Mika
01-28-2007, 05:28 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=2007-1-28&c=1)
http://www.ojai.net/swanson/images/So00223_.jpg
BMW MOA Chartered Club:
http://www.bmwdfw.org/bmwdfwlogo.jpg
club: BMW Club Of Dallas/Fort Worth, #26
founded: 12/1/1972
contact: John Dowds (johnd44076@aol.com)
PO Box 132
Bedford, TX 76095-0132 US
www.bmwdfw.org
meetings: Second Tuesday of the month, see web page for details
events: August picnic
December Holiday Party
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.thebasilica.org/images/basilica_info.jpg
Basilica of St. Joseph ( http://www.thebasilica.org/index_.asp)
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:
Motorcycledaily.com (http://www.motorcycledaily.com/26january07_midrange.htm): Tuning for mid-range torque
AMAdirectlink.com ( http://www.amadirectlink.com/roadride/riderresc/trip_planner.asp): Touring link page[/url]
Motorcyclistonline.com ( http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/features/122_0611_dan_walsh_on_the_run/): On the Run With Dan Walsh - The Most Beautiful Road in the World
sportrider.com (http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/2007/146_0701_2007_aprilia_tuono_1000_r_factory/) Aprilia Tuono 1000 R Factory
Motorcyclecruiser.com (http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/newsandupdates/0612_crup_triumph_thunderbird_new_vs_used/): Triumph Thunderbird Sport - New Vs. Used
webBikeWorld.com (http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/roadgear/tierra-del-fuego-pants.htm): Roadgear Tierra del Fuego Pants Review
Beer News:
Telegraph.co.uk (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml=/motoring/2007/01/27/mfnorton27.xml) Norton has lost its pull
Blog Update:
Salcar ( http://feeds.feedburner.com/salcar/blog): Inspiration, new perspectives and lots of help
Crusty the biker (http://crustythebiker.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default) : Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff ... Yep, that sounds great to me!
Video:
<a href='http://www.glumbert.com/media/lambretta'>Do the Lambretta twist</a>
Woot
Todays Woot ( http://www.woot.com/Default.aspx)
The Blog ( http://www.woot.com/Blog/Default.aspx)
Bike Candy:
http://www.2tausend1.de/motors/normal/Velocette-Thruxton-Venom-1967.jpg
From: Motorcycles of the 20th Century
The Pit Crew View: Racing News:
IOMTT
iomtt.com (http://www.iomtt.com/blogs/tt_news/archive/2007/01/27/67312.aspx) Entry and various supplemental forms
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.
DAKAR
Going through Dakar withdrawal? Here are videos from all 15 stages. Mostly bikes, mostly English, all 2007 I hope. Anyway have fun.
Stage 1
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Stage 2
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/tj1_lx5bFqY"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/tj1_lx5bFqY" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Stage 3
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/U4plx4YNbso"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/U4plx4YNbso" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Stage 4
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/nOIWc-tbwqI"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/nOIWc-tbwqI" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Stage 5
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FVbRIaOml9Q"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FVbRIaOml9Q" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Stage 6
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NjlXT0QgBAU"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NjlXT0QgBAU" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Stage 7
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/d3arNUbr2dA"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/d3arNUbr2dA" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Stage 8
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/UxqBGhxa_K0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UxqBGhxa_K0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Stage 9
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vpgGTeJVB0c"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vpgGTeJVB0c" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Stage 10
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KooPlhd9wkU"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KooPlhd9wkU" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Stage 11
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6eSlTHgIy1o"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6eSlTHgIy1o" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Stage 12
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/plAHMOgHcU4"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/plAHMOgHcU4" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Stage 13
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AJPjCTB35h4"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AJPjCTB35h4" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Dakar 14
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/I9InJbqZ5RE"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/I9InJbqZ5RE" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Dakar 15
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ieZAhrn9ky8"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ieZAhrn9ky8" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
THE END (http://ganns.com/Humor/TheLastPageOfTheInternet/)
Today’s Birthdays / Calendar (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-1-28&c=1)
