3,800 arrested for pillion-riding - understanding what other riders go through...

<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We here in North America are a pretty fortunate lot. We do face discrimination, we do face harsh laws and penalties but we also enjoy a certain level of freedom and peace not found elsewhere in the world.</span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I am highlighting a story <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/lastest-international/286-news-international-/8219-3800-arrested-for-pillion-riding">about everyday riders who are being penalized </a>for riding two up due to marshal law being implemented to keep holiday processions and celebrations safe.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">According to Wikipedia: <b>Muharram</b> (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabic_language" title="Arabic language">Arabic</a>: <span lang="ar">محرم</span>) is the first month of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_calendar" title="Islamic calendar">Islamic calendar</a>. It is one of the four sacred months of the year in which fighting is prohibited. Since the <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic" title="Islamic">Islamic</a> calendar is lunar, Muharram moves from year to year when compared with the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregorian_calendar" title="Gregorian calendar">Gregorian calendar</a>.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">On December 2nd, <a href="http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/Lahore/02-Dec-2010/Police-recommend-ban-on-pillionriding-in-Lahore">the police in Lahore Pakistan </a>asked for a total ban on pillion/two up riding because motorcycles are often used by terrorists and criminals.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So 3,800 people who use their motorcycle for transportation lost them - were fined AND had their bikes confiscated - because they defied the ban and were lumped in the category of criminal.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I feel so sorry for these people. When I look at what is happening around the world to motorcyclists, I see this unfriendly madness and I see it creeping in to the North American way of thinking and it is terrifying.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We need to start being far more proactive in policing our own and looking after, defending and protecting our freedoms in this country and the US because if we don't get with the program soon we will be as oppressed as bikers in other country's are. We are becoming more oppressed more babysat than ever before by a police service that is so alarmist that it is indeed scary.(I know we need to be vigilant but some of the measures that are being implemented in the name of security and safety are to my way of thinking OVERKILL and others are so poorly implemented as to be laughable.)</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We need to start looking after our community - acting like a family again and start having each others back...like we used to. It is time to truly start working together, to talk, share and unite...can we do it? That remains to be seen...I'd like to think we could.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-ab-news/292-motorcycle-television/8224-ticketed-bikers-raising-a-racket">Edmonton they are bracing </a>for the first round of noise violation tickets to start going through court - but they are not the only ones, riders across Canada are holding their collective breaths to see what is going to happen here...if these riders can beat their tickets it will be a victory for the little guy - the motorcyclists who is becoming an oppressed citizen in this country and south of the border. I am so proud of whoever the 50 so riders are who are fighting their ticket and carrying the torch. Way to go people!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The stand most riders take on the Noise Bylaw issue is one of "ticket everyone fairly - we have no problem with that -  just quit targeting ONLY us."