Mika
05-21-2007, 05:45 AM
Today’s Birthdays / Calendar (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-5-21&c=1)
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d106/Teoma/Funny%20Pics/MouseBirthday.jpg
News:
aprilia-factory-blogspot ( http://aprilia-tuono-1000-r-factory.blogspot.com/2007/05/aprilia-tuono-1000-r-factory.html)
Aprilia Tuono 100 R Factory
Aprilia Tuono 1000R ( http://aprilia-tuono-1000-r.blogspot.com/2007/05/aprilia-tuono-1000-r-2007.html)
Aprilia RSV 1000R ( http://aprilia-rsv-1000-r.blogspot.com/2007/05/aprilia-rsv-1000-r_20.html)
Aprilia Pegaso 650 Trail ( http://aprilia-pegaso-650-trail.blogspot.com/2007/05/aprilia-pegaso-650-trail.html)
bbc.co.uk ( http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/6674255.stm)
Vermeulen wins in rainy Le Mans
bbc.co.uk (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/5157684.stm)
MotoGP standings
msgroup.org ( http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5264)
Motorcycle training costs by state
thebeahcruiser.com ( http://www.thebeachcruiser.com/blog/2007/05/20/outside-looking-in-how-to-blend-in-with-the-biker-crowd.html)
Outside looking in: How to blend in with the biker crowd
Rumors:
http://www.fischer1.com/images/fischermrx01.jpg
fischer1.com ( http://www.fischer1.com/specs.htm)
Fischer MRX is making the rounds of the Euro blogs.
Feature:
MRF E-MAIL NEWS Motorcycle Riders Foundation
236 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Suite 510
Washington, DC 20002-4980
202-546-0983 (voice)
202-546-0986 (fax)
http://www.mrf.org (website)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jeff Hennie, MRF Vice-President of Government Relations
jeff@mrf.org (e-mail)
07NR05 – HIPAA Loophole Fix UPDATE
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation reports that legislation to close the
loophole that allows insurance providers to discriminate against
motorcyclists when it comes to fully funding benefits is beginning to gain
some momentum. The House bill (HR 1076) has 45 co-sponsors, while the
Senate bill (S 616) has 3 co-sponsors. As a rule, Senators don't
co-sponsor legislation as frequently as their House counterparts. However,
that certainly does not mean we should not ask them at every opportunity.
"The impressive part of the list of House co-sponsors is that over half of
them are Representatives from states that sent SMRO grassroots lobbyists
to DC this year,"
said Jeff Hennie, Vice President of Government Relations for the
Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF). "A huge thanks goes out to all of our
SMRO partners and dedicated individuals" he added.
Over the past few months MI, WA, WI, NM, NY, NJ, OH, PA, CO, IA, AK, MN,
and IL have all sent representatives from their respective State
Motorcyclists' Rights Organizations to Washington DC to lobby for the
advancement of this issue. Those visits resulted in over 200 individual,
sit-down office meetings with Senators, House Members and staff.
US Representative Michael Burgess (R-TX), the bill sponsor, had this to
say, "No one should be denied health insurance benefits because they
prefer to drive a motorcycle. It is essential to provide health care
benefits to those who have slipped through the loophole by protecting
their access to substantive health care."
The legislation would close a loophole in Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) that denies health care benefits for those who
participate in legal transportation and recreational activities. In
January 2001, a rule was issued that was intended to ensure
non-discrimination in health coverage in the group market. That rule
prohibits health plans and issuers from denying coverage to individuals
who engage in certain types of recreational activities such as skiing,
horseback riding, snowmobiling or motorcycling. However, because of the
way the rule was written, it has allowed insurers to deny health benefits
for an otherwise covered injury that results from participation in these
activities.
"Now is the time to take this ground swell of support to the next level,"
said Jeff Hennie. He adds, "Phone calls, e-mails and personal visits with
your members of the US House and Senate are needed to keep the push on
Washington."
You can find contact information for your US Senators and Members of the
House of Representatives at the following websites: www.house.gov and
www.senate.gov or by phoning the US Capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121.
