Mika
03-26-2007, 05:50 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=2007-3-26&c=1)
http://www.thefeltsource.com/FF-Birthday-Party-Playboard-Large.jpg
News:
theKneeslider.com (http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/03/25/roehr-motorcycles-v-rod-powered-v-roehr-1130/) – Roehr Motorcycles V-Rod Powered V- roehr 1130
http://www.roehrmotorcycles.com/images/buildup6_022a.jpg
http://www.roehrmotorcycles.com/images/vrodeng.bmp
Technical Specifications:
Engine:
Type 2 cylinder, liquid cooled, DOHC, Counterbalanced, 60deg, V-twin
Displacement 1130cc
Bore X Stroke 100mm X 72mm
Compression ratio 11.3 / 1
Transmission 5 speed
Clutch Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic actuation
HP/Torque 120hp / 75lb/ft
Final drive Chain
Chassis:
Type Steel/aluminum composite beam frame, 4130 steel/ 7075 aluminum
Wheelbase 56 inches (1422mm)
Rake/trail 23.5deg. / 97mm
Seat height 31.5 inches
Dry weight 425lbs. (193kg)
Front suspension Ohlins 43mm fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN
Rear suspension Ohlins fully adjustable linkless monoshock
Front Brakes 2 x 330mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo monobloc
4 piston calipers. (Production version)
Rear brake 245mm single disc, with 2 piston Brembo caliper
Frt. Wheel/tire 3.5 x 17 forged aluminum 10 spoke Marchesini, 120/70 ZR17 tire
(Production version)
Rear wheel/tire 6.0 x 17 forged aluminum 10 spoke Marchesini, 190/55 ZR17 tire
(Production version)
Fuel tank capacity 3.8 US gallons
From: Roehrmotocycles.com
BBCMotorsport.com (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/6493169.stm) – Rossi storms to victory.
Car guy business stuff: iht.com (http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/03/25/business/web0325vw.php) – Porsche upping its stake in VW.
Recalls:
webBikeWorld.com (http://www.webbikeworld.com/ducati-motorcycles/gt-1000/fuel-line-recall/) – Ducati GT 1000 fuel line recall fix and fuel filter recall fix.
Blog Update:
Crusty the Biker ( http://crustythebiker.blogspot.com/2007/03/strange-new-england.html) – Strange New England. I could see the sites listed on the Strange New England website being set up as a scavenger hunt rally.
Flight of the Platypus (http://flightoftheplatypus.blogspot.com/2007/03/almost-cerro-el-roble.html) – Almost Cerro El Roble
electricmotorcycles.net (http://electricmotorcycles.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=93) – KZ750 project.
M.R. Traveler
Purplemoments.com (http://www.purplemoments.com/sfparking/index.html) – Motorcycle parking spots in San Fransico.
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
The March issue of Bike proclaims the F800 has dethroned the legendary Honda VFR as top bike in the world. Now the rumor mill has BMW planning a sportbike to compete with the likes of the Honda Fireblade known as the CBR1000RR. Topspeed.com (http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/honda/honda-cbr1000rr-ar1812.html) has a run down on the US version. BMW meet the competition.
Topspeed.com (http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/bmw/bmw-r90s-ar28833.html) – BMW R90S 1973 – 1976
BMW Motorrad R1200ST promo
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BMW MOA Chartered Club:
club:
The Selected Friends Of Wile E. Coyote, #100
founded: 11/1/1979
contact:
Lorraine Beeman
543 New Baltimore Road
Central City, PA 15926-8018 US
meetings:
BMW MOA International Rally
events:
Convention of Presidents at MOA International Rally
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/oshkosh_du.jpg (http://www.travelwisconsin.com/Oshkosh_Area.aspx)
Oshkosh is a picturesque community on the western shore of Lake Winnebago. Well-preserved historic buildings and a state university contribute to a small town, homey character. But there's big-city appeal as well: world-class museums in restored mansions, performing arts, boat excursions, first-rate dining and lodging, and specialty shopping. Oshkosh also holds the world's largest aviation event, "EAA AirVenture Oshkosh," which each year attracts more than 12,000 airplanes and 800,000 spectators for an annual fly-in.
