You thought crude oil was just for gasoline

Short List of Products Made with Oil (plastic) As oil prices rise and supplies dwindle, ... , motor oil, motorcycle helmets, movie film, nail polish, nylons, oil filters, paddles, paint brushes ... , hair curlers, hearing aids, heart valves, heating oil, house paint, ice chests, ink, insect repellent [more...]

Date: 2008-08-18 21:45:16

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Why not an early first oil change since Japanese motorcycles call for it?

I've bought several new Japanese motorcycles recently - all require a first oil and filter change at 600 miles even though the spec'd regular interval is about 4,000 miles. Motorcycle engines have quality, modern manufacturing, albeit I4 ... . No concensus at dealers either. At Hayward, a serv. adviser said, 500, 1000 miles, sure, he used [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 14:05:47

Getting Back to Biker Basics. The Roots Of The American Biker.

“Arguably, establishing a base line would take one back to an era when motorcycles became a consumer commodity. Anything earlier should be relegated to “motorcycle pioneering,” a time when the machines were more powered bicycles than motorcycle. Total loss oil... This is a content summary only. Click [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 12:30:55

Get some great franchise deals..

If you are interested in doing some business? And you have no one to guide you in proper way ? then here is the best solution for your problem ... everything from wholesale distributors of radiator, car batteries, transmission repair, oil changes, motorcycle rentals, auto repair, auto & truck tire sales and repair to automobile painting [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 15:41:40

Wear helmets

Due to oil crisis, motorcycles became a new mode of transportation in the Philippines particularly in areas where public jeepneys aren't available ... careful and never forget to wear helmets everytime they're on the road. Motorcycle accidents ... . Atty. Michael Padway is a motorcycle accident lawyers Los Angeles handling any kinds of motorcycle [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 13:40:52

Stove Maintenance

Stove Maintenance Tue 02 Sep 2008 When was the last time you had your stove cleaned, checked or serviced by a professional? We tend to wash our car several times a week, get our motorcycle oil changed periodically ... at certain times of the year. So even if you assume we buy a top of the line “local” brand at say [more...]

Date: 2008-09-02 03:25:07

American Culture, Infectious?

Over the years I have heard many a complaint about how America’s culture, or lack thereof, is invading other countries through our mindless, ... refrigerators, water towers, oil wells, the burglar alarm, the motorcycle, the vacuum cleaner [more...]

Date: 2008-11-23 00:55:58

Sturgis: Possible Presidents Travel: McCain Stops by the Sturgis Rally

While Barack Obama talked about tapping the nations oil reserves at a campaign stop in Michigan, ... . Related Stories: · Oil Drilling a Potent Rallying Cry NPR · Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Official Site ... Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota. Said the Arizona senator: We're not gonna pay $4 a gallon for gas because [more...]

Date: 2008-08-05 19:14:08

Named After a Planet

When I was 30, I finally learned to drive a car. (I'd had a motorcycle since I was 23). I was living in Berkeley, I got a job in Sausalito, and I needed transport. I had recently killed my motorcycle by letting it run out of oil - it seized up with a crunch on the Bay Bridge [more...]

Date: 2008-10-29 02:41:38

Our Cruiser

Snow is already here and biking seems too cold for a ride ... he asked me to buy his honda motorcycle parts and with all the oils. We all know that when machine and engine are not in use, it should be properly oil and change the parts for proper maintenance [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 06:44:10

Will Cheaper Oil Save the World?

The price of oil keeps getting cheaper all the time... http://news.yahoo ... have to maintain my motorcycle and purchase new tires, oil, filters, etc. I'm still spending money [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 16:36:00

Drip Lubrication

In reply to The New Olds: 1919: Many vehicles would drip oil as a normal and intended part of their operation. Metered oil feeds slowly drip oil on various parts that need lubrication. One very renowned comment aimed at Harley Davidson motorcycles was the misconception that they always leaked oil. I guess [more...]

Date: 2008-10-25 19:32:59

The Daily Show: John McCain Will Take the Roar of Harleys Any Day

John McCain brings his message of ending our dependence on oil to the Sturgis, ... South Dakota motorcycle rally where thousands of Harleys wastefully vroom-vroomed for him. McCain recognizes the sound of freedom in those rolling engines. Do you agree? Bloglines [more...]

Date: 2008-08-07 08:30:07

Classic Ads of Arabia… Suzuki, No fancy wedding, who cares?

Had to translate parts of the copy: No fancy wedding, who cares? They are young and happy, and that beautiful white dress will remain clean, the groom’s motorcycle Suzuki 250 cc - T20 with the new oiling system will ensure clean ride, no oil stains or heavy back [more...]

