Mika
01-26-2007, 05:34 AM
The motorcycling world viewed from the saddle of a 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 shop for motorcycling information.
Today’s Birthdays / Calendar (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-1-26&c=1)
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World of BMW news
New stunt team from BMW Motorrad in Finland (http://www.worldofbmw.com/content/article.asp?article=709&artDate=25/01/2007)
BMW MOA Chartered Club:
http://www.mac-pac.org/images/macpaclogot.gif
club: Mac-Pac, #289
founded: 2/22/2002
contact: Gerry Cavanaugh (pasegc@gmail.com)
2212 Swedesford Rd.
Malvern, PA 19355 US
www.mac-pac.org
meetings: 3rd Sunday of the month, 8 am Pottstown Family Restaurant, Rt. 100 & Rt. 663, Pottstown, PA
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/120673248-M.png (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.wisconsinhistory.org/hhbennett/images/hhbennettbanner.gif
http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/hhbennett/images/hhbennettright.jpg
Discover the Birthplace of Wisconsin Tourism (http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/hhbennett/)
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:
blogs.automotive.com ( http://blogs.automotive.com/1012416/miscellaneous/ethanol-fuel-may-be-nixed-due-to-lack-of-distribution/index.html): Why Americans, who want ethanol, may see it vanish
Germancarscene.com ( http://germancarscene.com/2007/01/25/vw-search-for-the-oldest-and-highest-mileage-oil-burners/): VW search for the oldest and highest mileage oil burners.
Despite companies regularly reporting record sales, in the UK the situation seems a bit different -
Manchesteronline.co.uk (http://www.manchesteronline.co.uk/cars/motorcycles/s/234/234193_sales_figures_blow_but_case_grows_for_bikes .html) : Sales figures blow, but case grows for bikes.
We always want vendors at our rallies. Law makers in Columbia SC are looking at the impact on local dealers that are claiming a violation of franchise agreements. Myrtlebeachonline.com ( http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/mld/myrtlebeachonline/news/local/16540664.htm): Bike Dealers want new rules
gizmag.com ( http://www.gizmag.com/go/6762/): The Rapom V8 1000bhp motorcycle
moto-newsblog.com ( http://www.moto-newsblog.com/news/lojack-releases-results-of-first-annual-motorcycle-theft-study/1487/) Lojack releases results of first annual motorcycle theft study.
motorcyclenews.com (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.a rticle&resourceId=6391929&articleCategory=NEWS_NEW-BIKES): Hayabussa Limited Edition scheduled. This may herald the end of the current Bussa line. The name may live beyond 2007 but run of the current bike will not.
Blog Update:
Salcar ( http://www.salcar.net/blog/2007/01/more_money_more.html)
MotoLiam (http://www.motoliam.com/)
Gear:
speedsportlife.com (http://www.speedsportlife.com/2007/01/25/dubspeed-driven-gadget-review-xm-radio-inno-by-pioneer/): XM Radio Inno by Pioneer – Gadget Review.
Motorcycle Repair and Care:
Motorcyclistonline.com (http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/howto/motorcycle_carb_sync/): How-to – Carb Synching
Tools:
webBikeWorld.com (http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-tools/allen-wrench-t-handle/): Review - Sears Craftsman T Handle Ball End Hex Key Allen Wrench Set
Mining The Home Page
Planning is part of the fun. ( http://www.bmwmoa.org/camping/planning.htm)
Riding Skills:
Riding in a group (http://www.insidebikes.com/bikeworld/instructor/tech/group_riding/group.htm)
Video:
<div><object width="425" height="335"><param name="movie" value="http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/61ebGkI7zsWYZ7sfc"></param><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/61ebGkI7zsWYZ7sfc" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="334" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object><br /><b><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1231i_vw-phaeton-shadow-plays">VW Phaeton Shadow Plays</a></b><br /><i>Uploaded by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/traianbasescu">traianbasescu</a></i></div>
Manufacturer of the Day:
ECSTASY CYCLES (http://www.ecstasyinc.com/)
Woot
Todays Woot ( http://www.woot.com/Default.aspx)
The Blog ( http://www.woot.com/Blog/Default.aspx)
All things BMW
f1complete.com (http://www.f1complete.com/content/view/3113/617/): Munich and Hinwill – BMW F1 headquarters
GreenvilleOnline.com (http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007701250304): Single line key to future BMW plant’s future success.
Bike Candy:
Naturally once I posted yesterdays Manufacturer of the Day including Excelsior Brandenburg I found a picture.
http://www.autogallery.org.ru/k/e/excelsiorIM-49977bsaIM-50610_W.jpg
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/125379540-S.jpg
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WzpLUxB9hdg"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WzpLUxB9hdg" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
The Pit Crew View: Racing News:
Jalpnik.com ( http://jalopnik.com/cars/question-of-the-day/jalopnik-question-of-the-day-what-will-happen-to-champ-car-231475.php) – What will happen to Champ Car now that Ford has pulled the plug?
F-1
online.ie (http://www.online.ie/Home/News.aspx?newsId=597511) – Hamilton escapes practice accident.
PAGE 2: A Link to Events and Racing Calendars (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?p=170690&posted=1#post170690)
Last update: December 17, 2006
Unless noted otherwise, I have no known commercial interest in any products, retailers or manufactures discussed in the Morning Reads. The links used in the Morning Reads are for informational use only. The use of all links is subject to the terms of use of the originating site.
