Friday Night Moto News - Security & Chris Holder

Out of Florida comes this press release from IturanUSA, a producer of GPS locating devices for various vehicles. They have now, officially, launched their Rideit system for motorcycles. It is made of the toughest materials and is guaranteed to never fail, basically. They even monitor their own service, which is unique. Check it out - it may help you get your bike back someday!

http://tinyurl.com/ye43pb4

Australian Chris Holder has become the 2010 Australian Solo Speedway. It was a tight race, not to mention that Holder entered the final event four points behind first place rider Troy Batchelor. Holder will go on to compete in the 2010 FIM Speedway Grand Prix season. He is a rather highly ranked competitor, so Jason Crump had better watch out...

http://tinyurl.com/ycfj5wa

All New York City Riders and Racers - A Motorcycle Only Parking Garage

Sweet! If you live in the city - New York City, that is - and need a safe place to park your favorite motorcycle - or any of your motorcycles, for that matter - here is the place to go:

http://tinyurl.com/yka9rh4

Man Travels the USA, Gets to Eugene, Oregon, and His BMW is Stolen!

Perhaps he should have known better, but not many people from other states understand the level of crime in the state of Oregon. (I've only been here five years and already I have had more thefts and break-ins than I experienced in my entire life before moving here.) Ian Hintz, from Wisconsin, was traveling across the great USA only to have his BMW R1200GS stolen from downtown Eugene, Oregon last night. He had his passport, money and Social Security card in a side bag on the bike when it was taken...I wish him luck in finding his ride!

http://tinyurl.com/yf6oo28

Motorcycle Security Tips for Your Pride and Joy

No intro needed, actually, as we all know how easy it is to steal a motorcycle. It could be worth a read if you would like to know your options...

http://tinyurl.com/mne76v

Observant Citizen Saves Motorcycles from Theft!

This should convince everyone out there that there are still some good people out there - and, that we all need to be better observers of the world around us!

http://tinyurl.com/nb5kuq

Out of Virginia and North Carolina - Motorcycle Thieves Arrested!

OK, so this may not actually meet my criteria for posting here...but, then again, all news about motorcycle thieves being caught and arrested is still 'motorcycle news'.

This comes from a Norfolk, Virginia, USA TV station's online news section. These guys were not running a huge operation, but their victims in the Newport News, Hampton and Virginia Beach areas will be happy to know they are off the streets.

Have a read: http://tinyurl.com/mpzcjd