie Helmets Outlawed

Posted: 25 Oct 2010 01:15 AM PDT

Beanie Helmet Carbon
As off October the 12th, Italy has outlawed all use of the popular North American motorcycle helmet, the beanie.

Tolerated for mopeds and Harley motorcycles until now, if you get caught, expect a high fine, and possible confiscation of your motorcycle. This also implies foreign visitors.

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Motorcycle Police In South Korea Are VERY Young

Posted: 24 Oct 2010 11:00 PM PDT

Korea Police Kids Sidecar
Wow. They sure start motorcycle cops in South Korea really young.

I mean, this is young to be a motorcycle cop...are there no laws against child labor?

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