Bikes in the Fast Lane: Ad: Why Some Advertisements Fail - Claire’s Female Biker Gang plus 2 more

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• Ad: Why Some Advertisements Fail - Claire’s Female Biker Gang
• Idea: See Through Rain While Riding Your Motorcycle
• USA: Unusual Biker Gang Bar Fight - Strange 1%er

Ad: Why Some Advertisements Fail - Claire’s Female Biker Gang Posted: 30 Apr 2013 09:00 AM PDT #Advertisement #Claires #Fail - When I first saw this advertisement I was quickly drawn to it. What was there not to like? A motorcycle gang, all female and a killer slogan "more is more". Then I saw the company name; Claire's. And that was it.... no other information. It doesn't say who they are, what they are selling. The ad is in a series of 4 ads, and none explain the company or product. So if you don't know the company/product you're still none the wiser, and if you do know the product/company you don't really need the ad, do you now?.......... ...........Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

Idea: See Through Rain While Riding Your Motorcycle Posted: 30 Apr 2013 05:00 AM PDT #Technology #Rain #Safety - Riding your motorcycle in rain is no fun especially at night, but the real danger is that rain makes it more difficult to see. It's like trying to see the bottom of a pool. When rain comes down in big quantities, the rain drops throw up a screen that makes our vision of what is ahead blurry. Couple with that your motorcycle's headlights illuminating the drops and you have a sure recipe for disaster. But Intel together with Carnegie Melon University are developing technology that will enable you to see through rain (and the other forms of rain, snow and hail). They are using a camera that is stuck inside the headlight assembly, and when it detects rain, it anticipates the path the rain is taking. Since it know (more or less) where the raindrop will be, it can block out the rain drops that would normally be illuminated by your headlights.. In other words, it scrubs the rain from your field of vision, a bit like Photoshopping a fat roll from your favorite Playboy Centerfold........... ...........Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

USA: Unusual Biker Gang Bar Fight - Strange 1%er Posted: 29 Apr 2013 11:00 PM PDT #1%er #bikergang #police - That 1%-er biker gangs go for a tumble in a bar is what is expected from them ... more or less. Outlaw motorcycle gangs will pull out their fists (and other weapons) at the drop of a hat. It's then up to the boys (and girls) in blue to stop the bar brawl. But what happens when the biker gang participating in a bar fight ARE the men (and girls) in blue? The gang is called the Iron Brotherhood Motorcycle Club and despite having mainly law enforcement members, for the rest it's a typical m/c gang, down to the patches and nicknames. You even get rewarded for being in a bar fight........... ...........Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

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Bikes in the Fast Lane: Valve Stem Cap: The Final Customization Frontier plus 2 more

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• Valve Stem Cap: The Final Customization Frontier
• Fight Evil On Your Motorcycle - Dark Knight (Batman) Helmet
• USA: And The Winner For The Worst Congested City Is ....

Valve Stem Cap: The Final Customization Frontier Posted: 29 Apr 2013 09:00 AM PDT #Quirky #Valve #Invention - We've customized about everything you can think about on our motorcycles; frames, fuel tanks, saddles, handlebars, wheels ... you name it and someone has customized it. But has anyone ever customized the plain old and very boring valve stem cap? You know, those boring black thingies that prevent air from coming out of our motorcycle tires? As far as I can tell, no one has, until now. A Quirky project, in which the inventor needs your vote (so head on over to vote for this project), wants to change this. Gene Sherman has a better idea what to do with valve caps, since they do create a few problems:.......... ...........Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

Fight Evil On Your Motorcycle - Dark Knight (Batman) Helmet Posted: 29 Apr 2013 05:00 AM PDT #Batman #Helmet - Accountant by day, crime fighter by night? Need to fight evil while riding your motorcycle? Here's the helmet for you. Helmet Dawg are making the Dark Knight helmet, and if it's good enough for the Batman, then it's got to be good enough for you. The lightweight shell, made out of thermo-plastic allow (GM48s) is DOT approved, and allows for a maximum of air ventilation. The liner is adjustable and removable, and if you've got to communicate with Robin, there are speaker pockets that allows you to install communication gear........... ...........Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

USA: And The Winner For The Worst Congested City Is .... Posted: 28 Apr 2013 11:00 PM PDT #Traffic #Statitics #LosAngeles - Los Angeles, California. It's not the first time L.A. has taken the top prize, but last year this prestigious prize went to Honolulu. According to data company Inrix, L.A. drivers sat in traffic jams a total of 59 hours last year, a total of 59 hours wasted per year, per person - that's 2 1/2 days per year sucking in fumes. Honolulu, last year's winner, drivers sat 50 hours in traffic jams during 2012. Honolulu was pushed into second spot, but at least Los Angles is in good company, since San Francisco was in 3rd place and San Jose in seventh. So in the top ten US cities where motorcycles really have an advantage, there are three Californian cities. Not bad.............. ...........Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

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Bikes in the Fast Lane: Top Internet Stories - 26 April 2013 plus 2 more

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• Top Internet Stories - 26 April 2013
• Video: Watch This Very Good TV Commercial From Bajaj - Excellent
• France: 40 year Anniversary Of The Notorious Peripherique

Top Internet Stories - 26 April 2013 Posted: 26 Apr 2013 09:00 AM PDT Spring is really here, and so is my hay fever. Riding motorcycle while sneezing is not fun. Anyway, here are a few motorcycle articles that have appeared during last week that you may want to read. - The Basics on How to Break in Your Bike (Motorcyclist) - Foreign Motorcycle Insurance (Michael Padway And Associates) - Top 10 Commuter Bikes (The Telegraph) ...

