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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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Bat outa Hell?
I know, i know…it’s nearing Halloween so what better time to display the new, “tada” Official Batman Motorcycle Gear! Batman: The Dark Knight Motorcycle Gear Features: – Strong Cordura Mesh Base with Heavy-duty 4 way stretch Spandex inserts. – Removable CE Approved Body Armor in both Jacket and Pants – Highly detailed, removable lightweight interior…
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Barack Obama and an Enertia
Brammofan sez it all, but I loved the picture whether real or not and had to repost it along with this quote from my hero Michelle Obama, “Although the President could not be reached for a comment, Michelle Obama’s press secretary said that the First Lady does not approve of him not wearing a helmet,…
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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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Reviewing the Night Ride
As it gets darker earlier now, I thought it a good time to review some facts for better, safer night riding. FACTS: 1) Depth perception, color recognition and peripheral vision are compromised after dark. 2) Perception and reaction times increase. 3) Your normally wide field of vision is narrowed to the field illuminated by your…
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Sportbikes are NOT for beginners: our military’s thorn at home
The Associated Press has a new article reporting on the increased rate of death and accident to off-duty military personnel. With hundreds of motorcycle deaths in the ranks of off-duty marines, soldiers and sailors over the last several years, the military is requiring rider training classes and organizing racing events for a safe adrenaline rush.…
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Street Vibrations concludes with dull roar not a bang
The 2009 Street Vibration Motorcycle celebration brought both revenue and noise into Reno, but this years conclusion was chalked up as a “peaceful event”. The final tally showed 72 arrests with alcohol being a factor in most of the offenses, officials said Monday. I suppose considering there were nearly 25,000 bikes in attendance, that arrest…
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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…