Mika
02-02-2007, 03:27 AM
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Happy Groundhog Day
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=2007-2-2&c=1)
http://panda3d.org/art/cat-x1-not-yet-classified/alice-birthday--party-hat-img.jpg
World of BMW news
Road Skills Course - Extra dates from the World of BMW ( http://www.worldofbmw.com/content/article.asp?article=711&artDate=01/02/2007)
BMW MOA Chartered Club:
http://www.azbeemers.org/images/azb-lglogo.gif
club: Phoenix International Touring Society, #89
founded: 11/1/1978
contact: Don Stanley (president@azbeemers.org)
PO Box 21514
Mesa, AZ 85277-1514 US
www.azbeemers.org
meetings: 2nd Monday evening of each month in Scottsdale, AZ, various locations, call 480-917-3863
events: P.I.T.S. Roadrunner Rally, Heber, AZ, 3rd weekend every May, call 480-987-9339
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.wisconline.com/counties/door/pictures/34.jpg (http://www.wisconline.com/counties/door/index.html)
Door County, Wisconsin
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)
http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/images/headers/logo-dot-header.gif (http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/driving-cond.htm)
Travel Information – Driving Conditions and other related information sites.
News:
Moto-newblog.com ( http://www.moto-newsblog.com/news/ducati-usa-answers-most-frequent-1098-questions/1510/): Ducati USA answers most frequent 1098 questions.
Superbikeplanet.com (http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2007/Feb/070201c.htm): Honda Riders Club Posts 10 Million in Contingecy
BBCMotorsport (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/6320493.stm): Rossi decides to stay with Yamaha.
motorsport.com ( http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=242434) : Petersen/White Lightning reflection on Dakar debut
Okay I have become a bit fixated with Top Gear. GermanCarScene.com ( http://germancarscene.com/2007/02/01/clarkson-getting-a-gallardo-spyder/) reports that Jeremy Glarkson is getting a Gallardo Spyder
topgear.com ( http://www.topgear.com/blogs/motorsport/009-schuey-to-race-again/): Schummi to return to racing? A somewhat unexpected option.
Sprotrider.com ( http://www.sportrider.com/ride/146_0703_track_day_listings/): Track Day listings for March 2007…feel the need for speed?
H-D Strike Stories
theSentinalOnline.com ( http://www.cumberlink.com/articles/2007/02/01/ap-state-pa/d8n10k9g1.txt): Harley-Davidson shuts down York plant where strike looms
CNNMoney.com (http://money.cnn.com/2007/02/01/news/companies/harley.reut/index.htm?section=money_mostpopular): Strike threat leaves Harley plant in dust.
theAutochannel.com (http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2007/02/01/035703.html): Machinist Slam Harley ‘Betrayal’
.Topix.net continually searches for updates here at Harley-Davidson News (http://www.topix.net/motorcycles/harley-davidson)
Beer News:
thedailyjournal.com (http://www.thedailyjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007702010301): Breakfast in a bottle.
Rumors:
A cracking rumor from motorcyclenews.com ( http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.a rticle&resourceId=6421877&articleCategory=NEWS_NEW-BIKES) : Buell gets Dirty
Blog Update:
electricmotorcycles.net (http://electricmotorcycles.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=86): Back from battery beach.
Manufacturer of the Day:
FLYING MERKEL
Milwaukee produced more than one motorcycle manufacturer.
TheFlyingMerkel.com ( http://www.theflyingmerkel.com/): A history, photos and more.
Woot
Todays Woot ( http://www.woot.com/Default.aspx)
The Blog ( http://www.woot.com/Blog/Default.aspx)
Wondering
Ran into the Morning Reads doing research for something I may post in the future. I wondered when this would happen. Buried in two different search engine results was a recent issue of the morning reads.
I will have to be careful. I think this is where some reporters and people in Washington have gotten themselves in trouble. Go on the record and then off the record corroborate your on the record statements.
I’m drinking the fifth…err…taking the fifth.
Bike Candy:
http://www.photos.indianmotorbikes.com/featured/merkel/MVC-001S.JPG
1910 Flying Merkel ( http://www.photos.indianmotorbikes.com/featured/merkel/index.html)
From www.photos.Indianmotorbikes.com (http://www.photos.indianmotorbikes.com/index.html)
All things BMW
Windingroad.com ( http://news.windingroad.com/countriesmarkets/euro/verboten-frucht-bmws-bonkers-z1/) looks back at the 1987 BMW Z1
BMWZ1.co.uk ( http://www.bmwz1.co.uk/z1home.htm)
Wikipedia.org ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_Z1): BMW Z1
motorauthority.com ( http://www.motorauthority.com/cars/mini/preview-of-the-four-door-mini/): Preview of the stretched MINI
Jalopnik.com (http://jalopnik.com/cars/novelties/precision-is-expensive-welcome-to-the-bmw-experience-233084.php): Overwhelmed with BMW promo material.
