Riders who switch motorcycles are more likely to crash
March 13, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
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Whoever coined the phrase, "it's just like riding a bike," probably never switched motorcycles. That's because even experienced riders can be pretty wobbly when they hop on an unfamiliar bike, according to data from the country's largest motorcycle insurer, Progressive.
The study of almost 2 million motorcycle policies over a five-year period finds that riders who switch bikes are nearly 70 percent more likely to crash than riders who keep the same bike.
"Most people already know that riding can be especially dangerous for new bikers," said Rick Stern, a Progressive motorcycle product manager who is also a rider. "But our data shows that the less familiar you are with your bike, the more likely you are to be involved in a collision, regardless of your experience."
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The study also found cruiser riders who switch to sport bikes are three-and-a-half times more likely to crash. That's more than double the risk they'd have than if they just switched to another cruiser.
Study: Bikers would give up wives/girlfriends before their motorcycles
March 13, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Virtually all hardcore riders answered they would give up their spouse or significant other before their motorcycle, according to the recent results of a consumer study commissioned by Allstate Insurance ...
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Oakland police department says motorcycles are heard before they are seen | The Rider’s Perspective
March 12, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
While the AMA President is committing political suicide, the Oakland Police Department has put their money where it matters. After complaints from most of their motorcycle officers, the department has reversed a decision to equip their Harley-Davidson fleet with quiet exhaust.
"There's an old motorcycle adage that you are heard before you are seen," said Deputy Chief Dave Kozicki, explaining the department's decision to toss the bikes' muted factory-issued mufflers in favor of the more high-volume pipes.
Recently, an Oakland officer was struck by a vehicle who's driver said he didn't hear the police motorcycle approaching.
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2009 FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic | Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Buyers Guide
March 12, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
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The Heritage Softail Classic receives a number of other, more-subtle styling changes and new components that shift this popular model in a new, retro direction for 2009. The beefy FL front end features a front fender and chrome nacelle with clean new styling cues, while taller handlebars change the rider's profile. The fuel tank has new glass-filled, 3-D badges and is topped with a classic "Cat Eye" console and matching retro speedometer face. Half-moon rider footboards and a large, oval foot brake pad also nod to the past.
New California bill would require motorcycle smog checks | 1st5ive.com
March 11, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
A Beverly Hills, California state senator has introduced legislation that would require motorcycles to participate in the state's vehicle "smog check" program.
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