</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you think that we are not being oppressed: look at the <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/286-news-international-/8170-nhtsa-still-pushing-motorcycle-only-checkpoints-nationwide">NHTSA in the states and it's </a>MOTORCYCLE ONLY Check stops..helmet laws are being looked at for all of the US and have come into effect in BC already - Canada's last bastion for the beanie.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></i> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i>How do we change this tide of anti biker mentality? </i> We start by focusing on the things we want, the things we enjoy as a collective. We conduct ourselves with respect and courtesy and when we see others who are not - we take some kind of affirmative action to either educate or turn your back on the offenders - shun them from your circles, walk away from the one who has to do a wheelie on main street for his perceived audience, if you don't give him/her the audience and attention he/she seeks they will eventually tire of their stupidity or move on to a different way of expressing their need to be  noticed.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Folks - I love my community, culture and way of life and I for one do not want to see it get to that point here it is in country, like it is in countries like Pakistan or cities like Manila... and it could - with the threat of terrorism constantly looming - it really could happen here - we, the tax payer - the people - are the keepers of freedom and common sense...WE need to step up and look after what our soldiers have preserved for us - the concept and notion of Freedom of oppression - if WE do not defend our rights and freedoms as citizens - well as the old adage goes - USE IT OR LOOSE IT...</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">As always I welcome your feedback and input on the days news topics.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Get in on the discussion in our forums, on Face Book and right here in my blog - I love it when you talk to me!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>In Other News:</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">From Motorcycle -USA's Bryan Harley is a <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-lifestyle/442-music/8228-bikes-music-and-doobie-brother-pat-simmons">write up on Pat Simmons </a>of the Doobie Brothers</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">From <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-business/304-businessindustry-news-american/8223-family-business-discord-the-american-chopper-saga">Westlaw News & Insights</a> is an expose on the Tuetul's feuds in court.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">JD Power is <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-lifestyle/450-2009-09-07-21-32-58/8225-jd-power-report-motorcycle-quality-down-rider-age-up">slamming the motorcycle industry </a>over quality control issues.They explicitely tell dealers that riders who are happy with their dealer experience will spend almost $1000 more in a year at a shop than if they are unhappy with their dealer experience.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So guess what folks GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE REALLY DOES PAY OFF!!!!!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There  are some great motorcycle reviews to read in the lifestyles section and other news stories to peruse under the What's New & Hot section so...join us at <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/">www.beltdrivebetty.com</a> - we sift through the world wide motorcycle news so you don't have to.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Have an wickedly great day - I know mine will be...<br /> Please if you are attending Christmas Parties, plan your way home in advance!</i><br /> </span></span> <br /> <h3 class="qHeader" style="font-weight: normal;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <i><b>Belt Drive Betty<br /> </b>Editor & Rider</i><br /> <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/">www.beltdrivebetty.com</a><br /> <a href="http://www.bustedknucklechronicles.com/">www.bustedknucklechronicles.com</a></span></span></h3>