BMW Group Press Club:
PressClub USA
The BMW Group is reporting an abbreviated version of its monthly sales today. We expect to provide a more thorough report tomorrow.
BMW GROUP REPORTS JANUARY SALES
02/01/2007
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - February 1, 2007... The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) today reported January vehicle sales of 21,811, down 1.8 percent from the 22,218 vehicles sold in the same month of 2006.
BMW Brand Sales
BMW brand sales were up 2.1 percent, to19,761 vehicles compared to 19,274 vehicles sold during January 2006.
MINI Brand Sales
MINI USA reported a 30.4 percent decrease in January sales, to 2,050 cars compared to 2,944 cars sold in the same period a year ago. The all-new MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S hardtops will go on sale February 17th, and sales reflect the lower inventory associated with the model changeover.
PressClub Canada
BMW Group Canada announces record January sales.
02/01/2007
Whitby, Ontario. BMW Group Canada reported today their best-ever January sales, retailing 1,166 BMW and MINI vehicles, an increase of 12.4% over January 2006 sales.
“After a record sales year in 2006, BMW Group Canada’s momentum continues into 2007 with our strongest January in history,” stated Lindsay Duffield, President & CEO, BMW Group Canada. “Our goal for 2007 is to break our 2006 sales record and achieve our 17th consecutive year of sales increases.”
BMW Brand: Sales of BMW brand automobiles up 12.9% in January.
The BMW brand sold a record 1,012 units in January 2007, an increase of 12.9% over January 2006. The BMW Z4, X5 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and X3 SAV led the way with sales increases this month. Sales of the Z4 increased 150%, which represents 15 units of this performance car sold in January. The new X5 SAV increased sales by 45.6% to 217 units in January 2007 and sales of the X3 SAV were up 30.5% to 171 units in January.
BMW Motorrad Canada celebrated a strong month this January with a sales increase of 208.3%, which translates to 25 units.
MINI Brand: MINI set a January sales record.
MINI Canada sold a record breaking 154 MINIs in January 2007, an increase of 9.2% over January 2006.
BMW Certified Series Pre-Owned sales enjoyed its best ever January with an increase of 18% as 367 BMW vehicles were sold. MINI NEXT pre-owned sales increased 94% with 31 units sold. Under both Pre-Owned programs purchasers receive additional protection up to 6 years, roadside assistance, complete reconditioning and a money back guarantee.
BMW Group Canada, based in Whitby, Ontario, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMW AG and is responsible for the distribution of BMW luxury performance automobiles, Sports Activity Vehicles, Motorcycles, and MINI. BMW Group Financial Services Canada is a division of BMW Group Canada and offers retail financing and leasing programs on new and pre-owned BMW and MINI automobiles, as well as retail financing for new and pre-owned BMW Motorcycles. A total network of 39 BMW automobile retail centres, 18 BMW motorcycle retailers, and 22 MINI retailers represents the BMW Group across the country
PressClub UK
BMW Motorrad UK appoints new PR agency
02/01/2007
Jardine International, one of the UK’s leading sports marketing and media relations companies, has been appointed by BMW Motorrad UK, the motorcycle division of the BMW Group, to manage both its UK communications programme and its World of BMW activities.
The Twickenham-based PR agency has been awarded a three-year contract by BMW Motorrad which comes into effect as of today (1 February). Jardine International will work closely with the iconic motorcycle brand to promote the entire range of BMW Motorrad models, products and services.
The agency will also be responsible for the day-to-day management and promotion of the World of BMW activity programme. This includes the BMW Rider Training and Off-Road Skills activities, located on the edge of the Brecon Beacons in South Wales, and World of BMW Tours, offering a comprehensive range of two wheeled trips to Europe and beyond.
TV broadcaster and Managing Director of Jardine International, Tony Jardine, said: “The BMW Motorrad brand has undergone a shift in recent years and we are thrilled and excited at the prospect of working with BMW Motorrad to further develop the brand. The agency will be developing and implementing an all-encompassing public and media relations programme that will communicate this brand shift to a wider audience.
“Jardine International has a wealth of motorcycle experience and we are extremely excited about this opportunity to work with BMW Motorrad.”
