Daily news about motorcycles http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/ en-us Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0200 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0200

Friday's top internet stories for the week. Here's what I've been reading over the last 7 days.

- Fuel Efficiency Tips For The Long Run
- World's Fastest Velocette
- How to Have a Safe and Happy Solo Motorcycle Trip
- 10 Reasons Motorcycles Are Better Than Cars
- How To Get Your Motorcycle Out Of Storage And Back On The Road

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Airhawk, those guys that provide ass-saving motorcycle saddle cushions, have updated their web site.

It's faster and easier to navigate, and get better information.

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/airhawks-updated-web.htm Web Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/airhawks-updated-web.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/airhawks-updated-web.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/airhawks-updated-web.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/airhawks-updated-web.htm?opendocument&comments Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:30:00 +0200

The French daily newspaper, Le Parisien, has obtained a secret document from the Parisian police department highlighting the fact that the police has quotas for tickets.

Officers that reach their objectives receive a cash bonus.

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/france-ticket-quotas-for-police-confirmed.htm France Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/france-ticket-quotas-for-police-confirmed.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/france-ticket-quotas-for-police-confirmed.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/france-ticket-quotas-for-police-confirmed.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/france-ticket-quotas-for-police-confirmed.htm?opendocument&comments Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:30:00 +0200

This sounds strangely enough like a great episode of the popular Sons of Anarchy TV series....

The Vagos Motorcycle Gang is suspected of sabotaging the anti-gang police building. One way they tried, was cut a hole in the roof, and pipe in inflammable gas....

Will be see this in next year's SoA ?

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/real-life-sons-of-anarchy.htm News Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/real-life-sons-of-anarchy.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/real-life-sons-of-anarchy.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/real-life-sons-of-anarchy.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/real-life-sons-of-anarchy.htm?opendocument&comments Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:30:00 +0200

I don't think this is a good idea.... a motorcycle towing a bicycle...

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/motorcycle-towing--bicycle---not-a-good-idea.htm Funny Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/motorcycle-towing--bicycle---not-a-good-idea.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/motorcycle-towing--bicycle---not-a-good-idea.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/motorcycle-towing--bicycle---not-a-good-idea.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/motorcycle-towing--bicycle---not-a-good-idea.htm?opendocument&comments Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0200

Here's is an interesting TV ad for Vespa scooters.

What's really interesting about it, is that it features a scooter sidecar....

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/video-vespa-building-relationships.htm Ads Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/video-vespa-building-relationships.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/video-vespa-building-relationships.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/video-vespa-building-relationships.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/video-vespa-building-relationships.htm?opendocument&comments Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:15:00 +0200

Sandra Kenyon, a 46 year old motorcycle instructor, showed up for her lessons drunk as a skunk, with 4 times the legal limit.

She dropped her motorcycle three times, and needed help to get back on. Cops found 2 brandy bottles in her jacket.

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/uk-how-not-to-teach-motorcycle-riding.htm News Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/uk-how-not-to-teach-motorcycle-riding.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/uk-how-not-to-teach-motorcycle-riding.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/uk-how-not-to-teach-motorcycle-riding.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/uk-how-not-to-teach-motorcycle-riding.htm?opendocument&comments Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0200

Piaggio/Vespa have stopped production in Singapore, and set up shop, or should I say, factory, in Vietnam.

Piaggio are getting ready to tap into the major Asian market with small scooters and motorcycles.

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/piaggio-sets-up-shop-in-vietnam.htm Piaggio Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/piaggio-sets-up-shop-in-vietnam.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/piaggio-sets-up-shop-in-vietnam.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/piaggio-sets-up-shop-in-vietnam.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/piaggio-sets-up-shop-in-vietnam.htm?opendocument&comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:30:00 +0200

There's a big fight going on in London, UK. The Council there is charging a premium for motorcycle to park in special parking bays. There are not enough of them, far from it. So they fine you £120 for illegal parking if you park outside the bays.

The parking fee is supposed to be used to create more parking bays, but that is not happening. One organization has been created that actively is fighting the City. Court, Police investigations, and weekly demonstrations.

You can help... even if you live abroad.... read this...

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/uk-ongoing-fight-to-stop-paying-for-motorcycle-parking-taxes.htm Protests Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/uk-ongoing-fight-to-stop-paying-for-motorcycle-parking-taxes.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/uk-ongoing-fight-to-stop-paying-for-motorcycle-parking-taxes.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/uk-ongoing-fight-to-stop-paying-for-motorcycle-parking-taxes.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/uk-ongoing-fight-to-stop-paying-for-motorcycle-parking-taxes.htm?opendocument&comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:30:00 +0200

Hmmm ... interesting BMW TV ad for their K1200S motorcycle, featuring a bull...

But is it real, or a spoof??

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/video-bmw-k1200s-bull.htm Ads Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/video-bmw-k1200s-bull.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/video-bmw-k1200s-bull.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/video-bmw-k1200s-bull.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/video-bmw-k1200s-bull.htm?opendocument&comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:30:00 +0200

Happy Saint Patrick's Day, wherever you may be.

