Mika
03-23-2007, 05:44 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=2007-3-23&c=1)
http://www.leykin.com/Exxcel/images/Birthday_party_kids_08.gif
News:
Motorcycle-USA.com ( http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=4507&Page=1) – Saxon Motors on the way to selling bikes in the EU. H-D and BMW will have more competition in the Fatherland.
Credibility Branding Blog (http://credibilitybranding.typepad.com/blog/2007/03/perfect_example.html#comments): Customer focused marketing instead not advertising; Ducati as an example.
s-wedge.com ( http://www.x-wedge.com/) S&S next generation V-Twin.
theKneeslider.com ( http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/03/22/tank-sports-e85-ethanol-fueled-motorcycle/) – Tank sports E85 Ethanol fueled motorcycle. Is this Chinese motorcycle a portent of our future.
theKneeslider.com ( http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/03/22/mv-agusta-f4r312-fastest-production-motorcycle/) – MV Agusta F4R312 – Fastest production motorcycle? Link: MV Agusta (http://www.mvagusta.it/_vti_g2_nwArt.aspx?idnews=434&rpstry=26_)
inter-bike.co.uk ( http://www.inter-bike.co.uk/tblnewspop.asp?news=1678) – Triumph introduces matt black Speed Triple.
Bikermag.blogspot.com ( http://bikermag.blogspot.com/) A flurry of helmet law updates.
TopSpeed.com ( http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-news/things-you-need-to-know-when-buying-a-motorcycle-ar30181.html) – Things you need to know when you are buying a motorcycle.
Motorcycle-USA.com (http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=4506&Page=1) – Custom Sportbikes
Book Review:
webBikeWorld.com ( http://www.webbikeworld.com/books/exotic-motorcycles.htm) – Exotic Motorcycles by Vic Willoughby
Blog Update:
Twistedwrist.blogspot.com ( http://twistedwrist.blogspot.com/) put out Show 26 while I was off-line.
Gear:
Dirtrider.com (http://www.dirtrider.com/drtested/141_0703_motorcycle_boot_shootout/) – Dirt Rider Boot Shootout
Bikes in the Fast Lane ( http://blogs.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/03222007085155MWEB8Z.htm) – ‘Two new motorcycle helmets have hit the market today. Both use new technology that makes them lightweight, and both are one-size-fits-all. “
webBikeWorld.com ( http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycles/motogiro/2007-moto-giro-italia.htm) – 2007 Motogiro d’Italia
Photography / Video:
DPS.com (http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/adding-randomness-to-your-photos/) – Adding Randomness to Your Photos
Here is a 2.15 min commercial from Shell. They put historical Ferraris on the street and took some quality video.
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7qT_q8PXFrw"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7qT_q8PXFrw" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Technology:
Bikes in the Fast Lane (http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/03222007142504MWEHR8.htm) – Another GPS tracking device reviewed.
Today’s RoadFood.com ( http://www.roadfood.com/)
Woot
Todays Woot ( http://www.woot.com/Default.aspx)
The Blog ( http://www.woot.com/Blog/Default.aspx)
Over Heard in New York | Voice of the City (http://www.overheardinnewyork.com/)
All things BMW
This link is via a fellow member and reader adbmag.com (http://www.adbmag.com/news_show.php?id=1436) Australian Dirt Bike Magazine - BMW unveils 450cc enduro bike
Carscoop.blogspot.com ( http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/03/bmw-and-infiniti-duke-it-out-over.html) – The topic of BMW protecting logos, copyrights and more often comes up on the forum. Here is a case where BMW and Infiniti are fighting over the letter M
Motorcycledaily.com (http://www.motorcycledaily.com/21march07_bmw_husqvarna.htm) Rumors of a BMW/Husqvarna Joint Venture?
TopSpeed.com ( http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-news/bmw-s-first-xplor-dual-sport-ride-kicks-off-this-april-ar30084.html) - BMW’s First XPLOR Dual Dual Sport Ride kicks off this April.
TopSpeed.com ( http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/bmw/bmw-r-1200-st-ar7148.html) – BMW R 1200 ST review.
BMW R32 9.11 minutes
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Making of an BMW E46 22 min
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BMW Group Press Club:
Tracking the news from BMW at their English language sites and Germany
PressClub USA
THE NEW V8 POWER UNIT FOR THE BMW M3
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/137841432-M.jpg
•First eight-cylinder for the BMW M3 sports car.
•Supreme performance ensured by 309 kW/420 hp from 4.0 litres.
•Maximum torque of 400 Newton-metres (295 lb-ft) at 3, 900 rpm,
85 per cent of maximum torque over a speed range of 6,500 rpm.
