U.S. and Canadian Olympic skiers are using a brand new high tech material in their ski suits that is flexible in normal use but instantly hardens into protective armor upon impact. The material is called d3o and it's made from "intelligent molecules" that move slowly so the material is soft and flexible but on impact they lock together forming a hard shock absorbing … [Read more...]
Ducati Riding Experience 2006
The Ducati Riding Experience is set for 2006. The courses are available at a basic, intermediate and master's level. The course dates are set at both Imola and Mugello and include both track time and class time. Press release follows: The Ducati riding courses are aimed at those who would like to learn how to ride a motorcyle or improve their street or track skills. The … [Read more...]
Electric motorcycles like hybrid cars too silent?
Remember when we mentioned the problem with the new ENV hydrogen motorcycle being too silent? You could be zipping down the road and people would walk out in front of you because they never heard you coming. It seems the new hybrid cars are running into the same problem when in their all electric mode. You start backing up in a parking lot and bang!, you hit a pedestrian. … [Read more...]
THINK! motorcycle safety U.K. Safety Campaign
There's a new safety campaign just getting under way that our friends in the U.K. might have noticed already, it's called THINK! Motorcycle Safety. They're going to be running a series of TV, radio and print ads, focusing on motorcycle safety for the purpose of raising motorcycle awareness among auto drivers. There are videos on their website showing the TV spots and the one I … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania motorcycle learner’s permit changes
Starting Monday, in order to get a learner's permit for a motorcycle in Pennsylvania, where The Kneeslider is from, you actually have to know something about motorcycles. As soon as you return the application, you'll be required to take a knowledge test. The permit will only be issued when you pass the written test. The Kneeslider strongly supports that. Motorcycles get a … [Read more...]
Delphi Infrared Side Alert
Delphi has developed an infrared side alert system, called Forewarn, to detect vehicles in your blind spot. It measures temperatures in the lane 10 feet to your side and 26 feet back and if it detects a vehicle it signals in your side mounted rearview mirror. The information on the company website describes the sensor system as designed for light duty vehicles but it has just … [Read more...]
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