Bikes in the Fast Lane: Happy Holidays and New Year 2013 plus 2 more

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• Happy Holidays and New Year 2013
• Video: TomTom Goes Viral
• End Of The World?

Happy Holidays and New Year 2013 Posted: 21 Dec 2012 08:00 AM PST Well that's it for another year. I've decided to take a week holiday, recovering from a tough year. One week of food, friends & family and lots of cheer coming up. So have yourselves a great holiday, celebrating whatever holiday you celebrate in your part of the world; drink, eat & be merry... all in moderation of course. Thank you for visiting my site and allowing me to entertain you for the year. I hope to see you next year, with plenty of motorcycle news, entertainment, funny and strange stuff, and all the new gadgets I can find. Have fun.... ...

Video: TomTom Goes Viral Posted: 21 Dec 2012 04:00 AM PST Our favorite Dutch GPS manufacturer (in fact, there are no other Dutch GPS makers), TomTom, have made a viral video. But just read that line again. It's a "viral" video, a video about viral videos. In fact, it's a video taking off viral videos... in a funny way. You'll get to see many of the very popular viral videos shown on the internet, including the "Press For Drama" video. Nope, there are no motorcycles in this video, but since they provide GPSs for motorcycles, and it's funny enough to become viral, I've decided to show it (also I had nothing else to show). So have a look at the viral video of viral videos. ...

End Of The World? Posted: 20 Dec 2012 10:00 PM PST Is this the end? Are we done? Well, if you're reading this, some of us at least are still here. You, and our server in the USA, are still up and running, so at least one person survived. Is this what has become of the rest of us? Quietly riding our motorcycles, and then BAMMMMM gone forever? Oh... if you are wondering what the strange symbol is, where I normally put a country flag, it's the Japanese symbol for heaven... ...

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Bikes in the Fast Lane: Video: Buell 1125 CR plus 2 more

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• Video: Buell 1125 CR
• Stash Stix: Easy Way To Carry Important Stuff On Your Motorcycle
• Indonesia: Holy Crap! That Is A Lot Of Motorcycles

Video: Buell 1125 CR Posted: 20 Dec 2012 08:00 AM PST Remember Buell? The now defunct, former Harley-Davidson, sports brand? The motorcycle maker that Harley let welter away.... Here's an "old" promotional advertisement (you know those TV things they show at dealers and shows that loops around the whole day driving staff crazy) of the Buell 1125CR motorcycle. Funny, or sad actually, seeing the video doesn't make me want to take out my wallet and rush to a dealer to buy one. ...

Stash Stix: Easy Way To Carry Important Stuff On Your Motorcycle Posted: 20 Dec 2012 04:00 AM PST Riding your motorcycle means freedom: Riding into the sunset, hair in the wind, bugs in your teeth and the roar of your engine. Unfortunately that may have been the case many decades ago, but now you need to have your helmet on, you've probably got earplugs in, high-visibility jackets, and most important, you'll need to have your papers with you. Motorcycle registration, insurance, driving license and probably some cash. But if you're anything like a "normal" biker, you've probably got several jackets and trousers you use, meaning your important stuff will be in one of those jackets, and according to Murphy, you'll have the other jacket on and you'll get stopped by the cops for a papers check. Stash Stix is a Kickstarter project, i.e., they're looking for crowd-funding to produce this handy product. Stash Stix is a stick into which you can stash your important "stuff"........... ...........Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

Indonesia: Holy Crap! That Is A Lot Of Motorcycles Posted: 19 Dec 2012 10:00 PM PST It's starting to look like Indonesia is becoming the next India/China, i.e., a country where there's an explosion of wealth for the wealthier people (and less money for the poor), and with that explosion of wealth comes the big question... what do we do with the extra money. And one of the many things they do.. is buy motorcycles. ...

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Bikes in the Fast Lane: Record Number Of People On A Motorcycle plus 2 more

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• Record Number Of People On A Motorcycle
• I Nominate This For The Next Winter Olympics - Anyone Else?
• Somehow I Do Not Think This Is A Motorcyclist Camping

Record Number Of People On A Motorcycle Posted: 19 Dec 2012 08:00 AM PST In the past we've often shown you photos of a lot of people on a motorcycle. Usually it's because they have no choice.. it's the only way they can get anywhere. The largest number of "passengers" we've counted so far has been 13. But on November 2010 a bunch of soldiers in India set out to break the world record of the number of people on a motorcycle. And the number? 54! On a Royal Enfield 500 motorcycle........... ...........Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

I Nominate This For The Next Winter Olympics - Anyone Else? Posted: 19 Dec 2012 04:00 AM PST It has always bothered me that there's never any mechanical sports in the Olympics games, summer nor winter. Motorcycle racers are top athletes, so why wouldn't they be allowed to measure themselves against others every 4 years, and why wouldn't they be allowed to participate in kick-ass opening ceremonies? It's not fair, but the IOC can't seem to find a motorcycle sport that could be used for any of the Olympics games. Well, I beg to differ. Back in 1928 at the Winter Games of St. Moritz, Switzerland, they held a horse-skiing race as demonstration. What they did was use a horse to pull a skier, making it a trial for both horse rider, horse and skier. Very noble. Very exiting. Well, believe it or not, the sport cam from Sweden and Norway, and is called Skijoering. The clever Scandinavians knew that horses or, as originally used dogs, would have a difficult time in their climate, so they substituted horse with motorcycles............ ...........Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

Somehow I Do Not Think This Is A Motorcyclist Camping Posted: 18 Dec 2012 10:00 PM PST Hmmm... I'd venture a guess that this is not a motorcyclist camping. What do you think? ...

