Motorcycle Safety

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 a Roadster and go riding [...]

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Does Motorcycle Training Reduce Motorcycle Accidents?

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 12/13/2010

in Motorcycle Safety

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, located in Australia, did an [...]

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2010 Can-Am Roadster Clutch Recall

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 6/4/2010

in Motorcycle Recalls, Motorcycle Safety

Bombardier has issued a recall for a some 2010 Can Am Spyder Roadsters for a problem related to the clutch locking up when coming to a stop. Please read the details below. Manufacturer: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Models affected: 2010 CAN-AM / Roadster Spyder RT SE5 2010 CAN-AM / Roadster Spyder RS SE5 NHTSA Campaign [...]

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IIHS Pushing for Motorcycle Anti Lock Brakes

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 5/10/2010

in Motorcycle Laws, Motorcycle Safety

Last summer we reported the NHTSA planned to decide by this year whether to mandate anti lock brakes on new motorcycles. Late last week, the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) issued a new call for the ABS systems on motorcycles citing a one third reduction in crashes when comparing similar motorcycles with and without [...]

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