Mika
09-24-2008, 12:40 AM
Happy Birthday (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getday&day=2008-09-24&sb=1)
US Forest Service (http://www.fs.fed.us/news/fallcolors/): Fall color guide
urbanext.uiuc.edu (http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/fallcolor/about.html): The Miracle of Fall – About Fall Color
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/237640175_QUyrL-L.jpg
Motorradonline.de (http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www.motorradonline.de/test/vergleichtests/im-test--aprilia--bmw-und-ktm---vergleichstest-supermoto-bikes.311155.htm&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=iso-8859-1): Test – Aprilia, BMW and KTM
Motorradonline.com (http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www.motorradonline.de//news/modelljahr-2009---bmw-mit-neuen-farben-und-sonderausstattungen.311899.htm&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=iso-8859-1): BMW with new colors
motorcycledaily.com (http://www.motorcycledaily.com/23september08_kawasaki2009_650r.htm): Kawasaki Ninja 650R gets redesigned for 2009
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A bit of English history
southsiders-mc.com (http://southsiders-mc.blogspot.com/2008/09/norton-beginning-energette.html): Norton…the beginnings
This is reporting on motorcycles not politics…
Bikes in the Fast Lane (http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/occ-endorse-mccain-build-him-a-motorcycle.htm): OCC endorse McCain, build him a bike
Kawasaki.com (http://www.kawasaki.com/mpg/default.aspx): Kawasaki is making a big deal about being green.
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/239852430_XTmXB-M.jpg
HUSQVARNA WINS ROUND 7 OF 2008 AMA NATIONAL HARE SCRAMBLE SERIES
09/23/2008
Glenn Kearney Finishes Pro Class Two Minutes Forty-five Seconds Out in Front
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - September 23, 2008... Glenn Kearney and his Husqvarna TXC 450 were a winning combination in Round 7 of the AMA National Hare Scramble Series in Perry, Georgia, Sunday, September 22.
With ideal riding conditions in his favor, Kearney pulled the holeshot at the start of the race, but was passed by Australian rider Laurence Mahoney shortly before heading into the woods. The two set a blistering pace in the first loop with Glenn content to sit back and follow his fellow countryman and pick lines that could be used as the race wore on. In lap 2, Mahoney made a small mistake, allowing Kearney to quickly pass and set off for the overall win. He steadily pulled away from the pack until by the finish -- some 3.5 hours later -- he was 2 minutes 45 seconds out front and in command. Following Glenn across the line were defending National Hare Scrambles Champion Jason Raines and current National Enduro points leader Russell Bobbitt.
Team Manager and five-time GNCC Champion Scott Summers finished 2nd in the Vet A (30+) class on his Husqvarna TXC 510, continuing his string of podium finishes. He posted his eighth win in a row in the Vet A Class in Round 10 of the GNCC Racing Series in Snowshoe, West Virginia, September 13-14.
Kearney, of Hickory, NC, is now second in total points for the overall National Hare Scrambles Championship. He rose to prominence as an off-road racer in Australia. In the U.S., the 26-year-old Australian Enduro Champion, has proven to be one of the hardest working riders in the GNCC series, adhering to a grueling training program and possessing considerable heart and determination on the track. Kearney credits much of his success in the Hare Scramble and GNCC Series this year to his mechanic Wyatt Seals, who has superbly prepped his Husqvarna bikes.
Team Husqvarna sponsors include Axo, Spectro, Pirelli, Wiseco, Tireballs, Arai, Scott USA, EK Chain, Twin Air, UFO, Tag, Mechanix Wear, Holeshot Motorsports, Powersports Grafx, CTI, LeoVince, DP Brakes, and Cycra.
Husqvarna Motorcycles. Tradition on two wheels since 1903.
Husqvarna Motorcycles, which was purchased by the BMW Group in October 2007, is well-known and highly respected in the off-road motorcycle market. Its heritage is inextricably linked to competition riding with numerous world championships in the 60s and 70s in both motocross and enduro classes. In 1987, Cagiva purchased the Husqvarna motorcycle division and moved production to Varese, Italy, where the bikes continue to be manufactured today.
I am not a fan of Hamilton or McLaren, but they took it in the shorts with this ruling.
autoweek.com (http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080923/FREE/809239991/1551/rss01&rssfeed=rss01): FIA court won’t hear appeal of Hamilton penalty
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/240145182_KJLLr-M.jpg
autobloggreen.com (http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/09/23/pininfarina-ev-to-be-shown-in-paris/ ): Pinifarnia EV to be sown at Paris
autoweek.com (http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080923/FREE/809239991/1551/rss01&rssfeed=rss01): Aston Martin’s Lagonda to take on Rolls-Royce, SUV a possibility
Mean time Ford is morphing into a small car company.
wheels.ca (http://www.wheels.ca/article/383742): Ford banking on small cars
autocar.co.uk (http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=235111): BMW US sales slide
With a Honda looking truck autonews.com (http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080923/ANE02/309239986/1128/rss03&rssfeed=rss03) reports VW targets 100,000 units.