Blog Update:
Ride It Like You Stole It! ( http://davedragon.rilysi.com/2007/01/it-all-fun-games-till-you-get-diagnosis.html)
It’s all fun and games until you get the final diagnosis
Ride It Like You Stole It! ( http://davedragon.rilysi.com/2007/05/bike-night-bike-wreck.html)
Bike Night Bike Wreck
Salcar ( http://www.salcar.net/blog/2007/05/in_belem.html)
In Belem
Motorcycle Sport Touring ( http://motorcycle-sport-touring.blogspot.com/2007/05/its-all-about-ride.html)
It’s all about the ride…
Draw of the Mountains ( http://drawofthemountains.blogspot.com/2007/05/wrinkes.html)
Wrinkles
Gear:
motorcyclerevviews.org ( http://www.motorcyclesreview.org/motorcycle-gloves/sitemap.html)
Sitemap of motorcycle gloves directory
webbikeworld.com ( http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/rev-it/off-track-jacket-dakar-pants/)
REV’IT! Off Track Jacket and Dakar Pants
engadget.com ( http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/20/cheetahs-gpsmirror-detects-red-light-speed-cameras/)
Cheetah’s GPS Mirror detects red-light / speed cameras
Motorcycle Repair and Care:
redlegsrides.blogspot.com ( http://redlegsrides.blogspot.com/2007/05/i-learn-how-to-do-valve-lash-adjustment.html)
I lean how to do a valve lash adjustment
Riding Skills:
womenridersnow.com (http://www.womenridersnow.com/PublicFiles/DepartmentViewer.asp?ArticleID=455)
Space cushion riding
Photography / Video:
thinkgeek.com (http://www.thinkgeek.com/electronics/cameras/93ef/?cpg=wnrss)
QuikPod Pro handheld tripod
A shot of humor to start your day – via caradisac.com and YouTube
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/DqglhGHHN4g"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/DqglhGHHN4g" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Technology:
i4u.com ( http://www.i4u.com/article9020.html)
Dell previews Latitude Tablet PC
wired.com ( http://www.wired.com/software/webservices/news/2007/05/yahoo_maps)
Yahoo Maps upgrades – too little too late
gizmag.com ( http://www.gizmag.com/go/7288/)
The sharpest ever satellite map of Earth
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
independent.co.uk ( http://sport.independent.co.uk/general/article2565091.ece)
Sailing: BMW Oracle knocked out
kutv.com ( http://kutv.com/watercooler/watercooler_story_138123431.html)
Mass. Cops say BMW owner lied, drove car into pool…you just can not trust those Bimmer guys to tell the truth
World of BMW news
Proofed its competitiveness
The BMW Motorrad Motorsport team used the second round of the German Cross Country series, staged in Walldorf, to continue the development of their 450cc sports enduro bike on May 13 where development rider Sascha Eckert and team racer Simo Kirssi took to the start along with close to 40 other Pro class competitors. With the BMW Motorrad Motorsport team having officially unveiled their 450cc sports enduro bike at the second round of the ´07 World Enduro Championship in Spain, where the bike got its first official taste of a competitive racing environment, the Walldorf competition allowed the team to take the next step in the bike´s continued development.
Competing on the 450cc sports enduro bike for the first time ever in the GCC having participated in the series aboard BMW´s twin-cylinder HP2 motorcycle during both ´06 and ´05, Simo´s hopes of a podium finish disappointingly ended as he neared the end of the second lap. Holding a strong runner-up place behind reigning Enduro 2 world champion Samuli Aro a mechanical engine problem put Simo out of the event.
Forced to work his way forwards during the early stages of the race after a mid-pack start Simo narrowly avoiding a second corners pile-up, which claimed French rider Antoine Letellier and German Thomas Gunther. Fifth as he entered the motocross section of the course Simo passed two riders before disappearing out of sight and into the wooded section of the track. Passing two more riders the Finn looked settled in the runner-up position just 23 seconds adrift of eventual race leader Samuli Aro and comfortably ahead of the third placed rider. With a clear track ahead of him and with no riders catching him Simo´s race ended as he neared the end of lap two.
