Discovery Channel is going to replay all of the Biker Build Off shows on Tuesday, March 29th. So if you are interested in seeing any of those shows again, this would be a good time to set your VCR or digital recorder. … [Read more...]
911 says “Too Bad”
A Connecticut caller to 911 trying to get help for an injured motorcyclist gets the response of "Yeah, too bad" and then they hang up! The call was routed to the State Police barracks and was answered by Trooper Robert Peasley. Thinking they got a wrong number the caller tried again and the next trooper said "Yeah, help will get there. Shouldn't be playing games." A third call … [Read more...]
Unix Motorcycle
OK, I'm going out on a limb here, but I bet some of you not only ride motorcycles but, ... here goes, you like computers, too. I know, crazy idea but it's true. Don't feel bad, I fall into that category and so does this guy who built a PC into his Kawasaki Z1000. The PC runs Unix and currently is used to take the feed from his helmet camera. If you happen to feel the need to … [Read more...]
High gas prices, same total cost
Whether you ride a motorcycle or drive a car, you eventually end up at a gas pump. These days that can be a pretty exciting experience. On your bike it's not so bad, but lots of motorcyclists have pickup trucks with big tanks, let's see, 30 gallons of regular @ $2.15, ... ouch. There is another side to this and the AAA has a report out that examines total costs to drive … [Read more...]
New Snell helmet standard for children
If you have some little riders in your house, you may be interested to know the Snell Memorial Foundation has a new proposed standard for helmets for children. Basically it recognizes the difference in strength and stamina of a child and their ability to wear a helmet designed for an adult. They have the proposed draft on their site but I believe it may be beyond the draft … [Read more...]
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