Mika
12-16-2006, 04:59 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, reviews, events, riding skills, maintenance and racing series updates. Morning Reads is a one stop for motorcycling information.
Today’s Birthdays / Calendar (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2006-12-16&c=1)
http://mumpy.typepad.com/gimpy_mumpy/images/birthday.PNG
World of BMW news
World of BMW and all I want for Christmas (http://www.worldofbmw.com/content/article.asp?article=693&artDate=15/12/2006)
In a late post by World of BMW that did not make into yesterdays Morning Reads:
Remembering the end of an era. (http://www.worldofbmw.com/content/article.asp?article=694&artDate=14/12/2006%2015:35:57&scrollamount=0)
http://www.worldofbmw.com/images/uploaded/061214R80GS.jpg
BMW Group Press Club:
Ulrich Bruhnke leaves the BMW Group
Munich. Professor Ulrich Bruhnke (52), Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW M GmbH, will be leaving the BMW Group on 31 January 2007 at his own request in order to devote himself to new challenges and to his scientific work.
Ulrich Bruhnke took over as head of M GmbH from his predecessor Adolf P. Prommesberger on 1.12.2003. Previously, Bruhnke had been Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.
In recent years, Professor Bruhnke has played a major role in the success of the company and in expanding the product portfolio of M GmbH. Five models were launched on the market under his leadership. The new BMW M5 was introduced in 2004, followed the next spring by the BMW M6 Coupé. This year, three new models were also launched in quick succession: the BMW M Roadster, the BMW M Coupé and the BMW M6 Cabrio.
BMW M GmbH is a subsidiary of BMW AG with three different areas of business: development and sales of BMW M vehicles, BMW Individual and BMW Driver Training. The company employs around 550 people. Around 40,000 cars are sold each year via BMW M GmbH, comprising 20,000 Individual vehicles and 20,000 M3, M5, M6, M Roadster and M Coupé
http://bmwmotorcycles.com/emailimages/mst_mainpanel.jpg
This weekend, BMW Motorcycle fans and riders have the opportunity to witness history in the making.
How? By tuning into the broadcast of the inaugural SunTrust Moto-ST Eight Hours at Daytona on the Speed Channel from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time this Sunday, December 17th.
This high-adrenaline program will showcase the historic victory achieved by the San Jose BMW Motorcycles team as they brought home the checkered flag. Not since Steve McLaughlin won the very first AMA Superbike race back in 1976 on an R 90 S had a BMW Motorcycles team won at Daytona. You may have already known about this stunning win, but now you can see all the drama, all the passion, and all the white-hot action unfold before your eyes this Sunday on Speed Channel.
If you love racing, and you love BMW Motorcycles, this is an opportunity not to be missed. So this Sunday, December, 17th tune in for the inaugural SunTrust Moto-ST Eight Hours at Daytona on the Speed Channel from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Should you detect the smell of race fuel and smoldering rubber in your living room, don't be surprised, because this race was intense from the first lap to the last!
That's not all - Brian Parriott and Nate Kern will be at the San Mateo IMS Show this weekend (December 15-17) to sign autographs and show outtakes and 'behind-the-scenes' video from the Moto-ST race.
BMW MOA Chartered Club:
National R90S Sport Owners
Founded:
9/1/1976
Contact:
John Yee (ducjyee@yahoo.com)
244 Candia Ln.
Cary, NC 27519 Virtual
www.bmwr90sownersclub.org
Meetings:
2nd Sat. monthly, 8am,
Farmer's Restaurant
Rt 82 Cleveland, OH
Events:
3 times annually:
MOA National, Iowa Rally, & Finger Lakes
R90S Rally, last weekend in September
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/116822994-M.jpg (http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally/rally07/rally07announce.htm)
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.wbartmuseum.com/3flagstitle2.jpg ( http://www.wbartmuseum.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:
ArgusLeader.com (http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061215/NEWS/61215010): Three men charged with fraud…counterfeit H-D / Sturgis goods.
