Bikes in the Fast Lane: Motorcycles, Women and Shoes - 20 Photos plus 2 more

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• Motorcycles, Women and Shoes - 20 Photos
• France: Next Week Starts The Mandatory Breathalyzers For Motorcycles
• Italy: BMW Opens World’s Biggest Motorcycle Shop

Motorcycles, Women and Shoes - 20 Photos Posted: 25 Jun 2012 09:00 AM PDT It's one of the many mysteries that surround women; their obsession for shoes. Most men don't get it. A guy can have sneakers, a pair of motorcycle boots and one good pair of dress shoes, and that's it. But many women have more shoes than what we guys have in underwear. It's not a problem; it's just a mystery. But what is more of a mystery is when these ladies get on a motorcycle. Quite a lot of them ride in shoes that are anything but adequate for riding. HOW DO THEY DO IT? How can they ride with high, stiletto, heels? Do they not break off? And what about scuff marks? What happens when you stop and put your foot down? Isn't it unstable like hell? How many of you women have broken your shoes when riding? So many questions.... anyway, here are 20 photos of women riding motorcycles and their shoes. ...

France: Next Week Starts The Mandatory Breathalyzers For Motorcycles Posted: 25 Jun 2012 05:00 AM PDT We've warned you already, but now it's just around the corner. Starting the 1st of July, all motorized vehicles (cars, motorcycles, ATV, trucks, but not mopeds) will be required to have an approved alcohol testing unit on them. The Breathalyzer units can be bought in most pharmacies and gas stations, or can be bought on-line, but they will need to have the "NF" logo on it (meaning it's an approved brand). It's not like it will empty your piggy bank, since a unit will cost you €1-€2. The law does not say you have to use the unit, just that you need to have it on you (or in the car). Starting November 2012, getting caught without a unit will cost you an €11 fine. Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

Italy: BMW Opens World’s Biggest Motorcycle Shop Posted: 24 Jun 2012 11:00 PM PDT On April 19th, BMW opened world's biggest BMW motorcycle shop in Rome, Italy. Located at via Prenestina 1023 in Rome, the new facility is 3,700 square meters (39,826 square feet), double that of what it was last year. The new facility is spread out of different levels, and has a showroom of some 800 square meters (8,611 square feet), with the entire range of BMW and Husqvarna motorcycles. Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

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Bikes in the Fast Lane: Top Internet Stories - 22 June 2012 plus 2 more

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• Top Internet Stories - 22 June 2012
• Is A Vespa Scooter The Place To Store Your Jewels? YES
• Wall Of Death, Egyptian Style

Top Internet Stories - 22 June 2012 Posted: 22 Jun 2012 09:00 AM PDT It's officially summer now, so most of you'll be riding your motorcycle, or cutting the grass. Here are some motorcycle related stories you may have missed over the last week. - Photographer's Blog: This Is No Sport For Old Men (Motomatters) - Five More Ways To Cheat Death On A Motorcycle (About Motorcycles) - How The Coppers Pick Their Motorcycles (Motorcycle Insurance) - Results-The 2012 Women Motorcyclist Survey (Part 1) (Revgirl) - Results-The 2012 Women Motorcyclist Survey (Part 2) (Revgirl) ...

Is A Vespa Scooter The Place To Store Your Jewels? YES Posted: 22 Jun 2012 05:00 AM PDT Most women, and some men I know, have jewelry that when not used, needs to be stored. Placing them around the house will automatically imply that you'll need to search for them at a later stage. Many folks have jewel boxes, sometimes bland, sometimes decorated. But here's one jewel box that would fit in perfectly in a motorcycle or scooter riding household: a Vespa sidecar jewel box from "Object d'Art". It's called "The Mod Squad". Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

Wall Of Death, Egyptian Style Posted: 21 Jun 2012 11:00 PM PDT As we know, or should know, the wall of death is one of those carnival attractions that sees performers riding around in cars or on motorcycles in a circular-shaped structure, using centrifugal forces to keep them on the wall, hence the wall of death. The keyword is WALL...... something missing in the photo..... ...

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Bikes in the Fast Lane: Getting Ready For Summer - KTM Style plus 2 more

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• Getting Ready For Summer - KTM Style
• Hungary: Wooden, But Real Motorcycle
• France: First 3 Segment Radars

Getting Ready For Summer - KTM Style Posted: 21 Jun 2012 09:00 AM PDT It's officially summer today, at least theoretically in the Northern Hemisphere, so you'll need to adapt your clothing. One motorcycle company that provides a lot of merchandising stuff is KTM motorcycles. KTM have a large repertoire of all sorts of clothing, gadgets and useful stuff, and much of it is geared towards summer. Here's a look at some fun stuff to while away those moments in the sun when you are not riding. Prices are indicative (often the lowest found) in Euro and UK Pounds (looks like in the US and Canada you're out of luck). Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

Hungary: Wooden, But Real Motorcycle Posted: 21 Jun 2012 05:00 AM PDT Amazing. Istvan Puskas, a 52 year old tractor driver in a small town close to Budapest, Hungary made his own motorcycle from scratch. So far nothing special, many people have done it before him. But what makes this motorcycle special, is that it is made out of wood. Totally from wood, apart from the engine and some other important parts. Even the wheel is made out of wood, apart from the tire..... Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

France: First 3 Segment Radars Posted: 20 Jun 2012 11:00 PM PDT We've already told you that France was going to deploy segment radars, or radars that would take a photo of your motorcycle when entering the segment, and then again when exiting the segment, usually several kilometers further. Then by simple mathematics, they'll calculate your average speed. If it's above the authorized maximum speed, you'll get a nice letter from the government asking you for your first born. Or an arm & a leg. The segment radars, like all new radars in France, will not be signposted, and the exact locations are not allowed to be stored in a GPS or smartphone (they only will tell you that you'll be entering a "danger zone"). The 3 segment radars will be operational starting July 20th, 2012, but for the first week, they'll not send you the nice government letter, but will just be tested. On August the 1st, the machines will start generating the much needed money for the government. The first three segment radars will be located....... Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

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Bikes in the Fast Lane: Video: Honda Australia Motocross with CRF450R plus 2 more

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• Video: Honda Australia Motocross with CRF450R
• Switzerland: Chief of Police Speeds And Loses Driving License
• Egypt: Flying The Flag

Video: Honda Australia Motocross with CRF450R Posted: 20 Jun 2012 09:00 AM PDT Here's a nice TV commercial from Honda Australia for their CRF450R motocross motorcycle. Action packed, a couple of locally famous crossers, and text graphics that reminds me of recent Aprilia advertisements. ...

Switzerland: Chief of Police Speeds And Loses Driving License Posted: 20 Jun 2012 05:00 AM PDT "The shoe is on the other foot". "Justice for all". "Cosmic Karma". "There is justice after all". Terms that spring to my mind when I heard this story, plus a grin on my face. Last year Stephan Reinhardt, chief of police in the Argovienne canton of Switzerland was caught speeding in his car (no, he doesn't ride a motorcycle). He was doing 86 kph in a 60 kph zone. Reinhardt had to surrender his driving license and is no longer allowed to drive..... Click on the headline to continue reading this story....... ...

Egypt: Flying The Flag Posted: 19 Jun 2012 11:00 PM PDT I wonder how they manage to ride that motorcycle with all those flags flying? It would bother me, but I guess in an election month, everything goes. ...

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