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posted October 07, 2005 05:30 PM
 Edited By: fish_antlers on 7 Oct 2005 19:35
Doug Meyer Joins Bikeland.org with new online column
 Vancouver, BC (October 7, 2005) Bikeland.org is proud to introduce a new feature for our readers; the thoughts and opinions of one of the Bikeland's favorite personas, Doug Meyer. Doug will be blogging with us via a new dedicated part of the website, "Bridges, a commentary by Doug Meyer". He will be submitting an ongoing column sharing his thoughts, comments, knowledge and some interesting images.
In 2005, after more than 25 years as a well known personality in the motorcycle industry, Doug moved out of the motorcycle world as a professional, and into one of his alternate careers, aviation. This move actually frees Doug, allowing him to be more candid and open in his comments at Bikeland.org.
He won't be sticking just to ZX-12R's, Kawasaki's and motorcycles, but will bring in whatever he finds of interest from wherever he finds it.
For those that don't know, Doug has been working with race engines professionally and as a hobby for the past 45 years. He has built engines for everything from dragbikes and cars to outboard race boats, to the famous Can- Am sports cars and an F-1 car, to motorcycle streamliners. He spent many years as a professional race team member and engine builder. Doug has built and worked with motorcycle engines for road racing, drag racing, and Bonneville, and for seven years worked on the design team for a 1000 hp liquid cooled turbocharged V-8 aircraft engine.
Everything from nitrous to nitro, Doug's had his hands in it.
Doug's no stranger to speed, either. He has set 16 Bonneville speed records on stock appearing Kawasaki's and became a member of the Bonneville 200 mph club on a 2001 ZX-12, "the hard way", using just gasoline and available air. Doug has driven big bore sports cars, dragsters and circle track dirt cars, ridden Bonneville bikes, dragbikes, and 300 hp "street" bikes.
Doug owned a well known San Francisco Bay area Kawasaki dealership for 11 years and worked closely with Rob Muzzy for 10 years, giving him a unique perspective on the business of motorcycles and motorcycling. As an accomplished pilot and flight instructor Doug Meyer brings a unique and professional viewpoint to our conversations. Fast bikes, fast cars, fast airplanes- anything with big power is what he's about and we hope you enjoy his contributions.
Doug Meyer was instrumental in the creation of Bikeland.org, supporting the site from its infancy, five years ago, to where it stands today.
Doug Meyer's Blog and his ongoing contributions to Bikeland.org can be accessed through Bikeland.org's Frontpage on the right side menu or you can access it directly by clicking here: http://www.bikeland.org/bridges . Readers are welcome to post their comments and discuss Doug's entries.
Doug can be reached via email at dougmeyer@bikeland.org
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posted October 07, 2005 05:59 PM
Outstanding!! 
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posted October 07, 2005 06:01 PM
This is great news!!! 
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posted October 07, 2005 06:10 PM
That was a good read Doug. Thanks for sharing it.
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posted October 07, 2005 06:25 PM
We're just updating the Blog so members can respond directly... Give us a few minutes...
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posted October 07, 2005 06:32 PM
freek is working on it...
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posted October 07, 2005 06:56 PM
Good read Doug. :-)
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posted October 07, 2005 07:09 PM
As you already know so well Doug most people don't have a clue about what fast really is. Thanks for hanging out with a bunch the likes of us. I look forward to learning from your years of wisdom.
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posted October 07, 2005 10:21 PM
doug. if i could have a good looking car that could wheelie i could retire from bikes after 35 years of ringing the snot out of them. when i was 17 i bought a new 1974 red 850 norton commando roadster. i weighed 125 and could beat 903 's .i did have a 427 camero beat me from a 30 punch. i lost 10 bucks. the odds will catch us if we keep riding. compressing time and space just feels so good. welcome home.
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posted October 08, 2005 02:28 AM
I look forward to reading what Doug has to say. He is a very knowledgeable guy, and is very willing to share what he has learned over the years......
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posted October 08, 2005 04:37 AM
Enjoyed the 1st blog and am looking forward to future blogs. Welcome and thanks for sharing with us.
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posted October 08, 2005 05:17 AM
Doug,
It is great to have you back ( even though you never really left ! ) Your advice and expertise have been invaluable over the years and I personally want to thank you for all that you have done for us here at Bikeland!
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Thanks,
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posted October 08, 2005 06:09 AM
This is VERY COOL!
Doug; How about a write up sometime about your 192/199 mph Maxton Run?!?! 
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posted October 08, 2005 09:25 AM
Welcome Doug!!!
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posted October 08, 2005 11:52 AM
I have about a 1000 questions but I'll try to space them out a little. He. He. Glad to see Bikeland will now have some wicked tech. write ups!
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posted October 08, 2005 05:27 PM
Trenance has to be restrained,
maybe a thing that restricts him no more than 50 words>!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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posted October 08, 2005 05:28 PM
Just kidding.....
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posted October 08, 2005 07:16 PM
great deal!! it will be great to hear from you Doug!!!
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posted October 08, 2005 07:22 PM
LOL.. great read Doug!! reminds me a little of when my uncle took my 12 for a spin, he had a 1000R and thought no problem, I warned him... he came putting back and said, ummm I dont think I ever want to ride that again... I had this huge smile......
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posted October 08, 2005 07:32 PM
I look forward to Doug's insight.
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posted October 09, 2005 09:13 AM
Excellent read.
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posted October 10, 2005 09:02 AM
Great news - thanks for your time and effort Doug.
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posted October 10, 2005 09:04 AM
Sweet!
Are you going to the Seattle Moto Show this year Doug?
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posted October 10, 2005 10:31 AM
Edited By: dougmeyer on 10 Oct 2005 11:32
I want to make at least one of the consumer shows. Don't know which but Seattle is a good bet.
And thanks for all the great comments, you guys. I'll try to keep it interesting!
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posted October 10, 2005 12:24 PM
To Doug:
What is the optimum cam timing on an 02 ZX12R!!!???
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