Moto-newsblog.com ( http://www.moto-newsblog.com/news/ktm-announces-orange-level-service-centers/1379/): KTM announces Orange Level Service Centers
Motorcyclistonline.com (http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/calendar/122_0612_bonhams_sale_mv_agusta_500/): Bonhams to sell ex-works MV Agusta 500 four at the International Classic Motorcycle Show, Stafford on the 29th of April 2007
CycleWorld.com (http://www.cycleworld.com/article.asp?section_id=12&article_id=246): CW takes a Quick Ride – 2006 Triumph Sprint ST ABS. This is the wild card in the sports touring market as far as I am concerned. Basically bullet proof, with the fixed bags, no ABS and I would be riding a Triumph for under $11K instead of the F800ST…if I were in the market for such a bike. Wonder what the Roadster would think of sharing the garage with a Brit beauty?
Rumors:
Snopes.com ( http://www.snopes.com/horrors/parental/mexican.asp): Your urban legend of the day.
Recalls
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 15, 2006
Release #07-061
Firm's Hotline: (800) 859-4519
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Nintendo of America Initiates Replacement Program for Wrist Straps Used
with Controllers for the Wii Video Game System
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
replacement program for the following consumer product.
Name of Product: Wrist Straps Used with Controllers for the Nintendo Wii
Video Game System
Units: About 2 Million
Distributor: Nintendo of America Inc.
Issue: If consumers swing the hand-held "Wii Remote" game controllers
using excessive force and accidentally let go, the cord connecting the
controller to the wrist strap can break, potentially causing the
controller to strike bystanders or objects.
Incidents/Injuries: Nintendo has received reports of cords on wrist
straps breaking, including three reports of minor injuries not requiring
medical attention. All of these incidents occurred when consumers were
playing the game, "Wii Sports."
Description: The wrist straps are sold with Nintendo's Wii video game
system (pronounced "we"). Its controller, called the Wii Remote, is
shaped like a TV remote. Sensors determine the Wii Remote's position in
3-D space, which means that a tennis swing, for example, is done through
movement of a consumer's hand rather than by just fingers and thumbs.
The cords on the wrist straps included in this program are 0.6mm in
diameter. The replacement cords are 1.0 mm in diameter (see photo
below).
Sold by: The Wii video game systems have been sold since November 19,
2006 for approximately $249. The Wii Remote has separately been sold
from November 19, 2006 for approximately $39. All Wii video game systems
purchased after December 11, 2006 should have the new 1.0 mm cord. All
individually sold Wii Remotes purchased after December 18, 2006, should
have the new 1.0 mm cord.
Manufactured in: Japan and China
Remedy: Consumers should contact the firm for a replacement wrist strap.
Customer Contact: For more information, contact Nintendo toll-free at
(800) 859-4519 between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. PT, or visit their Web site at
www.support.nintendo.com
To see this Press Release on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
product involved, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07061.html
Feature:
TheKneeslider.com ( http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/12/15/motorcycle-builders-wendell-jones/): Motorcycle Builder Wendel Jones
Book Review:
Minnesota Motorcyle Monthly ( http://www.motorbyte.com/mmm/pages/2006/89/book89.htm): Total Control High Performance Street Riding Tips by Lee Parks
Motorcycle Repair and Care:
webBikeWorld.com (http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/motorcycle-wheel-roller/): Easy Wheeler Motorcycle Wheel Roller
Word of the Day:
Balaclava: a thin pull-over head and neck cover with eye slits for winter usage under a motorcycle helmet.
Woot
Todays Woot ( http://www.woot.com/Default.aspx)
The Blog ( http://www.woot.com/Blog/Default.aspx)
Bike Candy:
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/116151304-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:
Dakar 2007
The official Dakar 2007 website. (http://www.dakar.com/indexus.html)
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/116939405-M.jpg
From BMW PressClub
CycleNews.com (http://www.cyclenews.com/ShowStory.asp?HeadlineID=10272) KTM previews Dakar
Rubbermag.com (http://www.rubbermag.com/news/0611/061121_02n.html): Here is a list of the American Dakar entrants.
AMA
SportRider.com (http://www.sportrider.com/tech/tires/146_0612_pirelli_diablo_supercorsa/): Pirelli introduces a new Diablo
F-1
BBCMotorsport.co.uk (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/6184347.stm): Clay Regazzoni, former F-1 driver, killed in road accident.
BBCMotorsport.co.uk ( http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/6215814.stm): Alonso makes surprise McLaren bow.
