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Alternatively Powered Bikes

ryan.nospamplease@nospam.bikerbunnies.com — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 08:37:59 EST

I found two really cool, alternatively powered bikes:

A New AWD System for Motorcycles

ryan.nospamplease@nospam.bikerbunnies.com — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 11:18:37 EST

A Philadelphia based company, Christini, has developed and is starting to manufacture an innovative method to provide AWD on motorcycles.

World's weirdest motorcycles

ryan.nospamplease@nospam.bikerbunnies.com — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:22:19 EST

Some very interesting bikes, to say the least.

MotorCycleRoads.us: Find Great Motorcycle Roads

ryan.nospamplease@nospam.bikerbunnies.com — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:16:05 EST

A cool site with lists of tons of great roads. Click here to check it out.

I found that by looking up a road or two on Google Maps and then scrolling around you can find what look like some seriously twisty roads. :)

An Example of Why You Should Wear Gear

ryan.nospamplease@nospam.bikerbunnies.com — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:01:22 EST

This poor dude crashed at about 20 mph. He was wearing shorts and a t-shirt without a helmet and got all sorts of messed up.

Bio-diesel powered motorcycle eclipses 100mpg

ryan.nospamplease@nospam.bikerbunnies.com — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 08:30:57 EST

Wow! 100mpg is not bad at all and being bio-diesel makes motorcycles look like a much more green alternative to transportation. It'll be interesting to see which (if any) of the commercial motorcycle manufacturers get interested in such a creation.

AAA Decries Michigan's HB 4749 that Will Change Motorcycle Helmet Laws

ryan.nospamplease@nospam.bikerbunnies.com — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:57:55 EST

There is a new law that is being debated in Michigan that will allow you to opt out of wearing a helmet. AAA is out against it and cites statistics that indicate huge increases in costs and fatalities associated with repealing helmet laws.

Read the full article.

Wear Your Lid

ryan.nospamplease@nospam.bikerbunnies.com — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 21:47:19 EST

Dr. Juan Fitz, and emergency medicine specialist says that the "single most important thing to do when riding a motorcycle . . . is to wear a helmet to protect your head." He also recommends wearing other gear to protect the rest of you from impact and abraison.

Common Mistakes the Motorcyclist Make

ryan.nospamplease@nospam.bikerbunnies.com — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 21:39:02 EST

Motorcycle cop Scott Emmons details three common mistakes that motorcyclist make that lead to accidents. Some good tips for newbies and experienced riders, alike.

Riding a Motorcycle Should Include Some Fear

ryan.nospamplease@nospam.bikerbunnies.com — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 21:35:06 EST

I've seen the "No Fear" shirts, stickers and other paraphernalia and each time thought that "Know Fear" would be much more appropriate.

Have some fear associated with motorcycling is a good thing. Fear is an evolutionary trait that helps you avoid danger and keeps you alive. Of course, there's no reason to have un-abaited, un-founded fear, but some is good for you.

Richard Chang, a complete newbie, recently took and MSF course and wrote a great article (although inappropriately titled IMHO) about his impressions and thoughts on motorcycling in general.

One of his observations (which he put very succinctly) underpins my entire reason for this site: "people tend to take motorcycle riding more lightly than the corresponding risk deems they should."

Richard, it sounds like you had a good time with the course and learned a lot. Keep the shiny side up and have fun riding.

Read the full article.

New GPS option for motorcycle riders

ryan.nospamplease@nospam.bikerbunnies.com — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 22:38:24 EST

Looks like a pretty cool GPS made just for bikes.

Impact Jacket's First Real-Life Saver

ryan.nospamplease@nospam.bikerbunnies.com — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 22:37:07 EST

The Impact Jacket had it's first real-life implementation just a few weeks ago. A man survived a 70 mph crash on I-83 in Baltimore with relatively minor injuries. A driver cut him off and slammed on the brakes. He crashed into the vehicle and was ejected 100 feet. Click here to read more about the Impact Jacket products.

Read the full article.

