Thoughts on a Scooter-Based Lifestyle

This is a guest post from Stephen Popick, administrator for the Get Rich Slowly discussion forums ... to take a motorcycle safety course, such as the one given by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation ... is no different (in terms of safety) than driving a motorcycle. In my four years operating [more...]

Date: 2008-10-19 12:00:42

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Vehicle Miles Traveled

World Changing contributor Faith Cable informs that IPCC plans to issue a new report, called the Global Energy Assessment, ... E. Peters discusses motorcycle safety after riding one of her Harley Davidson motorcycles ... , as she promotes motorcycle safety after riding one of her Harley Davidson motorcycles. This weblog [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 23:03:53

Tuesday Tip - Motorcycle Safety

With gas prices being what they are, many people have turned to a motorcycle for their daily commute ... your life.Here are some links to information resources and rider classes;California Motorcycle Safety ... requires that a motorcycle rider obtain a Class M1 endorsement on their license. The test is fairly [more...]

Date: 2008-11-04 12:06:00

Motorcycle helmets

I just hovered around a website that offers motorcycle safety products. It is truly important for motorcycle drivers to wear their safety gear to avoid severe injury ... , Battery Gauges, Brake Lights-Tail Lights, Deer Avoidance, Driving Lights, Headlights Products and many [more...]

Date: 2008-10-10 23:18:30

Can a cartoon save a biker’s life?

It is always interesting to see how different states and countries handle motorcycle safety education ... to it. No matter how you cut it, most people will not read about motorcycle safety. But in the UK ... ? Will bikers be offended that they have been reduced to cartoon style drawings? Will they be handed [more...]

Date: 2008-10-29 14:39:36

Michigan Motorcycle Accidents Statistics

Motorcycle safety is an important goal for riders, insurance companies, and law enforcement agencies alike ... operators did not have a motorcycle endorsement on their driver’s license The consequences ... Single Vehicle Motorcycle Crashes noted some disturbing trends. Over a ten year period, more riders age [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 02:49:33

Here are some safety tips

Here are some safety tips for motorcycle riding from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety: * Get trained. Rider training classes for a variety of skill levels are held on a regular basis from spring ... recommends eye protection, a DOT-approved helmet, boots, gloves, motorcycle jacket and long pants. * Make [more...]

Date: 2008-09-18 18:06:18

Honda demonstrates V2V communication system for motorcyclists

No matter what your skill level, being aware of what's going on around you is THE most critical safety factor for all road users - if you don't see ... and face a much greater risk of death or serious injury in the event that an accident does occur ... or other potential threats that lie ahead... Tags: Honda, Motorcycle, Road Safety, Safety, Traffic [more...]

Date: 2008-10-23 03:52:25

Is 'motorcycle safety' an oxymoron?

Big Ed has taken notice of the spate of motorcycle fatalities we've seen lately, and the trend is consistent nationwide ... limits, wearing a helmet, never riding drunk, taking state-endorsed safety classes. For about three ... are on the decline, motorcycle deaths have been on a steady increase for several years. Various parties cite [more...]

Date: 2008-09-05 16:08:17

Learning To Fly, The Right Way

It seems our servicemen and women must have watched the movie TOP GUN too much ... as his Tomcat flying. So much so that the Army and Navy Safety Centers along with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation developed the “Military Sportbike Rider Course”. Not because of the increase of motorcycle [more...]

Date: 2008-11-04 15:27:04

Honda's smarter dummy

Looking like a fresh version of “Buster” from the hit TV show Mythbusters, Honda’s third generation pedestrian crash-test dummy, POLAR III, ... to unveil key motorcycle safety initiatives: rider trainer and airbags Volvo safety system for avoiding ... is the latest tool in the company's quest to enhance safety testing procedures on its vehicles [more...]

Date: 2008-10-17 06:59:01

Motorcycle Accident Fatalities Give Rise to New Safety Regulations

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ... motorcycle sales, more powerful engines, and more older riders picking motorcycling up as a new hobby ... , motorcycle fatalities have risen 127% since 1997 and now account for 11% of all motor vehicle [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 16:54:39

'Hi. We're promoting motorcycle safety. Can you tell?'