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Bikes in the Fast Lane: Xmas2012: Ultimate Biker Christmas Gift - Everyone Needs One plus 3 more

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• Xmas2012: Ultimate Biker Christmas Gift - Everyone Needs One
• Xmas2012: Save Money For Your Next Motorcycle
• Ad: Quiksilver Fast Drying
• Christmas Gift For The Man Who has Everything

Xmas2012: Ultimate Biker Christmas Gift - Everyone Needs One Posted: 18 Dec 2012 08:00 AM PST We've shown many Christmas gift ideas over the last 2 weeks, and I hope you enjoyed them as much as we did looking for them. Many gifts are ideal for motorcycle riders & lovers, passionate about their brand of bike, or biking in general. We've seen handy gifts, funny gifts or just plain gifts. Gifts can be in any price range, from several cents to mega dollars. But in all these gifts, this is the one gift every motorcycle riders needs to have. You should not be allowed to escape this one.... it's not only a perfect gift to give to a biker, but it's also the ideal gift to get (even if you get it for yourself). And what is the gift???.......... ...........Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

Xmas2012: Save Money For Your Next Motorcycle Posted: 18 Dec 2012 06:00 AM PST Buying a new motorcycle, as we all know, costs a lot of money. It's the kind of money you can't just take out of your pocket, pay the dealer, and ride off into the sunset on your new motorcycle. Want a new bike? You'll need to save for it. It's that simple, unless your name is Warren Buffett, Bill Gates or God help me... Donald Trump. Here's an ideal Christmas gift for some motorcycle lover who needs to save money, if not just for gasoline money. A piggy bank in the shape of a motorcycle. How handy. ...

Ad: Quiksilver Fast Drying Posted: 18 Dec 2012 04:00 AM PST This is quite a clever print advertisement for clothing maker Quiksilver. You take a look at the photo and the text, and then it hits you... The guy was able to ride his scooter for a pizza delivery, guaranteed to be delivered in 30 minutes, and still have a swim. Nice... ...

Christmas Gift For The Man Who has Everything Posted: 17 Dec 2012 10:00 PM PST Since we're in the Christmas gift giving spirit, racking our brains to find interesting gifts to give, or to receive, how about this "gift" for the man who has everything.... except this: WD-40 is a miracle product for motorcycle riders, so why not a good old fashion perfume and aftershave in our favorite scent... ...

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Bikes in the Fast Lane: Xmas2012: Shine A Light With Vespa Scooters plus 3 more

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• Xmas2012: Shine A Light With Vespa Scooters
• 2013 Motorcycle Calendars x 10
• China: Tour Beijing On An Electric Scooter With Guide
• France: Hmmm... Nothing Left To Protest

Xmas2012: Shine A Light With Vespa Scooters Posted: 17 Dec 2012 08:00 AM PST Christmas is a great time, but usually it's dark in the morning, and therefore difficult to get out of bed. I think we all suffer from this. Standard alarm clocks will probably do the job, but they are nowhere as stylish as this Christmas gift. The Vespa headlight alarm clock.... very stylish, like their scooter. The clock's shape was inspired by the very first and original Vespa scooter's headlight, so you can't go wrong........... ...........Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

2013 Motorcycle Calendars x 10 Posted: 17 Dec 2012 06:00 AM PST Calendars are often a very acceptable & practical gift, either to give or to receive. Calendars with motorcycles on them are even better. If you're going to be looking at a calendar throughout 2013, why not make sure the photos are of something you really like, right? So here are 10 popular calendars with, apart from having as the main theme motorcycles, a variety of other subjects and prices. Some are mass produced, some are produced on a one-by-one basis. But whatever you choose as calendar, you'll know that's it's quality, and that you're going to be looking at motorcycles... ...

