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« on: March 15, 2008, 12:49:47 PM »

Check out this news item from Road Racing World
http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=31772

I'm watching the BMW series of videos right now.  Its assume to show people that your bike has already been broken in on a dyno before it leaves the factory.  Each bike is ridden up to 60 miles through various tests to make sure not only the motor but everything is in good shape.
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« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2008, 01:41:51 PM »

Thanks for the heads up!  

I wonder if it will ever make it to the Discovery Channel?

Here's a direct link to the on-line viewing...

http://turbo.discovery.com/beyond/?playerId=245988601&categoryId=1418496841&lineupId=1454906888
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« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2008, 02:07:48 PM »


Check out this news item from Road Racing World
http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=31772

I'm watching the BMW series of videos right now.  Its assume to show people that your bike has already been broken in on a dyno before it leaves the factory.  Each bike is ridden up to 60 miles through various tests to make sure not only the motor but everything is in good shape.


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« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2008, 12:53:47 PM »

Those are cool vids!  I've watched all the italian ones already!   Thumbsup
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