Mika
12-11-2006, 04:36 AM
The motorcycling world viewed from the saddle of BMW. A daily look at all things BMW, Euro-bike, products and things I find interesting on the internet. With links to news, recalls, reviews, events, riding skills, maintenance and racing series updates. Morning Reads is a one stop for motorcycling information.
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Today’s Birthdays / Calendar (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2006-12-11&c=1)
BMW MOA Chartered Club:
Daytona BMW Club, #222
Founded:
10/1/1992
Contact:
Darlene Sabin (EdSabin@bellsouth.net)
PO Box 560091
Orlando, FL 32856 US
Meetings:
2nd Thursday,
6:30 at Steve's Diner,
1584 S. Nova Rd.,
Daytona Beach, FL
Events:
Daytona Bike Week
News from the 2007 Rally area (http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally/rally07/rally07announce.htm):
Gemütlichkeit (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gem%C3%Bctlichkeit)
Gemütlichkeit is the warm, comfortable feeling
one receives from pleasant surroundings and atmosphere.
I think you will find that when you come here.
http://www.vonrothenburgs.com/intro.gif (http://www.vonrothenburgs.com/ )
Ozaukee – Washington Daily News ( http://www.dailynewsol.com/index.htm)
Fond Du Lac Reporter ( http://www.fdlreporter.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage)
The Sheboygan Press ( http://www.sheboygan-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage)
Daily Citizen, Beaver Dam (http://www.wiscnews.com/bdc/)
Weather
West Bend WI
Current (http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USWI0733?from=search_current)
10 Day Forcast (http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USWI0733?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared )
United States
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (http://www.noaa.gov/)
Canada
Meteorological Service of Canada (http://www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/canada_e.html)
News:
news.com.au ( http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,20905630-2682,00.html) Christmas arrives with a roar
SFGate.com ( http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/12/10/MTG1LMSETR1.DTL): Women find friendship, fun on motorcycles more women ride alone, and all female clubs are growing.
Blog Update:
Forty Years on Two Wheels (http://40on2.blogspot.com/2006/12/so-this-old-lady-decides-she-wants-to.html): So this old lady decides she want to…
Gear:
The “ADV Rider Question ( http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=14281)” asks the one finger salute question. Here at the MOA Forum we are considered to be analytical. This item from Gizmodo.com ( http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/robots/offensively-binary-passive-aggressive-220704.php) may be more in line with that accolade.
webBikeWorld (http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/teknic/sprint/): Teknic Sprint II jacket and pants
Video:
TwistingAshpalt.com (http://twistingasphalt.com/index.php/archives/2006/12/10/some-1098-youtube-vids/): Some Duc 1098 YouTube Vids
Technology:
Seeking Alfpha ( http://soundmoneytips.com/article/22077): Tips on (Real) Cool Uses for Your Cell Phone.
Word of the Day:
Valve tuliping : This refers to a process of failure of the valve head. Soon the head may fall off and greatly damage the head and piston
Bike Candy:
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/115929709-M.jpg
From: BMW PressClub
Unless noted otherwise, I have no known commercial interest in any products discussed in the Morning Reads
The Pit Crew View: Racing News:
AMA
CycleNews.com (http://www.cyclenews.com/ShowStory.asp?HeadlineID=10266) Carmichael comes from behind to win Vancouver SX
IMOTT
iomtt.com (http://www.iomtt.com/blogs/other_news/archive/2006/12/10/65529.aspx): Here is the description of the reader competition for December and here ( http://www.iomtt.com/Competitions.aspx) is the place to click on prizes that lead you to the question to answer so that you can win. Good Luck…Go Morning Readers!
http://www.iomtt.com/mediaAssets/008431.jpg
iomtt.com (http://www.iomtt.com/blogs/tt_news/archive/2006/12/10/65527.aspx): TT News – TT champ Coleman still revved up at 81
F-1
F1complete.com ( http://www.f1complete.com/content/view/2735/392/): Honda F1 development
http://www.adorablegiftbaskets.com/media/gift-birthday-wishes-gifts
Today’s Birthdays / Calendar (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2006-12-11&c=1)
BMW MOA Chartered Club:
Daytona BMW Club, #222
Founded:
10/1/1992
Contact:
Darlene Sabin (EdSabin@bellsouth.net)
PO Box 560091
Orlando, FL 32856 US
Meetings:
2nd Thursday,
6:30 at Steve's Diner,
1584 S. Nova Rd.,
Daytona Beach, FL
Events:
Daytona Bike Week
News from the 2007 Rally area (http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally/rally07/rally07announce.htm):
Gemütlichkeit (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gem%C3%Bctlichkeit)
Gemütlichkeit is the warm, comfortable feeling
one receives from pleasant surroundings and atmosphere.
I think you will find that when you come here.
http://www.vonrothenburgs.com/intro.gif (http://www.vonrothenburgs.com/ )
Ozaukee – Washington Daily News ( http://www.dailynewsol.com/index.htm)
Fond Du Lac Reporter ( http://www.fdlreporter.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage)
The Sheboygan Press ( http://www.sheboygan-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage)
Daily Citizen, Beaver Dam (http://www.wiscnews.com/bdc/)
Weather
West Bend WI
Current (http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USWI0733?from=search_current)
10 Day Forcast (http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USWI0733?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared )
United States
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (http://www.noaa.gov/)
Canada
Meteorological Service of Canada (http://www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/canada_e.html)
News:
news.com.au ( http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,20905630-2682,00.html) Christmas arrives with a roar
SFGate.com ( http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/12/10/MTG1LMSETR1.DTL): Women find friendship, fun on motorcycles more women ride alone, and all female clubs are growing.
Blog Update:
Forty Years on Two Wheels (http://40on2.blogspot.com/2006/12/so-this-old-lady-decides-she-wants-to.html): So this old lady decides she want to…
Gear:
The “ADV Rider Question ( http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=14281)” asks the one finger salute question. Here at the MOA Forum we are considered to be analytical. This item from Gizmodo.com ( http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/robots/offensively-binary-passive-aggressive-220704.php) may be more in line with that accolade.
webBikeWorld (http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/teknic/sprint/): Teknic Sprint II jacket and pants
Video:
TwistingAshpalt.com (http://twistingasphalt.com/index.php/archives/2006/12/10/some-1098-youtube-vids/): Some Duc 1098 YouTube Vids
Technology:
Seeking Alfpha ( http://soundmoneytips.com/article/22077): Tips on (Real) Cool Uses for Your Cell Phone.
Word of the Day:
Valve tuliping : This refers to a process of failure of the valve head. Soon the head may fall off and greatly damage the head and piston
Bike Candy:
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/115929709-M.jpg
From: BMW PressClub
Unless noted otherwise, I have no known commercial interest in any products discussed in the Morning Reads
The Pit Crew View: Racing News:
AMA
CycleNews.com (http://www.cyclenews.com/ShowStory.asp?HeadlineID=10266) Carmichael comes from behind to win Vancouver SX
IMOTT
iomtt.com (http://www.iomtt.com/blogs/other_news/archive/2006/12/10/65529.aspx): Here is the description of the reader competition for December and here ( http://www.iomtt.com/Competitions.aspx) is the place to click on prizes that lead you to the question to answer so that you can win. Good Luck…Go Morning Readers!
http://www.iomtt.com/mediaAssets/008431.jpg
iomtt.com (http://www.iomtt.com/blogs/tt_news/archive/2006/12/10/65527.aspx): TT News – TT champ Coleman still revved up at 81
F-1
F1complete.com ( http://www.f1complete.com/content/view/2735/392/): Honda F1 development