Morning Reads: 17 October 2006

[Mika]

BMW Group Press Club:

No motorrad releases.

The Car Guys are in showroom 2

News:

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The Auto Channel brings us video a video clip (http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2006/10/15/025081.html) of each of the BMW G series in their natural elements.

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Raptors and Rockets (http://www.raptorsandrockets.com/Reviews/2007_Benelli_Tre-k.htm) looks at Benelli’s Trek, an 1130cc triple the Megamoto will be competing with in the supermoto market place.

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A rainy Ducati Norhtwest 2006 (http://www.onewheeldrive.net/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=586&Itemid=0&limit=1&limitstart=0) is covered by Neil Johnston at OneWheelDrive.net.

BMW Chartered Club:

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club: BMW Riders Of Knoxville, #156
founded: 12/1/1985
contact: Phil Daulton (Phil_Daulton@standardaero.ca)
1159 Burnett Station Road
Seymour, TN 37865 US
www.bmwrok.org

meetings: 1st Mon of month, Dinner 6 pm, meeting 7 pm, check website for location
events: ROK On Rally, Labor Day Weekend at the KOA, 240 KOA Lane, Newport, Tennessee. Details at Club website


News from the 2007 Rally area:

Ozaukee – Washington Daily News ( http://www.dailynewsol.com/index.htm)

“West Bend West has never been known as a football power. Actually, with just one conference title (1977) and one state playoff appearance in school history, the Spartans are more familiar with football futility.”

I am all too familiar with this part of the story. But dear reader, read on for the happy ending for the Spartans ( http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=518915).

Fond Du Lac Reporter ( http://www.fdlreporter.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage)

The Sheboygen Press ( http://www.sheboygan-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage)

Daily Citizen, Beaver Dam (http://www.wiscnews.com/bdc/)

Rumors:

Week 5 MOA Fantasy League Provisional Results/Standings

Bradford Been 101
Benevolendestroyers 70

Asswhoopers 67
Threeflys 70

DummyTeamMOA 77
Dylan76 – 49

Sandings
1. DummyTeamMOA 4-1-0
2. Brdford Been 3-2-0
3. Threeflys 3-2-0
4. benevolentdestroyers 2-3-0
5. Asswhoopers 1-3-1
6. Dylan76 1-3-1

Feature:

Writiing for SoundRider.com Dave Preston gives his Philosophy: On the Road, Of The Road,…and All That (http://www.soundrider.com/Oct06/DP-OnTheRoad.htm)

Adventure Posts:

Do you need to go to a foreign land to have an adventure? These GS riders (http://www.thenewstribune.com/adventure/story/6158254p-5388695c.html) would say no.


Biker Dictionary: word of the day

Q-Tip - Elderly cage driver (also see Blue Hair). Considered dangerous as they are unpredictable driving on the road.

Motorcycle Repair and Care:

A fellow member in another thread (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=13322) broke a bolt and was asking for some help from us. I did a little searching and came up with these sites that seemed, on a quick review, to offer some possibly useful information. As we move into the winter project season I expect to hear the click of broke bolts and the special mantras we all exclaim when that happens. Perhaps a review is in order.

Extracting Broken Bolts and Studs (http://www.dimebank.com/tech/BrokenBolt.html) by The Dimebank Garage is a small operation specializing in the repair and modification of Triumph sports cars.

The Art of Bolt Extraction (http://www.asashop.org/autoinc/may2003/techtotech.cfm) by Brian Manley writing for the Tech to Tech section of the Automotive Service Association’s web site.

The Volvo Maintenance FAQ (http://www.vcoa.org/700-900-faq/MechanicalTips.htm#BrokenStudandRustedBoltExtracto r) section of the Volvo Club of America.

Riding Skills:

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Riding with children, those of us that have been confronted by the issue have come to different answers. Art Friedman in this Street Survival (http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/streetsurvival/riding_with_kids/) article says that it can be done safely if you understand the risks and take the proper precautions.

Video:

The nightmare of moving ( http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/blog2/20061014/tshot-1160868241752-440_330.jpg). 17 sec.

Size=3]Technology[b][/size]

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Tracking Shot ( http://www.trackingshot.com/) is reviewed by CNET.com’s ( http://reviews.cnet.com/4531-10921_7-6652515.html?tag=blog) Rafe Needleman. Tracking Shot is a web service that takes you digital stuff, photos, videos and music and a automatically can arrange the stuff into a video show.

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BMW MOA ( http://www.bmwmoa.org/features/intermot_06.htm)

[B]Bike Candy:

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[Mika]

ROLLS-ROYCE AIMS FOR 75 PER CENT RECYCLING

16.10.2006

Rolls-Royce has set a new target to recycle 75 per cent of all waste materials generated at its Goodwood facilities by the end of 2007. As part of the company’s commitment to sustainability, a new dedicated waste management centre has been set up at the manufacturing plant and head office to recycle all types of waste materials.
Employees are encouraged to recycle wherever possible and currently over 60 per cent of all waste items are recycled, from paper and cardboard to glass, cans and bottles, from redundant computer equipment to scrap metals. Parts ordered for production of the cars are delivered to Goodwood packaged in recyclable containers, which are returned for re-use.

“Efficient and responsible waste management is a key part of our commitment to protecting the environment”, said Ian Robertson Chairman and Chief Executive of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. “We cannot ignore or escape the environmental impact of waste materials - from simple items, like paper and cardboard, to more complex materials like paint and oil – and everyone here is encouraged to reduce or recycle waste”.

Remnants from the wood shop are utilised by manufacturers of wooden products. Leather off-cuts are sold to buyers all over the world for use in other industries, for instance the fashion industry.

Even the landscape debris and the weeds cleared from the lake, in the 42 acre grounds, are composted for use on the Goodwood Estate organic farm.
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BMW SAUBER F1 TEAM - TEST IN JEREZ - DAY 3

10/16/2006

Test in Jerez.
October 11th - October 13th 2006
Day three - Friday

Weather conditions: sunny and dry, air 18 - 28°C, track 19 - 36°C
Number of cars participating: 4 (with 3 drivers)

Robert Kubica:
Chassis / engine:
BMW Sauber F1.06-06 / BMW P86 V8
BMW Sauber F1.06.07/ BMW P86 V8

Test kilometres today : 260 (104 laps). Chassis 06 73 laps. Chassis 07 31 laps.
Fastest lap for Robert Kubica and fastest of the day: 1 :17.557 (Chassis 06)

Programme:
Robert Kubica drove on the final day of the test by himself after Nick Heidfeld was unable to take part due to sickness. Nick had felt unwell on Thursday evening, hoped he would feel better on Friday morning but, after completing an installation lap in Chassis 07, realised he was not well enough to drive for the rest of the day. Again Robert drove both cars and his programme included tyre work for Interlagos, transmission development, systems and aero work.

This was the final test for the test team with its tyre supplier Michelin. Everyone on the test team wants to thank all the Michelin personnel for their hard work, and wish them all the best of luck for whatever they may do in the future.

What comes next:
This is the final test before the end of the 2006 season. The next test in the winter months will be the first with new tyre supplier Bridgestone

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