Friday, February 19, 2010

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Top Internet Stories - 19 February 2010 plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Top Internet Stories - 19 February 2010 plus 2 more

Link to Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News

Top Internet Stories - 19 February 2010

Posted: 19 Feb 2010 07:30 AM PST

Web Article
Here are some motorcycle articles what I found over the last week on the web that may amuse you...

- Teflon Coating Bike Guide
- What Is Difference Between Power And Torque
- What Happens With Insurance After A Motorcycle Accident
- Kawasaki Z1000 Can It Compete Against The "Naked" European Market?
- Tech Tip: Greasing Your Motorcycle

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France: Getting Ugly, Time To Immigrate?

Posted: 19 Feb 2010 03:00 AM PST

Handcuffed
Yesterday the French government announced a new series of repressive measures towards vehicles in general, and motorcycle specifically!

Time to look for another country?

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This Is Going To Go Wrong, I Feel It!

Posted: 18 Feb 2010 10:00 PM PST

Plank Carry Bicycles
You know how this is going to end? Right?

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Thursday, February 18, 2010

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Movie Review: Hell’s Belles plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Movie Review: Hell’s Belles plus 2 more

Link to Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News

Movie Review: Hell’s Belles

Posted: 18 Feb 2010 07:00 AM PST

Hell's Belles Scene
A review of the 70's biker movie Hell's Belles.

A surprisingly good movie with lots of motorcycles riding off-road, good acting and a reasonably good plot.

But the title is misleading....

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Ducati Scrambler Motorcycle

Posted: 18 Feb 2010 03:00 AM PST

Ducati Scrambler
Ducati logo
Now here's a really beautiful Ducati motorcycle, the Ducati Scrambler.

Once upon a time, Ducati used to make these.... please do it again...

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Safety: California Sets An Example For Motorcycles

Posted: 17 Feb 2010 10:00 PM PST

Share the road message
This is a good use of message signs you find on motorways, and it's California that shows you the way.

Now if other countries could please follow. It's effective and doesn't cost anything extra.

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Honda Motorbikes

If you own or are considering buying a motorcycle, one of your first priorities before you take your bike out for a ride should be to ensure you have adequate insurance coverage. It would be catastrophic enough if you or your bike were harmed in an accident, or if your bike was damaged in a fire or was stolen, and without adequate insurance the catastrophic situation would only become worse.

Finding and obtaining insurance that is adequate for you and your bike is not as simple as opting for the first generic motorcycle insurance policy you come across. Motorcycles are diverse in style, power and uses, and it is a mistake to assume you have to settle for insurance that does not take this diversity into account. Consider Honda motorcycles for instance - a CBR1000RR Fireblade is in a completely different class from a CB1300F ABS. The former is a sports bike, built for speed and sharp handling, whereas a traditional bike like the CB1300F is built for style, practicality and power. Both are impressive machines, but chances are the insurance needs of a Fireblade owner are going to differ from those of a CB1300 owner. Likewise, a FJS600 ABS Silver Wing owner is going to have different insurance needs than a GL1800 Goldwing owner. The Silver Wing is a scooter, albeit a model designed for both long distance cruising and commuting in the city, while the Goldwing is a heavyweight machine built for comfort and long distance travel.

Whatever model Honda you own, be it a Cruiser, Sportsbike, Adventure, Touring, Off-Road, Classic, Traditional, Scooter or any other model, whether new or second hand, a noteworthy insurance option at your disposal is Honda motorbike insurance. Honda bike insurance is specifically tailored for Honda riders, and when obtained through a reputable specialised insurer who offers such policies, you will have the benefit of dealing with expert advisors who better understand the insurance needs of Honda owners. Additionally, in the event you need to make a claim, if you have Honda bike insurance rather than a generic bike insurance policy you will have the advantage of dealing with specialists who have a clearer understanding of your issues.

As you would expect with any typical motorcycle insurance policy, Honda motorcycle insurance comes with various coverage options to choose from, including full UK and European breakdown coverage, legal protection, personal effects cover and helmet and leather cover. In addition, having coverage that is endorsed by Honda gives you the advantage of being considered part of the Honda family. Since Honda would rather encourage than deter Honda ownership, a Honda-endorsed insurance policy is apt to be more competitive and cost-effective than a generic insurance policy.

Honda motorbike insurance is purposely designed with you and your bike's needs in mind, and having it means you will be able to enjoy your Honda and ride it with confidence, knowing you and your prized possession are fully protected.

CIA Insurance is one of the top motorbike insurance brokers in the UK, with over 20 years experience in the UK. Finding cheap motorcycle insurance is easy with CIA Insurance - we do all the hard work by teaming up with our panel of leading motorcycle insurers to find you the best motorbike insurance deals whatever age, make or model of your bike.