Date: 2008-08-28 07:21:07

BikeMaster’s Air & Oil Filters

Fort Worth, Texas (September1, 2008) – BikeMaster a Leading PowerSports brand announced that they will now offer a complete line of premium Air and Oil Filters for all major OEM brands in the Motorcycle and ATV Industry. These exciting product lines are now available to all PowerSports dealers through Tucker Rocky Distributing. Use [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 19:18:05

Senator Obama's planned visit draws a crowd

Senator Obama's planned visit draws a crowd Watch the story ELKHART — Sen ... to get their hand on a ticket. Read more » Related Content McCain visiting motorcycle rally, nuke power plant Obama: Tap nation's oil reserve to help gas prices Speculation flying that Bayh could [more...]

Date: 2008-08-05 02:10:17

Ness Signature Victory Vision

Every custom builder “see” how a factory motorcycle can be improved aesthetically  and/or technologically. Arlen & Cory Ness just gave a style makeover to the Polaris Victory Vision, the “revolutionary” touring motorcycle powered by a fuel-injected, air-and-oil cooled,... This is a content summary [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 13:27:32

Diesel Power: Clatter and roll...

Battery-powered electric bikes and hydrogen fuel cells? At least some motorcyclists aren't convinced. "No petrol? Fine, give us diesel then!" The diesel-powered bikes you see here are from the 2008 German Diesel Motorcycle Rally. For the detailed report, go hereVia: MotopormotoAlso see:Oil rig: The Neander Turbodiesel...Die Moto [more...]

Date: 2008-10-05 03:11:00

FREE OIL FILTERS FOR SUZUKI OWNERS

Suzuki owners who visit the International Motorcycle & Scooter Show, that starts at the NEC in Birmingham later this month, will be entitled to claim a free genuine oil filter for their machine*, thanks to an offer launched by Suzuki GB. [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 20:54:24

Dad, Part 2

I spent this past weekend going through my dad's house ... for the garage. The garage is full of tools, cables, air compressors, vehicle lifts, a mostly-finished rebuilt motorcycle, and more chemicals  than China could hold--spray paint, paint thinners, oil [more...]

Date: 2008-10-21 14:16:57

Scooters VS Cars

Summer is approaching and gas prices are continuing to rise making many motorists take a second look at their vehicle ... in Overall Retail Sales Late Payments on Loans Senate Questions Top Five Oil Execs Luxury Car Sales ... something a little smaller and cheaper, then a scooter or motorcycle is definitely the way to go. Scooters [more...]

Date: 2008-06-09 09:14:28

How Will You Remember Us?

I read a lot of articles when I'm not working hard for the Evil Oil and Gas Industry (Yeah I know that's a really boring link....Tough. Buy a motorcycle or quit complaining about drilling in ANWR and off shore of FL and CA). Several ... Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow. Press on. To Victory. Pass the cornbread and the ammunition, please [more...]

Date: 2008-05-23 15:36:10

Nuits rouges

Franju UnrepentantThe beauty of Franju: the centrality of his frames, the nothing-else-going-on around the focal, that is, the "something-else-.. ... as its bridge the plot-mechanistic — the motorcycle-men who are not only out of Cocteau's Orphée ... The Baroness... — blood: red tube oil paint — above all, the remarkable pleasure of making cinema [more...]

Date: 2008-09-15 19:07:00

Crude Oil

The following is a guest post from an Oil Man in Kansas. Last time I saw him I noticed there were more oil wells where he lived than people! ... all transportation is crude dependent. Truck, rail, plane, ship, car, motorcycle, scooter….they’re ... resource. The International Energy Agency (IEA), a Paris-based energy policy advisor to 27 countries [more...]

Date: 2008-11-23 12:18:00

Tick-tock

My grandfather died last winter at 98 so I’m not even half his age yet ... or four hours a day doing oil paintings or six hours a day reading Proust? When will I learn Italian? Learn to drive a motorcycle? Defend my heavyweight boxing title? I’m not filled with regret because [more...]

Date: 2008-10-09 14:25:22

Day 35 - Antigua to Guatemala City

Motorcycle "problem" day - nothing serious.First incident was a total lack of attention on my part - last night I topped off my oil and didn't screw ... needed to clean up a bit :)The ride to Guatemala City was uneventful.We then went on the BMW and KTM dealers. Marc also needed some oil and I just wanted to check a little rattling noise I get when I'm [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 01:28:00

Decepticon Oil Slick

Toy Name: Oil Slick Currency: USD Original Price: 9.99 Oil Slick is pretty freakin' awesome by any standard ... in vehicle mode, which looks like Lucifer's Chopper. It's a motorcycle from hell. All the wheels turn, and due to the double wide wheels it can stay upright in vehicle mode, unlike most other motorcycle toys [more...]