Competing alongside Simo was BMW Motorrad Motorsport test and development rider Sascha Eckert. Involved in several days of testing alongside five-time world motocross champion Joel Smets prior to the race Sascha used an experimental suspension set-up as well as some new parts in the event finishing in an eventual 14th position.
Simo Kirssi: It´s really disappointing not to have finished but we knew that it could happen as we are still developing the bike and trying new parts. The start was actually pretty good for me. Things were a little crazy in the first couple of corners so I didn´t want to make any unnecessary mistakes. There were a few riders crashing in front of me but I missed them. I passed a few riders on the motocross track soon after the start. The track was quite narrow and slippery, which meant that most riders were going to the outside of the turns. The BMW is really agile so I was able to turn tight and get ahead of some of the riders. Next I passed a couple of other riders ahead of me in the woods, which got me to second. I pushed pretty hard on the first lap and then relaxed a little after that. Samuli Aro already had a good lead so I´m sure he was settling into his rhythm ahead of me. Then as I entered the woods again my bike stopped, which was the end of me race.
Sascha Eckert: I was testing some new parts and settings on my bike. Some of which worked and some of which weren´t so good. I wasn´t pushing too hard at all during the race, I was just trying to learn how the changes we made were affecting the bike. The race was good though, the track got pretty rough, but it was a good work out for the bike.
BMW Sauber F1: Website (http://www.bmw-sauber-f1.com/en/index.html)
F-1: f1complete.com ( http://www.f1complete.com/content/view/4270/617/)
Night GP or no GP Australian officials told
BMWOracleRacing.com (http://bmworacleracing.com/en/index.html?track.refer=) the America’s Cup website.
The 32nd America’s Cup Official Website (http://www.americascup.com/en/news/detail.php?idRubr=22&idIndex=0&idContent=18116)
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/great_natural_attractions2.jpg
Southern Wisconsin Camping (http://www.travelwisconsin.com/Article_Detail.aspx?ArticleID=204&menuid=83 )
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/117116664-M.jpg
THE END (http://web.ncf.ca/en503/)
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d106/Teoma/Funny%20Pics/MouseBirthday.jpg
News:
aprilia-factory-blogspot ( http://aprilia-tuono-1000-r-factory.blogspot.com/2007/05/aprilia-tuono-1000-r-factory.html)
Aprilia Tuono 100 R Factory
Aprilia Tuono 1000R ( http://aprilia-tuono-1000-r.blogspot.com/2007/05/aprilia-tuono-1000-r-2007.html)
Aprilia RSV 1000R ( http://aprilia-rsv-1000-r.blogspot.com/2007/05/aprilia-rsv-1000-r_20.html)
Aprilia Pegaso 650 Trail ( http://aprilia-pegaso-650-trail.blogspot.com/2007/05/aprilia-pegaso-650-trail.html)
bbc.co.uk ( http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/6674255.stm)
Vermeulen wins in rainy Le Mans
bbc.co.uk (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/5157684.stm)
MotoGP standings
msgroup.org ( http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5264)
Motorcycle training costs by state
thebeahcruiser.com ( http://www.thebeachcruiser.com/blog/2007/05/20/outside-looking-in-how-to-blend-in-with-the-biker-crowd.html)
Outside looking in: How to blend in with the biker crowd
Rumors:
http://www.fischer1.com/images/fischermrx01.jpg
fischer1.com ( http://www.fischer1.com/specs.htm)
Fischer MRX is making the rounds of the Euro blogs.
Feature:
MRF E-MAIL NEWS Motorcycle Riders Foundation
236 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Suite 510
Washington, DC 20002-4980
202-546-0983 (voice)
202-546-0986 (fax)
http://www.mrf.org (website)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jeff Hennie, MRF Vice-President of Government Relations
jeff@mrf.org (e-mail)
07NR05 – HIPAA Loophole Fix UPDATE
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation reports that legislation to close the
loophole that allows insurance providers to discriminate against
motorcyclists when it comes to fully funding benefits is beginning to gain
some momentum. The House bill (HR 1076) has 45 co-sponsors, while the
Senate bill (S 616) has 3 co-sponsors. As a rule, Senators don't
co-sponsor legislation as frequently as their House counterparts. However,
that certainly does not mean we should not ask them at every opportunity.
