French motorcycle rally/enduro champion, Dakar 450 cc class winner and 3rd overall, and many victories in enduro races, has decided to move from Yamaha to BMW.

After 11 years riding for Yamaha, BMW have offered him an interesting racing package to allow him to hopefully win the Dakar race.

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Riding your motorcycle to your destination, and then switching to those nice twisties can be a danger.

Your motorcycle tires can suffer squaring-off, putting you at risk.

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What looked like a very interesting subsidy/incentive program from Canada for the purchase of Electric Vehicles, with high premiums paid, is really a junk pile.

First, it doesn't apply to electric motorcycles or scooters, and secondly, it's only for the first 10,000 applicants.

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A TV ad for a San Diego Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealer....

I don't know if he's serious or not. He does say the anti-ecology things with a smile....??? What do you think?

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Tag Heuer have developed special glasses that can be used at night. It's not real night vision, but it does make objects stand out more at night when riding your motorcycle.

It's been tested by the 24 Hours of Le Mans racers, both by the Peugeot cars and the Yamaha motorcycle racers.

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Pedrosa takes it back on his Honda in a crazy race.

Interesting motorcycle security device. Instead of bringing a big chain and lock with you to secure your motorcycle, this device fits over your handlebar grip^, and is closed with a combination lock.

It's impossible to ride away with your bike, though it can always be lifted onto a truck.

An added advantage is that you can't ride away forgetting to remove the lock...

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We bikers are a strange bunch... we buy an expensive motorcycle, and then spend a fortune painting it into a different color and style...

Some motorcycle have receive a truly work of art custom paint job, while some others are, gasp, an horror (what where they thinking category).

Here are 51 sports motorcycle that have received a custom paint job. Enjoy.

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As usual, Bajaj have gotten yet another nice TV commercial for their motorcycles.

This one is for their Pulsar 135LS, and it features motorcycles playing music. Nice....

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Cool modern styling and specially designed armor are a good match.

Comfortable and breathable gloves at a very reasonable price are a good match for the Shift Viper jacket.

Here are the motorcycle articles on the internet that I thought was interesting for you to read over the last week.

- What Is An Anti Fog Motorcycle Helmet
- Best Motorcycle Roads In Japan
- What You Can Do To Prevent Motorcycle Accidents
- EGrand Prix Premiere Snetterton UK

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Russian motorcycle manufacturer Ural are holding their 3rd annual bash in a circa 1200 built castle in Austria.

I can't think of a better venue for a party for Ural riders/owners. Three days in a castle, touring the Austrian Alps, listening to live music....

Sounds like fun.

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Final comments and obersvations on the latest Interphone motorcycle intercom system.

Radar speed tickets are going to be a thing of the past! Why?

Because a company in Israel has developed a special paint that makes airplanes and missiles invisible to radar. So if it works on airplanes with sophisticated military radar, it's going to be even simpler for motorcycles and police radars!

I wonder if they have the paint in Ducati red?

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That's tough. You'd think riding under a bridge on your motorcycle would be easy....

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This table shows very well the price we pay for gasoline around the world, and the cost per mile for riding your motorcycle or car, on normal fuel, and on electricity.

It's more interesting in Europe to ride electric than in the US.

But then we already knew that...

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I'm off to watch the parades since it's France's national holiday. I've also picked up some last minute assignments for my favorite magazine, so I'll be away for the next few days.

Hopefully I can try to keep you amused anyway... but don't be surprised if there's nothing here until Monday. But I will try.. honest.

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Nice TV ad from Harley-Davidson.

I'd say this is an older one, not like the ones they are making currently. It has a nice touch to it. Cute.

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