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/238372622_9mNux-M.jpg
bmwmotorrad.so.za (http://bmwmotorrad.co.za/bikes/news/default.asp?Id=981): Happy Birthday K Bikes!
bmwgroup.com (http://www.bmwgroup.com/e/nav/index.html?../0_0_www_bmwgroup_com/home/home.html&source=overview): This months article is about the history of BMW Aero Engines
Thread: BMW Motorrad wants to hear from you. Survey link enclosed. ( http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=29525)
Philip Zimbardo shows how people become monsters…or heroes
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Stuff
gizmagazine.com (http://www.gizmag.com/solargorilla-portable-laptop-charger/10055/): Solargorilla portable laptop charger
A reflective view of New Mexico from across the pond.
economist.com (http://www.economist.com/displaystory.cfm?story_id=12284420&fsrc=rss&CFID=22710530&CFTOKEN=84818943): New Mexico – Border Country
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/182526939_JkRJz-Ti.jpg
Packers Blog – jsonline.com (http://blogs.jsonline.com/packers/rss.aspx)
Packers.com – News from the football shrine (http://www.packers.com/news/releases/rss/)
Green Bay Post Gazette: Packer News ( http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/misc?URL=/templates/RSSprofile.pbs&profile=1959&mime=xml), Commentary ( http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/misc?URL=/templates/RSSprofile.pbs&profile=1959&mime=xml)
Offical site of the Premier League ( http://www.premierleague.com/page/Home/0,,12306,00.html)
GasBuddy.com ( http://www.gasbuddy.com/) has gas temperature maps intended to let you see what gas prices are around the US and Canada. Areas are color coded according to the reported local average price for regular unleaded gasoline.
US (http://www.gasbuddy.com/gb_gastemperaturemap.aspx?z=0&lat=37.382813&long=-96.703125&ft=A&tl=48)
Canada (http://www.gasbuddy.com/gb_can_gastemperaturemap.aspx?z=0&lat=58.000000&long=-96.000000&ft=A&tl=48)
Bike Candy
I am still a sucker for a good engine picture. Here is a thumper Norton Manx
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/379249562_eAgo5-XL.jpg
THE END (http://photos.imageevent.com/motorbiker/newspics3/Ferrari-Bicycle.jpg)
US Forest Service (http://www.fs.fed.us/news/fallcolors/): Fall color guide
urbanext.uiuc.edu (http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/fallcolor/about.html): The Miracle of Fall – About Fall Color
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/237640175_QUyrL-L.jpg
Motorradonline.de (http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www.motorradonline.de/test/vergleichtests/im-test--aprilia--bmw-und-ktm---vergleichstest-supermoto-bikes.311155.htm&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=iso-8859-1): Test – Aprilia, BMW and KTM
Motorradonline.com (http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www.motorradonline.de//news/modelljahr-2009---bmw-mit-neuen-farben-und-sonderausstattungen.311899.htm&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=iso-8859-1): BMW with new colors
motorcycledaily.com (http://www.motorcycledaily.com/23september08_kawasaki2009_650r.htm): Kawasaki Ninja 650R gets redesigned for 2009
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A bit of English history
southsiders-mc.com (http://southsiders-mc.blogspot.com/2008/09/norton-beginning-energette.html): Norton…the beginnings
This is reporting on motorcycles not politics…
Bikes in the Fast Lane (http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/occ-endorse-mccain-build-him-a-motorcycle.htm): OCC endorse McCain, build him a bike
Kawasaki.com (http://www.kawasaki.com/mpg/default.aspx): Kawasaki is making a big deal about being green.
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/239852430_XTmXB-M.jpg
HUSQVARNA WINS ROUND 7 OF 2008 AMA NATIONAL HARE SCRAMBLE SERIES
09/23/2008
Glenn Kearney Finishes Pro Class Two Minutes Forty-five Seconds Out in Front
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - September 23, 2008... Glenn Kearney and his Husqvarna TXC 450 were a winning combination in Round 7 of the AMA National Hare Scramble Series in Perry, Georgia, Sunday, September 22.
With ideal riding conditions in his favor, Kearney pulled the holeshot at the start of the race, but was passed by Australian rider Laurence Mahoney shortly before heading into the woods. The two set a blistering pace in the first loop with Glenn content to sit back and follow his fellow countryman and pick lines that could be used as the race wore on. In lap 2, Mahoney made a small mistake, allowing Kearney to quickly pass and set off for the overall win. He steadily pulled away from the pack until by the finish -- some 3.5 hours later -- he was 2 minutes 45 seconds out front and in command. Following Glenn across the line were defending National Hare Scrambles Champion Jason Raines and current National Enduro points leader Russell Bobbitt.
