Bikes in the Fast Lane: Bikini Makes The Scooter plus 4 more

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• Bikini Makes The Scooter
• Xmas2011: KTM Headphone
• Ads: Goodyear - Do Not Break The Vase
• Europe:  IMCO Vote on Type Approval Legislation
• France: President Sarkozy Does Not Like Bikers

Bikini Makes The Scooter Posted: 06 Dec 2011 08:00 AM PST This is a case of clothes makes the man, or in these photos, the bikini makes the scooter. Both photos are from Magda Sayeg, an artist who knits. When you have a look at her site and blog, you'd almost think it's a mad cartoon character who knits whatever she sees. She's knitted benches, buses, bridges, stairs, railings, walls, you name it, it's been knitted. So it's no surprise she has also knitted scooters ...

Xmas2011: KTM Headphone Posted: 06 Dec 2011 06:00 AM PST Time to start thinking about Christmas presents. Only three weeks, so you'll need to start shopping. We'll be showing you interesting Christmas gift ideas over these next few weeks, hopefully with links and prices. First up is KTM with an interesting gift that can not be used on your motorcycle: a KTM audio headphone. You can use it with any 3.5mm compatible audio device (MP3, CD player, iPhone, etc). ...

Ads: Goodyear - Do Not Break The Vase Posted: 06 Dec 2011 04:00 AM PST Here's a nice and a so-so print advertisement from Goodyear tires made in Brazil. The first one speaks to me, showing you why a Goodyear tire will keep you in your trajectory without hitting the vases. The second one is like the first, but doesn't really speak to me. Made by the Y&R PR agency in Brazil. Clever images though... ...

Europe:  IMCO Vote on Type Approval Legislation Posted: 06 Dec 2011 01:15 AM PST FEMA tells us that the European Parliament are putting things in place to make our lives much more difficult when riding a motorcycle. Maybe they have a few good points, but the bad points far outweigh the good ones. Here's the press statement from FEMA. ...

France: President Sarkozy Does Not Like Bikers Posted: 05 Dec 2011 10:00 PM PST President Nicolas Sarkozy has last week declared war on many things, but most importantly, on motorcycle riders. He has announced several drastic, and often stupid, measures, like mandatory breathalyzers in every car in France starting next spring.. But the worst was his statement on motorcycle riders. He's convinced that bikers are the reason so many people die on the French roads. He calls them "Human Bombs"!! ...

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Bikes in the Fast Lane: Know You Alcohol Riding Limits! There Is An App For That plus 2 more

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• Know You Alcohol Riding Limits! There Is An App For That
• The Netherlands: Happy Sinterklaas
• Egypt: Family On Motorcycle At Protests - Brave

Know You Alcohol Riding Limits! There Is An App For That Posted: 05 Dec 2011 08:00 AM PST Knowing whether you are at the legal limit to ride your motorcycle is quite easy if you have this app. Made by the French insurance company MAAF, it'll ask you a few questions, and then tell you if you can get on your motorcycle. Available for a large variety of smartphone, and on their web site. Or you could just blow into your mobile phone, and it'll tell you you're drunk (or you need mints). ...

The Netherlands: Happy Sinterklaas Posted: 05 Dec 2011 04:00 AM PST It's Sinterklaas (Sint Nikolaas) back in my old country, the Netherlands, a time that gifts are exchanged, and pranks are played. It's a typical Dutch happening, with, like at Christmas, families gather and exchange, often funny, gifts. Poems are read, and Sinterklaas, a "wise" old man who lives in Spain and is surrounded by black (Moors) helpers, gives good children the gifts, and bad children are taken away in their big bags. Normally, Sinterklaas comes riding into town on a big white stallion, but he has been spotted on a motorcycle once or twice. ...

Egypt: Family On Motorcycle At Protests - Brave Posted: 04 Dec 2011 10:00 PM PST Are they brave, stupid or dedicated about their freedom... riding with so many on a motorcycle during protests can be any of these choices. I choose for brave and dedicated. ...

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

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• Top Internet Stories - 2 December 2011
• France: Motorcycle Taxi Operator Tests The Victory 1700
• No Shame Whatsoever

Top Internet Stories - 2 December 2011 Posted: 02 Dec 2011 08:00 AM PST Here are some of last week's interesting motorcycle articles you may have missed. - 10 Tips on Being a Sensible Rider (Bike Advice) - Ural Takes A Giant Step Back With M70 Anniversary Edition (AutoBlog) - Motorcycle Camping The Guide To Traveling Light And Rough On Your Bike (Motorcycle Insurance) ...

France: Motorcycle Taxi Operator Tests The Victory 1700 Posted: 02 Dec 2011 04:00 AM PST Motorcycle taxis usually use Honda Gold Wing as their workhorse, but since they are expensive to purchase, the operators are always looking for alternatives. Here's one operator that has tested the Victory 1700 motorcycle. This is his view... ...

No Shame Whatsoever Posted: 02 Dec 2011 04:00 AM PST This guy has no shame whatsoever.... ..... but then he's probably carrying a .357 on his pink scooter... ...

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Bikes in the Fast Lane: Electric Motorcycles: The Case For KLD Energy Technologies plus 2 more

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• Electric Motorcycles: The Case For KLD Energy Technologies
• Switzerland: Riding Without Motorway Tax Will Cost Double
• Philippines: Journalists On Motorcycles

Electric Motorcycles: The Case For KLD Energy Technologies Posted: 01 Dec 2011 08:00 AM PST Electric motorcycles and scooters are becoming better and better; faster, more range and cheaper. The last Eicma motorcycle exhibition showed that. But electric engines in motorcycles is a "new" technology (though they have been there for decades). While still many manufacturers use "older" technology, something that has been available and unchanged for generations, one company is making a new type electric engine for motorcycles and scooter. That company is the Austin, Texas based KLD Energy Technologies. Engine, batteries and controller are all designed in-house with new, much more efficient technology, and reduced owner cost. Here's an overview of what KLD can do for the motorcycle world. ...

Switzerland: Riding Without Motorway Tax Will Cost Double Posted: 30 Nov 2011 08:57 PM PST Riding your motorcycle in Switzerland without the annual motorway tax sticker is going to cost you dearly. Even as a foreigner, and even if you are only on the motorway system for 10 minutes, you need to pay the CHF40. But starting today, if you get caught riding without the tax sticker, the fine is now double... from CHF100 to CHF200 (some $220). So be aware... ...

Philippines: Journalists On Motorcycles Posted: 30 Nov 2011 10:00 PM PST It's not only motorcycle journalists that ride motorcycles, but also "normal" journalists. The more the merrier...though in this case, killing journalists is not cool. ...

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