20082008_hart Hey. I'm all FOR motorcycle safety, and I wish these folks all the best. But come ON, people! ... boost publicity. Hopefully they'll have some better media kits available in the future. Roost [more...]

Date: 2008-09-08 05:50:30

Next Time, Please Wear a Helmet

Over the past week I have had to digest the very nasty motorcycle accident I worked last Thursday ... the people that are safety conscious and where the motorcycle jackets, the motorcycle boots ... out there like Biker Hiway that sell some seriously cool motorcycle helmets, jackets and boots. Why wouldn't [more...]

Date: 2008-10-11 00:44:50

Not your own anymore

Kurt came home from work today with a new story for me. First off, let me explain ... stationed to this ship had gone out and bought a motorcycle. He’d also gotten all kinds of safety ... suffering from road rash?? So this young sailor had his new motorcycle with all his new safety [more...]

Date: 2008-06-03 01:00:42

Safety Advocates Support Anti-Lock Brakes in all Motorcycles

This week the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) ... of transportation. Motorcycle sales have more than tripled between 1997 and 2005. Correspondingly ... . The amendment would require motorcycle manufacturers to install antilock braking systems (ABS [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 18:24:08

A Review Of The 2006 Yamaha Raptor 700

Topics: safety helmet, motorcycles, helmet tips, safety guides, safe driving, vehicle accidents One weekend at Gordons Well (Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area), I had the opportunity to take a ride on a 2006 Yamaha Raptor ... 700cc Yamaha Raptor Engine Type: 686cc liquid-cooled, SOHC 4-stroke single w/fan, 4-valve Bore [more...]

Date: 2008-07-24 12:05:33

Motorcycle in traffic jam

With all the jam in the city, using motorcycle would be the best means of transport to avoid jam and also save money on parking. However, Mummy’s dad never allowed Mummy to take up motorcycle license due to safety reason. PaPa used to own a motorcycle during student time. Traveling was easy with motorcycle as student because [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 02:35:00

Clint Bowyer on Motorcycle Safety (Carteret County News-Times)

(ARA) - An increase of motorcycles on the road and the fact that less than half have taken an organized rider education course, indicates a need for increased awareness of proper motorcycle safety. Read Full Story [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 14:10:19

Common sense rules for safe motorcycling in Mexico

Alvin Starkman M.A., LL.B ... a motorcycle without any or very much cycling experience, wrongly believing ... states, you don’t need special licensing to ride a motorcycle. Having taken a motorcycle safety course [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 19:31:28

I buy a Harley, and manage to crash it

20 years ago, in my early 20’s, I got into my head that I wanted, nay, NEEDED, a Harley Davidson motorcycle ... , sponsored by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. That was definitely a good move, and I recommend it to anyone [more...]

Date: 2008-10-25 21:48:11

Acceleration And Breaking - First And Most Important Element In Riding

Topics: safety helmet, motorcycles, helmet tips, safety guides, safe driving, vehicle accidents There’s nothing like the feeling you get when you’re on your favorite road with a familiar bike [more...]

Date: 2008-07-28 04:24:43

Motorcycle madness

I have the happy privilege of having very few female friends. The few female friends that I do have are nothing short of extraordinary ... motorcycle jackets and motorcycle boots which are not only good safety equipment for when you're riding ... soon and she's considering buying a new motorcycle. I don't know what it's like to have child [more...]

Date: 2008-10-12 17:13:38

Motorcyclists Deliver Hope

I missed this over the weekend, but wanted to provide a shout out after the fact.  Details are available in a great article from Tom Hallman Jr ... /Shriners Toy Run has been in existence since December 1980.  ABATE is a not-for-profit motorcycle organization devoted to raising member and public awareness about motorcycle issues and safety [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 20:39:10

The Wave

A couple of Hallelujah breakdown, cheers to that, guess I’ll put the razor blades away, rain-free days and a large, ... out with the Ruckus’.  Having an Aprilia (there were two out of about a hundred other scooters ... , or motorcycle, is the etiquette of waving to your fellow riders.  I took a motorcycle safety class a couple [more...]

