Mika
12-12-2006, 04:30 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.
http://www.cuddlecards.com/ccpics/birthday_party1.gif
Today’s Birthdays / Calendar (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2006-12-12&c=1)
World of BMW news
Caught on camera (http://www.worldofbmw.com/content/article.asp?article=691&artDate=11/12/2006)
BMW Group Press Club:
All-New 2007 MINI Hardtops event more fuel efficient according to recent EPA testing
MINI Cooper with Manual Transmission Tops 40 Miles per Gallon
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - December 11th, 2006... In light of increasing fuel prices, many manufacturers are striving to produce vehicles with an average fuel economy of 30 miles per gallon. The fact that the all-new 2007 MINI Cooper achieves 40 miles per gallon according to the latest EPA testing should be welcomed by car buyers across the US. And that the MINI Cooper delivers this miserly fuel economy with no effect on its performance and driving capabilities is an added advantage.
MINI USA's growth in sales over the past 5 years to just over 170,000 cars and the overall growth trend of the small-car market demonstrates how the industry is responding to the need for increased efficiency. MINI is a prime example that buyers do not need to sacrifice performance, quality and fun when opting for a smaller, more efficient vehicle.
On average the new generation 2007 MINI hardtops realize an increase of 4 miles per gallon over their predecessors. The 2007 MINI Cooper with a 6-speed manual transmission achieves a fuel economy of 32/40 City/Highway with a combined average of 35 MPG. The same car with an automatic transmission offers preliminary values of 30/37 City/Highway MPG with a combined average of 33 MPG.
For the turbocharged 2007 MINI Cooper S with a 6-speed manual transmission the following EPA fuel economy values are 29/36 City/Highway with a combined MPG of 32 MPG. And for the MINI Cooper S with the 6-speed performance automatic transmission the preliminary values are 27/34 City/Highway with a combined average of 30 MPG.
As an important factor in improved fuel economy, the all-new 2007 MINI hardtops have a new family of lighter weight aluminum alloy engines that incorporate more efficient technology. Both in normally aspirated and turbocharged versions, the engines feature variable valve train technology. In addition, the engines feature a volume-flow controlled oil pump that delivers only the necessary oil needed at that give time. These are just some of the examples of how MINI has increased overall efficiencies.
"MINIs offer loads of fun style and substance but they also happen to offer a high level of fuel efficiency in a premium-small-car." said Rich Steinberg, manager of US product strategy. "With the all-new 2007 MINI hardtops we have been able to improve our fuel efficiency without compromising what makes MINI fun."
BMW MOA Chartered Club:
Poverty Riders International, #131
Founded:
9/1/1983
Contact:
Dennis J Williams (coonbottom@hcsmail.com)
405 Nunn Road
Havana, FL 32333 US
Meetings:
2nd Friday each month,
Various locations around Tallahassee,
Call 850.539.5741 for location
Events:
Coon Bottom Campout,
Havana, FL,
Weekend before Thanksgiving
PO-Boy Mardis Gras,
221 Mandeville St.
New Orleans, weekend before Ash Wednesday
News from the 2007 Rally area (http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally/rally07/rally07announce.htm):
Gemütlichkeit (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gem%C3%Bctlichkeit)
There is no direct translation for the word Gemütlichkeit.
However, 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.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/specific/kmscenicdrive/images/scenicdrivewithsign.jpg (http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/specific/kmscenicdrive/)
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:
MotorcycleWorld.com (http://www.motorcycleworld.com/enthusiasts/news_article.asp?id=2635) Buell Racing season review.
The Kneeslider.com (http://www.thekneeslider.com/): Hyosung Trend Killer
AMA (http://www.amadirectlink.com/roadride/Touring.asp): 2006 AMA Premier Touring Series
Beer News:
wdtn.com (http://www.wdtn.com/dsp_story.cfm?storyid=68397): Eggnog around the world.
Blog Update:
Motoliam.com (http://www.motoliam.com/): A cog in the MotoGP machine.
Gear:
MinnesotaMotorcycleMonthly (http://www.motorbyte.com/mmm/pages/2006/89/gear89.htm): Gear world as seen by MMM
Motorcycle Repair and Care:
WixFilters.com (http://www.wixfilters.com/filterlookup/motorcycle.asp): Filter look up for motorcycle applications. WIX filters have received mixed reviews on the forum. Here is the place to start if you want to investigate it on your own.
Riding Skills:
AMA (http://www.amadirectlink.com/roadride/Riderresc/33secrets.asp)33 secrets for smart touring.
Technology:
gizmodo.com (http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/laptops/gizs-top-4-laptops-with-mobile-broadband-221018.php) Giz’s 4 top laptops.
Wired.com (http://www.wired.com/testguide/fall2006/reviews/digicams/01.html): Wired tests the Pentax K100D, how would it stack up in the current DSLR thread?
Word of the Day:
Waxer: An owner who spends more time washing and waxing their motorcycle than riding.
Bike Candy:
R51S Driver Sebastian Gustch at Goodwood Speed Festival 2002
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/115973236-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
SuperbikePlanet.com (http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2006/oct/061013-19.htm): A look back at Fast Fredie.
RoadracingWorld.com (http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=27768): Legal fuel for AMA racing.
AMA (http://www.amadirectlink.com/amrace/torace.asp): Want to Race? AMA reviews some of the very basics for each class.
AMA (http://www.amadirectlink.com/rulebooks/): AMA sports rulebooks. Now that you have decided to race here are the rules.