3,800 arrested for pillion-riding - understanding what other riders go through...

Belt Drive 2 6:59 AM

We here in North America are a pretty fortunate lot. We do face discrimination, we do face harsh laws and penalties but we also enjoy a certain level of freedom and peace not found elsewhere in the world. I am highlighting a story about everyday ride… Read more »

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Change and growth...

<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Motorcycling is changing and evolving so fast...</span></span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">When Ali and I started on this journey together we sought to create a web site that was meant to provide a rider with everything Canadian Motorcycling under the sun - a clearing  house of information, a place you could come and not have to remember a ton of web addresses to know where you could go to get what you need.</span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We wanted to fill it with the rider owned businesses, bands, artists, tattooists etc that serve our community. Rides, photos and news that affected us. We wanted to be the portal that helped you find stuff from coast to coast to coast.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">What we never expected was the volumes of information that would be shared in four years of working together. Coming soon will be our 5th web site make over in four years.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">While this current site is well done, our content management system is going through an upgrade that will further improve functionality, allow us to have tools that until now have been unavailable to us and will make managing everything we are doing much easier.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The undertaking is enormous. Moving some 20,000 pages of information, transferring all of our memberships, components, pictures and videos. A lot of work will go on behind the scenes and will not affect you or the use of the current site.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We want to make your user experience on our site stellar.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The current site is web mobile and Blackberry friendly, but the new site will be Iphone, Blackberry and Android ready. From it will come all of our various mobile apps that are in the works. The new site will also be comprised of separate and distinct sites to better segment out the information and make it easier to find what you need.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We have purchased new components that will make highlighting our business partners and their special offering easier to find.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We have so many incredible things that are going to be available - I am as excited as when I rode a motorcycle by myself for the first time.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">One of the biggest changes we will have coming is our community and groups web site.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The tools and components are already installed on <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/">www.beltdrivebetty.com</a> and we are learning how they work and checking all sorts of things - tweaking tuning and ensuring seamless operation. Our status walls and community news walls are all mobile! Android, Iphone and Blackberry! Everything is working well on <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.mobi/">www.beltdrivebetty.mobi</a> too!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It is neat learning all of these new technologies. Hard on the head some days, frustratingly slow and confusing at times but we are getting there and keeping up with the times!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The changes that will come are going to - I hope - will make your experience on our site 100% better that what it is now, and I think it's pretty decent as it stands.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Your answers to the <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Busted_Knuckle_Dec_2010">content survey</a> for the <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/news/busted-knuckle/about-the-bkc">The Busted Knuckle Chronicles </a>newspaper have been really helping us to fine tune things and we appreciate so many of you diving in to help out!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Learning, growing, changing evolving - I hope you will choose to come along with us as we enter a new set of twisties on the information highway! </span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>In the news today:</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In India <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/lastest-international/286-news-international-/8200-garages-showrooms-under-customs-scanner-for-spurt-in-fake-superbikes">sport bikes are a hot commodity</a> it would appear and I do mean that literally!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In Great Britain the boys at MCN test out the new <a class="contentpagetitle" href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-lifestyle/446-motorcycle-reviews-/8211-2011-suzuki-gsx-r600-first-ride-front-stiffer-brakes-harder-midrange-stronger">2011 Suzuki GSX-R600 first ride</a></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In Manila they are proposing <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-lifestyle/444-rider-training-and-safety/8199-mmda-proposes-enactment-of-motorcycle-safety-law">new motorcycle safety laws </a></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In the US a <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-lifestyle/449-2009-09-07-21-33-09/8209-school-celebrates-with-teacher-who-wins-new-harley-davidson-from-greater-kalamazoo-united-way-">Kalamazoo teacher is celebrating </a>her new motorcycle.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Motorcyclist Magazine<a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-lifestyle/446-motorcycle-reviews-/8208-first-look-2011-can-am-spyder-rt-limited"> looks at the 2011 Spyder</a></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The Long Beach show will see Cobra <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-lifestyle/446-motorcycle-reviews-/8201-cobra-to-unveil-custom-hondas-at-lb-ims">unveil their Custom Hondas</a></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And in Oregon - mandatory<a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-lifestyle/444-rider-training-and-safety/8198-new-motorcycle-requirements-to-go-into-effect"> motorcycle training comes into effect. </a></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And the American <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/lastest-international/286-news-international-/8197-police-motorcycle-thief-used-craigslist-">police are on the hunt for a thief who used</a> Craig's List to steal two motorcycles.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There are some great new products under the <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/news/health-and-technology/for-your-bike">Health & Technology for your bike link </a>and lots of sports news as well so check out the days offerings at <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/">www.beltdrivebetty.com</a></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">we scour the news so you don't have to!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><br /> </i><i>Have an wonderous day - I know mine will be...<br /> Please if you are attending Christmas Parties, plan your way home in advance!</i><br /> </span></span> <br /> <h3 class="qHeader" style="font-weight: normal;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <i><b>Belt Drive Betty<br /> </b>Editor & Rider</i><br /> <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/">www.beltdrivebetty.com</a><br /> <a href="http://www.bustedknucklechronicles.com/">www.bustedknucklechronicles.com</a></span></span></h3>

Change and growth...

Belt Drive 0 8:43 AM

Motorcycling is changing and evolving so fast... When Ali and I started on this journey together we sought to create a web site that was meant to provide a rider with everything Canadian Motorcycling under the sun - a clearing  house of information, … Read more »

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When a jurisdiction changes the rules

