Mika
03-25-2007, 05:40 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=2007-3-25&c=1)
http://members.lycos.nl/yoarra/holiday/birthday/pooh.gif
News:
RoadracingWorld.com (http://roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=28562) – Canadian Thunder to continue with 3.8:1 weight to power ratio in 2007.
We use yellow lines to split the lanes in Lilydale, I think I have some learning to do. Bikernewsonline.com (http://www.bikernewsonline.com/2007/03/educating-public-on-lane-splitting.htm) takes us to school in their article Educating the Public on Lane Spliting.
Vespalx150.blogspot.com (http://vespalx150.blogspot.com/2007/03/thoughts-on-risk-and-personal.html) – MOA members are not the only ones to have “Thoughts on Risk and Personal Responsablity.”
TopSpeed.com (http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-news/2006-ama-road-rider-of-the-year-award-presented-to-dennis-schaeffer-ar30337.html) – AMA 2006 Road Rider of the Year.
Telegraph.co.uk (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml=/motoring/2007/03/10/nosplit/mfbike10.xml) Grand designs – Kawasaki is heading in the right direction with its new Z1000.
Feature:
A link to Teamorthopedics.com (http://www.teamorthopedics.com/boots.html)’s online article “Mechanical Properties of Modern Off-Road Motorcycle Riding Boots” was sent to me before I took time off. It is well worth the read if you are thinking about some new boots.
I think you will find the boot page ( http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-boots/ ) from webBikeWorld.com helpful, once you have done you homework and had a moment to think about what you want in a boot.
Book Review:
Gizmag.com (http://www.gizmag.com/go/7038/) – The Wilderness Medicine Book.
Blog Update:
Forty Years on Two Wheels (http://40on2.blogspot.com/2007/03/commitment-issues.html)
Helmet Hair Blog (http://www.helmethairblog.com/entries/incredible-cage-of-doom-stunt-video/) – Incredible Cage of Doom stunt Video
Gear:
gadling.com (http://www.gadling.com/2007/03/24/squishy-bowls-for-backpacking/) – Squishy bowls for backpacking or perhaps MC touring.
Bikernewsonline.com (http://www.bikernewsonline.com/2007/03/best-laptops-for-bikers.htm) picks its best laptops for bikers.
webBikeWorld.com (http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-gloves/racer-supply/rsc2-gloves.htm) – Racer Supply RSC2 Gloves
http://www.everythingcarz.com/images/Wrenchware_everythingcarz_auto_gift_ideas.jpg
everythingcarz.com ( http://www.everythingcarz.com/shop/Tool-Silverware-m158.html) – tableware for gearheads!
Photography / Video:
Red Bull Official 2007 F1 Launch Movie 4.28 min
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Wonderings:
If you have read many of my posts you know that I am a firm believer in the Law of Unintended Consequences. I am disappointed to report that the Law is alive and well across the pond in England. Last week Telegraph.co.uk (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml=/motoring/2007/03/17/nosplit/mfbike17.xml) ran this article, “What planet are they on?” in the Motoring section and this week in theTelegraph.co.uk (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml=/motoring/2007/03/24/mnbill24.xml) they have a follow up, “Motorcycle bill roars on towards disaster.”
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/graphics/2007/03/24/mnbill24.jpg
Legislation is difficult to write at best, and really good legislation is on the endangered species list. If you agree with that and appreciate the Law of Unintended Consequences then it makes sense to pay attention to legislation involving our passion. Some times the simple well intentioned bill will fall prey to the unintended.
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
BMW Motorrad Films – BMW R1200RT – A Journey Through Norway 5.23 min
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BMW MOA Chartered Club:
http://www.4windsbmw.org/cms/layout/4winds/images/logo.png
club: Four Winds BMW Riders, #6
founded: 9/1/1971
contact: Scott Bassin (sbassin@city-net.com)
605 Challedon Ct.
Cranberry Twp, PA 16066 US
www.4windsbmw.org
meetings:
3rd Saturday each month, location varies.
events:
4 Winds BMW Rally, 3rd weekend in August
4 Winds Annual Banquet, 3rd or 4th weekend in January; Annual President's ride, 3rd weekend in June
other events:
Breakfast rides, Shack Pack
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/128177640318920204.jpg (http://www.travelwisconsin.com/Port_Washington.aspx )
With its Art Deco-style lighthouse and picturesque harbor, Port Washington is a perfect place to launch a day of sport fishing on Lake Michigan. Visitors will find delightful suggestions of the city's past in the Ozaukee County Courthouse on Main Street, with its gold-plated dome. The Lightstation Museum, in a restored 1869 lighthouse, displays the city's maritime and pioneer history as does Eghart House, a lovely Victorian cottage. Three miles inland at Saukville tour Pioneer Village, a collection of Historic buildings dating to 1840.
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.