•Unique thrust and muscle ensured by consistent implementation of the M high-speed engine concept, maximum engine speed 8,300 rpm.
•Consistent lightweight construction of engine and ancillary units,
new V8 power unit one of the lightest eight-cylinders in the world,
lighter than the straight-six power unit in the former model.
•Variable camshaft control, low-pressure double-VANOS for an
optimum charge cycle, system offering full power and performance even with normal engine oil pressure.
•Eight individual throttle butterflies for spontaneous engine response.
•Consistent and reliable oil supply with longitudinal and lateral acceleration up to 1.4 g ensured by two oil pumps and wet sump oil lubrication optimised for supreme dynamic behaviour.
•Exhaust system optimising cylinder charge, optimised for weight and function by means of internal high-pressure remoulding, exhaust emissions fulfil EU4 and LEV 2 standards.
•Upgraded MSS60 engine control unit for optimum coordination of all engine functions with the various control systems in the car.
•Ion flow technology recognising and distinguishing engine knocking phenomena as well as misfiring and miscombustion by measurement of ion flow in the combustion chambers.
•Brake Energy Regeneration with intelligent alternator control.
BMW MOA Chartered Club:
club:
BMW Veteran Motorcycle Club of America, #315
founded: 1/16/2004
contact:
Richard Sheckler (rishelaverne@hotmail.com)
PO Box 235
Wayne, OH 43466 US
meetings: Lima, OH at MOA Rally, open to public
events:
Hocking Valley Vintage Meet @ Stewart, OH
Allegheny Meet; Annual Midwest Reunion, Steubenville, OH
other events:
Southern VMC Rally, Sturgis, MS
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.travelwisconsin.com/upload/images/Destination/128176949142402704.jpg (http://www.travelwisconsin.com/Rice_Lake_and_Barron_County.aspx )
Rice Lake was founded as a logging camp in the 1850s and continues to thrive today. A variety of recreation, from fishing and hiking to golfing and gaming, draws visitors to the town. A recreation of what life in this beautiful region was like during the logging era is displayed at the Pioneer Village Museum, just south of Rice Lake. For another look at the region's history, visit Rice Lake's Indian Mounds Park, a Chippewa Indian burial ground.
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.
Bike Candy:
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/137248142-L.jpg
THE END (http://www.jacksjoint.com/last_page_of_the_internet.htm)
Today’s Birthdays / Calendar (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-3-23&c=1)
http://www.leykin.com/Exxcel/images/Birthday_party_kids_08.gif
News:
Motorcycle-USA.com ( http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=4507&Page=1) – Saxon Motors on the way to selling bikes in the EU. H-D and BMW will have more competition in the Fatherland.
Credibility Branding Blog (http://credibilitybranding.typepad.com/blog/2007/03/perfect_example.html#comments): Customer focused marketing instead not advertising; Ducati as an example.
s-wedge.com ( http://www.x-wedge.com/) S&S next generation V-Twin.
theKneeslider.com ( http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/03/22/tank-sports-e85-ethanol-fueled-motorcycle/) – Tank sports E85 Ethanol fueled motorcycle. Is this Chinese motorcycle a portent of our future.
theKneeslider.com ( http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/03/22/mv-agusta-f4r312-fastest-production-motorcycle/) – MV Agusta F4R312 – Fastest production motorcycle? Link: MV Agusta (http://www.mvagusta.it/_vti_g2_nwArt.aspx?idnews=434&rpstry=26_)
inter-bike.co.uk ( http://www.inter-bike.co.uk/tblnewspop.asp?news=1678) – Triumph introduces matt black Speed Triple.
Bikermag.blogspot.com ( http://bikermag.blogspot.com/) A flurry of helmet law updates.
TopSpeed.com ( http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-news/things-you-need-to-know-when-buying-a-motorcycle-ar30181.html) – Things you need to know when you are buying a motorcycle.
Motorcycle-USA.com (http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=4506&Page=1) – Custom Sportbikes
Book Review:
webBikeWorld.com ( http://www.webbikeworld.com/books/exotic-motorcycles.htm) – Exotic Motorcycles by Vic Willoughby
Blog Update:
Twistedwrist.blogspot.com ( http://twistedwrist.blogspot.com/) put out Show 26 while I was off-line.
Gear:
Dirtrider.com (http://www.dirtrider.com/drtested/141_0703_motorcycle_boot_shootout/) – Dirt Rider Boot Shootout
Bikes in the Fast Lane ( http://blogs.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/03222007085155MWEB8Z.htm) – ‘Two new motorcycle helmets have hit the market today. Both use new technology that makes them lightweight, and both are one-size-fits-all. “
webBikeWorld.com ( http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycles/motogiro/2007-moto-giro-italia.htm) – 2007 Motogiro d’Italia
Photography / Video:
DPS.com (http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/adding-randomness-to-your-photos/) – Adding Randomness to Your Photos
Here is a 2.15 min commercial from Shell. They put historical Ferraris on the street and took some quality video.
