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ATGATT–All the Gear all the time
Nothing like another excellent example for the Brits regarding all the gear all the time riding. I am an ATGATT rider. I totally believe in protecting myself as well as I am able. Good gear should be part of every riders budget when buying a motorcycle. Once you have it, wear it! Even that little…
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A gentle & lovely first ride of the 2010 season!
I can’t believe it is already mid March and I haven’t been out riding but for a few short rides. Today, I was on a mission. Let’s go see if there are wildflowers in bloom in the foothills since I am seeing CA poppies popping up all over the place. It was a chilly morning,…
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Lightening: a motorcyclist’s nemesis!
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Oh those Brits!!! Think Biker
I swear, we could seriously take a lesson from the British here, on motorcycle safely campaigns. I have seen other safety ads, but none with as much humility and humor as this wonderful “Think Biker” ad. BRAVO!!
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What a GREAT first bike for any new rider!
While immersed in personal issues, I have found myself neglecting my blog. My new mantra…I will do better!! I have recently discovered a very good looking beginner bike for all. This bike is a Suzuki TU250X. You can find a good review of the bike in motorcycle.com The bike is an air-cooled, SOHC, fuel-injected, five-speed,…
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Motorcycle First Aid
For many riders across the country, the time has come to store the bike and dream about the spring, but it is also a good time to restock your first aid kit and check your other emergency motorcycle items like your tools and tire repair kit. The most common motorcycle injuries are burns, abrasions, and…
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MSF course especially created for the US Military sportbike riders!
Following on the shirt tales of my previous blog post on motorcycle accidents in the US military and sparked by the comment from SGT Matthew Perry, I decided to do some more research to find out exactly what is out there for our armed forces as far as in depth motorcycle training. I did discover…
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New Snell Ratings and a few surprises!
I came across an interesting article regarding motorcycle helmet ratings in the US. One that I must say surprised me! Seasoned riders know that wearing a helmet statistically increases our chances of survival if in an accident by 37% according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Most of us cover our heads with a…
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Winter Riding Tips
For many winter riding means heading to the garage to straddle a trickle charged motorcycle making vhroom vhroom noises. But many of us are lucky enough to be able to ride all year with only a change in riding gear and an aerosol of winter riding strategies, some of which are found below.
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Minx the new Draggin’ Jeans with protection, stretch and a female fit!
Ok…now their ad photo is a bit much, but I do like seeing new riding pants that are designed specifically with women in mind that are nicely fitted, sexy and lined with Kevlar® and Dyneema® for protection. Draggin Jeans renowned revolutionary fibre technology shines in this new Minx model pant. The new Minx were designed…