Motoring.co.za (http://www.motoring.co.za/index.php?from=rss_F1%20And%20Motorsport&fArticleId=3594067): F1 would welcome another Andretti
Today’s Birthdays / Calendar (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2006-12-16&c=1)
http://mumpy.typepad.com/gimpy_mumpy/images/birthday.PNG
World of BMW news
World of BMW and all I want for Christmas (http://www.worldofbmw.com/content/article.asp?article=693&artDate=15/12/2006)
In a late post by World of BMW that did not make into yesterdays Morning Reads:
Remembering the end of an era. (http://www.worldofbmw.com/content/article.asp?article=694&artDate=14/12/2006%2015:35:57&scrollamount=0)
http://www.worldofbmw.com/images/uploaded/061214R80GS.jpg
BMW Group Press Club:
Ulrich Bruhnke leaves the BMW Group
Munich. Professor Ulrich Bruhnke (52), Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW M GmbH, will be leaving the BMW Group on 31 January 2007 at his own request in order to devote himself to new challenges and to his scientific work.
Ulrich Bruhnke took over as head of M GmbH from his predecessor Adolf P. Prommesberger on 1.12.2003. Previously, Bruhnke had been Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.
In recent years, Professor Bruhnke has played a major role in the success of the company and in expanding the product portfolio of M GmbH. Five models were launched on the market under his leadership. The new BMW M5 was introduced in 2004, followed the next spring by the BMW M6 Coupé. This year, three new models were also launched in quick succession: the BMW M Roadster, the BMW M Coupé and the BMW M6 Cabrio.
BMW M GmbH is a subsidiary of BMW AG with three different areas of business: development and sales of BMW M vehicles, BMW Individual and BMW Driver Training. The company employs around 550 people. Around 40,000 cars are sold each year via BMW M GmbH, comprising 20,000 Individual vehicles and 20,000 M3, M5, M6, M Roadster and M Coupé
http://bmwmotorcycles.com/emailimages/mst_mainpanel.jpg
This weekend, BMW Motorcycle fans and riders have the opportunity to witness history in the making.
How? By tuning into the broadcast of the inaugural SunTrust Moto-ST Eight Hours at Daytona on the Speed Channel from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time this Sunday, December 17th.
This high-adrenaline program will showcase the historic victory achieved by the San Jose BMW Motorcycles team as they brought home the checkered flag. Not since Steve McLaughlin won the very first AMA Superbike race back in 1976 on an R 90 S had a BMW Motorcycles team won at Daytona. You may have already known about this stunning win, but now you can see all the drama, all the passion, and all the white-hot action unfold before your eyes this Sunday on Speed Channel.
If you love racing, and you love BMW Motorcycles, this is an opportunity not to be missed. So this Sunday, December, 17th tune in for the inaugural SunTrust Moto-ST Eight Hours at Daytona on the Speed Channel from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Should you detect the smell of race fuel and smoldering rubber in your living room, don't be surprised, because this race was intense from the first lap to the last!
That's not all - Brian Parriott and Nate Kern will be at the San Mateo IMS Show this weekend (December 15-17) to sign autographs and show outtakes and 'behind-the-scenes' video from the Moto-ST race.
BMW MOA Chartered Club:
National R90S Sport Owners
Founded:
9/1/1976
Contact:
John Yee (ducjyee@yahoo.com)
244 Candia Ln.
Cary, NC 27519 Virtual
www.bmwr90sownersclub.org
Meetings:
2nd Sat. monthly, 8am,
Farmer's Restaurant
Rt 82 Cleveland, OH
Events:
3 times annually:
MOA National, Iowa Rally, & Finger Lakes
R90S Rally, last weekend in September
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/116822994-M.jpg (http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally/rally07/rally07announce.htm)
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.wbartmuseum.com/3flagstitle2.jpg ( http://www.wbartmuseum.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:
ArgusLeader.com (http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061215/NEWS/61215010): Three men charged with fraud…counterfeit H-D / Sturgis goods.
