November 2005

The Kneeslider mailbag is definitely an interesting place to spend a little time, not only do lots of you see things I miss, some of you come up with great ideas. Comments on a number of posts have wondered why all of the new motorcycles are moving upscale. Big bikes, big dollars and sometimes way [...]

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New Max – Italian motorcycle helmets

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 11/30/2005

in Motorcycle Design, Motorcycle Safety

These helmets are some of the best looking helmets I’ve ever seen. They may not be your choice for high speed sportbike riding because there are only a few full face models but the appearance of these helmets under several brand names, Laura Smith, Cromwell, Gran Turismo and MOMO Design are not like you will [...]

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This topic deserves a book not a post, but it keeps turning up, so let’s open this up to all of you. I’m curious what the women have to say. A comment yesterday from Hanny over in the Netherlands said manufacturers should take more notice of women riders. I’ve thought about that before but what [...]

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Motorcycle statistics

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 11/28/2005

in Motorcycle Business

The news is filled with endless stories about aging boomers getting bikes. As I was breezing through one more of these articles I noticed a few more statistics than usual and they were interesting. I also noticed some generalizations that may apply to some, but not all. Trust me, I know. Here’s one: “Guys aren’t [...]

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