Friday, September 30, 2011

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Top Internet Stories - 20 September 2011 plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Top Internet Stories - 20 September 2011 plus 2 more

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Top Internet Stories - 20 September 2011

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 09:00 AM PDT

Top Weekly Web Article
On this incredibly warm day (hotter than during any day of summer), here are some motorcycle articles that you may have missed, and might want to read.

- The Motorbike Suspension Bible (Car Bibles)
- This is how a delectably done up Royal Enfield Custom looks; Presenting the Dodo Motorcycle (IndianCarBikes)
- 7 Safety Tips Remember Overtaking Vehicles (Bike Advice)
- Suggestions: In A City Of Accidents And Traffic Jams Are Motorcycles Safer Than Buses (Tribune)
- 'MythBusters' asks: Are motorcycles greener than cars? (LA Times)
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Paris Motorcycle Exhibition To Re-Open Its Doors

Posted: 30 Sep 2011 05:00 AM PDT

Salon de la Moto 2011
After 4 years, the Paris motorcycle exhibition "Le Salon de la Moto" re-opens its doors end November.

Cancelled because of the financial and economical crisis, and held every 2 years (alternating with the German Intermot), the French expo finally is on again with 375 brands and covering 3 halls.

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Video: Biker Revenge - Road Rage

Posted: 29 Sep 2011 11:00 PM PDT

Video clip
Here's a video of a justified road rage from a motorcycle rider. He almost got run down by a speeding car while he was passing another motorcycle. Lane splitting for cars....

But the biker gave chase, and the end result will not be forgotten by the car driver.

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Thursday, September 29, 2011

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Movie Review: Born To Ride plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Movie Review: Born To Ride plus 2 more

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Movie Review: Born To Ride

Posted: 29 Sep 2011 09:00 AM PDT

Born to Ride
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Born To Ride is billed as a biker movie "a la" Easy Rider. Released in 2011, this 90 minutes long movie centers around two motorcycle riders heading for Sturgis but getting themselves in a lot of trouble.

The flick isn't bad, but it's not great either. It's a movie you'll want to see on a rainy Sunday when there's no football on the TV.

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UK: The True Cost Of Commuting

Posted: 29 Sep 2011 05:00 AM PDT

Driving Down Cost of Commuting
Here's an interesting research and statistics on the real cost of commuting.

The research was done by "Get On" in the UK (a group of motorcycle manufacturers and other interested motorcycle people), and it clearly shows that you would be out of your mind (and pocket) to commute by car or public transport. Especially in the UK...

Motorcycles are a far better alternative.

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World’s Biggest Motorcycle Beach Race Inscriptions Opens

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 11:00 PM PDT

Le Touquet 2007 Funnel
The famous Le Touquet Enduropale beach motorcycle race opens for registration this Saturday for the 1,000 motorcycles participating in the 5th of February 2012 race.

First come, first served. If you don't plan to race, you might want to come and have a look at these mad 1,000 bikers racing in deep sand, jumps and chicanes. 3 hours of total fun.

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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Guy Caught Doing 230 KPH On Motorcycle With Wife And Dog plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Guy Caught Doing 230 KPH On Motorcycle With Wife And Dog plus 2 more

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Guy Caught Doing 230 KPH On Motorcycle With Wife And Dog

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 09:00 AM PDT

Yorkshite Terrier Biker
27 year old French biker got caught racing a Renault Clio RS, doing 233 kph, with his wife and dog on the Kawasaki ZZR 1400 motorcycle.

Both biker and car driver lost their vehicles, license and have a date with a judge.

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BMW Dealers To Sell Scottoiler

Posted: 28 Sep 2011 05:00 AM PDT

Scottoiler BMW Oil Kit
BMW logo
BMW have signed an agreement with Scottoiler, the system we reviewed a few weeks ago that automatically lubricates/oils your motorcycle's chain, for an exclusive distribution of their system by BMW for BMW motorcycles.

The motorcycles covered by this agreement are the BMW F800GS, F650GS and F800R models, each with their own set of installation instructions.

The product will have a BMW logo on it...

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Video: California Motorcycle Safety - Remember When..

Posted: 27 Sep 2011 11:00 PM PDT

Video clip
Here's a pretty bland Californian motorcycle safety commercial, comparing the past with today.

The past was carefree, today is not....

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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Ad: Harley-Davidson - Scratch and Lose plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Ad: Harley-Davidson - Scratch and Lose plus 2 more

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Ad: Harley-Davidson - Scratch and Lose

Posted: 27 Sep 2011 09:00 AM PDT

Harley Davidson Scratch and Lose
Harley-Davidson logo
Interesting concept to advertize scratch-free motorcycle helmets by Harley-Davidson from Colombia.

They used a scratch card (the kind where you scratch away zones) to unfold a story. The ad had enormous positive results in their sales.

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Work On Your Motorcycle Engine In The Dark

Posted: 27 Sep 2011 03:00 AM PDT

Illuminated Wrenches
Working on your motorcycle engine often is problematic when you need to access parts that are very dark. Apart from using a torch or projector, it's not an easy way of seeing what you're doing.

Here's a solution for you.... illuminated wrenches. Each of the 7 wrenches provides 5 hours of light, enough to get most of your work done.

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France: New Minister Appointed Who Loves Motorcycles

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 11:00 PM PDT

David Douillet
France has appointed a new Minister (of Sport, but who cares since he's in the main minister meetings) who loves motorcycles.

David Douillet is not only Minister of Sports, but is also the most decorated Judo athlete in the world, and an enormous passionate motorcycle rider.

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Monday, September 26, 2011

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Ireland To Go Yellow plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Ireland To Go Yellow plus 2 more

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Ireland To Go Yellow

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 09:00 AM PDT

Hi Vis Jacket Motorcycle
Ireland is going for the same thing the French have been fighting against; the mandatory wearing of yellow high-visibilty (hi-vis) vests.

The Irish government wants all motorcycle riders to wear hi-vis vests starting 2014. So until then, we can expect a large number of protest rides.

The fight is on!

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Honda Develop 2 New Motorcycle Engines

Posted: 26 Sep 2011 03:00 AM PDT

Honda 700cc Engine
Honda 125cc Engine
Honda have announced the development of two new motorcycle/scooter engines that are far more fuel economical than previous editions.

One is a 125 cc, the other a 700 cc engine.

More power/torque, less fuel...

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24 Hours Of Le Mans 2011 Motorcycle Race - The Photos

Posted: 25 Sep 2011 11:00 PM PDT

24 Hours Le Mans 2011 Motorcycle Race
24 Hours Le Mans 2011 Motorcycle Race
It was a great race, the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance motorcycle race. It was like a 24 hours SuperBike race.

Here are 14 photos and 1 video of the motorcycle race.

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