Date: 2008-08-28 19:00:48

Another Ferarri Concept: The Enzo Motorcycle

We know it’s every designer and engineer’s wet dream to design for Ferrari, but damn ... of a motorcycle. The proposed Ferrari superbike was conceived by Israeli designer Amir Glinik ... in the front to support the battery and the oil tank. The rider can manage the engine with a system based [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 22:16:13

Day 35 - Antigua to Guatemala City

Motorcycle "problem" day - nothing serious. First incident was a total lack of attention on my part - last night I topped off my oil and didn't screw ... needed to clean up a bit :) The ride to Guatemala City was uneventful. We then went on the BMW and KTM dealers. Marc also needed some oil and I just wanted to check a little rattling noise I get [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 01:28:00

"Front Porch Sunrise", 2008, Oil on Panel, 6" x 8" (Please click here to bid on ebay) This weekend I was out on both bikes; the motorcycle and the bicycle। I ended up riding through ... --fantastic scenery, farms, and old farmhouses that made me want to stop and paint. Unfortunately, I hadn't [more...]

Date: 2008-08-04 02:17:58

Getting around Europe

With less than a month to go before they pack things up for my move to Belgium, I am having to think about putting my motorbike up for sale soon, ... motorcycle, so my requirements are simple. It must be decent at two-up riding on dirt roads, include ... / Horsepower: 35mpg / 98hp Maintenance Schedule (Oil Change): 4000mi Pro’s: It can handle any road [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 16:52:21

Pinoys in UK save on gas by biking to work

Filipinos in the United Kingdom who are also affected by the soaring prices of oil are looking for ways to save on transportation expenses ... tax, car insurance and parking fees are also taking a toll on their transportation budget ... has decided to use his car less frequently. Today, he uses his motorcycle because of the distance [more...]

Date: 2008-07-24 14:03:32

"Wheels Through Time" closing

Greetings: For those not aware of this, the “Wheels Through Time” motorcycle museum in Maggie Valley N.C ... you go to see a Harley Davidson powered airplane, or an Indian powered snowmobile? The museum, displays ... is a light smell of fuel and motor oil with a hint of engine exhaust. That’s because this is a “ [more...]

Date: 2008-11-02 05:19:16

Motorcycle Painter Stefanie Aziere-Sattler

It’s only in 2006 that Stefanie Aziere-Sattler decided to widen her painting subjects to Motorcycles, Hotrods, and Classic Cars. Then, she was selected by S&S Cycle to help commemorate their 50th Anniversary by creating one of a kind oil paintings that reflect the... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines [more...]

Date: 2008-08-08 13:13:23

For When The Oil Barrel Reaches US$200

For When The Oil Barrel Reaches US$200 Posted 08:56:28 Filed under Special-Bikes Ecology Author: Mike Werner | Location: Normandy, ... ; for sure. It's a question of time. And when it does, even the least gas guzzling motorcycle will cost you dearly to run. So in anticipation of that event, here's a motorized-cycle that will help [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 06:56:28

The Original Maverick

The Original Maverick By admin | December 2, 2008 Submitted by Art Blog By Bob Peter Saul, Self, 1987; Acrylic and oil on canvas, 72 x 100 inches (182.9 x 254 cm); Private collection, New York; courtesy George Adams Gallery, New York. In the 1953 film The Wild One, someone asks Marlon Brando’s character, a rough motorcycle [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 15:04:15

Pink Brings Sexy Back To Motorcycles

Pink was spotted riding her motorcyle and shopping in West Hollywood yesterday. She’s probably on her sexy Triumph because her BMW was hit by Brandon Davis on Sunday. Members of the paparazzi caught oil heir Davis on camera as he left a liquor store on Sunset Boulevard [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 17:33:49

Castrol Honours Malaysian Bike Industry With Awards Presentation

Castrol, the country’s leading premium engine oil, recognised the unsung heroes of the Malaysian bike industry for the various contributions to local ... 0103_p14_nakano_ambience The three main categories of awards on the evening were Castrol Motorcycle Community [more...]

Date: 2008-10-22 16:14:58

GULF OIL Gross Turnover Increases by 35% and profit by 5% in Q1

/India PRwire/ - GULF OIL Corporation, a Hinduja Group Company, has reported a 34% increase in income in Q1. Profit after tax was Rs. 5.58 crores ( ... the Division to achieve rapid growth at the top end of the motorcycle segment. To build the brand [more...]

Date: 2008-07-24 12:45:35

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