Video: Watch This Very Good TV Commercial From Bajaj - Excellent Posted: 26 Apr 2013 05:00 AM PDT #Bajaj #Advertisement #Stunts - By far, Indian motorcycle manufacturer Bajaj make the best TV commercials. I don't know anything about their motorcycles, but their TV advertisements are really top notch. This time they have outdone themselves with some creative stunts and CGI for their Pulsar 200NS. The 1 minute ad shows three bikes doing stunts on an attraction high above the ground, on a merry-go-round and in narrow streets. Cool images. ...

France: 40 year Anniversary Of The Notorious Peripherique Posted: 25 Apr 2013 11:00 PM PDT #Paris #Peripherique #Speeding - Anyone, and I mean anyone, who has ever ridden their motorcycle or driven their car in Paris will know about the famous and very notorious Boulevard Peripherique. The BP as is it abbreviated (but known as the "Perif") is the ringroad around Paris. It is a main artery for commuter traffic and it's always very busy, day and night. This week it celebrated 40 years of existence. The BP sees 1.3 million vehicles everyday, travelling over its 30 kilometers in length (the Perif is 40 meters wide at its widest point). The Perif is also a hot debate point between political parties. On one side it represents a quick and efficient way to go from one side of Paris to another, but on the other hand, it generates a lot of noise and CO2 pollution. This has been one reason why the powers-to-be have reduced speed from 80 kph to 70 kph and are envisaging more reductions. But no matter how busy the ringroad is, and believe me it is always busy, there are always people who speed........... ...........Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

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Bikes in the Fast Lane: Idea: Ecological Toy Scooter - Can Galore plus 2 more

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• Idea: Ecological Toy Scooter - Can Galore
• Anti-Theft: Maggi Active Locks With Alarm
• France: Cop Dies After Riding Motorcycle Without Helmet

Idea: Ecological Toy Scooter - Can Galore Posted: 25 Apr 2013 09:00 AM PDT #Toys #Ecological #Scooter #Cans - Getting toys for our kids (or ourselves) that not only are cool and fun, but are also ecological is not an easy task. But here's one company that has made a toy that looks fun and is ecological. The products are toy scooters or even a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. This Vespa, approx 18cm x 11cm x 9cm (7″ x 4.3″ x 3.5″) in size, is ecological because it has been made from recycled cans. You select the brand of the can; Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Heineken, Tiger Beer, Schwepps Tonic or Soda. The wheels move, the steering turns and the kickstand actually works........... ...........Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

Anti-Theft: Maggi Active Locks With Alarm Posted: 25 Apr 2013 05:00 AM PDT #Alarm #Theft #Motorcycle - Nowadays putting a simple lock on your motorcycle or scooter is not enough. Thieves have gotten wise to padlocks, chains and disc locks and can open them in seconds. Just locking your bike by using the steering wheel lock is stupid... a child can open that, just have a look at the video: Today, you need to have extremely strong locks that take a long time to saw open, and you need something that will dissuade thieves from forcing open the lock, and that something is a screaming siren alarm. Italian Maggi Group are currently supplying two different locks with alarms. Both locks have a movement sensor and a 100 dB siren. Maybe 100 dB is not the loudest you can hear, but can you imagine sitting next to a lock trying to saw it open while there is a 100 db siren blaring out into your ears? It's not going to be easy............. ...........Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

France: Cop Dies After Riding Motorcycle Without Helmet Posted: 24 Apr 2013 11:00 PM PDT #Police #Accident #Motorcycle - Cops should know better, after all they are the ones who give us tickets when we do not obey the law, not matter what the excuse is. In this case, the person didn't get a ticket, worse, he died, and the person was a cop. A police officer from the anti-crime unit (BAC) died in a traffic accident while riding a motorcycle without a helmet. The motorcycle has just been confiscated during a routine traffic stop, and the 35 year old cop decided to ride the motorcycle back to the police station. The bike was confiscated after having been stopped due to the two bikers (rider and pillion) were on it without helmets. While the two bikers were being transported to the police station in a police car, the third cop took the bike and drove it to the station........... ...........Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

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Bikes in the Fast Lane: Idea: Turn Your iPhone Into A Swiss Army Knife For Your Motorcycle plus 2 more

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• Idea: Turn Your iPhone Into A Swiss Army Knife For Your Motorcycle
• Video: Quebec PSA - It Is Easy To See A Motorcycle Rider
• Syria: How To Get Your Motorcycle Across The River

