Daily news about motorcycles

• Beaujolais Nouveau And Motorcycles

  (Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:54:06 +0200)
  Is it a good idea to mix motorcycles and wine?
  
  Even if the wine is a Beaujolais Nouveau..
  
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• What Are The Exact Rules Of The Road In Europe?

  (Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:00:00 +0200)
  The European Traffic Police organization, TISPOL, have an on-line database that can be consulted to find out what the exact Rules of the Road of a specific country in Europe are.
  
  Remember that Europe consists of different countries with their own laws. Ignorance of the laws are not accepted. This database can help you.
  
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• Taking Tools With Your On Your Motorcycle

  (Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:45:00 +0200)
  Carrying the few tools that you were given when you bought your motorcycle is the only way you can bring tools with you on your bike.
  
  But.. a) the tools are always inadequate and b) there's no space to bring others.
  
  Stealth Workshop have a solution for you.
  
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• Going Shopping With The Family On Your Motorcycle

  (Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:00:00 +0200)
  Going shopping on your motorcycle is not easy or fun, but having to take the whole family along?? Including mother-in-law? Possible?
  
  Yes, for this guy, no problem.
  
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• For When The Oil Barrel Reaches US$200

  (Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:56:28 +0200)
  We all know it.. we're living on borrowed time. Gas prices will double again. Oil barrels are still expected to climb to US$200.
  
  Riding a motorcycle is cheaper than cars, but at those prices you'll need to form of transportation that gets over 150 mpg.
  
  Here's one, and it's good looking! Bookmark it, just in case you can't pay for gasoline anymore.
  
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• Properly Protecting Your Motorcycle In Your Garage

  (Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:33:34 +0200)
  If you not only want to protect your precious motorcycle from dirt and condensation when it's sleeping in your garage, standard covers aren't enough.
  
  But if you also want to have an admiring look at your motorcycle when you're in the garage, it become almost impossible.
  
  Harley have a solution (and it should fit any bike). A "Bubble" protection, including filtered air.
  
  Christmas... here I come...
  
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• Customize Your Motorcycle Saddle On The Web

  (Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:00:08 +0200)
  French saddle and baggage manufacturer, Bagster, offer a web customization of your motorcycle (or scooter) specific saddle.
  
  Select different colors, graphics and options. Simple.
  
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• Gasp! Is This A Kawasaki Motorcycle?

  (Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:03:38 +0200)
  If you're into trikes, this one should interest you. It's a Kawasaki ZR1100 motorcycle, converted into a F1 Ferrari. Not bad actually.
  
  For sale on eBay.
  
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• Made In France: Motorcycles Etc

  (Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:29:00 +0200)
  Though France is a motorcycle friendly country with millions of motorcycle and scooters on the street everyday, it is not known in terms of motorcycle manufacturers and related gear.
  
  But it's not true. There are quite a lot of leading companies working in the field of motorcycles, some world class. Here's a list:
  
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• UK: Finding Out The State Of Traffic In Real Time

  (Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:54:21 +0200)
  Need to find out what the traffic looks like in the UK? Even when on the road?
  
  Frixo will tell you in real time, and for free, where the bottlenecks are. Impressive!
  
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• Want To Race The Touquet Beach Race? Motorcycles For Rent

  (Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:52:33 +0200)
  For foreigners who want to race in this famous and crazy beach motorcycle enduro race, the Le Touquet Enduropale, you can now rent BMW G450X Enduro or Honda motorcycles.
  
  The Honda bikes even come with mechanical assistance during this mythical 3 hour race.
  
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• Video: Lotto Norway - Blind Biker

  (Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:45:23 +0200)
  Funny TV ad for the Norwegian Lotto, featuring a blind motorcycle rider.
  
  Funny!
  
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• Huh? How Can He Ride Like That?

  (Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:50:57 +0200)
  Sometimes bikers from 3rd world countries are able to defy the laws of physics.
  
  How can he ride his motorcycle with an enormous mattress tied to the back?
  
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• Red Bull Knockout: And The Winner Is...

  (Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:12:53 +0200)
  The 3rd edition of the Red Bull Knockout beach motorcycle enduro race was held again in Scheveningen, The Netherlands.
  
  650 motorcycles started, only 102 finished.
  
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• Top Internet Stories - 14 November 2008

  (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:00:00 +0200)
  Here are two weeks worth of stories, since I didn't have the time during the EICMA week. Enjoy:
  
  - Ducati freeze fright
  
  - How to Ride China? Buy your bike in Beijing
  
  - Here’s the Word on Tiered Licensing
  
  - People STILL hating on scooters?!
  
  - What's in a Name? BMW explains
  
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• Germany: Shocking Speed Reduction Campaign

  (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:40:40 +0200)
  The Germans are using billboards in the shape of death notices to get driver and motorcycle riders to slow down on their motorways.
  
  The idea is to shock people into thinking!
  
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• Hey! That?s Not How You Park A Motorcycle!

  (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:04:25 +0200)
  Oooops....
  
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• Motorcycles And Other Vehicles CO2 Emissions

  (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:52:08 +0200)
  Are we motorcycle riders really that bad polluters? Do we really emit so much CO2?
  
  Here's a table of most transportation means, and their CO2 emissions.
  
  Guess what? We're saints !!!!!!!!!
  
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• New Motorcycle Cartoon Web Site

  (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:43:00 +0200)
  Cartoonist Matt Marino has a web site dedicated to his funny motorcycle cartoons.
  
  The site is easy to follow, and he has a new cartoon almost every day.
  
  Isn't life beautiful?
  
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• UAE: Dubai?s Version Of Charlie?s Angels

  (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:52:21 +0200)
  The male dominated society of the United Arab Emirates has a team of 6 female bodyguards working for the Dubai Police force.
  
  The 6 ladies ride the big Yamaha motorcycles, and run around with guns, protecting VIPs.
  
  Great, if it weren't that this is happening in the Middle East, were women are cost less than camels (Ok, Dubai is more liberal, but still ...).
  
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