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IIHS Pushing for Motorcycle Anti Lock Brakes

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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 ABS. Institute researchers compared the fatal … [Read more...]

Turn Signal Jackets with Sewn in Turn Signals

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Here's a project just waiting for someone to develop a motorcycle jacket version, shown here as a turn signal jacket for bicyclists, there isn't any reason why this couldn't be adapted to either a leather or textile jacket by some enterprising person or small company looking for an opportunity. The jacket has sewn in directional indicators on the back which can be turned on … [Read more...]

2010 Can Am Spyder RT Wiring Harness Recall

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Bombardier has issued a recall for a some 2010 Can Am Spyder Roadsters for a problem related to a wiring connector improperly fastened. Please read the details below. Manufacturer: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Models affected: 2010 CAN-AM / Roadster Spyder RT SE5 2010 CAN-AM / Roadster Spyder RT SM5 NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V473000 Potential Units … [Read more...]

Were You Born to Ride … the Bus?

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A recent study indicates 30 percent of the population has a genetic variant that may contribute to bad driving. Bummer, I guess if you have it, you’re doomed to accidents and tickets for the rest of your life. Don't become a rider or racer, you can't possibly hit the big time so learn the bus routes and take up golf, ... People with a particular gene variant performed … [Read more...]

Ducati 1098R, 1198S, F1098 Streetfighter Fuel Hose Connection Recall

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Ducati has issued a recall for 2009 1098R and 1198S and 2010 F1098 Streetfighter motorcycles for a problem with a fuel hose connection. Please read the details below. Manufacturer: Ducati North America Models affected: 2009 1098R 2009 1198S 2010 F1098 Streetfighter NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V381000 Potential Units Affected: 753 Problem: Ducati is recalling … [Read more...]