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The Perfect Storm

Posted in Safety, Safety-Conscious, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on October 29, 2009 | 2 Comments »

It happens this Saturday, October 31st.  Halloween falls on a Saturday this year and it’s a particularly deadly night due to impaired drivers.
The ODOT Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) data reveals a startling fact.   It turns out that 90% of the fatalities (10) on Halloween night (6:00 p.m., October 31st to 5:59 a.m., November 1st) [...]

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Road Trippn’ To Street Vibrations 2009 – Part 3

Posted in Events, Fall Rides, Harley, Harley-Davidson, Motorcycle, Posse Ride, Reno, Routes & Maps, Street Vibrations, Travel, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on September 30, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Street Vibrations is a 4-day event that brings two-wheel enthusiasts from all parts of the country to show-off customs, parade the vendor booths and enjoy the entertainment.  Oh did I mention the local rides?  Yes, there are plenty from Virginia City to Lake Tahoe as well as the various poker runs.
The weather (mid-90’s) really made [...]

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Splits-ville

Posted in Care, Fatalities, Harley-Davidson, Legal, Motorcycle, Safety, Transportation, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on September 11, 2009 | 6 Comments »

Lane-splitting — most states do not recognize it as legal maneuver.  For those unfamiliar with the “strip-riding” maneuver it is riding a motorcycle between lanes and between automobiles in the same direction as traffic.
It is not legal in Oregon or Washington state.  It is legal in California.
Recently a couple buddies were on an extended motorcycle [...]

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Military Motorcyclists Reality Check

Posted in Dealer News, Fatalities, Harley-Davidson, Living Life, Motorcycle, Safety, Safety-Conscious, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on September 1, 2009 | 4 Comments »

I’ve blogged previously about the folks in the armed forces, the increased number of motorcycle accidents and dealer responsibility.  The military draws many parallels with motorcycling and with overtly male-dominated advertising the stats are very clear.
Military personnel have a higher fatality rate than the civilian population which is too high!  In fact, Yamaha launched and [...]

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Helmet Cost Exceeds Motorcycle Price

Posted in 2010 Models, Fatalities, Latest News, Motorcycle, Products, Safety, Safety-Conscious, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on August 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

A typical DOT approved motorcycle helmet has only three.  A Formula 1 helmet has 18!
I’m talking about Carbon fiber layers.  Over the years I’ve noticed more riders abandoning “beanie” helmets in favor of full-face.  I know from experience that “rain riding” with a full-face is more comfortable than a beanie.  And in terms of impact [...]

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Butt Riders

Posted in Events, Harley, Harley-Davidson, Hell Ride, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Show, Oregon, Posse Ride, Routes & Maps, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on June 24, 2009 | 7 Comments »

Before the final rider had packed up the saddlebags and rumbled out of Hells Canyon a couple weeks ago the local press were reporting on the arrests and accident stats.
Fortunately there were no fatalities, but several riders were severely injured and a few have a long recovery ahead of them.  I hope for the best!
As background, [...]

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Intellectual Honesty

Posted in 2009 Models, Fatalities, Legislation, Motorcycle, Oregon, Safety, Safety-Conscious, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on April 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

A couple years ago just after dusk several of us were returning to Las Vegas after a busy day in Laughlin, NV at the River Run.  Hwy 163 is a long windy road at night in the desert.  Black asphalt runs like a ribbon through the mountains near Pipe Springs Canyon where we came upon [...]

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On The Field

Posted in Clothing, Harley, Life Lessons, Motorcycle, Safety, Safety-Conscious, Springsteen, tagged , , , , , , , , on January 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is an example of an athlete throwing discretion out the window when riding on a motorcycle with a temporary permit and no helmet.  “Big Ben’s” motorcycle accident and subsequent facial lacerations were severe enough that authorities initially could not identify him.
That was 2006 and this is not a post to bash [...]

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Motorcycle Airbags

Posted in Clothing, Fatalities, Harley, Harley-Davidson, Latest News, Motorcycle, Products, Safety, Safety-Conscious, Transportation, Travel, tagged , , , , , , , , on December 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Gravity is more of a nuisance than a law until the day you go flying off your motorcycle.  Then the landing hurts!
Three years ago I was on an extended trip in Tokyo, Japan.  I had a fair bit of time for shopping and remember running across motorcycle riding apparel which incorporated technological advancements for safety.  [...]

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Troops Dying On Motorcycles

Posted in Fatalities, Harley, Harley-Davidson, Life Lessons, Living Life, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Sales, Safety, Safety-Conscious, Transportation, Travel, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on October 8, 2008 | 6 Comments »

Military life is a lot about adrenaline (shooting weapons, parachuting out of planes, repelling from Blackhawks, etc.), not to mention the amount of testosterone filled “hoorah” recruits go through during basic that gives many the feeling of invincibility.
However, military personnel and motorcycles are a lethal combination as the News Observer reports that since 9/11, more [...]

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