Archive for November, 2007
Free Vespa Signed by Fall Out Boy From Vespa Roseville!
Monday, November 26th, 2007
That’s right! If you didn’t know, you could win a Vespa LX50 from us to be signed by Fall Out Boy this Friday, November 30th and the 107.9 Jingle Ball! Simply… Read more...
BMW Motorcycle’s New Models Overview
Wednesday, November 21st, 2007Anthony Arbolino, Market Intelligence Manager
EICMA 2007 is the start of something very exciting,
the unveiling of the new BMW Motorrad models.
First up are the new Dual Purpose motorcycles, the
F 800 GS, and the updated versions of the R 1200 GS
and R 1200 GS Adventure that will prove to be
UNSTOPPABLE!
Perhaps the most anticipated is the all new F 800 GS
with its 800cc parallel twin motor with 85 hp and 62lb/ft
of torque… Read more...
December Garagenpartei - Motorcycle Madness Mixer and Sale!
Tuesday, November 20th, 2007Since it’s the end of the year, we thought we’d have a fun little get together for all of our A&S friends. Give us a chance to mingle and get to know each other. Oh yeah, did I mention we’re going to have some CRAZY sales on EVERYTHING in the store? Trust me - you won’t want to miss this…. Read more...
Recap of November’s Motorcycle First-aid Garagenpartei
Friday, November 16th, 2007All I can say is ‘WOW!” This was obviously a topic that we as riders value, because there were over a hundred folks present.
The evening started with an awesome grilled burger feast prepared by the Gold Country Dual Sport Riders. This is a great group who plan monthly rides that include both street and dirt riding. Thanks for cooking guys!
Phil gave an amazing presentation filled with invaluable information… Read more...
Scott Summers Joins BMW Motorcycles XPLOR Race Team
Monday, November 12th, 2007From a BMW Motorrad Press Release: Nov. 1 2007:
BMW Motorrad USA and BMW XPLOR are pleased to welcome Scott Summers, a pioneer of professional off-road racing, to their fast-growing racing team.
Scott Summers, one of the most celebrated off-road racers of our time, will partner with the BMW XPLOR Race Team, starting with the 2008… Read more...
First Responder Class: Phil Challinor, a Firefighter Paramedic and Rider Will Teach Motorcycle First-Aid at A&S BMW Motorcycles
Thursday, November 8th, 2007Often times, we ride in groups as motorcyclists. Thus said, there may be a time when a fellow rider goes down and needs our help before the paramedics arrive. Would you know how to help? Read more...
BMW’s G450X Image Gallery
Tuesday, November 6th, 2007This single-cylinder Sport Enduro is touting traction like none other. The swing-arm shares a pivot point with the drive sprocket, ensuring that the transmission efficiency is not compromised by rebound and compression of the suspension. Pretty cool, huh? Suspension-wise, the front of the BMW G450X will have a fully adjustable Marzocchi upside-down fork with 300 millimetres of travel, and in the rear is a fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock suspension system with 320 millimetres of travel. Read more...
BMW Motorcycle’s F800GS and F800GS Adventure
Monday, November 5th, 2007We’ve spent hours, days and years even, speculating with each other just when, if and how the BMW F800GS would appear. The 798-cc twin-cylinder 85 HP machine is no longer a dream, with options such as disengageable ABS, heated grips, LED indicators and an on-board computer. You can find more technical data on the BMW Motorrad site, but take a peek at the pictures I’ve collected for you first! Read more...