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Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 |
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Posted 18:33:34 Filed under Entertainment Ideas
Author: Mike Werner | Location: Normandy, France
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Many of us protect our motorcycle, even those sleeping in the garage, with a cover. It keeps the bike dust free and clean. But even with the prettiest cover, with your motorcycle's logo, you can't see the bike when you're in the garage. The cover protects the bike, but also stops out from seeing it.
There are transparent covers in the market, but they're not that good. Here's the solution, although a bit pricey. Harley-Davidson have a "motorcycle bubble". From a first look, it resembles a snow globe, but what it is, is a transparent cover that gets blown up cover your Harley (but it should work on any motorcycle).
The air compressor has a filter, so only clean air is circulated inside the "globe". This way the bike stays clean and condensation free (therefore rust free), and you can still look at it admiringly whenever you step into the garage.
Several sizes exist. US$269 - 289.
Pricey, but not bad. Click here for more information 
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Posted 14:00:08 Filed under Web
Author: Mike Werner | Location: Normandy, France
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Most motorcycle manufacturers, when making your motorcycle, play a practical joke with you. They supply a slab of concrete disguised as a saddle fitted to your bike. It's either a prank, or it's an effort to allow the aftermarket saddle manufacturers a chance to sell their goods.
Making your saddle more comfortable, involves either buying something that you cover the current slab of concrete (like an Air Hawk, or sheep skin), or you replace the complete saddle.
French saddle and baggage manufacturer, Bagster, not only offer new saddles for most current motorcycles and scooters, but they also have a nice web site that allows you to customize your saddle to your choice of colors, graphics and optional extras (like gels).
It's simple to use, and in minutes you have the ideal saddle for you.
Click here to give it a try
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Posted 09:03:38 Filed under Kawasaki Special-Bikes
Author: Mike Werner | Location: Normandy, France
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First reaction is GASP! Horror! Second reaction is OMG! Then you start looking at it in more detail, and you go... Hmmmm. Not bad actually.
The object is a converted Kawasaki ZR1100 motorcycle. The owner converted it into a trike. On its own, it's a life choice, and many people love riding trikes. But most trikes look alike, which is what I think the owner of this one wanted to avoid.
So instead of building a trike and placing the Kawa engine in it, he built the trike around the Kawasaki. And he gave it a Formula One Ferrari shape.
So from the front you've got a F1 car, and from the back, you've got a bastard child of a car and a motorcycle.
Lots of details though. Have a look at the cockpit:
The owner put it up for auction on eBay.
If you want it, you're going to have to fork out some US$ 15,000. But.... it's not bad looking. If you're going to go for a trike....
Click here to have a look, and put up a bid .
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Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 |
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Posted 18:29:00 Filed under France
Author: Mike Werner | Location: Normandy, France
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Some countries spring to mind when you mention motorcycles. The first is obviously Italy, with brands like Ducati, Aprilia, Agusta, Guzzi, the list is very long. Or names like Rossi, Biaggi, and Capirossi. Japan also springs to mind, with brands like Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki. Even Germany will make you think BMW, or even the now defunct MZ. The UK has Triumph, no slouch in the motorcycle department, or good old Norton and golden boy wonder James Toseland. And of course, the United States of America have Harley-Davidson and Buell, and names like Hayden, Hopkins and Edwards.
But what does France have? France is after all a motorcycle country, where there are a lot of motorcycle and scooter riders. The French car driver respects the motorcycle rider. So what is it that makes France a motorcycle country?
The only real motorcycle manufacturers are Voxan, Scorpa and Sherco (and recently Wakan) not exactly well known names, and to a lesser extent, Peugeot and MBK with their scooters. And in the rider arena, OJ (Olivier Jacques was good, but could not make it in the MotoGP category) and recently Mike Di Meglio became world champ in the 125. They also had their fair share of champs in SBK.
But there's a host of manufacturers in France involved in the world of motorcycles, many of them world-class. Here's a few of them: - Michelin.
Yes, one of the biggest tire manufacturers is French. A €17 Billion company, they are also well known for their tourist and food guides and their maps.
- Elf/Total.
The French gasoline and oil company, and they're big, €159 Billion big! They are heavy into sponsoring of motorcycle races.
- Igol.
Lubrication. €80 Million revenue.
- Motul.
Oils and lubes, €115 million worth annually.
- Ipone.
Lube and cleaning products. €10 million annual revenue.
- Devil.
Exhausts, used often in race bikes.
- Bagster.
Motorcycle baggage and saddles. €10 million sales.
- Bering.
Clothing and rider protection. €5.6 million revenue.
- Shark.
Helmets (World 125 champion Mike Di Meglio's helmet). €24 Million.
- Roof.
Famous fighter pilot-style helmets. €4 million.
- Top Block.
Anti-theft equipment. €6 million.
- Awax/Kiwi.
Helmets. €200,000.
- MaC adam.
Biker clothing, part of RMF accessories. €19 million.
- Kenny.
Clothing, mostly off-road. €7.3 million.
- GPA.
Helmets. Small €54, 000.
So, there you go. There are litteraly hundreds of companies involved in the motorcycle industry in France.
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Posted 08:52:33 Filed under Racing France
Author: Mike Werner | Location: Normandy, France
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For those of you who live abroad and have always dreamed of racing the famous (or notorious) beach motorcycle enduro race of Le Touquet, here's your chance.
The organizers have again made several deals with manufacturers for people to rent a motorcycle to take part in this epic race. Two manufacturers are available:
| | | The BMW dealer of Lille, Boxer Evasion, are preparing BMW G450X motorcycles. They can be rented for the occasion. If you're interested, contact:
Boxer Evasion
L'Oree du Golf
rue Jules Verne
59790 Ronchin - Lille
Tel: +33-3.28.77.77.28
christophe@boxer-evasion.com
ask for Christophe Helaine
www.boxer-evasion.com
Note: These are the people who won the holeshot 2 years ago on a special BMW HP2 | From the multiple winner family Potisek (there are always several competing), Rudy Potisek is offering not only the rental of a Honda motorcycle to compete, but also mechanical help at the pit lane during the race. So, you're not on your own...
Rudy Potisek Motos
9 rue Calais
59140 Dunkerque
Tel: +33-3.28.61.78.00
rudypotisek@wanadoo.fr
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For international inquiries about the race and other logistics, contact:
Spain:
SI Sport and Innovationagency
Mrs. Rosa Plassa
Tel:+ 34 93 804 28 06
Belgium/The Netherlands:
Mr. Nikolas Dejonckheere
+32 475 95 17 80
eMail: nikolas.dejonckheere@dejonckheere.be
Greece:
Mr. Meletis Stamatis
Tel: +30 69 48 053 488
Italy:
JVD International
Edouard Boulanger,
Tel: +39 334 950 13 75
eMail: dudd@jvd.it
Germany:
Mr. Dirk Röhm
Tel: +49 20 51 80 26 86
UK:
Mr. Tony Nash
Tel: +44 1264 3542 59
Mobile: +44 7774 4344 68
If you have any problems, let me know via email.
Remember, this year, they will only allow 1000 motorcycles to compete (instead of the 1100 previously), so if you're interested, better hurry, since they are selling out.
Click here for more information
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Monday, November 17th, 2008 |
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Posted 17:45:23 Filed under Ads Video Feeds
Author: Mike Werner | Location: Normandy, France
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Here's a really funny TV ad for what would seem the Norwegian lotto, featuring a blind motorcycle rider. Funny...
Lotto - Blind Biker (55 seconds)
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