IMOTT
TT News (http://www.iomtt.com/blogs/tt_news/archive/2006/12/11/65549.aspx): Speedfreak Racing commits to TT
F-1
SportNetwork.com (http://www.sportnetwork.net/main/s169/st108829.htm?fromrss=1): Button to miss final test of 2006
http://www.cuddlecards.com/ccpics/birthday_party1.gif
Today’s Birthdays / Calendar (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2006-12-12&c=1)
World of BMW news
Caught on camera (http://www.worldofbmw.com/content/article.asp?article=691&artDate=11/12/2006)
BMW Group Press Club:
All-New 2007 MINI Hardtops event more fuel efficient according to recent EPA testing
MINI Cooper with Manual Transmission Tops 40 Miles per Gallon
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - December 11th, 2006... In light of increasing fuel prices, many manufacturers are striving to produce vehicles with an average fuel economy of 30 miles per gallon. The fact that the all-new 2007 MINI Cooper achieves 40 miles per gallon according to the latest EPA testing should be welcomed by car buyers across the US. And that the MINI Cooper delivers this miserly fuel economy with no effect on its performance and driving capabilities is an added advantage.
MINI USA's growth in sales over the past 5 years to just over 170,000 cars and the overall growth trend of the small-car market demonstrates how the industry is responding to the need for increased efficiency. MINI is a prime example that buyers do not need to sacrifice performance, quality and fun when opting for a smaller, more efficient vehicle.
On average the new generation 2007 MINI hardtops realize an increase of 4 miles per gallon over their predecessors. The 2007 MINI Cooper with a 6-speed manual transmission achieves a fuel economy of 32/40 City/Highway with a combined average of 35 MPG. The same car with an automatic transmission offers preliminary values of 30/37 City/Highway MPG with a combined average of 33 MPG.
For the turbocharged 2007 MINI Cooper S with a 6-speed manual transmission the following EPA fuel economy values are 29/36 City/Highway with a combined MPG of 32 MPG. And for the MINI Cooper S with the 6-speed performance automatic transmission the preliminary values are 27/34 City/Highway with a combined average of 30 MPG.
As an important factor in improved fuel economy, the all-new 2007 MINI hardtops have a new family of lighter weight aluminum alloy engines that incorporate more efficient technology. Both in normally aspirated and turbocharged versions, the engines feature variable valve train technology. In addition, the engines feature a volume-flow controlled oil pump that delivers only the necessary oil needed at that give time. These are just some of the examples of how MINI has increased overall efficiencies.
"MINIs offer loads of fun style and substance but they also happen to offer a high level of fuel efficiency in a premium-small-car." said Rich Steinberg, manager of US product strategy. "With the all-new 2007 MINI hardtops we have been able to improve our fuel efficiency without compromising what makes MINI fun."
BMW MOA Chartered Club:
Poverty Riders International, #131
Founded:
9/1/1983
Contact:
Dennis J Williams (coonbottom@hcsmail.com)
405 Nunn Road
Havana, FL 32333 US
Meetings:
2nd Friday each month,
Various locations around Tallahassee,
Call 850.539.5741 for location
Events:
Coon Bottom Campout,
Havana, FL,
Weekend before Thanksgiving
PO-Boy Mardis Gras,
221 Mandeville St.
New Orleans, weekend before Ash Wednesday
News from the 2007 Rally area (http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally/rally07/rally07announce.htm):
Gemütlichkeit (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gem%C3%Bctlichkeit)
There is no direct translation for the word Gemütlichkeit.
However, 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.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/specific/kmscenicdrive/images/scenicdrivewithsign.jpg (http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/specific/kmscenicdrive/)
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:
MotorcycleWorld.com (http://www.motorcycleworld.com/enthusiasts/news_article.asp?id=2635) Buell Racing season review.
The Kneeslider.com (http://www.thekneeslider.com/): Hyosung Trend Killer
AMA (http://www.amadirectlink.com/roadride/Touring.asp): 2006 AMA Premier Touring Series
Beer News:
wdtn.com (http://www.wdtn.com/dsp_story.cfm?storyid=68397): Eggnog around the world.
Blog Update:
Motoliam.com (http://www.motoliam.com/): A cog in the MotoGP machine.
Gear:
MinnesotaMotorcycleMonthly (http://www.motorbyte.com/mmm/pages/2006/89/gear89.htm): Gear world as seen by MMM
Motorcycle Repair and Care:
WixFilters.com (http://www.wixfilters.com/filterlookup/motorcycle.asp): Filter look up for motorcycle applications. WIX filters have received mixed reviews on the forum. Here is the place to start if you want to investigate it on your own.
Riding Skills:
AMA (http://www.amadirectlink.com/roadride/Riderresc/33secrets.asp)33 secrets for smart touring.
Technology:
gizmodo.com (http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/laptops/gizs-top-4-laptops-with-mobile-broadband-221018.php) Giz’s 4 top laptops.
Wired.com (http://www.wired.com/testguide/fall2006/reviews/digicams/01.html): Wired tests the Pentax K100D, how would it stack up in the current DSLR thread?
Word of the Day:
Waxer: An owner who spends more time washing and waxing their motorcycle than riding.
Bike Candy:
R51S Driver Sebastian Gustch at Goodwood Speed Festival 2002
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/115973236-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
SuperbikePlanet.com (http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2006/oct/061013-19.htm): A look back at Fast Fredie.
RoadracingWorld.com (http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=27768): Legal fuel for AMA racing.
AMA (http://www.amadirectlink.com/amrace/torace.asp): Want to Race? AMA reviews some of the very basics for each class.
AMA (http://www.amadirectlink.com/rulebooks/): AMA sports rulebooks. Now that you have decided to race here are the rules.
IMOTT
TT News (http://www.iomtt.com/blogs/tt_news/archive/2006/12/11/65549.aspx): Speedfreak Racing commits to TT
F-1
SportNetwork.com (http://www.sportnetwork.net/main/s169/st108829.htm?fromrss=1): Button to miss final test of 2006