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Mika
11-23-2007, 06:08 AM
Today’s Birthdays / Calendar (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-11-23&c=1)

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BMW in the News

scoop.co.nz ( http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0711/S00313.htm)
America’s Cup delayed

autosport.com (http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/64088)
Farfus gets F1 run with BMW

TED (http://www.ted.com/index.php/pages/view/id/5): Ideas worth spreading
TED Blog (http://blog.ted.com/),Conferences (http://www.ted.com/index.php/pages/view/id/7), Themes (http://www.ted.com/index.php/themes), Talks (http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks) and Speakers (http://www.ted.com/index.php/speakers)

BMW AG: Share price performance (http://www.bmwgroup.com/e/nav/index.html?../0_0_www_bmwgroup_com/home/home.html&source=overview)

BMW Press: News and press releases from the official BMW sources

World of BMW News

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An ICON for a BMW icon (http://www.worldofbmw.com/content/article.asp?article=978&artDate=22/11/2007)

BMW GroupPress Club:

PressClub Argentina

LATIN AMERICA REGIONAL MEETING OF MOTOCICLISTAS BMW MOTORRAD

In the city of Punta del Este, on 15, 16, 17 and November 18 took place on 3rd regional meeting of motorcyclists: BMW Motorrad Days. More than 150 participants aboard their BMW arrived from Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil to enjoy this unique event.

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PressClub Spain

BMW Motorrad Spain delivery 300 motorcycles to the Civil Guard traffic.

BMW Motorrad has taken delivery of 300 motorcycles R 1200 RT to the Civil Guard Traffic, which will soon come into service in the Spanish roads. This release consolidates the success of the business for motorcycles authorities that keeps BMW Motorrad Spain.

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In this election were determining the dynamic qualities of the BMW R 1200 RT. This motorcycle with an engine of 1,170 cc and 110 hp, in addition to those recognized suspension systems Telelever and Paralever is the only market that incorporates the latest technology in active safety features, such as:

System-BMW Motorrad Integral ABS braking last generation.
Traction-control BMW Motorrad ASC (limiting the supply of engine torque depending on the conditions of pavement to avoid slipping out of the rear wheel).
- Pressure Control of Tires BMW Motorrad DRC (which informs the driver on the level of tire pressure, stating diversions through a relevant message on the display).

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In addition, these motorcycles have enhancements specific to the ATGC (Pockets front and rear spar with LED technology, siren compact low-power option for urban environments, public address system and supports, anchors and protections).

With this acquisition, ATGC demonstrates again its confidence in the quality and reliability of BMW motorcycles.

BMW Sauber F1: Website (http://www.bmw-sauber-f1.com/en/index.html)

BMW Motorsport (http://bmw-motorsport.com/ms/en/index.html)

BMW Yachtsport (http://bmw-yachtsport.com/ys/en/index.html)

BMW Golfsport (http://bmw-golfsport.com/gs/en/index.html)

BMW Oracle Racing (http://bmworacleracing.com/en/index.html?track.refer=)

BMW Sport website ( http://bmw-sports.com/en/index.html)


News:

motoring.co.za (http://www.motoring.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=4140440&fSectionId=&fSetId=381)
Learn how the fast guys do it – on their bikes

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motorcycledaily.com (http://www.motorcycledaily.com/21november07_aprilia_smv750dorsoduro.htm)
Aprilia SMV 750 Dorsoduro

shepherd-express.com (http://www.shepherd-express.com/1editorialbody.lasso?-token.subpub=&-token.story=178954.113121&-token.folder=2007-11-22)
Four wheels move the body, two wheels move the soul.

crash.net (http://www.crash.net/motorsport/motogp/news/157469-0/edwards_explains_schumacher_speed.html)
Edwards explains Schumacher speed

gizmag.com (http://www.gizmag.com/vectrix-electric-superbike/8395/)
Vectirx Electric Superbike unveiled at Milan

Stunting the new Buell 1125R
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New Hyosung motorcycles for 2008

Cage World

bbc.co.uk (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7107180.stm)
Schumacher set fro more F1 tests

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Faster and Faster ( http://sameerkumar.blogspot.com/2007/11/iceman-ii-hardcore-chopper-for-f1-ace.html)
Iceman II: Hardcore chopper for F1 ace Kimi Raikkonen

http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/182526939-M.gif Packer News (http://www.packers.com/ )

jsonline.com (http://www.jsonline.com/index/index.aspx?id=44)
Packers Plus Online

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The News-Record – Gillette Wyoming (http://www.gillettenewsrecord.com/news/)


Bike Reviews:

wheels24.com (http://www.wheels24.co.za/Wheels24/BikesQuads/NewModels/0,,1369-1962-1963_2223615,00.html)
Naked Honda Hero


Feature:

The French website Moto-Station looks back at the Honda CB750 Four and its original introduction. Rumors continue that Honda is thinking of bringing it back, so lets take a look.

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motor-station.com (http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www.moto-station.com/article3484.html&hl=en&langpair=fr|en&tbb=1&ie=iso-8859-1)
Honda CB750 Four: Revolutionary!

Adventure Posts:

motoring.co.za (http://www.motoring.co.za/index.php?from=rss_Motoring&fArticleId=4139477)
Safety, security priorities for 30th Dakar


Blog Update (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?p=225349&posted=1#post225349)

Foreign Language Blogs (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?p=225351&posted=1#post225351)


Gear:

Bikes in the Fast Lane (http://blogs.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/uk-new-motorcycle-helmet-testing-standard.htm)
UK: New motorcycle helmet testing standard


Motorcycle Repair and Care:

webbikeworld.com (http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/torque-wrench/electronic-torque-wrench/)
Electronic Torque Wrench – Electronic Torque Screwdriver


Over Heard in New York | Voice of the City (http://www.overheardinnewyork.com/)


Photography / Video:

dPS.com (http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/how-to-hold-a-digital-camera/)
How to hold a digital camera

Links to the Photo Assignment threads:

11/24/2007 (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=21853): Gratitude – Thanksgiving Special

11/17/2007 ( http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=21734): Triangle

11/10/2007 ( http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=21574): Harmony

11/03/2007 ( http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=21441): Pure & Simple

10/27/2007 (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=21286): Open Wide

10/19/2007 (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=21141): Shadow of a Doubt

10/13/2007 (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20999&highlight=Photo+Assignment): Group Dynamic

10/06/2007 (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20845&highlight=Photo+Assignment): Blue

09/29/2007 (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20687&highlight=Photo+Assignment): Evolution

09/22/2007 (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20513&highlight=Photo+Assignment): Balance

09/15/2007 (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20361&highlight=Photo+Assignment): Where I Want to Be

09/08/2007 (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20239&highlight=Photo+Assignment): A Long Way to Go


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)


xkcd (http://www.xkcd.com/) A webcomic of Romance, Sarcasm, Math and Language

Sluggy Freelance (http://www.sluggy.com/)


Bike Candy:

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From: BMW PressClub Argentina

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Voni
11-23-2007, 08:04 AM
BMW Icon - our own Dave Swisher!!!!

Strictly amazing!

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To put this in perspective, this is the equivalent of riding for 973 days and nights (or over two-and-a-half years) at a constant speed of 60 mph (100 km/h).

AND

David is living proof that age isn't defined by the physical frame but by attitude, which in his case is forever youthful.

Voni
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