THE END ( http://static.flickr.com/110/293562773_ad7e379021_o.jpg )
Today’s Birthdays / Calendar (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-1-26&c=1)
http://stampinfish.com/gallery/albums/album25/russcard.sized.jpg
World of BMW news
New stunt team from BMW Motorrad in Finland (http://www.worldofbmw.com/content/article.asp?article=709&artDate=25/01/2007)
BMW MOA Chartered Club:
http://www.mac-pac.org/images/macpaclogot.gif
club: Mac-Pac, #289
founded: 2/22/2002
contact: Gerry Cavanaugh (pasegc@gmail.com)
2212 Swedesford Rd.
Malvern, PA 19355 US
www.mac-pac.org
meetings: 3rd Sunday of the month, 8 am Pottstown Family Restaurant, Rt. 100 & Rt. 663, Pottstown, PA
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/120673248-M.png (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.wisconsinhistory.org/hhbennett/images/hhbennettbanner.gif
http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/hhbennett/images/hhbennettright.jpg
Discover the Birthplace of Wisconsin Tourism (http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/hhbennett/)
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:
blogs.automotive.com ( http://blogs.automotive.com/1012416/miscellaneous/ethanol-fuel-may-be-nixed-due-to-lack-of-distribution/index.html): Why Americans, who want ethanol, may see it vanish
Germancarscene.com ( http://germancarscene.com/2007/01/25/vw-search-for-the-oldest-and-highest-mileage-oil-burners/): VW search for the oldest and highest mileage oil burners.
Despite companies regularly reporting record sales, in the UK the situation seems a bit different -
Manchesteronline.co.uk (http://www.manchesteronline.co.uk/cars/motorcycles/s/234/234193_sales_figures_blow_but_case_grows_for_bikes .html) : Sales figures blow, but case grows for bikes.
We always want vendors at our rallies. Law makers in Columbia SC are looking at the impact on local dealers that are claiming a violation of franchise agreements. Myrtlebeachonline.com ( http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/mld/myrtlebeachonline/news/local/16540664.htm): Bike Dealers want new rules
gizmag.com ( http://www.gizmag.com/go/6762/): The Rapom V8 1000bhp motorcycle
moto-newsblog.com ( http://www.moto-newsblog.com/news/lojack-releases-results-of-first-annual-motorcycle-theft-study/1487/) Lojack releases results of first annual motorcycle theft study.
motorcyclenews.com (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.a rticle&resourceId=6391929&articleCategory=NEWS_NEW-BIKES): Hayabussa Limited Edition scheduled. This may herald the end of the current Bussa line. The name may live beyond 2007 but run of the current bike will not.
Blog Update:
Salcar ( http://www.salcar.net/blog/2007/01/more_money_more.html)
MotoLiam (http://www.motoliam.com/)
Gear:
speedsportlife.com (http://www.speedsportlife.com/2007/01/25/dubspeed-driven-gadget-review-xm-radio-inno-by-pioneer/): XM Radio Inno by Pioneer – Gadget Review.
Motorcycle Repair and Care:
Motorcyclistonline.com (http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/howto/motorcycle_carb_sync/): How-to – Carb Synching
Tools:
webBikeWorld.com (http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-tools/allen-wrench-t-handle/): Review - Sears Craftsman T Handle Ball End Hex Key Allen Wrench Set
Mining The Home Page
Planning is part of the fun. ( http://www.bmwmoa.org/camping/planning.htm)
Riding Skills:
Riding in a group (http://www.insidebikes.com/bikeworld/instructor/tech/group_riding/group.htm)
Video:
<div><object width="425" height="335"><param name="movie" value="http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/61ebGkI7zsWYZ7sfc"></param><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/61ebGkI7zsWYZ7sfc" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="334" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object><br /><b><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1231i_vw-phaeton-shadow-plays">VW Phaeton Shadow Plays</a></b><br /><i>Uploaded by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/traianbasescu">traianbasescu</a></i></div>
Manufacturer of the Day:
ECSTASY CYCLES (http://www.ecstasyinc.com/)
Woot
Todays Woot ( http://www.woot.com/Default.aspx)
The Blog ( http://www.woot.com/Blog/Default.aspx)
All things BMW
f1complete.com (http://www.f1complete.com/content/view/3113/617/): Munich and Hinwill – BMW F1 headquarters
GreenvilleOnline.com (http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007701250304): Single line key to future BMW plant’s future success.
Bike Candy:
Naturally once I posted yesterdays Manufacturer of the Day including Excelsior Brandenburg I found a picture.
http://www.autogallery.org.ru/k/e/excelsiorIM-49977bsaIM-50610_W.jpg
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/125379540-S.jpg
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WzpLUxB9hdg"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WzpLUxB9hdg" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
The Pit Crew View: Racing News:
Jalpnik.com ( http://jalopnik.com/cars/question-of-the-day/jalopnik-question-of-the-day-what-will-happen-to-champ-car-231475.php) – What will happen to Champ Car now that Ford has pulled the plug?
F-1
online.ie (http://www.online.ie/Home/News.aspx?newsId=597511) – Hamilton escapes practice accident.
PAGE 2: A Link to Events and Racing Calendars (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?p=170690&posted=1#post170690)
Last update: December 17, 2006
Unless noted otherwise, I have no known commercial interest in any products, retailers or manufactures discussed in the Morning Reads. The links used in the Morning Reads are for informational use only. The use of all links is subject to the terms of use of the originating site.
THE END ( http://static.flickr.com/110/293562773_ad7e379021_o.jpg )