Honda Motorbikes: October 2011

Monday, October 31, 2011

Bikes in the Fast Lane: X-Rated Ad For Suzuki Motorcycles plus 2 more

X-Rated Ad For Suzuki Motorcycles
Customizing the ..... e-Solex
Happy Halloween 2011 - Motorcycles & Witches Time

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 09:00 AM PDT

I saw this funny, X-rated, print advertisement in a French motorcycle magazine for the Suzuki Gladius.

The tag line reads "Position Number 1: Take advantage of your agility to surprise the four cylinders"....

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Customizing the ..... e-Solex

Posted: 31 Oct 2011 05:00 AM PDT

The Solex was a popular transportation vehicle (not a motorcycle nor scooter, not even a moped) in the 70's. Many people had one (7 million), including A-list celebs, like Steve McQueen and Brigitte Bardot. Production stopped in 1988, but recently an electric version is being made, the e-Solex.

Ecological, fun and reasonably expensive, one person wanted more. He contacted the car customizer, Carium, and had the e-Solex customized.

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Happy Halloween 2011 - Motorcycles & Witches Time

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 11:00 PM PDT

Have a great Halloween, if you haven't already (it'll depend in which part of the world you are living).

Remember that Halloween is a dentist's wet dream...

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Friday, October 28, 2011

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Top Internet Stories - 28 October 2011 plus 2 more

Top Internet Stories - 28 October 2011
French Politicians Getting Caught Speeding
Motorcycle Mirrors and the Press

Top Internet Stories - 28 October 2011

Posted: 28 Oct 2011 09:00 AM PDT

This is a special week, after the disaster that struck last Sunday at the MotoGP race in Malaysia, killing Marco Simoncelli. The first few top internet stories listed are of people who knew #58 and recount their memories of him.

Then, to be in a better mood, I'll show a few interesting motorcycle related articles. Sad week....

- From Happy To Sad In Less Than 120 Minutes. Goodbye Marco (AutoMotoPhoto)
- 34x34: RIP Ciccio (Superbike Planet)
- Marco Simoncelli: MotoGP rider's career highlights (BBC)
- Addio, Marco Simoncelli (Eurosport)
- Toby Moody Remembers Marco Simoncelli (Autosport)
- How To Get Your Head Around Cold Weather Riding (Scooter in the Sticks)
- Top 10 Ways To Stay Safe On Your (Kakimoto)
- Top 5 Polishes For Motorbikes (Honda Motorcycle Blog)
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French Politicians Getting Caught Speeding

Posted: 28 Oct 2011 05:00 AM PDT

Last Sunday, the President of the Great Paris area (Ile-de-France) got caught speeding and lost his driving license on the spot. He's the last one in a long series of politicians who are caught speeding, including the President of France.

If the politicians who make up these repressive laws can't even be seen to be respecting them, what chance do we motorcycle riders have?

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Motorcycle Mirrors and the Press

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 11:00 PM PDT

What is it that attracts press photographers to motorcycle mirrors? Is it that it's supposed to be art? It's not like it's an original idea....

Here are 6 press photos of motorcycle mirrors taken this month.

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Thursday, October 27, 2011

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Movie Review: The Silencer plus 3 more

Movie Review: The Silencer
BMW R80 Diesel Motorcycle For Sale
MotoMatters 2012 Calendar Is Out Now
Indian Cricket Team Has Run Out Of Money

Movie Review: The Silencer

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 09:00 AM PDT

Review of the "biker" movie entitled "The Silencer". A B-movie about a women who rides her Harley motorcycle catching and killing men who make sex slaves, all the while she sheds her clothes at the drop of a hat.

The plot is reasonable, a bit far fetched, but the script itself is very bad, and the movie director should take up another job.

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BMW R80 Diesel Motorcycle For Sale

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 05:00 AM PDT

A unique opportunity for those who want to ride a motorcycle that is different!

On the German eBay, there's a BMW R80 motorcycle for sale, equipped with a Smart car diesel engine. You can dial in the horse power (using a laptop) between 30 and 60 hp, it'll run a the decent speed of 150 kph, despite its 270 kilos.

And it only uses 3.5 liters/100 kilometers.

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MotoMatters 2012 Calendar Is Out Now

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 03:00 AM PDT

If you haven't got a 2012 calendar, or even if you have, here's a great one for you. The MotoMatters 2012 calendar, chock full of Scott Jones high-gloss photos of MotoGP and World Superbike photos.

Not only does it have great photos, but also the whole schedule of MotoGP and Superbike races are clearly marked on the calendar; Now you can't miss a single motorcycle race.

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Indian Cricket Team Has Run Out Of Money

Posted: 26 Oct 2011 11:00 PM PDT

Well, it sure looks like it. The Indian national cricket team can't afford multiple motorcycles, they need to three-up the team on their motorcycles.

That's pretty bad...

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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Bikes in the Fast Lane: How To Prepare Your Motorcycle for Shipping plus 2 more

How To Prepare Your Motorcycle for Shipping
Using Motorcycles Eases Congestion - Scientific Study
If This Wasn’t Sad, It Would Be Fun

How To Prepare Your Motorcycle for Shipping

Posted: 26 Oct 2011 09:00 AM PDT

A guest article by Amar Patel on the things to do (and not do) for when you plan to ship your motorcycle using a transporter.

It's not something to take lightly if you want to see your motorcycle in a riding condition at arrival, but it can make your life a lot easier.

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Using Motorcycles Eases Congestion - Scientific Study

Posted: 26 Oct 2011 05:00 AM PDT

A very detailed report has been published in Belgium that proves something we all knew....

.. it's better to have more motorcycles! The scientific study shows that replacing 10% of cars by motorcycles will result in a saving of €350,000 per day in Belgium!

Another interesting fact found in this report, is that despite what a popular TV program in the US has stated, motorcycles pollute less than cars!

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