China: Tour Beijing On An Electric Scooter With Guide Posted: 17 Dec 2012 04:00 AM PST I don't known about you, but I absolutely hate going on city tours on a bus with a guide. I prefer not to go than to sit in a bus listening to a tour guide's drivel. But here's one interesting guided tour way to visit one of world's most interesting cities, Beijing, China. Beijing Electric Bike Tours is a Canadian owned and operated touring organization who, as their name says, operates guided tours through China's Beijing on electric scooters. Using 330 - 350 w electric scoots, and an English speaking guide, you tour the mythical city on your own scooter, giving you a freedom rarely offered by bus tours........... ...........Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

France: Hmmm... Nothing Left To Protest Posted: 16 Dec 2012 10:00 PM PST You can clearly see that the end of the world is closing in on us rapidly. This time last year, the French motorcycle riders and their associations had a laundry list with grievances the length of the Eiffel Tower. Now, one year later, there's nothing left. What a difference one year makes.. In one year, hot protest items like mandatory high-visibility armbands for all bikers, mandatory annual technical inspections for motorcycles, mandatory alcohol breathalyzers and 100 HP power limit for motorcycles are all binned or suspended. Two other hot subjects are about to be granted.......... ...........Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

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Bikes in the Fast Lane: Top Internet Stories - 14 December 2012 plus 2 more

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• Top Internet Stories - 14 December 2012
• Xmas2012: A Few Motorcycle Branded Gifts
• France: This Guy Is Going To Fail His Motorcycle Exam, For Sure

Top Internet Stories - 14 December 2012 Posted: 14 Dec 2012 08:00 AM PST Well, my birthday has come and gone, and I'm still alive; Now to wait and see if the world ends next week. If not, this is the last weekly overview of interesting motorcycle articles. - Review: Motorcycle Man By Kristen Ashley (Dear Author) - What Happens When Police Officer Rides His First Electric Motorcycle (Torque News) - Buying A Motorcycle In The Winter (Motorcycle Blog From Jafrum) - Mad Dogs And Motorcycles (Reuters) ...

Xmas2012: A Few Motorcycle Branded Gifts Posted: 14 Dec 2012 04:00 AM PST We're getting closer to Christmas, so I better hurry up with the Christmas gift ideas for motorcycle lovers. I've seen that many of the gift ideas have been bought (I can track the Amazon-based gifts by the number of purchases), so here are a few more. Many bikers are very loyal to the motorcycle manufacturer, and therefore it makes sense to give (or get) gifts for Christmas for that brand. Most manufacturers have interesting seasonal gifts, some more (KTM, Harley, Ducati and even BMW), while some offer very little (mostly the Japanese manufacturers). You can visit their respective web sites for ideas. Here are a bunch of ideas per manufacturer, all available on Amazon US, and most of them are "different" than what is offered by the manufacturer on their own site........... ...........Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

France: This Guy Is Going To Fail His Motorcycle Exam, For Sure Posted: 13 Dec 2012 10:00 PM PST A lot of motorcycle riders speed, I'm one of them, though not always on purpose. From experience, there are three instances when you shouldn't speed: 1. When there are cops around 2. When you're doing your motorcycle exam 3. When you are training for your motorcycle exam A young guy in Beauvais, France missed points #1 and #3, and therefore will not get the chance to try point #2. He was caught riding his motorcycle at 150 kph on a 100 kph road, ON HIS DRIVING-SCHOOL Motorcycle........... ...........Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

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Bikes in the Fast Lane: Xmas2012: Use Harley-Davidson To Keep You Warm This Winter plus 2 more

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• Xmas2012: Use Harley-Davidson To Keep You Warm This Winter
• Get More Out Of Your GoPro Video Camera
• Philippines: Testimony Of Motorcycle Maker’s Quality

Xmas2012: Use Harley-Davidson To Keep You Warm This Winter Posted: 13 Dec 2012 08:00 AM PST There are parts in this world where the winter can be harsh and cold. Cold enough to curl up next to the fire to keep warm. But usually a fire isn't enough to keep you warm, and when you don't have a fireplace, then you've got a problem. Putting your beloved one over you (beloved = motorcycle) is not going to be easy, nor very warm. But this Christmas gift might just do the trick. The Harley-Davidson Fleece Blanket, or pop-up hamper........... ...........Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

Get More Out Of Your GoPro Video Camera Posted: 13 Dec 2012 04:00 AM PST Many motorcycle riders have gotten themselves GoPro video cameras to film themselves on their kick-ass rides (or they'll be getting one from Santa Claus). GoPro cameras are very cool High Definition cameras that are small enough to use on your motorcycles, but give you an exceptional image quality. GoPro cameras can be put on your helmet, your chest and your bike, giving nice images when you make a video of yourself riding up to the local Starbucks. But here's a product that has just gone live that will make those shots look even more professional and unique. BoomPro is a product that has been blown into life via the crowd-funding site Kickstarter, but rest assured, the project has just been fully funded, and is now in full swing (though they don't have a web site yet). BoomPro is an extension rod for the GoPro camera that can be mounted on your helmet, giving a third person view of your ride........... ...........Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

Philippines: Testimony Of Motorcycle Maker’s Quality Posted: 12 Dec 2012 10:00 PM PST When I see these frequent photos of several people (usually more than 5) riding on the same motorcycle, I can't but help wonder: a) how dangerous it is and b) how incredibly well built the motorcycle is to withstand this kind of punishment. Have you considered how your motorcycle, be it a Ducati, BMW, KTM or Triumph would hold up with 7 people riding on it for miles of bad roads? ...

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