BMW Motorrad’s Marketing Manager, Tony Jakeman, welcomed the appointment: “We believe the Jardine International agency will spearhead the communication of the new brand philosophy as it expands into new sectors of the motorcycle market in the future.“
Happy Groundhog Day
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=2007-2-2&c=1)
http://panda3d.org/art/cat-x1-not-yet-classified/alice-birthday--party-hat-img.jpg
World of BMW news
Road Skills Course - Extra dates from the World of BMW ( http://www.worldofbmw.com/content/article.asp?article=711&artDate=01/02/2007)
BMW MOA Chartered Club:
http://www.azbeemers.org/images/azb-lglogo.gif
club: Phoenix International Touring Society, #89
founded: 11/1/1978
contact: Don Stanley (president@azbeemers.org)
PO Box 21514
Mesa, AZ 85277-1514 US
www.azbeemers.org
meetings: 2nd Monday evening of each month in Scottsdale, AZ, various locations, call 480-917-3863
events: P.I.T.S. Roadrunner Rally, Heber, AZ, 3rd weekend every May, call 480-987-9339
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.wisconline.com/counties/door/pictures/34.jpg (http://www.wisconline.com/counties/door/index.html)
Door County, Wisconsin
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)
http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/images/headers/logo-dot-header.gif (http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/driving-cond.htm)
Travel Information – Driving Conditions and other related information sites.
News:
Moto-newblog.com ( http://www.moto-newsblog.com/news/ducati-usa-answers-most-frequent-1098-questions/1510/): Ducati USA answers most frequent 1098 questions.
Superbikeplanet.com (http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2007/Feb/070201c.htm): Honda Riders Club Posts 10 Million in Contingecy
BBCMotorsport (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/6320493.stm): Rossi decides to stay with Yamaha.
motorsport.com ( http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=242434) : Petersen/White Lightning reflection on Dakar debut
Okay I have become a bit fixated with Top Gear. GermanCarScene.com ( http://germancarscene.com/2007/02/01/clarkson-getting-a-gallardo-spyder/) reports that Jeremy Glarkson is getting a Gallardo Spyder
topgear.com ( http://www.topgear.com/blogs/motorsport/009-schuey-to-race-again/): Schummi to return to racing? A somewhat unexpected option.
Sprotrider.com ( http://www.sportrider.com/ride/146_0703_track_day_listings/): Track Day listings for March 2007…feel the need for speed?
H-D Strike Stories
theSentinalOnline.com ( http://www.cumberlink.com/articles/2007/02/01/ap-state-pa/d8n10k9g1.txt): Harley-Davidson shuts down York plant where strike looms
CNNMoney.com (http://money.cnn.com/2007/02/01/news/companies/harley.reut/index.htm?section=money_mostpopular): Strike threat leaves Harley plant in dust.
theAutochannel.com (http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2007/02/01/035703.html): Machinist Slam Harley ‘Betrayal’
.Topix.net continually searches for updates here at Harley-Davidson News (http://www.topix.net/motorcycles/harley-davidson)
Beer News:
thedailyjournal.com (http://www.thedailyjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007702010301): Breakfast in a bottle.
Rumors:
A cracking rumor from motorcyclenews.com ( http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.a rticle&resourceId=6421877&articleCategory=NEWS_NEW-BIKES) : Buell gets Dirty
Blog Update:
electricmotorcycles.net (http://electricmotorcycles.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=86): Back from battery beach.
Manufacturer of the Day:
FLYING MERKEL
Milwaukee produced more than one motorcycle manufacturer.
TheFlyingMerkel.com ( http://www.theflyingmerkel.com/): A history, photos and more.
Woot
Todays Woot ( http://www.woot.com/Default.aspx)
The Blog ( http://www.woot.com/Blog/Default.aspx)
Wondering
Ran into the Morning Reads doing research for something I may post in the future. I wondered when this would happen. Buried in two different search engine results was a recent issue of the morning reads.
I will have to be careful. I think this is where some reporters and people in Washington have gotten themselves in trouble. Go on the record and then off the record corroborate your on the record statements.
I’m drinking the fifth…err…taking the fifth.
Bike Candy:
http://www.photos.indianmotorbikes.com/featured/merkel/MVC-001S.JPG
1910 Flying Merkel ( http://www.photos.indianmotorbikes.com/featured/merkel/index.html)
From www.photos.Indianmotorbikes.com (http://www.photos.indianmotorbikes.com/index.html)
All things BMW
Windingroad.com ( http://news.windingroad.com/countriesmarkets/euro/verboten-frucht-bmws-bonkers-z1/) looks back at the 1987 BMW Z1
BMWZ1.co.uk ( http://www.bmwz1.co.uk/z1home.htm)
Wikipedia.org ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_Z1): BMW Z1
motorauthority.com ( http://www.motorauthority.com/cars/mini/preview-of-the-four-door-mini/): Preview of the stretched MINI
Jalopnik.com (http://jalopnik.com/cars/novelties/precision-is-expensive-welcome-to-the-bmw-experience-233084.php): Overwhelmed with BMW promo material.
