Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Bikes in the Fast Lane: France: New Long Range Speed Radar Comes Into Service plus 5 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: France: New Long Range Speed Radar Comes Into Service plus 5 more

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France: New Long Range Speed Radar Comes Into Service

Posted: 08 Jan 2014 08:00 AM PST

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#Radar #Speeding - A new speed radar is being deployed in France, allowing mobile radars to check the speed of 2 vehicles at a distance of 1 kilometer. UNFAIR! ...

Video: What A Ducati Monster Commercial SHOULD Look Like

Posted: 08 Jan 2014 04:00 AM PST

Ducati Monster Spec Ad
#Video #Ducati - Here is a 'TV commercial' which is not officially from Ducati, but should be. This is the way it should be done.

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Royal Enfield: Cool Photo Of Continental GT Launch

Posted: 07 Jan 2014 10:00 PM PST

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#RoyalEnfield #Launch - A cool photo of the Royal Enfield Continental GT Launch event last year.

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Dakar 2014: Day 3 -Yamaha- Yamaha Riders Impress on 1st Marathon Stage

Posted: 07 Jan 2014 09:15 PM PST

Dakar 2014 Michael Metge
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#Dakar #Yamaha #CyrilDespres - Yamaha might have Despres, but so far it has not been easy. Day 3 of the Dakar tell the Yamaha story which went much better today.

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Dakar 2014: Day 3 -Honda- Joan Barreda Wins First Leg of the First Marathon Stage

Posted: 07 Jan 2014 09:00 PM PST

Dakar 2014 Joan Barreda
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#Dakar #Honda #Barreda - Honda's story of day 3 of the Dakar rally. Looks like Honda is doing very well.

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Dakar 2014: Day 3 -KTM- Coma Delivers Solid Third

Posted: 07 Jan 2014 08:45 PM PST

Dakar 2014 Francisco “Chaleco” Lopez
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#Dakar #KTM - Day 3 of the Dakar, and things are getting tougher for KTM. Is this the end of their supremacy?

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Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Ads: Harley-Davidson Book Club - Excellent Advertisement plus 4 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Ads: Harley-Davidson Book Club - Excellent Advertisement plus 4 more

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Ads: Harley-Davidson Book Club - Excellent Advertisement

Posted: 07 Jan 2014 08:00 AM PST

Harley Davidson Book Club
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#Advertisment #Harley-Davidson #books - Funny and well done ad for harley-Davidson ... join the Harley Book Club.

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France: Paris Ringroad Drops Top Speed, Gaelic Shrug Ensues

Posted: 07 Jan 2014 04:00 AM PST

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#Paris #Peripherique - The Socialist Mayor of Paris has deemed it important to lower the speed on the Parisian ringroad by 10 kph. Boy, are we lucky.

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Dakar 2014: Day 2 -Honda- Sam Sunderland Gets First Victory

Posted: 06 Jan 2014 11:00 PM PST

Dakar 2014 Sam Sunderland
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#Dakar #Honda - Day 2 of the Dakar, and this is what Honda had to say about a great 2nd day. Looks like the million sinvested are paying off..

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Dakar 2014: Day 2 -KTM- Lopez Fastest Red Bull KTM Rider

Posted: 06 Jan 2014 10:00 PM PST

Dakar 2014 Ruben Faria
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#Dakar #KTM #Coma - Day 2, here is the orange story, that of KTM for the day, a brand that is getting a run for their money.

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Dakar 2014: Day 2 -Yamaha- Challenging Second Day for Despres

Posted: 06 Jan 2014 12:00 PM PST

Dakar 2014 Cyril Despres
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#Dakar #Yamaha - 2nd day on the Dakar, and Yamaha have a few things to say.

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Monday, January 6, 2014

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Review: Vespa Primavera 125 plus 5 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Review: Vespa Primavera 125 plus 5 more

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Review: Vespa Primavera 125

Posted: 06 Jan 2014 08:00 AM PST

Review Vespa Primavera
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#Review #Vespa #Scooter - A detailed review of the Vespa 125cc Primavera scooter - a city flower!

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The VespWay or SegPa? It’s A Vespa Segway

Posted: 06 Jan 2014 04:00 AM PST

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#Segway #Vespa - Segway too boring? Try the Vespa Segway, or VespWay. Made from original Vespa parts, it is for sale. ...

Dakar 2014 - Day 1 - Yamaha - Despres Takes Third in Argentina

Posted: 06 Jan 2014 01:30 AM PST

Dakar 2014 Frans Verhoeven
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#Dakar #Yamaha - Day 1 of the Dakar in Yamaha's words.

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Dakar 2014 - Day 1 - Honda- Joan Barreda Rides CRF450 to Victory After 25 Years

Posted: 05 Jan 2014 11:30 PM PST

Dakar 2014 Joan Barreda
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#Dakar #Honda - Day 1 of the notorious Dakar, and here is Honda's account of the day.