Moto-newsblog.com ( http://www.moto-newsblog.com/news/ktm-announces-orange-level-service-centers/1379/): KTM announces Orange Level Service Centers
Motorcyclistonline.com (http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/calendar/122_0612_bonhams_sale_mv_agusta_500/): Bonhams to sell ex-works MV Agusta 500 four at the International Classic Motorcycle Show, Stafford on the 29th of April 2007
CycleWorld.com (http://www.cycleworld.com/article.asp?section_id=12&article_id=246): CW takes a Quick Ride – 2006 Triumph Sprint ST ABS. This is the wild card in the sports touring market as far as I am concerned. Basically bullet proof, with the fixed bags, no ABS and I would be riding a Triumph for under $11K instead of the F800ST…if I were in the market for such a bike. Wonder what the Roadster would think of sharing the garage with a Brit beauty?
Rumors:
Snopes.com ( http://www.snopes.com/horrors/parental/mexican.asp): Your urban legend of the day.
Recalls
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 15, 2006
Release #07-061
Firm's Hotline: (800) 859-4519
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Nintendo of America Initiates Replacement Program for Wrist Straps Used
with Controllers for the Wii Video Game System
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
replacement program for the following consumer product.
Name of Product: Wrist Straps Used with Controllers for the Nintendo Wii
Video Game System
Units: About 2 Million
Distributor: Nintendo of America Inc.
Issue: If consumers swing the hand-held "Wii Remote" game controllers
using excessive force and accidentally let go, the cord connecting the
controller to the wrist strap can break, potentially causing the
controller to strike bystanders or objects.
Incidents/Injuries: Nintendo has received reports of cords on wrist
straps breaking, including three reports of minor injuries not requiring
medical attention. All of these incidents occurred when consumers were
playing the game, "Wii Sports."
Description: The wrist straps are sold with Nintendo's Wii video game
system (pronounced "we"). Its controller, called the Wii Remote, is
shaped like a TV remote. Sensors determine the Wii Remote's position in
3-D space, which means that a tennis swing, for example, is done through
movement of a consumer's hand rather than by just fingers and thumbs.
The cords on the wrist straps included in this program are 0.6mm in
diameter. The replacement cords are 1.0 mm in diameter (see photo
below).
Sold by: The Wii video game systems have been sold since November 19,
2006 for approximately $249. The Wii Remote has separately been sold
from November 19, 2006 for approximately $39. All Wii video game systems
purchased after December 11, 2006 should have the new 1.0 mm cord. All
individually sold Wii Remotes purchased after December 18, 2006, should
have the new 1.0 mm cord.
Manufactured in: Japan and China
Remedy: Consumers should contact the firm for a replacement wrist strap.
Customer Contact: For more information, contact Nintendo toll-free at
(800) 859-4519 between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. PT, or visit their Web site at
www.support.nintendo.com
To see this Press Release on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
product involved, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07061.html
Feature:
TheKneeslider.com ( http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/12/15/motorcycle-builders-wendell-jones/): Motorcycle Builder Wendel Jones
Book Review:
Minnesota Motorcyle Monthly ( http://www.motorbyte.com/mmm/pages/2006/89/book89.htm): Total Control High Performance Street Riding Tips by Lee Parks
Motorcycle Repair and Care:
webBikeWorld.com (http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/motorcycle-wheel-roller/): Easy Wheeler Motorcycle Wheel Roller
Word of the Day:
Balaclava: a thin pull-over head and neck cover with eye slits for winter usage under a motorcycle helmet.
Woot
Todays Woot ( http://www.woot.com/Default.aspx)
The Blog ( http://www.woot.com/Blog/Default.aspx)
Bike Candy:
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/116151304-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:
Dakar 2007
The official Dakar 2007 website. (http://www.dakar.com/indexus.html)
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/116939405-M.jpg
From BMW PressClub
CycleNews.com (http://www.cyclenews.com/ShowStory.asp?HeadlineID=10272) KTM previews Dakar
Rubbermag.com (http://www.rubbermag.com/news/0611/061121_02n.html): Here is a list of the American Dakar entrants.
AMA
SportRider.com (http://www.sportrider.com/tech/tires/146_0612_pirelli_diablo_supercorsa/): Pirelli introduces a new Diablo
F-1
BBCMotorsport.co.uk (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/6184347.stm): Clay Regazzoni, former F-1 driver, killed in road accident.
BBCMotorsport.co.uk ( http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/6215814.stm): Alonso makes surprise McLaren bow.
Motoring.co.za (http://www.motoring.co.za/index.php?from=rss_F1%20And%20Motorsport&fArticleId=3594067): F1 would welcome another Andretti