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/122552790-L.jpg
THE END ( http://www.thelastpageontheinternet.co.uk/)
Today’s Birthdays / Calendar (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-3-26&c=1)
http://www.thefeltsource.com/FF-Birthday-Party-Playboard-Large.jpg
News:
theKneeslider.com (http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/03/25/roehr-motorcycles-v-rod-powered-v-roehr-1130/) – Roehr Motorcycles V-Rod Powered V- roehr 1130
http://www.roehrmotorcycles.com/images/buildup6_022a.jpg
http://www.roehrmotorcycles.com/images/vrodeng.bmp
Technical Specifications:
Engine:
Type 2 cylinder, liquid cooled, DOHC, Counterbalanced, 60deg, V-twin
Displacement 1130cc
Bore X Stroke 100mm X 72mm
Compression ratio 11.3 / 1
Transmission 5 speed
Clutch Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic actuation
HP/Torque 120hp / 75lb/ft
Final drive Chain
Chassis:
Type Steel/aluminum composite beam frame, 4130 steel/ 7075 aluminum
Wheelbase 56 inches (1422mm)
Rake/trail 23.5deg. / 97mm
Seat height 31.5 inches
Dry weight 425lbs. (193kg)
Front suspension Ohlins 43mm fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN
Rear suspension Ohlins fully adjustable linkless monoshock
Front Brakes 2 x 330mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo monobloc
4 piston calipers. (Production version)
Rear brake 245mm single disc, with 2 piston Brembo caliper
Frt. Wheel/tire 3.5 x 17 forged aluminum 10 spoke Marchesini, 120/70 ZR17 tire
(Production version)
Rear wheel/tire 6.0 x 17 forged aluminum 10 spoke Marchesini, 190/55 ZR17 tire
(Production version)
Fuel tank capacity 3.8 US gallons
From: Roehrmotocycles.com
BBCMotorsport.com (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/6493169.stm) – Rossi storms to victory.
Car guy business stuff: iht.com (http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/03/25/business/web0325vw.php) – Porsche upping its stake in VW.
Recalls:
webBikeWorld.com (http://www.webbikeworld.com/ducati-motorcycles/gt-1000/fuel-line-recall/) – Ducati GT 1000 fuel line recall fix and fuel filter recall fix.
Blog Update:
Crusty the Biker ( http://crustythebiker.blogspot.com/2007/03/strange-new-england.html) – Strange New England. I could see the sites listed on the Strange New England website being set up as a scavenger hunt rally.
Flight of the Platypus (http://flightoftheplatypus.blogspot.com/2007/03/almost-cerro-el-roble.html) – Almost Cerro El Roble
electricmotorcycles.net (http://electricmotorcycles.net/modules/weblog/details.php?blog_id=93) – KZ750 project.
M.R. Traveler
Purplemoments.com (http://www.purplemoments.com/sfparking/index.html) – Motorcycle parking spots in San Fransico.
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
The March issue of Bike proclaims the F800 has dethroned the legendary Honda VFR as top bike in the world. Now the rumor mill has BMW planning a sportbike to compete with the likes of the Honda Fireblade known as the CBR1000RR. Topspeed.com (http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/honda/honda-cbr1000rr-ar1812.html) has a run down on the US version. BMW meet the competition.
Topspeed.com (http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/bmw/bmw-r90s-ar28833.html) – BMW R90S 1973 – 1976
BMW Motorrad R1200ST promo
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VzlP7zGbH4Q"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VzlP7zGbH4Q" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
BMW MOA Chartered Club:
club:
The Selected Friends Of Wile E. Coyote, #100
founded: 11/1/1979
contact:
Lorraine Beeman
543 New Baltimore Road
Central City, PA 15926-8018 US
meetings:
BMW MOA International Rally
events:
Convention of Presidents at MOA International Rally
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/oshkosh_du.jpg (http://www.travelwisconsin.com/Oshkosh_Area.aspx)
Oshkosh is a picturesque community on the western shore of Lake Winnebago. Well-preserved historic buildings and a state university contribute to a small town, homey character. But there's big-city appeal as well: world-class museums in restored mansions, performing arts, boat excursions, first-rate dining and lodging, and specialty shopping. Oshkosh also holds the world's largest aviation event, "EAA AirVenture Oshkosh," which each year attracts more than 12,000 airplanes and 800,000 spectators for an annual fly-in.
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/122552790-L.jpg
THE END ( http://www.thelastpageontheinternet.co.uk/)