<span style="color: #e69138;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So, what happens when a province changes their rules of the road and you visit that province and are uninformed of the new laws?</span></i></b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Well in <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-ab-news/292-motorcycle-television/8176-albertans-stung-by-bc-driving-rules">September the laws in BC changed </a>and in three very short months 77 Albertan's found their holiday plans in tatters - their vehicles were impounded, they were left on the side of the road, forced to find accommodations where ever they were caught.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Their offense? Speeding 40 over. The costs of impounding and fines alone can be over $1000 - hotels etc are on top of that.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And the RCMP have NO MERCY. Their answer is: This isn't a race track.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And their drinking and driving laws changed as well seeing your vehicle impounded if you are at .05 - .08 is a thing of the past in BC.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And guess what...Alberta is watching. If the laws in BC show a reduction in speeding and drinking and driving well get ready cause it WILL be coming our way.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i>Minister Luke Ouellette is especially keen to see if drunk driving cases are reduced in B.C. “It’s certainly worth looking at,” Ouellette told the Sun earlier this fall.</i></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">  </span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So, a word to the wise, if BC is in your holiday plans - SLOW DOWN and if you have so much as one drink - take a cab, get a ride with a friend or stay put - otherwise you ARE going to be in a world of hurt! </span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">As always - I enjoy it when you jump in on a topic and share your ideas and opinions.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Join in the conversation here in my blog, in the forums on <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/whats-hot/forum/73-the-coffee-shop/6325-belt-drive-bettys-blog-posts">www.beltdrivebetty.com</a>, on Face Book on my Personal Page: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beltdrivebetty#%21/beltdrivebetty">Belt Drive Betty</a> or on our Fan Page at<a href="http://www.facebook.com/beltdrivebetty#%21/pages/Belt-Drive-Betty-The-Busted-Knuckle-Chronicles/201980414908"> Belt Drive Betty & The Busted Knuckle.</a></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>In Other News:</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Harley-Davidson is <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-lifestyle/446-motorcycle-reviews-/8177-harley-introduces-motorcycles-from-india-plant-">releasing some of it's first bikes </a>built from Complete Knock Down Kits at their Indian Assembly Plant</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In China - a flagship<a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/lastest-international/286-news-international-/8185-flagship-benelli-store-opens-in-china"> Benelli store has opened</a></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In Hong Kong the police are <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/lastest-international/286-news-international-/8188-hong-kong-police-testing-brammo-electric-motorcycle">testing the Brammbo Electric Motorcycle </a>for their police force.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-lifestyle/446-motorcycle-reviews-/8179-brough-superior-ss100-sets-world-record-price-at-auction">At the October 2010 Haynes International Motor Museum </a>auction a new high mark  - An unknown private buyer with an excessive amount of disposable income – and, we hope, a passion for this beautiful machine – purchased a 1929 Brough Superior SS100 for the new record high amount of £286,000 (US$450,188)</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you love rare motorcycles and have some disposable <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-lifestyle/446-motorcycle-reviews-/8187-ducati-supermono-for-sale">cash the 1994 Ducati Supermono</a></span> <br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">is up for grabs.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In the US - <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-suport-our-troops/422-contacts/8181-operation-gratitude-sends-600000th-package-with-keys-to-motorcycle">Victory and Operation Gratitude</a> have made about 60,000 soldiers day!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Also in the US <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/lastest-international/286-news-international-/8178-helmet-views-vary-feds-want-protection-for-all-motorcycle-riders">Helmets are the hot topic with the Feds</a>...THEY WANT ALL MOTORCYCLISTS wearing helmets.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There is still a ton in the days news that I have not touched on...visit <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/">www.beltdrivebetty.com</a> for the rest of the days top news stories!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Have an inspiring day - I know mine will be...<br /> Please if you are attending Christmas Parties, plan your way home in advance!</i><br /> </span></span> <br /> <h3 class="qHeader" style="font-weight: normal;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <i><b>Belt Drive Betty<br /> </b>Editor & Rider</i><br /> <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/">www.beltdrivebetty.com</a><br /> <a href="http://www.bustedknucklechronicles.com/">www.bustedknucklechronicles.com</a></span></span></h3>

When a jurisdiction changes the rules

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So, what happens when a province changes their rules of the road and you visit that province and are uninformed of the new laws? Well in September the laws in BC changed and in three very short months 77 Albertan's found their holiday plans in tatter… Read more »

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From Paris Hilton Sponsoring a Moto GP Team to Big Brother cramming it down our throats again...it's a big news day!

