Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Bikes in the Fast Lane: French Air Force Version Of The MV Agusta F4 RR plus 3 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: French Air Force Version Of The MV Agusta F4 RR plus 3 more

Link to Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News

French Air Force Version Of The MV Agusta F4 RR

Posted: 14 Jun 2011 09:30 AM PDT

MV Agusta F4 RR French Air Force
MV Agusta released a limited version MV Agusta F4 RR motorcycle, painted in the colors of the French Air Force.

This to celebrate 50 years of the French Air Force "Top Gun" School...

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Ad: Safety Australia Style - Wankers

Posted: 14 Jun 2011 09:00 AM PDT

Ad Safety Wanker New Zealand
Interesting road safety campaign from Down Under.

Using slang expressed in pictographs, it gets the message across....

Motorcycles riders and car drivers are targeted..

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Difference Between Car and Motorcycle Owners #8365

Posted: 13 Jun 2011 10:59 PM PDT

Messy Garage
According to a study in the UK, only 25% of car owners with a garage actually put their car in the garage..... the rest is filled with junk.

Sounds familiar? But what about motorcycle owners?

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Possible New USA President Shopping For A Motorcycle?

Posted: 13 Jun 2011 11:00 PM PDT

Jon Huntsman Looking At Harley
Will finally a motorcycle riding president live in the White House?

And if he is, will there be motorcycles in the White House garage, and a Secret Service Presidential Motorcycle Beast?

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Monday, June 13, 2011

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Bank Holiday - Gone Riding Motorcycle With Some Friends

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Bank Holiday - Gone Riding Motorcycle With Some Friends

Link to Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News

Bank Holiday - Gone Riding Motorcycle With Some Friends

Posted: 12 Jun 2011 11:00 PM PDT

Motorcycle Crowd
Today happens to be a French holiday, one of many, and my SWMBO decided on some plans, so I've gone riding motorcycle with some friends.

Back tomorrow...

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Friday, June 10, 2011

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Top Internet Stories - 10 June 2011 plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Top Internet Stories - 10 June 2011 plus 2 more

Link to Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News

Top Internet Stories - 10 June 2011

Posted: 10 Jun 2011 09:00 AM PDT

Top Weekly Web Article
Here's the week catch of motorcycle articles that you may have missed and that could interest you.

Enjoy.

- 6 Things Nobody Tells You About Owning Motorcycle (Cracked)
- Motorcycle Beginner Diary: What I Love About Being A Motorcyclist (Motorcycle.Com The Sidecar)
- Are Motorcycles The New Republican Litmus Test (New York Times)
- BMW K1600 GTL:The Real Test Results (Motorcycle Insight)

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A Little Bit OF Wind In The Face Never Hurt Anyone

Posted: 10 Jun 2011 05:00 AM PDT

Self Made Windscreen Extension
A bit of wind in the face never hurt anyone on a motorcycle (or scooter)... but this rider decided that the windscreen was too low and extended it. I added the arrow since you can barely see the extension.

I wouldn't want to use some speed with this contraption...

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Ad: Riffel Safety Gear - Ghost

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 11:00 PM PDT

Riffle Ghost Brazil
Nice print ad for Brazilian Riffel, makers of motorcycle safety gear.

Good image... a motorcycle going to heaven... or becoming a ghost.

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Thursday, June 9, 2011

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Review: ACCELERATOR - Make Your BMW Motorcycle Go Faster plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Review: ACCELERATOR - Make Your BMW Motorcycle Go Faster plus 2 more

Link to Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News

Review: ACCELERATOR - Make Your BMW Motorcycle Go Faster

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 09:00 AM PDT

Accelerator BMW
Accelerator BMW
This is a detailed review of the ACCELERATOR, a nifty piece of equipment, low cost, that will make your BMW motorcycle accelerate faster, run more fuel efficient and change the personality of your motorcycle.

Installation is so simple, that even I could do it in a few seconds. Read the report, it's worth it...

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Custom Solex - Yes Sir, They Do Customize Them

Posted: 08 Jun 2011 09:53 PM PDT

Solex Hubless
The French Solex, also known as VeloSolex, is an incredible vehicle. It's not a motorcycle, not even a moped, but it's not a bicycle either. Design way back in 1941, the PTW is timeless. There's even an electric version available today.

Here is one customization that, IMHO, is incredibly well done. A French guy made a hubless Solex.... wow..

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Video: Royal Enfield - Handcrafted Motorcycles

Posted: 08 Jun 2011 11:00 PM PDT

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Royal Enfield logo
Royal Enfield is the oldest motorcycle manufacturer still in operation, and the Royal Enfield Bullet the oldest motorcycle model still being manufactured. Two things to be proud off....

Here's a TV commercial, more an infomercial, about Royal Enfield and its handmade motorcycles. Nice...

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Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Video: Kawasaki Brazil x 4 plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Video: Kawasaki Brazil x 4 plus 2 more

Link to Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News

Video: Kawasaki Brazil x 4

Posted: 08 Jun 2011 09:00 AM PDT

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Kawasaki logo
4 TV commercials coming from Kawasaki Brazil...

One is generic, one for the ER-6N, one for the Ninja 250R and one for the Ninja 650R motorcycle.

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Hot Weather? Cool Motorcycle Helmet!

Posted: 08 Jun 2011 04:00 AM PDT

Dr Sinnappoo Kanesalingam
Dr Sinnappoo Kanesalingam from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, has come up with an innovative utilization of textiles inside motorcycle helmets to keep our heads cool...

Using two textiles (PWAT and PCM), he can lower the temperature inside our helmets by 8 to 9 degrees Celsius.

The cooler our heads, the safer we are on our motorcycles...

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Video: Bajaj Pulsar 220 - Orange and Stunting

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 11:00 PM PDT

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Bajaj logo
Bajaj motorcycle TV commercial ALERT! They're back at it!

The motorcycle manufacturer with the best TV advertisements has a new one, and it looks pretty good.

Have a look at this ad for their Pulsar 220 motorcycle. It's orange, and it does nice stunts.

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