Team Manager and five-time GNCC Champion Scott Summers finished 2nd in the Vet A (30+) class on his Husqvarna TXC 510, continuing his string of podium finishes. He posted his eighth win in a row in the Vet A Class in Round 10 of the GNCC Racing Series in Snowshoe, West Virginia, September 13-14.
Kearney, of Hickory, NC, is now second in total points for the overall National Hare Scrambles Championship. He rose to prominence as an off-road racer in Australia. In the U.S., the 26-year-old Australian Enduro Champion, has proven to be one of the hardest working riders in the GNCC series, adhering to a grueling training program and possessing considerable heart and determination on the track. Kearney credits much of his success in the Hare Scramble and GNCC Series this year to his mechanic Wyatt Seals, who has superbly prepped his Husqvarna bikes.
Team Husqvarna sponsors include Axo, Spectro, Pirelli, Wiseco, Tireballs, Arai, Scott USA, EK Chain, Twin Air, UFO, Tag, Mechanix Wear, Holeshot Motorsports, Powersports Grafx, CTI, LeoVince, DP Brakes, and Cycra.
Husqvarna Motorcycles. Tradition on two wheels since 1903.
Husqvarna Motorcycles, which was purchased by the BMW Group in October 2007, is well-known and highly respected in the off-road motorcycle market. Its heritage is inextricably linked to competition riding with numerous world championships in the 60s and 70s in both motocross and enduro classes. In 1987, Cagiva purchased the Husqvarna motorcycle division and moved production to Varese, Italy, where the bikes continue to be manufactured today.
I am not a fan of Hamilton or McLaren, but they took it in the shorts with this ruling.
autoweek.com (http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080923/FREE/809239991/1551/rss01&rssfeed=rss01): FIA court won’t hear appeal of Hamilton penalty
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/240145182_KJLLr-M.jpg
autobloggreen.com (http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/09/23/pininfarina-ev-to-be-shown-in-paris/ ): Pinifarnia EV to be sown at Paris
autoweek.com (http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080923/FREE/809239991/1551/rss01&rssfeed=rss01): Aston Martin’s Lagonda to take on Rolls-Royce, SUV a possibility
Mean time Ford is morphing into a small car company.
wheels.ca (http://www.wheels.ca/article/383742): Ford banking on small cars
autocar.co.uk (http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=235111): BMW US sales slide
With a Honda looking truck autonews.com (http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080923/ANE02/309239986/1128/rss03&rssfeed=rss03) reports VW targets 100,000 units.
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/238372622_9mNux-M.jpg
bmwmotorrad.so.za (http://bmwmotorrad.co.za/bikes/news/default.asp?Id=981): Happy Birthday K Bikes!
bmwgroup.com (http://www.bmwgroup.com/e/nav/index.html?../0_0_www_bmwgroup_com/home/home.html&source=overview): This months article is about the history of BMW Aero Engines
Thread: BMW Motorrad wants to hear from you. Survey link enclosed. ( http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=29525)
Philip Zimbardo shows how people become monsters…or heroes
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Stuff
gizmagazine.com (http://www.gizmag.com/solargorilla-portable-laptop-charger/10055/): Solargorilla portable laptop charger
A reflective view of New Mexico from across the pond.
economist.com (http://www.economist.com/displaystory.cfm?story_id=12284420&fsrc=rss&CFID=22710530&CFTOKEN=84818943): New Mexico – Border Country
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/182526939_JkRJz-Ti.jpg
Packers Blog – jsonline.com (http://blogs.jsonline.com/packers/rss.aspx)
Packers.com – News from the football shrine (http://www.packers.com/news/releases/rss/)
Green Bay Post Gazette: Packer News ( http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/misc?URL=/templates/RSSprofile.pbs&profile=1959&mime=xml), Commentary ( http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/misc?URL=/templates/RSSprofile.pbs&profile=1959&mime=xml)
Offical site of the Premier League ( http://www.premierleague.com/page/Home/0,,12306,00.html)
GasBuddy.com ( http://www.gasbuddy.com/) has gas temperature maps intended to let you see what gas prices are around the US and Canada. Areas are color coded according to the reported local average price for regular unleaded gasoline.
US (http://www.gasbuddy.com/gb_gastemperaturemap.aspx?z=0&lat=37.382813&long=-96.703125&ft=A&tl=48)
Canada (http://www.gasbuddy.com/gb_can_gastemperaturemap.aspx?z=0&lat=58.000000&long=-96.000000&ft=A&tl=48)
Bike Candy
I am still a sucker for a good engine picture. Here is a thumper Norton Manx
http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/379249562_eAgo5-XL.jpg
THE END (http://photos.imageevent.com/motorbiker/newspics3/Ferrari-Bicycle.jpg)