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Motorcycle Safety Gear Really Works

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If you happened to watch the AMA Supersport race at Barber on Sunday you witnessed a spectacular crash that stopped the race. Jamie Hacking had a rather violent highside that slammed him onto the racetrack followed by Geoff May running directly into Hacking's motorcycle, flying through the air and hitting the asphalt hard. It's the kind of crash you hate to see, you just know … [Read more...]

Johnson Controls Ltd Bans Motorcycle Use?

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According to Motorcycle News, Johnson Controls, Ltd has banned employees from using motorcycles during office hours on company business: Johnson Controls Ltd has banned motorcycles as a form of transport during office hours for employees working across Europe. A spokeswoman said: "Motorcycles must not be used by employees on company business." She added: "The policy … [Read more...]

Motorcycle Roll Cage – The Babe Cage

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When I mentioned the engine protection cages used by stunters to protect their bodywork and hard parts, I thought they weren't a bad idea, maybe not for everyone but a functional add-on instead of just an extra bit of chrome that does nothing. This guy took the idea and ran with it, maybe running a bit too far. What we have here is what he calls the Babe Cage. The Babe Cage … [Read more...]

Ribcap – Flexible Armor Stocking Cap Helmets

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If you live in an area where motorcycle helmets are not required, but you still think a little head protection would be a good thing, this could be an option. We mentioned flexible instant body armor before, it's a soft and pliable plastic material that instantly hardens on impact. The molecules can slide around slowly but if you try to deform the material quickly it becomes … [Read more...]

KTM and BMW Introduce Motorcycle Neck Brace

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Both KTM and BMW are introducing their own branded versions of the Leatt-Braceâ„¢. Designed by South African Dr. Chris Leatt, the neck brace offers protection for your neck, the one part of your body that up until now has not had any equivalent protection compared to all of the other safety gear you could wear. The Leatt-Brace sits on your shoulders and is designed to limit … [Read more...]

Billy Lane Facing DUI Manslaughter Charges

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Billy Lane, the Florida based chopper builder who was involved in a fatal crash two weeks ago, has been charged with driving under the influence manslaughter, driving with his license suspended and driving under the influence with serious bodily injuries. Lane turned himself in. Lane was already driving without a license due to a previous charge in June. In that case he had … [Read more...]