BMW Group Press Club:
PressClub USA
The BMW Group is reporting an abbreviated version of its monthly sales today. We expect to provide a more thorough report tomorrow.
BMW GROUP REPORTS JANUARY SALES
02/01/2007
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - February 1, 2007... The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) today reported January vehicle sales of 21,811, down 1.8 percent from the 22,218 vehicles sold in the same month of 2006.
BMW Brand Sales
BMW brand sales were up 2.1 percent, to19,761 vehicles compared to 19,274 vehicles sold during January 2006.
MINI Brand Sales
MINI USA reported a 30.4 percent decrease in January sales, to 2,050 cars compared to 2,944 cars sold in the same period a year ago. The all-new MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S hardtops will go on sale February 17th, and sales reflect the lower inventory associated with the model changeover.
PressClub Canada
BMW Group Canada announces record January sales.
02/01/2007
Whitby, Ontario. BMW Group Canada reported today their best-ever January sales, retailing 1,166 BMW and MINI vehicles, an increase of 12.4% over January 2006 sales.
“After a record sales year in 2006, BMW Group Canada’s momentum continues into 2007 with our strongest January in history,” stated Lindsay Duffield, President & CEO, BMW Group Canada. “Our goal for 2007 is to break our 2006 sales record and achieve our 17th consecutive year of sales increases.”
BMW Brand: Sales of BMW brand automobiles up 12.9% in January.
The BMW brand sold a record 1,012 units in January 2007, an increase of 12.9% over January 2006. The BMW Z4, X5 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and X3 SAV led the way with sales increases this month. Sales of the Z4 increased 150%, which represents 15 units of this performance car sold in January. The new X5 SAV increased sales by 45.6% to 217 units in January 2007 and sales of the X3 SAV were up 30.5% to 171 units in January.
BMW Motorrad Canada celebrated a strong month this January with a sales increase of 208.3%, which translates to 25 units.
MINI Brand: MINI set a January sales record.
MINI Canada sold a record breaking 154 MINIs in January 2007, an increase of 9.2% over January 2006.
BMW Certified Series Pre-Owned sales enjoyed its best ever January with an increase of 18% as 367 BMW vehicles were sold. MINI NEXT pre-owned sales increased 94% with 31 units sold. Under both Pre-Owned programs purchasers receive additional protection up to 6 years, roadside assistance, complete reconditioning and a money back guarantee.
BMW Group Canada, based in Whitby, Ontario, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMW AG and is responsible for the distribution of BMW luxury performance automobiles, Sports Activity Vehicles, Motorcycles, and MINI. BMW Group Financial Services Canada is a division of BMW Group Canada and offers retail financing and leasing programs on new and pre-owned BMW and MINI automobiles, as well as retail financing for new and pre-owned BMW Motorcycles. A total network of 39 BMW automobile retail centres, 18 BMW motorcycle retailers, and 22 MINI retailers represents the BMW Group across the country
PressClub UK
BMW Motorrad UK appoints new PR agency
02/01/2007
Jardine International, one of the UK’s leading sports marketing and media relations companies, has been appointed by BMW Motorrad UK, the motorcycle division of the BMW Group, to manage both its UK communications programme and its World of BMW activities.
The Twickenham-based PR agency has been awarded a three-year contract by BMW Motorrad which comes into effect as of today (1 February). Jardine International will work closely with the iconic motorcycle brand to promote the entire range of BMW Motorrad models, products and services.
The agency will also be responsible for the day-to-day management and promotion of the World of BMW activity programme. This includes the BMW Rider Training and Off-Road Skills activities, located on the edge of the Brecon Beacons in South Wales, and World of BMW Tours, offering a comprehensive range of two wheeled trips to Europe and beyond.
TV broadcaster and Managing Director of Jardine International, Tony Jardine, said: “The BMW Motorrad brand has undergone a shift in recent years and we are thrilled and excited at the prospect of working with BMW Motorrad to further develop the brand. The agency will be developing and implementing an all-encompassing public and media relations programme that will communicate this brand shift to a wider audience.
“Jardine International has a wealth of motorcycle experience and we are extremely excited about this opportunity to work with BMW Motorrad.”
BMW Motorrad’s Marketing Manager, Tony Jakeman, welcomed the appointment: “We believe the Jardine International agency will spearhead the communication of the new brand philosophy as it expands into new sectors of the motorcycle market in the future.“