<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There is so much in the news today I scarcely know where to start...</span></span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Let's start off with the funny of the day. <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/sports-international/363-drag-racing/8167-paris-hilton-sponsors-125cc-motogp-team-seriously">Paris Hilton lending her name to a MotoGP Team</a>...</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I realize that the relationship between Queroseno Racing (BQR) team will probably be a financial victory for the players and stakeholders, but if you read the article I am linked to you can see how "Comfortable" the celebutante is on a motorcycle...I know teams need sponsors to make what they do possible but really folks....Paris Hilton and Motorcycles...sorry, I just can't wrap my head around it...</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We have another fluff piece for you today - about Tom Cruise and David Beckham forming a midnight motorcycle club - <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/lastest-international/286-news-international-/8164-tom-cruise-and-david-beckham-form-secret-motorcycle-club">it's not true of course but I thought it was a howl </a>to start the day off with something that funny....and phoney!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In more serious news, <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-business/303-businessindustry-news-canada/8160-munjals-to-buy-out-hondas-stake-for-1-billion">Hero Honda's new partner in India</a> will be the Munjal family who is paying Honda out for it's 26% stake at One Billion dollars.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Big Brother in Europe is not backing down on<a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/lastest-international/286-news-international-/8163-europe-recommends-mandatory-motorcycle-abs-web-exclusive"> Manditory ABS on Motorcycles</a></span> <br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In Abu Dhabi motorcyclists are <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/286-news-international-/8155-abu-dhabi-imposes-parking-fee-for-motorcycles">upset at the new parking fees and the fines </a>imposed for not paying them (They site the fact there is no place for tickets to be placed and no ticket designed to stay on the motorcycle)</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Also in the Middle East - in <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/286-news-international-/8156-dubai-vehicle-registrations-soar-65-in-first-nine-months-">Dubai the surge in vehicle registrations</a> is astounding at a 65% increase and their motorcycle community has grown from 9800 to over 18,800 in just 9 MONTHS!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Harley-Davidson bought <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-business/304-businessindustry-news-american/8169-harley-davidson-repurchases-portion-of-senior-unsecured-notes">back more of their debt and saved </a>themselves millions in interest.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A dude in the US who seems to think<a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/444-rider-training-and-safety/8153-motorcycles-unsafe-at-any-speed-"> Motorcycles need to be banned as unsafe.</a></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In Pima County Arizona the officials<a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/lastest-international/286-news-international-/8157-pima-county-board-set-to-discriminate-against-hells-angels-mc"> there are scaring up $220K to buy a piece of land</a> to prevent the Hells Angels from buying it.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you are still hunting for a perfect gift or stocking stuffer here's some info on what appears to be a great read: <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-lifestyle/445-2009-09-07-21-32-20/8161-bikes-the-little-book-of-fast-bikes-by-jon-stroud">"The Little Book of Fast Bikes"</a></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Or a set of Continental Tires...<a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-health-and-tech/336-contacts/8159-mc-tested-continental-road-attack-2-sport-touring-tires">the review on them is pretty impressive.</a></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Conti's in Calgary has <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/whats-hot/classifieds?page=show_ad&adid=388&catid=1">some great helmets on sale.</a></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Visit our <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/whats-hot/classifieds?page=show_category&catid=1&order=0&expand=0">classifieds section for some great gift ideas</a>, some new to you bikes...you never know what you might find in there!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>I have some news of my own that I would like to share.</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The BDB Foundation has begun sourcing out products and ways and means to raise funds to put into the CMTA's Injured Rider Fund.