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Just a Reminder

Kevin — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 20:13:41 +0000

As riding season starts to ramp up across the country I just wanted to remind everyone to watch out for the cagers.

We have to take responsibility for our own safety. One small mistake on a motorcycle can change your …

Lane Sharing and Motorcycle Safety

Kevin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:25:36 +0000

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY HAS proven to be a difficult issue to address. Nationally, motorcycle rider fatalities increased each year between 2000 and 2008 even though total traffic fatalities were consistently decreasing after 2002. In 2009, there was finally a sharp decrease …

So Flo, How Are You Doing Today?

Kevin — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:06:23 +0000

***UPDATED***
Hey guys, Kevin here I just want to let you know that on my ride home last night a vehicle whipped in to my lane and then slammed on the brakes, in my attempt to stop I locked the …

Just call him “Lucky”

Cliff — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 19:41:44 +0000

Thanks to Cliff for writing some background information on this video and providing it to RiderGroups.com members. If you have a video or ride story you would like to share send me a message.

As autumns go, we again …

The MSF offers some safety advice for National Ride to Wok Day

Kevin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:52:41 +0000

IRVINE, Calif., June 17, 2010 – An estimated one million Americans are expected to swing a leg over their motorcycle on June 21 to help celebrate the 19th annual Ride to Work Day. As more people find motorcycles and scooters …

The Hurt Report: the cause of motorcycle accidents

Kevin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 02:24:53 +0000

This is a study performed on the cause and results of motorcycle accidents. It is a few years old but offers some good reading to help you stay out of a motorcycle accident.

Findings from the Hurt Study

Motorcycle Accident …

Keith Code: Motorcycle technology can save your life

Kevin — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:32:35 +0000

I am a huge proponent of motorcycle safety. I love riding, I love the power of a motorcycle and the ability to turn on a dime. I love “watching” motorcycle racers who have more skill in their little finger than I have …

Are you an “experienced” rider?

Kevin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 02:07:09 +0000

Here is an interesting study on motorcycle riders conducted by Consumer Reports. It is pretty consistent with my riding experience. I have over 5 years, consider myself an “experienced” rider. I do fall in the 10% for single vehicle accident …

My common sense tips that keep me safer on my motorcycle

Kevin — Fri, 07 May 2010 08:14:30 +0000

I have been riding motorcycles for quite a few years now, in one form or the other.

Luckily, I have been down only once.

On a beautiful day in the spring of 2008, with the family out of town, I …