http://www.ojai.net/swanson/images/So00223_.jpg
BMW MOA Chartered Club:
http://www.bmwdfw.org/bmwdfwlogo.jpg
club: BMW Club Of Dallas/Fort Worth, #26
founded: 12/1/1972
contact: John Dowds (johnd44076@aol.com)
PO Box 132
Bedford, TX 76095-0132 US
www.bmwdfw.org
meetings: Second Tuesday of the month, see web page for details
events: August picnic
December Holiday Party
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.thebasilica.org/images/basilica_info.jpg
Basilica of St. Joseph ( http://www.thebasilica.org/index_.asp)
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:
Motorcycledaily.com (http://www.motorcycledaily.com/26january07_midrange.htm): Tuning for mid-range torque
AMAdirectlink.com ( http://www.amadirectlink.com/roadride/riderresc/trip_planner.asp): Touring link page[/url]
Motorcyclistonline.com ( http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/features/122_0611_dan_walsh_on_the_run/): On the Run With Dan Walsh - The Most Beautiful Road in the World
sportrider.com (http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/2007/146_0701_2007_aprilia_tuono_1000_r_factory/) Aprilia Tuono 1000 R Factory
Motorcyclecruiser.com (http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/newsandupdates/0612_crup_triumph_thunderbird_new_vs_used/): Triumph Thunderbird Sport - New Vs. Used
webBikeWorld.com (http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/roadgear/tierra-del-fuego-pants.htm): Roadgear Tierra del Fuego Pants Review
Beer News:
Telegraph.co.uk (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml=/motoring/2007/01/27/mfnorton27.xml) Norton has lost its pull
Blog Update:
Salcar ( http://feeds.feedburner.com/salcar/blog): Inspiration, new perspectives and lots of help
Crusty the biker (http://crustythebiker.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default) : Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff ... Yep, that sounds great to me!
Video:
<a href='http://www.glumbert.com/media/lambretta'>Do the Lambretta twist</a>
Woot
Todays Woot ( http://www.woot.com/Default.aspx)
The Blog ( http://www.woot.com/Blog/Default.aspx)
Bike Candy:
http://www.2tausend1.de/motors/normal/Velocette-Thruxton-Venom-1967.jpg
From: Motorcycles of the 20th Century
The Pit Crew View: Racing News:
IOMTT
iomtt.com (http://www.iomtt.com/blogs/tt_news/archive/2007/01/27/67312.aspx) Entry and various supplemental forms
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.
DAKAR
Going through Dakar withdrawal? Here are videos from all 15 stages. Mostly bikes, mostly English, all 2007 I hope. Anyway have fun.
Stage 1
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Pc-9lBmbLCc"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Pc-9lBmbLCc" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Stage 2
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/tj1_lx5bFqY"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/tj1_lx5bFqY" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Stage 3
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/U4plx4YNbso"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/U4plx4YNbso" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Stage 4
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/nOIWc-tbwqI"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/nOIWc-tbwqI" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Stage 5
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FVbRIaOml9Q"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FVbRIaOml9Q" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Stage 6
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NjlXT0QgBAU"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NjlXT0QgBAU" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Stage 7
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/d3arNUbr2dA"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/d3arNUbr2dA" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Stage 8
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/UxqBGhxa_K0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UxqBGhxa_K0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Stage 9
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vpgGTeJVB0c"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vpgGTeJVB0c" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Stage 10
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KooPlhd9wkU"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KooPlhd9wkU" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Stage 11
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6eSlTHgIy1o"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6eSlTHgIy1o" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Stage 12
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/plAHMOgHcU4"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/plAHMOgHcU4" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Stage 13
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AJPjCTB35h4"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AJPjCTB35h4" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Dakar 14
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/I9InJbqZ5RE"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/I9InJbqZ5RE" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Dakar 15
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ieZAhrn9ky8"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ieZAhrn9ky8" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
THE END (http://ganns.com/Humor/TheLastPageOfTheInternet/)