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- Zero is in the money
- From the WTF file
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Tag Archives: Dakar
Episode 13: Artsy dedicated 450cc dealer economy (whew!)
Episode 13 for January 17, 2010
News and opinions
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- The new Z1000: B-King light? Definitely a hooligan. And that's OK! (Â http://kawasaki.com/Products/product-specifications.aspx?id=432&scid=6 )
- BMW drops less than other MFGs in the market space.
- As reported on MotorcycleUsa.com - "BMW announced the news on Monday, January 11, touting sales data from the Motorcycle Industry Council. According to BMW (MIC annual report not yet available for confirmation), the US motorcycle market dropped 41%, to the tune of almost 360,000 unit sales lost. BMW sales dipped 22%, “which was the smallest decline among all motorcycle brands.â€
- As reported by BMW - “Our dedicated dealers were the key to our success this past year,†continued Andersen in the press announcement. “Despite the tough market, they continued serve our customers well and promote our new products like the K1300S and the K1300GT. They were supported by attractive financing programs from BMW Financial Services. While many other dealers struggled to finance their customers’ purchases, BMW dealers never lost access to good financing, and this will continue for 2010.â€
- http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/573/5499/Motorcycle-Article/BMW-Best-Performer-in-2009-US-Market.aspx
Follow up and feedback
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- cbolling's iTunes review - Thanks!
- Dakar restricts larger-CC engines and adopts a new 450cc displacement limit (Â http://www.bikepoint.com.au/news/2009/ktm-pulls-out-of-dakar-rally-15361 )
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Episode 12: On the Abyss Side
Episode 12 for January 10, 2010

- Special Guests: Ken Denton and Jim Kennedy
- News and Opinions
- Recalls
- BMW: Poor fuel quality may result in small deposits in the throttle bodies.
- Kawasaki: The engine case on affected motorcycles may leak engine oil on the rear tire.
- Buell: Due to a manufacturing issue with a part supplier, the right footpeg mount may not conform to specifications.
- Dakar
- Sherco kicks ass on day one
- Chris goes bike shopping
- Recalls
- Follow Up and Feedback
- Autocom files for protection from creditors, lays off everyone, restructuring for a return in 2010
- New distributor: MocoTuA Ltd -Â 866-951 5550
- iTunes reviews
- Autocom files for protection from creditors, lays off everyone, restructuring for a return in 2010
- Interview: Part II Ken Denton & Jim Kennedy in the Alps trip
- Music provided by Music Alley
- Opening music: ‘No Way’ by KunK
- Additional music: 'Tranquilizer', 'Junkie Luv', 'Reincarnation' and 'People Turn Me On' by Mass Assembly