Bikes in the Fast Lane: Top Internet Stories - 6 January 2012 plus 3 more

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• Top Internet Stories - 6 January 2012
• Video: Pulsar - A Decade Of Dominance
• Dakar2012: Day 5
• France: Motorcycle License Plates Bigger Starting July

Top Internet Stories - 6 January 2012 Posted: 06 Jan 2012 08:00 AM PST A new year has begun, and already there are loads of interesting motorcycle-related articles out there that you may have missed during the festivities. Here's a round-up of the last week. - Electric Motorcycles And Pedelecs In 2012 (Technologic Vehicles) - How Wrenching On Your Own Bike Makes (The Great Motorcycle Pizza Tour) - Preparing Your Motorcycle For The Winter (Motorcycle Blog From Jafrum) - The 15 Best Motorcycle Roads In America (About Motorcycles) - How Ducati Is Like Apple Redux (Ducati News Today) ...

Video: Pulsar - A Decade Of Dominance Posted: 06 Jan 2012 04:00 AM PST That the Indian motorcycle manufacturer Bajaj makes excellent TV commercials we know. We've seen many of them in the past. Their motorcycle advertisements are second to none. Their Pulsar motorcycle models are their workhorse, they are the most sold in India. They have had the model range for 10 years, and to celebrate, they've issued this infomercial, in black & white, about the pulsar. As usual with Bajaj ads, it's very well done. It's simple, with a Pulsar doing a wheelie while a voice over pronounces some interesting philosophies. BTW, it's probably one of the longest wheelie you'll see on video... ...

Dakar2012: Day 5 Posted: 05 Jan 2012 11:45 PM PST The terrible sand dunes of Fiambala are done, and this time the weather helped everyone a little hand. It had been raining for days before the day all motorcycle had to cross the frightening sand dunes, and now the sand was harder and firmer for motorcycles. Chances were that you would not get as stuck as in previous editions of the race. Cyril Despres took the most advantage of it, and beat his arch-rival, Marc Coma, to the finish, increasing his lead. But the race is only over when the fat lady sings. Dutchman Frans Verhoeven got problems and lost his 3rd place, replaced by Helder Rodrigues. ...

France: Motorcycle License Plates Bigger Starting July Posted: 05 Jan 2012 10:00 PM PST The French government has finally published the new legal sizes for license plates for motorcycles and scooters. The new size will start being implemented July 2012, but not for existing motorcycles and scooters. You'll only need to replace your license plate for the new one, if you re-register your bike. Failing to comply with the very long size will result in a €135 fine. ...

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