St Paddy day is now celebrated almost everywhere in the world.

If you've got motorcycle related St. Paddy Day photos from anywhere else than the USA and Ireland, please send them to me....

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/happy-motorcycling-st.-patricks-day.htm Events Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/happy-motorcycling-st.-patricks-day.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/happy-motorcycling-st.-patricks-day.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/happy-motorcycling-st.-patricks-day.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/happy-motorcycling-st.-patricks-day.htm?opendocument&comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0200

There is a war going on between car taxis and motorcycle taxis here in France. And the car taxis play dirty since they are loosing the legal battle.

Now, for the 2nd time in a month, the information desk at Orly, a busy international airport in France, got vandalized, furniture wrecked and computer equipment rendered useless. Imagine!!! In a busy airport where there is supposed to be security....

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/france-motorcycle-taxi-counter-at-airport-vandalized.htm France Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/france-motorcycle-taxi-counter-at-airport-vandalized.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/france-motorcycle-taxi-counter-at-airport-vandalized.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/france-motorcycle-taxi-counter-at-airport-vandalized.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/france-motorcycle-taxi-counter-at-airport-vandalized.htm?opendocument&comments Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0200

KTM will be presenting their electric motorcycle, FREERIDE, in Tokyo on the 26th of March.

They have a dedicated website, but no info available so far...

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/ktm-ready-with-electric-motorcycle.htm Ecology Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/ktm-ready-with-electric-motorcycle.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/ktm-ready-with-electric-motorcycle.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/ktm-ready-with-electric-motorcycle.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/ktm-ready-with-electric-motorcycle.htm?opendocument&comments Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0200

Here are 16 advertisements I have found, after having to look very hard, for Husqvarna motorcycles.

It's easier to find Husqvarna lawn mower and power tools, then motorcycle ads.

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/16-husqvarna-motorcycle-ads-from-around-the-world.htm Ads Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/16-husqvarna-motorcycle-ads-from-around-the-world.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/16-husqvarna-motorcycle-ads-from-around-the-world.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/16-husqvarna-motorcycle-ads-from-around-the-world.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/16-husqvarna-motorcycle-ads-from-around-the-world.htm?opendocument&comments Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0200

Why walk when going on a protest march????

Take your motorcycle... it's more fun!

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/thailand-using-motorcycles-for-protest-marches.htm News Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/thailand-using-motorcycles-for-protest-marches.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/thailand-using-motorcycles-for-protest-marches.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/thailand-using-motorcycles-for-protest-marches.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/thailand-using-motorcycles-for-protest-marches.htm?opendocument&comments Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0200

Is this a motorcycle burnout? Or what is it?

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/does-this-qualify-as-a-motorcycle-burnout.htm Funny Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/does-this-qualify-as-a-motorcycle-burnout.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/does-this-qualify-as-a-motorcycle-burnout.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/does-this-qualify-as-a-motorcycle-burnout.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/does-this-qualify-as-a-motorcycle-burnout.htm?opendocument&comments Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0200

We've all seen bumper stickers, no matter where you are in the world.

Here are 50 motorcycle-related bumper stickers, either for your car, or for your motorcycle.

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/50-motorcycle-bumper-stickers.htm Funny Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/50-motorcycle-bumper-stickers.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/50-motorcycle-bumper-stickers.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/50-motorcycle-bumper-stickers.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/50-motorcycle-bumper-stickers.htm?opendocument&comments Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0200

When the CEO of GoDaddy.com decided to get married, he wanted a special wedding cake, a cake that expressed his love for speed and motorcycles.

He commissioned a company to make their biggest and most complex cake ever, a cake in the shape of a Ducati Streetfighter motorcycle.

Have a look at the photos and video... impressive!

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/an-edible-ducati-motorcycle.htm Ducati Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/an-edible-ducati-motorcycle.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/an-edible-ducati-motorcycle.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/an-edible-ducati-motorcycle.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/an-edible-ducati-motorcycle.htm?opendocument&comments Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0200

Last Saturday saw a massive motorcycle protest ride in 40 cities n France.

Despite the miserable weather, 10,000 bikers paralyzed Paris traffic for hours.

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/france-the-massive-motorcycle-protest-of-this-weekend.htm France Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/france-the-massive-motorcycle-protest-of-this-weekend.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/france-the-massive-motorcycle-protest-of-this-weekend.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/france-the-massive-motorcycle-protest-of-this-weekend.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/france-the-massive-motorcycle-protest-of-this-weekend.htm?opendocument&comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0200

Here are some of the motorcycle articles I've been reading over the last few days found on the internet.

- Smart Engines EFI
- Touring Bikers Now Have No Problem Finding A Place To Pitch Up
- The Worst Motorcycle Gang Tattoos
- Winter And Snow Riding Tips
- Spring Is Almost Here Get Ready For Post Winter Motorcycle Checkups

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