"The impressive part of the list of House co-sponsors is that over half of
them are Representatives from states that sent SMRO grassroots lobbyists
to DC this year,"
said Jeff Hennie, Vice President of Government Relations for the
Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF). "A huge thanks goes out to all of our
SMRO partners and dedicated individuals" he added.
Over the past few months MI, WA, WI, NM, NY, NJ, OH, PA, CO, IA, AK, MN,
and IL have all sent representatives from their respective State
Motorcyclists' Rights Organizations to Washington DC to lobby for the
advancement of this issue. Those visits resulted in over 200 individual,
sit-down office meetings with Senators, House Members and staff.
US Representative Michael Burgess (R-TX), the bill sponsor, had this to
say, "No one should be denied health insurance benefits because they
prefer to drive a motorcycle. It is essential to provide health care
benefits to those who have slipped through the loophole by protecting
their access to substantive health care."
The legislation would close a loophole in Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) that denies health care benefits for those who
participate in legal transportation and recreational activities. In
January 2001, a rule was issued that was intended to ensure
non-discrimination in health coverage in the group market. That rule
prohibits health plans and issuers from denying coverage to individuals
who engage in certain types of recreational activities such as skiing,
horseback riding, snowmobiling or motorcycling. However, because of the
way the rule was written, it has allowed insurers to deny health benefits
for an otherwise covered injury that results from participation in these
activities.
"Now is the time to take this ground swell of support to the next level,"
said Jeff Hennie. He adds, "Phone calls, e-mails and personal visits with
your members of the US House and Senate are needed to keep the push on
Washington."
You can find contact information for your US Senators and Members of the
House of Representatives at the following websites: www.house.gov and
www.senate.gov or by phoning the US Capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121.
Blog Update:
Ride It Like You Stole It! ( http://davedragon.rilysi.com/2007/01/it-all-fun-games-till-you-get-diagnosis.html)
It’s all fun and games until you get the final diagnosis
Ride It Like You Stole It! ( http://davedragon.rilysi.com/2007/05/bike-night-bike-wreck.html)
Bike Night Bike Wreck
Salcar ( http://www.salcar.net/blog/2007/05/in_belem.html)
In Belem
Motorcycle Sport Touring ( http://motorcycle-sport-touring.blogspot.com/2007/05/its-all-about-ride.html)
It’s all about the ride…
Draw of the Mountains ( http://drawofthemountains.blogspot.com/2007/05/wrinkes.html)
Wrinkles
Gear:
motorcyclerevviews.org ( http://www.motorcyclesreview.org/motorcycle-gloves/sitemap.html)
Sitemap of motorcycle gloves directory
webbikeworld.com ( http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/rev-it/off-track-jacket-dakar-pants/)
REV’IT! Off Track Jacket and Dakar Pants
engadget.com ( http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/20/cheetahs-gpsmirror-detects-red-light-speed-cameras/)
Cheetah’s GPS Mirror detects red-light / speed cameras
Motorcycle Repair and Care:
redlegsrides.blogspot.com ( http://redlegsrides.blogspot.com/2007/05/i-learn-how-to-do-valve-lash-adjustment.html)
I lean how to do a valve lash adjustment
Riding Skills:
womenridersnow.com (http://www.womenridersnow.com/PublicFiles/DepartmentViewer.asp?ArticleID=455)
Space cushion riding
Photography / Video:
thinkgeek.com (http://www.thinkgeek.com/electronics/cameras/93ef/?cpg=wnrss)
QuikPod Pro handheld tripod
A shot of humor to start your day – via caradisac.com and YouTube
<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/DqglhGHHN4g"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/DqglhGHHN4g" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>
Technology:
i4u.com ( http://www.i4u.com/article9020.html)
Dell previews Latitude Tablet PC
wired.com ( http://www.wired.com/software/webservices/news/2007/05/yahoo_maps)
Yahoo Maps upgrades – too little too late
gizmag.com ( http://www.gizmag.com/go/7288/)
The sharpest ever satellite map of Earth
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
independent.co.uk ( http://sport.independent.co.uk/general/article2565091.ece)
Sailing: BMW Oracle knocked out
kutv.com ( http://kutv.com/watercooler/watercooler_story_138123431.html)
Mass. Cops say BMW owner lied, drove car into pool…you just can not trust those Bimmer guys to tell the truth
World of BMW news
Proofed its competitiveness
The BMW Motorrad Motorsport team used the second round of the German Cross Country series, staged in Walldorf, to continue the development of their 450cc sports enduro bike on May 13 where development rider Sascha Eckert and team racer Simo Kirssi took to the start along with close to 40 other Pro class competitors. With the BMW Motorrad Motorsport team having officially unveiled their 450cc sports enduro bike at the second round of the ´07 World Enduro Championship in Spain, where the bike got its first official taste of a competitive racing environment, the Walldorf competition allowed the team to take the next step in the bike´s continued development.
