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Mika
12-07-2007, 05:32 AM
Today’s Birthdays / Calendar (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-12-7&c=1)

http://www.thefrontdoor.com/ppe/Images/173/ProdGrfx/189030mn.jpg


BMW in the News

moto-station.com (http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www.moto-station.com/article3557.html&hl=en&langpair=fr|en&tbb=1&ie=iso-8859-1)
Strategy: Kymco produce engines of BMW G 450 X

Bikes in the Fast Lane (http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/christmas-2007-bmw-gift-ideas.htm)
Christmas 2007: BMW Giftr Ideas

autosport.com ( http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/64300)
Kubica tops the times at Jerez

motoringfile.com ( http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/12/06/mercedes-bmw-negotiate-engine-deal/)
Mercedes & BMW Negotiate Engine Deal

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

BMW Motorrad South Africa

Herbert Schwarz Rides Through Central Africa – Part 1 ( http://www.bmw-motorrad.co.za/bikes/news/display.asp?Id=846)

World of BMW News

On screen success for BMW Motorrad (http://www.worldofbmw.com/content/article.asp?article=993&artDate=06/12/2007)


Motorsports PressClub

BMW Sauber F1 Team - Test in Jerez - 4th - 7th December 2007 - Day two, Wednesday
Press release, 12/06/2007

Weather conditions: Bright and sunny
Temperatures: Air: 8-20°C, Track: 8-25°C

Number of drivers participating: 20 (21 cars as Ferrari has two for Kimi Raikkonen)

Fastest lap overall: Lewis Hamilton (McLaren Mercedes ) 1:19.371 min

Circuit distance: 4.428 km

Robert Kubica
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.07-04 / BMW P86/7 V8
Test kilometres today: 522 km (118 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:20.487 min

Nick Heidfeld
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.07-08 / BMW P86/7 V8
Test kilometres today: 411 km (93 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:22.875 min

Programme:
Nick Heidfeld was in the car for the second day running, while for Robert Kubica it was the first day of his three day test. Nick was again doing work with the 2009 specification Bridgestone slick tyres. The team also worked on the mechanical and aerodynamic set-ups for the car, as well as the development of the 2008 electronics. For the second day running the team was delighted with the amount of trouble free running and the positive results.

What comes next:
Nick will be in the car for his third, and final day, while for Robert it will be his second day. The programme will be more of the same, with it being a continuation of today's work.


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:

dealernews.com (http://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/Breaking+News/URAL-Seeks-Investment-to-Expand/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/477592?ref=25)
URAL Seeks Investment to Expand

airforcetimes.com (http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2007/12/military_harleys_aafes_071205w/)
AAFES honored as top seller of Harleys

2wf.com (http://www.2wf.com/content/view/1047/2/)
Triumph offers retail vouchers

Bloomberg.com (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?sid=aDjL0As_b1h4&pid=20601039)
After China, Vietnam will Be World’s Factory

crash.net (http://www.crash.net/motoring/roadbikes/news/article/20123-0/yamaha_launch_superbikes_in_india.html)
Yamaha launch superbikes in India

motorcycle-usa.com (http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=5634)
KTM Ready TO Rally in 2008

motorcyclenews.com (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/mcn/2007/December/december-3-9/dec0607whichmotorcycledoyouwantarieltobuild/)
Which motorcycle do you want Ariel to build?
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/205218/images/1arielbladeneginedbike.jpg
OR…Check out the article to see what other bikes Ariel is considering for their come back.

Even the little ones are becoming complicated.
motorcylenews.com ( http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/mcn/2007/December/december-3-9/dec0607hondaapegetsfuelinjection/?&R=EPI-97437)
Honda Ape gets injected
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/205214/images/300x200/hondaape.jpg
To stay in production.

bikerlawblog.com (http://www.bikerlawblog.com/index.php/biker_laws/2007/12/03/well_here_we_go_state_legislatures_are_n)
…State Legislatures are now going after Stun Riding Sport Motorcycle Riders…
http://www.bikerlawblog.com/media/blogs/biker_laws/nomotorcycles.gif

MCN: A lap of Qatar onboard the 2008 ZX-10R
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Cage World

autobloggreen.com ( http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/12/06/energy-bill-vote-delayed-cafe-back-on-the-table/)
Energy bill vote delayed, CAFÉ back on the table

teslamotors.com (http://www.teslamotors.com/blog3/?p=70)
On the Road with Motor Trend

newsik.net (http://www.newsik.net/cars/bmw/related/Flagship-Korean-takes-on-BMW-Merc-16228434.html[)
Flagship Korean takes on BMW, Merc

F1

pitpass.com ( http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=33508)
Renault guilty but no penalty

Blogf1.co.uk ( http://blogf1.co.uk/2007/12/06/are-honda-testing-the-limits-of-the-rules/)
Are Honda Testing The Limits Of The Rules?