Idea: Turn Your iPhone Into A Swiss Army Knife For Your Motorcycle Posted: 24 Apr 2013 09:00 AM PDT #iPhone #Tools #Motorcycle - When you ride motorcycle you know you always need access to some basic tools. It's a given, motorcycles shake, rattle & roll, so chances are that something is going to give on your bike one day. For that you need to have some tools handy to make some quick repairs; basic tools like a screwdriver, Allen keys, pliers, etc. But not all bikes have sufficient space to carry all these tools, and carrying them on you is a bit too much. Having a good Swiss Army Knife is one good way, or something like a Leatherman can save the day. But you need to remember to take it with you when riding your motorcycle. But if you have an iPhone (4 or 5), this Indiegogo project can make your day. It's a crowd-funding project that has already received all its needed cash to turn this into a real product. We're talking about the TaskOne tool kit for the iPhone:.......... ...........Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

Video: Quebec PSA - It Is Easy To See A Motorcycle Rider Posted: 24 Apr 2013 05:00 AM PDT #PSA #Safety #Canada - Here's a very well done, excellent even, PSA for motorcycle safety. It's from the Quebec Car Insurance Organization (SAAQ) in Canada, and even though it's in French, just the visuals say enough to understand the message. The message (said in French) is "it's easy to see a biker, except on the road". ...

Syria: How To Get Your Motorcycle Across The River Posted: 23 Apr 2013 11:00 PM PDT #Syria #River #Motorcycle - In civil war-torn country like Syria, riding your motorcycle over a bridge can be very dangerous for your health, that is, if the bridge still exists. So people do what they need to do to cross the river..... ...

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Bikes in the Fast Lane: Ads: Honda Motorcycle Helmets plus 2 more

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• Ads: Honda Motorcycle Helmets
• Scare The Bejazus Out Of Anyone On The Road, Including Cops
• Growing Your Motorcycle In Size

Ads: Honda Motorcycle Helmets Posted: 23 Apr 2013 09:00 AM PDT #Honda #Helmets #Motorcycle - I never knew that Honda Motorcycles sold helmets, but there you go. At least it looks like they sell them in Colombia where these two print advertisements come from. Initially when I first saw them, I thought it was a pretty lame ad, but then I realized what the message is..... "a beetle, when you travel at 80 mph has become a bullet". ...

Scare The Bejazus Out Of Anyone On The Road, Including Cops Posted: 23 Apr 2013 05:00 AM PDT #Helmets #Predator #Motorcycle - Remember the scariest sci-fi movie monster in the universe? Predator was (is) the toughest monster that humans could battle, even Alien and worse, even Arnold Schwarzenegger had a problem fighting this fighting machine (it took Arnold an atomic bomb to vanquish the monster). Predator is tough and well equipped to fight anything and anywhere. Well, now thanks to a Russian outfit, you can scare anyone on the road while riding your motorcycle. NLO Moto are selling Predator helmets. These helmets are custom made, so you choose what you want on them and how they will look........... ...........Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

Growing Your Motorcycle In Size Posted: 22 Apr 2013 11:00 PM PDT #Funny #Motorcycle - Many bikers have small motorcycles. A motorcycle is a motorcycle, even small ones, but after a while you would prefer to have one that is bigger. Doesn't everyone? So to get a good sized motorcycle, you need to keep your bike in a warm place, lots of sunshine, put oil-fertilizer in the ground once every 3 months, and give it lots of water, every day. In 2 years, you will have a good sized motorcycle. Or if you want a Honda Gold Wing, you will need to wait 5 years. ...

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Bikes in the Fast Lane: WTF? Motorcycle Hair Styles? plus 2 more

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• WTF? Motorcycle Hair Styles?
• Study: What Will Break The Quickest On A Motorcycle?
• Thailand: A New And Original Motorcycle Cleaning Service

WTF? Motorcycle Hair Styles? Posted: 22 Apr 2013 09:00 AM PDT I know that fashion can be very strange, a bit like art; it's beautiful in the eyes of the beholder, while for others it looks like a dog turd. I guess it's the same with hair styling. Some may be in awe for these "motorcycle" hair styles, while other just laugh and walk away. But there's no doubt that it required talent and creativity to make. ...

Study: What Will Break The Quickest On A Motorcycle? Posted: 22 Apr 2013 05:00 AM PDT #Study #Reliability #Motorcycle - When we buy a new motorcycle, the last thing you want to think about is what is going to break first, and what will need repairs. But it will happen, at one stage or another, you'll need to repair something on your bike. Consumer Report in the USA did a study on what breaks down on a motorcycle. They looked at consumer (i.e. bikers) who bought a new motorcycle between 2009 and 2012 and reported that their ride needed a repair that was not covered by the warrantee. The study involved 4,424 bikers and 4,700 motorcycles. ...

Thailand: A New And Original Motorcycle Cleaning Service Posted: 21 Apr 2013 11:00 PM PDT #Funny #Cleaning #Elephants #Thailand - Let's face it, all those traditional motorcycle cleaning services get stale; Bikini clad girls cleaning your bike? Been there, done that. Powerwash? Check. But it looks like that in Thailand they've got a much more original cleaning service - Elephants. ...

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