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Stories about: motorcycle safety

If the Bike Passes You, You're Doing Something Wrong
If the Bike Passes You, You're Doing Something Wrong

15 Jun 2015, 14:52 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Riding at high speed in the rain on a highway with an inch of standing water is definitely the least intelligent of all the choices a rider can make

 
The Manhattan Brawl Case Includes Half-Eaten Plums and Empty Water Bottles
The Manhattan Brawl Case Includes Half-Eaten Plums and Empty Water Bottles

12 Jun 2015, 13:08 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / New evidence in the "Range Rover runs bikers over" case was provided in court, interesting facts surface to indicate how stupid behavior can lead to serious con

 
Lane-Splitting: The "It's Not Safe" BS Episode
Lane-Splitting: The "It's Not Safe" BS Episode

5 Jun 2015, 14:43 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A new episode in the "lane-splitting saga", and is dedicated to tearing apart another reason invoked by the opponents of bikes filtering through the traffic.

 
GSX-R750 Rider Learns that the Street Is Nothing Like the Racetrack
GSX-R750 Rider Learns that the Street Is Nothing Like the Racetrack

1 Jun 2015, 14:40 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Spring is most likely one of the trickiest seasons for the riders, especially for those with insufficient training to spot and avoid dangerous road sectors

 
California Is Close to Legalizing Lane-Splitting with Only Two Major Rules
California Is Close to Legalizing Lane-Splitting with Only Two Major Rules

1 Jun 2015, 11:54 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / California Assembly Bill 51 might lay the foundation for a revolution in US traffic legislation, proposes two simple rules to make lane-splitting legal

 
Mindless Rider Fails Overtaking, Gets Stuck Between Cars
Mindless Rider Fails Overtaking, Gets Stuck Between Cars

31 May 2015, 08:18 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It was only yesterday we started a series of stories on lane-splitting, and here's the exception to the rule: a silly rider getting stuck between two cars!

 
Lane-Splitting: The "It's Not Fair" BS Episode
Lane-Splitting: The "It's Not Fair" BS Episode

29 May 2015, 16:38 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Truth be told, it's rather hard to say anything when learning of yet another state that refuses to acknowledge how lane-splitting can improve traffic.

 
Reckless Driver Crashed into by Rider Taking Unnecessary Risks
Reckless Driver Crashed into by Rider Taking Unnecessary Risks

28 May 2015, 14:39 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Waiting in a line in slow traffic can be a frustrating experience, and some motorists will always try to get ahead even if they take unnecessary risks...

 
Oregon Kills Lane Splitting Law-Making Initiative
Oregon Kills Lane Splitting Law-Making Initiative

26 May 2015, 15:47 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Well, it just wasn't meant to be: the House Committee on Transportation and Economic Development in the State of Oregon kills lane splitting law

 
All Gone in the Blink of an Eye - Rider Crashing in a Most Silly Way
All Gone in the Blink of an Eye - Rider Crashing in a Most Silly Way

25 May 2015, 15:18 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / This video comes with great educational value, and the message is that one simply can't take eyes off the road or hands off the bars when in busy traffic

 
Rider and Passenger Close to Getting Killed Three Times in One Second
Rider and Passenger Close to Getting Killed Three Times in One Second

20 May 2015, 15:17 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A very poor decision to overtake could lead to a double kill on the backroads of Vietnam. Believe it or not, these two guys are alive and kicking!

 
High-visibility Vests Become Mandatory for Riders in France
High-visibility Vests Become Mandatory for Riders in France

20 May 2015, 13:36 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Motorcycle and scooter riders will be required to carry a high-vis vest on their vehicle when in France, and failure to comply will attract fines

 
Linux and Arduino Processors Can Make Riding Safer
Linux and Arduino Processors Can Make Riding Safer

15 May 2015, 08:41 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The world of motorcycling goes high-tech, and this is a fact. Linux and new microprocessors can be now embedded in clothing to make it safer

 
Harley-Davidson Offers Free Motorcycle Training to Military Personnel
Harley-Davidson Offers Free Motorcycle Training to Military Personnel

14 May 2015, 12:40 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Harley-Davidson debuts Operation Personal Freedom, offering all current and former military personnel H-D Riding Academy courses for free

 
Ohlins Recall Hits Triumph Daytona and Speed Triple
Ohlins Recall Hits Triumph Daytona and Speed Triple

11 May 2015, 15:49 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It will be funny to count how many sport bikes have been affected by Ohlins' error. Two of Triumph's models join the club of bikes that are unsafe to ride

 
Rider Crashes R6 in a Silly Way, Has Time to say the F-Word Before Taking Off Like Superman
Rider Crashes R6 in a Silly Way, Has Time to say the F-Word Before Taking Off Like Superman

6 May 2015, 15:54 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Poor riding skills and a little target fixation lead to a crash which could have been avoided very easily. Despite the flight, both rider and his R6 are alright

 
Harley-Davidson Faulty Clutch Recall Affects More than 45,000 Bikes, Injuries Reported
Harley-Davidson Faulty Clutch Recall Affects More than 45,000 Bikes, Injuries Reported

29 Apr 2015, 13:45 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Almost 46,000 Harley motorcycles in the 2014 and 2015 model years are affected by the most recent recall. The issue has generated incidents and injuries

 
LS2 Introduces Light, Affordable Full-Face Stream Helmets with 5-Year Warranty
LS2 Introduces Light, Affordable Full-Face Stream Helmets with 5-Year Warranty

22 Apr 2015, 15:16 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / If you are looking for a new helmet that won't break the bank but still provide decent fit and protection, the LS2 Stream might be one of the interesting choice

 
Yamaha Recalls Viking VI SxS Due to Crash Hazard, Driving Ban Instated
Yamaha Recalls Viking VI SxS Due to Crash Hazard, Driving Ban Instated

17 Apr 2015, 12:35 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Yamaha Viking VI side-by-side vehicles are recalled for a very serious issue, and customers are prohibited from driving them until the problem is fixed

 
Multiple 2015 Yamaha Bike Models Recalled for Faulty Transmission
Multiple 2015 Yamaha Bike Models Recalled for Faulty Transmission

14 Apr 2015, 14:48 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Yamaha issues a recall campaign aimed at fixing a transmission problem that may cause missing a gear or engaging a different one than intended