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


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


Rumors:

autoblog.com (http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/05/ktm-rc4-single-cylinder-superbike-spied-testing/)
KTM RC4 single cylinder superbike spied testing
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/12/ktm690.jpg

Feature:
Trikes in the Fast Lane

caradisiac.com (http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//moto.caradisiac.com/Insolite-Suzuki-GSXR-1000-Tripode-916&hl=en&langpair=fr|en&tbb=1&ie=iso-8859-1)
Suzuki GSXR 1000 Tripode
http://moto-images.caradisiac.com/IMG/jpg/4/1/3/0/2/DSC02016.jpg


Adventure Posts:

MCN (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/videos/2007/December/dec0307therideextractspreview/?&R=EPI-97382 ): A simpler take on the long way down.

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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)

Blogs:

crusty The Biker (http://crustythebiker.blogspot.com/2007/12/hafass.html)

Helmet Hair (http://www.helmethairblog.com/entries/diy-5dollar-motorcycle-camera-mount/)

Knucklebusterinc (http://www.knucklebusterinc.com/features/2007/12/06/sepia-photo-series-part-2-of-5/)

K’telontour of the World (http://ktelontour.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default)

Meanderings On Two Wheels (http://ridingtwowheels.blogspot.com/2007/12/gumby-rider-show-episode-1.html)

Ride It Like You Stole It! (http://davedragon.rilysi.com/)

The New Café (Racer) Society (http://thenewcaferacersociety.blogspot.com/2007/12/work-of-julie-goldstien.html)

Gear:

windingroad.com ( http://news.windingroad.com/gadgets/skulls-make-everything-cooler-the-skull-helmet/)
Skull Helmet
http://news.windingroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/skullhelmethl.jpg


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


Audio / Photography / Video:

Side Stand Up: Episode 6 (http://recordings.talkshoe.com/rss64458.xml)
http://www.talkshoe.com/custom/images/icons/TC-64458-MainIcon.jpg

Twisted Wrist Podcast (http://twistedwrist.blogspot.com/2007/12/twisted-wrist-show-36.html) Show 36

Links to the Photo Assignment threads:

12/01/2007 (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=22018): Element

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


Wonderings:

geekdad (http://blog.wired.com/geekdad/2007/12/grow-a-borax-sn.html)
Grow a borax snowflake
http://z.about.com/d/chemistry/1/8/F/P/boraxsnowfalke.jpg

You know I have a thing for Triumphs. Here is the first of a pict-o-roma of Thruxton customs from motojournal.com. Click on the picture for more.
http://www.josch.org/motojournal_pict-o-rama_08/Triumph/slides/Triumph_Thruxton_gruppo.jpg

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:

http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/Classifieds/photos/beasley_velo_001.jpg

From: www.vintagebike.co.uk (http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/Classifieds/listing/891/VELOCETTE.html )

[THE END (http://neverhappy.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/marie-empty-room.jpg)

PAULBACH
12-07-2007, 05:44 AM
Is it the first of April already?

The announcement is official: the engines of future enduro BMW G450X will be produced by Kymco! Voici l'occasion pour BMW de limiter les coûts et de rentabiliser d'autres innovations sur ces motos annoncées à un tarif concurrentiel. Here is an opportunity for BMW to minimize costs and capitalize further on these bikes innovations announced at competitive rates.

Hmmmm! Something got lost in the translation. Here is the link. (http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www.moto-station.com/article3557.html&hl=en&langpair=fr|en&tbb=1&ie=iso-8859-1)

Mika, you find the most interesting stuff.

ltljohn
12-07-2007, 09:27 AM
GSXR 1K three wheeler. The bike is cool but what caught my eye was the 112 octane leaded fuel.:dance