Date: 2008-06-16 05:37:22

Motorcycle License

A few months ago I took the Motorcycle Safety Rider Course ... -take half of the normal driver test in addition to the full motorcycle test. I ended up passing without missing one question on either test. Now it’s on to a helmet, jacket, pants [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 22:03:42

safety tips for motorcycle drivers

I just received news that a friend of mine, Ron, had a motorcycle accident last Friday. I rushed to the hospital as soon as I heard ... drivers sometimes do not see them instantly. Here are some tips I want to share to all you motorcycle drivers out there: Always wear a certified helmet. Never use helmets which are of poor quality [more...]

Date: 2008-11-29 13:18:08

If you enjoy riding a scooter buy one

Traveling in a motor cycle is great form of traveling anywhere in the world and mostly loved by the younger generation of people ... as compared to any other wheel vehicle. This is of course at the cost f safety to the riders. Yamaha Motorcycle There are more fatal road accidents on motorcycles than any other vehicle. This is because [more...]

Date: 2008-10-03 05:37:21

Death Trap

Did you know that the latest innovation in shortening the life span of a person is this baby:Because from the picture from above, ... safety gear and right motorcycle type - Seriously, you're not Evel Kneivel so wear the required ... their fault.Lack of safety gear - Substandard helmets cannot prevent major intracranial injuries, FYI. So wear [more...]

Date: 2008-10-26 11:17:00

Tens safety tips for motorcycle riders

# Make eye contact – never assume others see you. Always try to make eye contact with drivers who may be about to pull into your path ... type of motorcycle crash. # Check behind when turning left from a highway – watch your mirrors ... has a sticker showing that it meets current safety standards. Avoid buying a used helmet. It may [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 11:44:00

Is There a Vespa in my Future

The Vespa S Scooter is 150cc and starts at 4200. It has a top speed of 59mph and still gets 72mpg. That makes a Hybrid car look like a Gas Guzzler ... over their jackets. There are no bus service that goes to my work. I would stay off the freeways ... and I have to take a Washington State motorcycle safety class first. I’ll let you know how things go [more...]

Date: 2008-11-12 19:15:04

So, It Finally Happened.

Fourteen years of determined motorcycle safety paid off. I was in a wreck and survived ( ... my leathers, gloves, boots and Joe Rocket riding pants, but didn't want to get my leg hammered betwixt pavement and motorcycle if I could at all keep from it.So?I hit the bastard. "T-boned him," they call [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 14:21:00

Motorcycle Necessities

by Kevin Lewis When you are enjoying a nice ride cruising on the road beneath you and are leaving the wind behind, ... . Motorcycle Safety Helmets In view of the fact that you are ordered by the law to wear helmets ... , there is always someone squeezing into his or her leather vest or motorcycle jacket. The materials used [more...]

Date: 2008-08-25 04:30:19

Riders, Protect Yourself!

Introduction Protective clothing, such as a jacket, boots, and gloves reduce rider injury severity and, ... of Transportation) approved motorcycle helmet with a high safety rating, good quality leather jacket, thick ... Important One of the main reasons motorcyclists are killed in crashes is because the motorcycle itself [more...]

Date: 2008-06-19 09:09:30

Catchin up on two weeks

The month of June has been reserved for visitors to the Karen B&B here in San Diego ... that I just upped and took a motorcycle safety class on my own a couple of years ago, Bridie decided to do the same and ended up buying a 1995 Yamaha Virago 250 shortly thereafter. Although she rides her bike [more...]

Date: 2008-06-16 03:59:35

The Walking Dead - Chapter 6 - Horse Thieves

The Walking Dead - Chapter 6 - Horse Thieves We stood frozen for a long while until Pat broke the silence, "Things fall apart; ... at it so I could make a show of asking him what he was staring at, and found my thumb was clicking the safety off ... on the motorcycle, trying to expel his aggression through the throttle. Miles in, Josh disappeared [more...]

Date: 2008-07-04 01:29:40

Activist Calls For Delaware Motorcycle Helmet Law

From listener and safety advocate Chuck Jackson:  After reading your front page lead story that carried the banner headline, ... to step up and support changes in Delaware’s motorcycle helmet laws.   I find it unconscionable ... “Motorcycle Fatalities Soar,” I would like to offer a few observations, based on my experiences [more...]

Date: 2008-09-16 13:47:13

Classic Open Face Helmet - Ride In Class

by John Daniele The bikers always say that you should never leave your home without a helmet ... is to provide motorcycle safety to the rider by protecting the biker’s head in case of an accident. Moreover ... ventilation and protects from the elements. Why use a helmet in the first place? A motorcycle helmet [more...]