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">To that end we now have 4 patches - all limited quantities from 35 - 100 patches in this first round in total, some signs (5 I think) and some license plates - about a dozen styles of them, that we are selling on our site and will be donating anywhere from $1.00 to the entire profits of the item into the Injured Riders Fund. Visit our almost complete and almost ready to be resurrected<a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/whats-hot/shop"> BDB Foundation Store</a>...shortly that is where you will go to get your subscriptions for the Busted Knuckle, order your Little Black Book phone books, I even have an Amazon Book Store now!</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK78zoppjiVtl7pYzyeq88KTTSLE9fV9B8J5LhjRGBF8jFzOGW4hsln3i5EnE61-_wGWl4t_NV5tu7MP6nLwd71LLhi2ae7DkBZRdzLdkE1lg1vp2SbUnthPD5VMs3V5W_I4fv/s1600/BDB+Patches+7+x+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK78zoppjiVtl7pYzyeq88KTTSLE9fV9B8J5LhjRGBF8jFzOGW4hsln3i5EnE61-_wGWl4t_NV5tu7MP6nLwd71LLhi2ae7DkBZRdzLdkE1lg1vp2SbUnthPD5VMs3V5W_I4fv/s200/BDB+Patches+7+x+7.jpg" width="200" /></a></span></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Only 35 available - 7" x 7"</span></td></tr> </tbody></table> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoaUg8GFfq68XbWEdf8iMgHkZ-Y5Cj5B9tdPiGJDzLvoMpzk4RodMtHIcvW5yaLSKwHl25FfPtM7QL34spwQIbUHTN45T47Ejg0KkvAsz6Bsc-nsVLwz8KCPn9z_NUWshr_ukB/s1600/CP516562.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoaUg8GFfq68XbWEdf8iMgHkZ-Y5Cj5B9tdPiGJDzLvoMpzk4RodMtHIcvW5yaLSKwHl25FfPtM7QL34spwQIbUHTN45T47Ejg0KkvAsz6Bsc-nsVLwz8KCPn9z_NUWshr_ukB/s200/CP516562.jpg" width="200" /></a></span></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">100 Available - 3" x 3"</span></td></tr> </tbody></table> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> Everything we sell will have a little something set aside for the BDB Foundation to donate to worthy causes, right now the one we are working on supporting is the <a href="http://www.motorcycletourism.ca/">CMTA</a>'s Injured Rider Fund.</span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We are also promoting the <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/whats-hot/classifieds?page=show_ad&adid=369&catid=33">Death Wobble Bikini Calendar </a>- all of the proceeds of it are going in to the CMTA's Injured Rider Fund. <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/whats-hot/classifieds?page=show_ad&adid=369&catid=33">You can see the calendar in our classifieds</a>....</span></div> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Cookie, the President of the <a href="http://www.motorcycletourism.ca/">CMTA</a> says "If we can have a few thousand dollars raised by the time riding season comes around again, it will sure make it easier for the committee to be able to assist people in an expedient manner. The idea is that the <a href="http://www.motorcycletourism.ca/">CMTA </a>will gift people the money to assist them between when the accident happens and insurance benefits like section B benefits etc start coming in. And once the rider is on their feet if they  are in a position to and feel so inclined they can gift the funds back to the <a href="http://www.motorcycletourism.ca/">CMTA</a> Injured Riders Fund so that it can help someone else out and reduce the need for fund raising."</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We at the BDB Foundation plan to do our part to make this fund become a reality so it can be of real assistance to this community when a rider needs help.  We need some social safety nets people - we really do!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Well folks - there is still a ton of news that hasn't been discussed over on <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/">www.beltdrivebetty.com </a>- but I also have a ton of other work to accomplish as I get ready for the January round of bike shows! I need volunteers in Calgary & Edmonton - if you are so inclined, please drop me a line:</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">bdbetty @ gmail.com (fix the spaces in the address before sending)</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you are so inclined to jump in and have a discussion on any of the topics of today - I WOULD LOVE to hear your thoughts...you can join me on Face Book on my personal page: Belt Drive Betty or on the Belt Drive Betty & The Busted Knuckle Fan Page, or in our forums on <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/whats-hot/forum">www.beltdrivebetty.com</a>, here in my blog or on Twitter - bdbetty</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Have a FANTASTIC day - I know mine will be...<br /> Please if you are attending Christmas Parties, plan your way home in advance!</i><br /> </span></span> <br /> <h3 class="qHeader" style="font-weight: normal;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <i><b>Belt Drive Betty<br /> </b>Editor & Rider</i><br /> <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/">www.beltdrivebetty.com</a><br /> <a href="http://www.bustedknucklechronicles.com/">www.bustedknucklechronicles.com</a></span></span></h3>