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Happy New Year 2014 To You All

Posted: 05 Jan 2014 10:00 PM PST

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Well, I'm back from 2 weeks of not doing anything on this site (but working my fanny off on other projects), so let me start by saying Happy New Year to you, your family, friends and work. That 2014 may be a record good year with wealth, health and the time to enjoy it.

If you're wondering how I celebrated the year end, read my personal blog. You'll see that we are blessed with some amazing friends.

As for 2014, it's going to be interesting, not in the least in the motorcycle department. I'll let you know in a week or two some of the more, personal, interesting motorcycle choices I've made.

Work-wise, this site keeps me busy and so does my writing for other sites and magazines, although 1 major magazine that I was supposed to start writing for fell through ... bummer since it was a big financial opportunity. So if you are looking for a writer/photographer, drop me a line.

So my friends and fellow motorcycle riders, have a great year and enjoy your passions, whatever they may be.

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Dakar 2014: Day 1 - KTM - Coma Finishes Close Second

Posted: 05 Jan 2014 11:15 AM PST

Dakar 2014 Marc Coma
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#Dakar #KTM #Coma - Day 1 of a very long Dakar rally. Here is KTM's report.

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Sunday, January 5, 2014

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Dakar 2014: The Figures

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Dakar 2014: The Figures

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Dakar 2014: The Figures

Posted: 04 Jan 2014 10:15 PM PST

Dakar 2013 Cyril Despres
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#Dakar #Statistics - The Dakar is starting today (Sunday) so let us have a look at what this motorcycle rally represents, statistics-wise.

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Friday, January 3, 2014

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Top Internet Stories - 3 January 2014

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Top Internet Stories - 3 January 2014

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Top Internet Stories - 3 January 2014

Posted: 03 Jan 2014 08:00 AM PST

Top Weekly Web Article
Happy New year everyone. I hope you all had a great time, and are ready for the new year. I'll be back in full swing next Monday, but the interesting articles I've been reading during my holidays were piling up, so here are some motorcycle related articles you may have missed.

- Book Review: Museo Ducati. Six Decades Of Classic Motorcycles Of The Official Ducati Museum (Motomatters)
- Me, A Motorcycle, And A Bajillion Dollar Jackpot (Ride Apart)
- Top 10 Harley Davidson Executive Quotes (Northwest Harley Blog)
- Advantages Of Electrically Heated Motorcycle Clothing Even When Not Riding (Motorcycle Blog From Jafrum)

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Monday, December 23, 2013

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2014

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2014

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2014

Posted: 22 Dec 2013 10:00 PM PST

Christmas New Year Wishes 2013 2014
That's it for me for another year. I've taken the rest of the year off to be with my wife and friends, recuperating from a long year. It has been an interesting year, lots of new motorcycles and gear, lots of interesting news despite a lingering financial crisis.

Personally, I have had the immense pleasure of changing my garage around, selling the current bikes, and having the fun of replacing them. I've gone from multiple bikes to 2 motorcycles in the garage; one for long distance and comfort riding, the Honda Gold Wing, the other for local riding and daily use, a Zero DS electric motorcycle (which will be delivered mid January). So I am a happy camper.

I hope for all of you health, wealth and the time to enjoy them.

Please remain safe for the year.

This is me, signing off for the year, and see you somewhere in the new year. I hope you have enjoyed the entertainment and news we've been bringing you daily, and hope even more than you stay with us for the duration. Also many thanks to my advertisers who without them would have made it impossible to continue this site.

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Friday, December 20, 2013

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Top Internet Stories - 20 December 2013 plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Top Internet Stories - 20 December 2013 plus 2 more

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Top Internet Stories - 20 December 2013

Posted: 20 Dec 2013 08:00 AM PST

Top Weekly Web Article
It's almost next year, just a few more days and we can start looking at 2014. In the mean time the weather is really mild so I'm still on the motorcycle. let's keep it that way! Here are a few motorcycle related news articles I've found for your amusement which you may have missed.

- Caberg Tourmax Helmet Review (Webbikeworld)
- These Amazing Bike Paintings Were Made With Chopsticks and Ink (Wired)
- It Is Game Over For Valentino Rossi (Autosport)
- Bajaj Discover 100M: First Ride (Zig Wheels)

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Review: 2014 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP

Posted: 20 Dec 2013 04:00 AM PST

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#Honda #Fireblade #Review - Here is the detailed review/test of the 2014 Honda CBR1000RR SP, aka Fireblade.

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When Visiting Motorcycle Exhibitions, This Is What I Need

Posted: 19 Dec 2013 10:00 PM PST

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#Exhibitions #Funny #GoPro - It's not easy juggling photo cameras, video cameras, computers, and my iphone just to cover the motorcycle exhibition press conferences.

I need one of these:

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