Today’s Birthdays / Calendar (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-3-25&c=1)
http://members.lycos.nl/yoarra/holiday/birthday/pooh.gif
News:
RoadracingWorld.com (http://roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=28562) – Canadian Thunder to continue with 3.8:1 weight to power ratio in 2007.
We use yellow lines to split the lanes in Lilydale, I think I have some learning to do. Bikernewsonline.com (http://www.bikernewsonline.com/2007/03/educating-public-on-lane-splitting.htm) takes us to school in their article Educating the Public on Lane Spliting.
Vespalx150.blogspot.com (http://vespalx150.blogspot.com/2007/03/thoughts-on-risk-and-personal.html) – MOA members are not the only ones to have “Thoughts on Risk and Personal Responsablity.”
TopSpeed.com (http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-news/2006-ama-road-rider-of-the-year-award-presented-to-dennis-schaeffer-ar30337.html) – AMA 2006 Road Rider of the Year.
Telegraph.co.uk (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml=/motoring/2007/03/10/nosplit/mfbike10.xml) Grand designs – Kawasaki is heading in the right direction with its new Z1000.
Feature:
A link to Teamorthopedics.com (http://www.teamorthopedics.com/boots.html)’s online article “Mechanical Properties of Modern Off-Road Motorcycle Riding Boots” was sent to me before I took time off. It is well worth the read if you are thinking about some new boots.
I think you will find the boot page ( http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-boots/ ) from webBikeWorld.com helpful, once you have done you homework and had a moment to think about what you want in a boot.
Book Review:
Gizmag.com (http://www.gizmag.com/go/7038/) – The Wilderness Medicine Book.
Blog Update:
Forty Years on Two Wheels (http://40on2.blogspot.com/2007/03/commitment-issues.html)
Helmet Hair Blog (http://www.helmethairblog.com/entries/incredible-cage-of-doom-stunt-video/) – Incredible Cage of Doom stunt Video
Gear:
gadling.com (http://www.gadling.com/2007/03/24/squishy-bowls-for-backpacking/) – Squishy bowls for backpacking or perhaps MC touring.
Bikernewsonline.com (http://www.bikernewsonline.com/2007/03/best-laptops-for-bikers.htm) picks its best laptops for bikers.
webBikeWorld.com (http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-gloves/racer-supply/rsc2-gloves.htm) – Racer Supply RSC2 Gloves
http://www.everythingcarz.com/images/Wrenchware_everythingcarz_auto_gift_ideas.jpg
everythingcarz.com ( http://www.everythingcarz.com/shop/Tool-Silverware-m158.html) – tableware for gearheads!
Photography / Video:
Red Bull Official 2007 F1 Launch Movie 4.28 min
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/YJlt4KtN7e0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/YJlt4KtN7e0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Wonderings:
If you have read many of my posts you know that I am a firm believer in the Law of Unintended Consequences. I am disappointed to report that the Law is alive and well across the pond in England. Last week Telegraph.co.uk (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml=/motoring/2007/03/17/nosplit/mfbike17.xml) ran this article, “What planet are they on?” in the Motoring section and this week in theTelegraph.co.uk (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml=/motoring/2007/03/24/mnbill24.xml) they have a follow up, “Motorcycle bill roars on towards disaster.”
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/graphics/2007/03/24/mnbill24.jpg
Legislation is difficult to write at best, and really good legislation is on the endangered species list. If you agree with that and appreciate the Law of Unintended Consequences then it makes sense to pay attention to legislation involving our passion. Some times the simple well intentioned bill will fall prey to the unintended.
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
BMW Motorrad Films – BMW R1200RT – A Journey Through Norway 5.23 min
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jlNSwiTgjIM"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jlNSwiTgjIM" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
BMW MOA Chartered Club:
http://www.4windsbmw.org/cms/layout/4winds/images/logo.png
club: Four Winds BMW Riders, #6
founded: 9/1/1971
contact: Scott Bassin (sbassin@city-net.com)
605 Challedon Ct.
Cranberry Twp, PA 16066 US
www.4windsbmw.org
meetings:
3rd Saturday each month, location varies.
events:
4 Winds BMW Rally, 3rd weekend in August
4 Winds Annual Banquet, 3rd or 4th weekend in January; Annual President's ride, 3rd weekend in June
other events:
Breakfast rides, Shack Pack
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/128177640318920204.jpg (http://www.travelwisconsin.com/Port_Washington.aspx )
With its Art Deco-style lighthouse and picturesque harbor, Port Washington is a perfect place to launch a day of sport fishing on Lake Michigan. Visitors will find delightful suggestions of the city's past in the Ozaukee County Courthouse on Main Street, with its gold-plated dome. The Lightstation Museum, in a restored 1869 lighthouse, displays the city's maritime and pioneer history as does Eghart House, a lovely Victorian cottage. Three miles inland at Saukville tour Pioneer Village, a collection of Historic buildings dating to 1840.
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.