From Paris Hilton Sponsoring a Moto GP Team to Big Brother cramming it down our throats again...it's a big news day!

Belt Drive 0 5:07 AM

There is so much in the news today I scarcely know where to start... Let's start off with the funny of the day. Paris Hilton lending her name to a MotoGP Team... I realize that the relationship between Queroseno Racing (BQR) team will probably be a … Read more »

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Kawasaki's 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R on Technical Hold - or the right way to handle a recall

<i><b><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I think that the auto industry could learn a few things from Kawasaki.</span></span></b></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Kawasaki believes that there is nothing as sacred as their reputation for quality and in a move that surprised no one they announced<a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-lifestyle/446-motorcycle-reviews-/8141-2011-kawasaki-zx-10r-on-technical-hold"> that they are recalling all of the ZX-10R's.</a></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Not only are all that are on dealer's floors being shipped back to the company but: </span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i>Those who have taken delivery of a unit will be instructed to return the unit to the dealership for a full refund and will be among the first to have the option of receiving a new unit once the technical hold has been lifted. </i></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">No pussyfooting around, no putting profits before lives but holding true to the integrity that this company has long been known for...I like that and while I may never own a Kawasaki motorcycle, (I have never found one that fit me right - and yes I have test ridden a few)</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I can honestly say that most people I know who have a Kawasaki are pretty happy with their dealer and their bike.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Pat Savage - <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-lifestyle/1615-moviestv/8144-pat-savage-a-savageworks-international-">our old friend has been over in Thailand and Norway </a>for quite a while now...and the cat is out of the bag as to what he has been up to!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">He has been working on a soon to be aired series called the Savage Roads and ''Ridin Hard... Livin Free''  is his new CD being recorded now in Legend Studios.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">What a busy guy!  Anyway, Pat has a special offer for all you bike riding music buffs so <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-lifestyle/1615-moviestv/8144-pat-savage-a-savageworks-international-">make sure you read the article (It's a short one)</a>!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Also in the music Genre is an upcoming band called the MeanStreet Riders.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you haven't read the article done by<a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/component/content/article/442-music/8143-the-meanstreet-riders"> MJ Reynolds of Motorcycle Event News in the US, you should take a look at her pick for 2010 stocking stuffers </a>- the lady has got an ear for music! We got a hold of MeanStreet Mary and she sent us the bands digital bio and some downloads of their music...The downloads are on the Lifestyles - <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/news/lifestyle/music">Music Page</a> and they are free!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The winners for tickets to the Toronto International Super Show in January were</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Mark W and  Willy P - thanks for playing our Trivia game! It was interesting to see how many people could not answer the first Question! (Over 100 people tried and failed!)</span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> <a href="http://www.supershowevents.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="90" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYGnVdv_hfWYS9CiXNDI8-ZRG1AtjpdwIcLo8t-2jcj-a2Dhmh2vqjMBcOi7V56Fj5mN9EVOOAhLKN2uoW8EQ080q_ZeGB2n1DyrtbI1zzmURgFdyXOCM3iqaMsRaD3x8rwnws/s320/1A1F.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>The question that stumped so many?<span style="font-size: small;"> </span></b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Prior to Harley-Davidson, who made motorcycles for Evel Kneivel?   </span><span style="font-size: small;">Answer - American Eagle</span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I welcome your thoughts and opinions on the topics of the day, the Kawasaki Recall and Music and TV done by riders...Join the discussion <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/whats-hot/forum">in our forums</a>, on my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beltdrivebetty#%21/beltdrivebetty">Face Book page</a> or our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beltdrivebetty#%21/pages/Belt-Drive-Betty-The-Busted-Knuckle-Chronicles/201980414908">Face Book Fan Page</a> or right here!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>In other News:</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-business/305-businessindustry-news-international/8139-china-becomes-the-worlds-largest-motorcycle-producer">China officially takes over</a> as the world's LARGEST producer of motorcycles in the world - sorry Japan, mover over!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In London England, <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/lastest-international/286-news-international-/8142-i-always-worry-about-them-prince-charles-fears-for-motorbike-loving-william-and-harry">Prince Charles proves that a parent is a parent </a>is a parent no matter what the title!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In California,<a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-travel-tourism/341-contacts/8140-chopper-fest-tribute-to-artist-david-mann"> David Mann was remembered </a>and celebrated.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In shopping news - besides the great offer from Pat Savage, <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-sports-canadian/342-canadian-drag-racing/8122-looking-for-deals-on-eyewear-for-christmas">HaberVision is offering up </a>some wicked specials!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And in Sports - <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/index.php/latest-sports-canadian/342-canadian-drag-racing/8121--2011-season-a-new-class-of-canadian-motorcycle-races-is-born-canadian-motorcycle-racing-world-gets-revamped">Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada</a> is planning on shaking things up in the National Superbike Series!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Have a FANTASTIC day - I know mine will be...</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Please if you are attending Christmas Parties, plan your way home in advance!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span> <br /> <h3 class="qHeader" style="font-weight: normal;"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <i><b>Belt Drive Betty<br /> </b>Editor & Rider</i><br /> <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/">www.beltdrivebetty.com</a><br /> <a href="http://www.bustedknucklechronicles.com/">www.bustedknucklechronicles.com</a></span> </span></h3>

Kawasaki's 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R on Technical Hold - or the right way to handle a recall

Belt Drive 4 5:02 AM

I think that the auto industry could learn a few things from Kawasaki. Kawasaki believes that there is nothing as sacred as their reputation for quality and in a move that surprised no one they announced that they are recalling all of the ZX-10R's. N… Read more »

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