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RiderScan Rear View Mirror Takes on Blind Spots

Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:57:04 +0000

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Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - You know what it's like out there on the street, you need to keep your head on a swivel whenever you ride just to be aware of all of the traffic around you. Using your mirrors is a habit most of us learned early on, they can be a lifesaver, [...]

Kranium Helmets with the Strength of Cardboard

Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:46:14 +0000

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Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Protecting your cranium is the goal of Kranium, a new technology developed for bicycle helmets where the crush layer between your head and the outer shell is constructed from interlocking corrugated cardboard ribs. Don't scoff, the material is extremely strong and the structure of the ribs was shown to absorb [...]

BMW Makes ABS Standard on All 2012 Motorcycles

Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:32:52 +0000

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Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Antilock brake systems will be standard on all 2012 BMW motorcycles. Although ABS can be found on more and more motorcycles, usually as an option, BMW took the next step and made it standard across the entire model lineup. In wet weather or other limited traction situations ABS can make [...]

Get Your Motorcycle License on a Can Am Roadster?

Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:11:31 +0000

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Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Can Am Roadster Training for a Motorcycle License A few days ago, I turned on the TV and walked into the kitchen for a cup of coffee when I heard a commercial for the Can Am Roadster and I thought I heard them say, "take your motorcycle license test on [...]

Does Motorcycle Training Reduce Motorcycle Accidents?

Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:56:39 +0000

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Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Does it matter whether you get motorcycle specific training before launching yourself down the road on your brand new bike? Beyond the basics of how to operate the controls, what actually has an effect on whether you are likely to get into an accident? The George Institute for Global Health, [...]