Thursday, April 21, 2011

Bikes in the Fast Lane: SafeTkick - Making Sure Your Motorcycle Does Not Fall When Parked plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: SafeTkick - Making Sure Your Motorcycle Does Not Fall When Parked plus 2 more

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SafeTkick - Making Sure Your Motorcycle Does Not Fall When Parked

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 09:00 AM PDT

SafeTkick
Dropping your motorcycle when parking is not fun, specially when your motorcycle is heavier then a car. But motorcycles do topple over when parked in grass, sand, mud or even hot asphalt. There are a couple of devices that prevent your motorcycle from falling over, and here is one of them:

The safeTkick is a simple "coaster" with a bright colored telescopic rod. Easy to place under your kickstand, and not easy to forget when riding away.

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Video: Progressive Motorcycle Insurance - Helmet Hair

Posted: 20 Apr 2011 11:14 PM PDT

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A recent TV advertisement from Progressive Insurance for motorcycles, where they try to get a "lighter" view on motorcycle riding, that of helmet hair.

I'm not impressed, but presume it does work for some ... have a look.

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France: Government Withdraws From Motorcycle Rest Stops

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 02:14 AM PDT

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The French government, like all governments, speaks with two (at least) tongues.....

On one side they are reprimanding motorcycle riders for not being safe, and on the other, they have withdrawn their financial support for the motorcycle rests tops (Relais Motard Calmos) at the big motorcycle events. In other words, give us your money because you are not safe, but keep riding without stopping, and kill yourselves.

Is there any government out there that does a proper job?

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