Thursday, October 18, 2012

Bikes in the Fast Lane: HelmetLok: Ideal Motorcycle Helmet Locking Device? plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: HelmetLok: Ideal Motorcycle Helmet Locking Device? plus 2 more

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HelmetLok: Ideal Motorcycle Helmet Locking Device?

Posted: 18 Oct 2012 09:00 AM PDT

HelmetLok
I always struggle to lock my helmet on my motorcycle when travelling. I never want to carry my helmet when I've arrived at my destination, and although my BMW has got a helmet lock, the Ducati or Suzuki doesn't. I do have a small chain and lock, but they take up room when not in use, usually stowed away in the Beemer's topcase, or in a backpack. And when riding two-up, it becomes more of an issue.

Australian HelmetLok looks like it's the right product. HelmetLok comes in normal or rubberized versions, chrome or none, and as an extra option, you can get a cable to add extra things to the lock-up, or if your helmet doesn't have a D-ring...........

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Europe: The Top 10 Most Congested Cities

Posted: 18 Oct 2012 05:00 AM PDT

Monster traffic jam
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If there's anytime you need a motorcycle or scooter, it's when you need to go into a congested city. When traffic is at a standstill, motorcycles usually can carve their way through traffic and arrive at the destination on time. Dutch GPS manufacturer TomTom has been recording their user's GPS data; they receive anonymous data from the TomTom GPS, so they know when a car has slowed down, or stopped entirely. So they can see when and where the traffic gets dense.

Using this statistical data, TomTom have compiled a list of European cities that are the most jammed up...........

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Rally of Morocco 2012: Day 3 - Despres Drops To 2nd; Coma Withdraws

Posted: 17 Oct 2012 11:00 PM PDT

Morocco 2012 Marc Coma
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Everything has changed in the space of 24 hours on the Morocco Rally. KTM lost to Husqvarna and Honda in Stage 3, and the overall lead went to Honda.

One of the two top runners, Marc Coma, is in hospital with a dislocated shoulder, while Cyril Despres has been moved to 2nd place with 11 minutes behind the leader.

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