Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Bikes in the Fast Lane: So You Really Want To Be Seen On Your Motorcycle? plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: So You Really Want To Be Seen On Your Motorcycle? plus 2 more

Link to Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News

So You Really Want To Be Seen On Your Motorcycle?

Posted: 15 May 2012 09:00 AM PDT

Fibre Flare MVP
Fibre Flare MVP
It's a wonder that the French government has not (yet) decided to make this product mandatory for all motorcycle riders, the same way they are making hi-viz clothing mandatory.

But there are a lot of bikers out there who want to be sure they are seen, particularly at night, so this product may be of use to them. The product, called "Fibre Flare MVP" (MVP stands for Maximum Visibility Protection) is a battery powered fibre tube that is fixed to the rear of your helmet. You can mount it horizontal or vertically.

Click on the headline to continue reading this story.......

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Ads: Do You Not Think Roads Are Often Like This?

Posted: 15 May 2012 05:00 AM PDT

Euroshina Speed Bumps
Ukraine flag
When I saw these print advertisements, though meant for a car tire,s I immediately thought about some really bad roads I've been on on my motorcycle.

You know what I mean, right? The kind that will vibrate your teeth out of your mouth....

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France: Net Decrease In New Motorcycle Sales Q1 2012

Posted: 14 May 2012 11:00 PM PDT

Statistics Article
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According to CSIAM, the French Association of International Vehicle Manufacturers, the sales of new motorcycles during the 1st quarter of 2012 in France was pretty bad.

Last year during the same time frame, 61,504 motorcycles were sold, this time this year it dropped by 7.8% down to 56,711 motorcycles.

Strangely enough, it's the 125cc market that has suffered the most, with a drop of -19.4%, while the best increase was that of three wheelers (MP3 etc) by +25.6%. Motorcycles and scooters over 125cc stayed stable, only increasing by +0.08%.

Click on the headline to continue reading this story for a brand by brand breakdown.......

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