Long Distance Riders Certification

ryan.nospamplease@nospam.bikerbunnies.com — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 09:08:44 EST

Most people have heard of the Iron Butt Association. Here is another group that will certify that you have done long distance riding.

Abe Norifumi, "Norick", Killed in Traffic Accident

ryan.nospamplease@nospam.bikerbunnies.com — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 21:18:44 EST

Motorcycle racing loses one of it's accomplished racers on Sunday when a truck making a U-turn collided with him.

Abe's Wiki page
Article 1
Article 2
Article 3

:(

First Look at the BMW HP2 Sport

ryan.nospamplease@nospam.bikerbunnies.com — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 21:11:38 EST

DROOL! Sounds like quite a capable machine. Check out a short review and some photos.

Swain County NC Urged to Tap Into Growing Motorcycle Tourism

ryan.nospamplease@nospam.bikerbunnies.com — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 22:00:45 EST

The Swain County Tourism Development Authority is urged to focus more heavily on the increase in motorcycle related tourism in the Western North Carolina area. Deal's Gap, being just one of the draws for that area.

Read full article.

Blue Ridge Parkway group announces motorcycle specialty license plate

ryan.nospamplease@nospam.bikerbunnies.com — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 21:57:00 EST

Motorcyclists looking to give back and maintain the Blue Ridge Parkway may purchase a Blue Ridge Parkway specialty license tag for their motorcycle, though they won't be available until at least next year.

Read full article.

Speed TVs Superbikes Encourages Stupid Behavour

ryan.nospamplease@nospam.bikerbunnies.com — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 11:26:27 EST

There's a video circulating on the Internet of Jason Britton with a bunch of motorcyclist riding like moron's on public roads.

Steven Tyler Launches Red Wing Motorcycles

ryan.nospamplease@nospam.bikerbunnies.com — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 11:11:54 EST

Steven Tyler, renowned engineer Mark Dirico and Stephen Talarico of AC Custom Motorcycles launches Red Wing Motorcycles.

European Union Recognizes Value Of Motorcycles In Reducing Urban Congestion, Pollution

ryan.nospamplease@nospam.bikerbunnies.com — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 11:08:17 EST

Read the full article on RW.

Join Ride for Rights 2007 to fight road pricing in England

ryan.nospamplease@nospam.bikerbunnies.com — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 11:04:15 EST

Your chance to join an MCN backed mass ride through London is fast approaching.

MCN and rider s rights group Rider Connect are calling on motorcyclists to join us on October 20, 2007 for a ride through the captial to celebrate motorcycling and challnge road pricing for bikes.

Click here for more info.

Drive Safe Cedar Valley offers tips to prevent motorcycle accidents

ryan.nospamplease@nospam.bikerbunnies.com — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 10:42:49 EST

Some good tips for both car drivers and motorcyclists to help prevent accidents.

2008 CBR1000RR

ryan.nospamplease@nospam.bikerbunnies.com — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 22:35:55 EST

Lighter, Stronger, Faster: A Photo Gallery of the All-New 2008 Honda CBR1000RR

El Paso Police Department Launches "Ride Safe" Training Initiative

ryan.nospamplease@nospam.bikerbunnies.com — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 07:27:48 EST

Hats off to the El Paso Police Department's new motorcycle safety training initiative. The training was developed in response to the rising number of motorcycle related injuries and fatalities in that area.

Bion Bell, a veteran motorcycle officer with the El Paso Police Department, advocates wearing helmets. If "you are not wearing a helmet, you don't have a very good chance of surviving."

Thanks Officer Bell and all at the El Paso Police Deparment. Keep up the good work!

Metro Manila Development Authority to Compell Police to Wear Helmets

ryan.nospamplease@nospam.bikerbunnies.com — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:27:57 EST

Evidently, there is a helmet law in Manilla but the local cops don't seem to follow it. The Department of Health in the Philippines argues that cops need to follow the law too and set a good example.

Max Tapongot, chief of the Road Safety Unit under the agency's Traffic Operations Center said, "You reduce fatal accident by 50 percent if bikers use the standard head gears."

Read the full article.