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7qT_q8PXFrw"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7qT_q8PXFrw" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Technology:
Bikes in the Fast Lane (http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/03222007142504MWEHR8.htm) – Another GPS tracking device reviewed.
Today’s RoadFood.com ( http://www.roadfood.com/)
Woot
Todays Woot ( http://www.woot.com/Default.aspx)
The Blog ( http://www.woot.com/Blog/Default.aspx)
Over Heard in New York | Voice of the City (http://www.overheardinnewyork.com/)
All things BMW
This link is via a fellow member and reader adbmag.com (http://www.adbmag.com/news_show.php?id=1436) Australian Dirt Bike Magazine - BMW unveils 450cc enduro bike
Carscoop.blogspot.com ( http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/03/bmw-and-infiniti-duke-it-out-over.html) – The topic of BMW protecting logos, copyrights and more often comes up on the forum. Here is a case where BMW and Infiniti are fighting over the letter M
Motorcycledaily.com (http://www.motorcycledaily.com/21march07_bmw_husqvarna.htm) Rumors of a BMW/Husqvarna Joint Venture?
TopSpeed.com ( http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-news/bmw-s-first-xplor-dual-sport-ride-kicks-off-this-april-ar30084.html) - BMW’s First XPLOR Dual Dual Sport Ride kicks off this April.
TopSpeed.com ( http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/bmw/bmw-r-1200-st-ar7148.html) – BMW R 1200 ST review.
BMW R32 9.11 minutes
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/97-UAVzClaM"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/97-UAVzClaM" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Making of an BMW E46 22 min
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/xXVgFpHYwFs"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/xXVgFpHYwFs" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
BMW Group Press Club:
Tracking the news from BMW at their English language sites and Germany
PressClub USA
THE NEW V8 POWER UNIT FOR THE BMW M3
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/137841432-M.jpg
•First eight-cylinder for the BMW M3 sports car.
•Supreme performance ensured by 309 kW/420 hp from 4.0 litres.
•Maximum torque of 400 Newton-metres (295 lb-ft) at 3, 900 rpm,
85 per cent of maximum torque over a speed range of 6,500 rpm.
•Unique thrust and muscle ensured by consistent implementation of the M high-speed engine concept, maximum engine speed 8,300 rpm.
•Consistent lightweight construction of engine and ancillary units,
new V8 power unit one of the lightest eight-cylinders in the world,
lighter than the straight-six power unit in the former model.
•Variable camshaft control, low-pressure double-VANOS for an
optimum charge cycle, system offering full power and performance even with normal engine oil pressure.
•Eight individual throttle butterflies for spontaneous engine response.
•Consistent and reliable oil supply with longitudinal and lateral acceleration up to 1.4 g ensured by two oil pumps and wet sump oil lubrication optimised for supreme dynamic behaviour.
•Exhaust system optimising cylinder charge, optimised for weight and function by means of internal high-pressure remoulding, exhaust emissions fulfil EU4 and LEV 2 standards.
•Upgraded MSS60 engine control unit for optimum coordination of all engine functions with the various control systems in the car.
•Ion flow technology recognising and distinguishing engine knocking phenomena as well as misfiring and miscombustion by measurement of ion flow in the combustion chambers.
•Brake Energy Regeneration with intelligent alternator control.
BMW MOA Chartered Club:
club:
BMW Veteran Motorcycle Club of America, #315
founded: 1/16/2004
contact:
Richard Sheckler (rishelaverne@hotmail.com)
PO Box 235
Wayne, OH 43466 US
meetings: Lima, OH at MOA Rally, open to public
events:
Hocking Valley Vintage Meet @ Stewart, OH
Allegheny Meet; Annual Midwest Reunion, Steubenville, OH
other events:
Southern VMC Rally, Sturgis, MS
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.travelwisconsin.com/upload/images/Destination/128176949142402704.jpg (http://www.travelwisconsin.com/Rice_Lake_and_Barron_County.aspx )
Rice Lake was founded as a logging camp in the 1850s and continues to thrive today. A variety of recreation, from fishing and hiking to golfing and gaming, draws visitors to the town. A recreation of what life in this beautiful region was like during the logging era is displayed at the Pioneer Village Museum, just south of Rice Lake. For another look at the region's history, visit Rice Lake's Indian Mounds Park, a Chippewa Indian burial ground.
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.
Bike Candy:
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/137248142-L.jpg
THE END (http://www.jacksjoint.com/last_page_of_the_internet.htm)