Date: 2008-07-19 07:23:34

'Patriot Chopper" Debuts During Rolling Thunder

Maj. Gen. James Nuttall waits on the Patriot Chopper for the start of the 21st annual Rolling Thunder ride from the Pentagon ... the opportunity to convey his message about motorcycle safety to a few dozen National Guard riders ... of a stirring circus march, for many those two words bring to mind the revving of a half-million moto [more...]

Date: 2008-06-04 20:43:05

Motorcycle insurance, protecting your investment.

Motorcycles have come down in price a great deal, however it is still a large investment ... . When you insure a car with most insurance companies, you can usually add a motorcycle with coverage ... of an accident. Another great way to get a discount is take motorcycle safety courses, these are usually [more...]

Date: 2008-10-25 12:25:21

Attention, shoppers

Orin O’Neill photo For many, the “riding season” is over ... , if you know where to look. Now is a very good time to sign up for motorcycle safety class. And if you’re looking at 50cc scooters, Cycle World has a group review, though they leave out the Genuine Buddy [more...]

Date: 2008-11-14 19:47:37

Promoting Motorcycle Safety, While Honoring Veterans

[ Nearly 1,200 riders depart the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery following a Nov. 7, 2008, memorial service ... on Fort Hood, the sound of almost 1,200 motorcycle engines split the air, as Soldier and civilian ... of the country. Motorcycle related deaths involving service members have soared and it’s a trend [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 00:30:13

Promoting Motorcycle Safety, While Honoring Veterans

[ Nearly 1,200 riders depart the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery following a Nov. 7, 2008, memorial service ... on Fort Hood, the sound of almost 1,200 motorcycle engines split the air, as Soldier and civilian ... of the country. Motorcycle related deaths involving service members have soared and it’s a trend [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 07:00:13

Motorcycles

2008-11-09 What’s important? People. Nothing else. Aaron Clark was injured recently ... motorcycle racing. He won the 2000 Aprilia USA Cup Challenge and had successfully defended and repeated ... for items and memorabilia to help generate funds.     Motorcycle Safety and Riding Technique [more...]

Date: 2008-11-09 00:00:07

I want a Honda Metropolitan Scooter

In March 09 I am going to be taking a motorcycle safety course and then going to buy a Honda Metropolitan 2009 Scooter. I always liked Honda since I grew up driving a 1980 Civic and I dated the girls with scooters so I guess it is fate that I get one. I think It would be awesome to drive to work and back on the back [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 17:57:53

Now EVERYONE will be Riding a Scooter

How to buy a scooter for your Commute Want to save a ton of money on gas? Get out of your car and on a scooter Liberated from an article by Laura T ... a motorcycle safety course. For details on courses being offered near you, contact your state’ [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 21:32:25

Safety Apparel And The New Motorcycle Owner

Topics: CarDomain promo code, Performance Products discount codes, ... involved in the sport of motorcycle riding wearing an abundance of leather. Those who are not familiar ... 4 Wheel Parts discount codes If you are a novice motorcycle rider and are eager to get your first [more...]

Date: 2008-08-11 15:12:01

This Thanksgiving, Emergency Nurses Urge Roadway Safety

STATE—This Thanksgiving, tens of thousands of people will travel “over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house” and to thousands of ... of Columbia based on 13 criteria supported by evidence and research.  The criteria address: seat belt use; child passenger safety; graduated driver licensing for teens; universal motorcycle helmet [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 18:00:22

I want a Honda Metropolitan Scooter

In March 09 I am going to be taking a motorcycle safety course and then going to buy a Honda Metropolitan 2009 Scooter. I always liked Honda since I grew up driving a 1980 Civic and I dated the girls with scooters ... connection there were scooters in GTA Vice City, San Andreas and GTA IV I think. [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 08:54:39

I want a Honda Metropolitan Scooter

In March 09 I am going to be taking a motorcycle safety course and then going to buy a Honda Metropolitan 2009 Scooter. I always liked Honda since I grew up driving a 1980 Civic and I dated the girls with scooters ... connection there were scooters in GTA Vice City, San Andreas and GTA IV I think. [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 17:59:25

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