Competing on the 450cc sports enduro bike for the first time ever in the GCC having participated in the series aboard BMW´s twin-cylinder HP2 motorcycle during both ´06 and ´05, Simo´s hopes of a podium finish disappointingly ended as he neared the end of the second lap. Holding a strong runner-up place behind reigning Enduro 2 world champion Samuli Aro a mechanical engine problem put Simo out of the event.
Forced to work his way forwards during the early stages of the race after a mid-pack start Simo narrowly avoiding a second corners pile-up, which claimed French rider Antoine Letellier and German Thomas Gunther. Fifth as he entered the motocross section of the course Simo passed two riders before disappearing out of sight and into the wooded section of the track. Passing two more riders the Finn looked settled in the runner-up position just 23 seconds adrift of eventual race leader Samuli Aro and comfortably ahead of the third placed rider. With a clear track ahead of him and with no riders catching him Simo´s race ended as he neared the end of lap two.
Competing alongside Simo was BMW Motorrad Motorsport test and development rider Sascha Eckert. Involved in several days of testing alongside five-time world motocross champion Joel Smets prior to the race Sascha used an experimental suspension set-up as well as some new parts in the event finishing in an eventual 14th position.
Simo Kirssi: It´s really disappointing not to have finished but we knew that it could happen as we are still developing the bike and trying new parts. The start was actually pretty good for me. Things were a little crazy in the first couple of corners so I didn´t want to make any unnecessary mistakes. There were a few riders crashing in front of me but I missed them. I passed a few riders on the motocross track soon after the start. The track was quite narrow and slippery, which meant that most riders were going to the outside of the turns. The BMW is really agile so I was able to turn tight and get ahead of some of the riders. Next I passed a couple of other riders ahead of me in the woods, which got me to second. I pushed pretty hard on the first lap and then relaxed a little after that. Samuli Aro already had a good lead so I´m sure he was settling into his rhythm ahead of me. Then as I entered the woods again my bike stopped, which was the end of me race.
Sascha Eckert: I was testing some new parts and settings on my bike. Some of which worked and some of which weren´t so good. I wasn´t pushing too hard at all during the race, I was just trying to learn how the changes we made were affecting the bike. The race was good though, the track got pretty rough, but it was a good work out for the bike.
BMW Sauber F1: Website (http://www.bmw-sauber-f1.com/en/index.html)
F-1: f1complete.com ( http://www.f1complete.com/content/view/4270/617/)
Night GP or no GP Australian officials told
BMWOracleRacing.com (http://bmworacleracing.com/en/index.html?track.refer=) the America’s Cup website.
The 32nd America’s Cup Official Website (http://www.americascup.com/en/news/detail.php?idRubr=22&idIndex=0&idContent=18116)
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/great_natural_attractions2.jpg
Southern Wisconsin Camping (http://www.travelwisconsin.com/Article_Detail.aspx?ArticleID=204&menuid=83 )
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/117116664-M.jpg
THE END (http://web.ncf.ca/en503/)