Motorbike Safety

Independent research into quad bike ROPS safety « SafetyAtWorkBlog

Motorbike Safety

Independent research into quad bike ROPS safety « SafetyAtWorkBlog. photo credit: Magliocchetti.M. In early 2009, Australian engineer, Shane Richardson, completed his thesis into the “Performance Criteria For Effective Structural Rollover Protective Systems For Light Passenger Vehicles”. Part of his thesis included an evaluation of the New Zealand Department of Labour’s ROPS guidelines for ATVs or [...]

Motorcycle Safety

Motorbike Safety

[picappgallerysingle id="7302528"] Motorcycle Safety Though motorcycles have been nicknamed “death cycles,” motorcycles can be safer than many people think. Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents and fatalities have increased in recent years (due partly to an increase in motorcycle ownership), inflaming the already negative associations with motorcycle ownership. However, if motorcycle safety is followed, the likelihood of accidents [...]

Motorcycle Ergonomics

Motorbike Safety

If you are in the market for a new motorbike and concerned about comfort and ergonomics then this website is absolutely brilliant! It allows you to select from a huge range of new bikes and instantly and graphically see the knee bend angle and lean angle. You can even see the effect that changing seat [...]

Motorbike Safety – Grip Puppies Handlebar Grips

If you’ve got big hands then you know that Japanese Motorbikes were not designed with you in mind. If you get cramps or sore hands on a long ride or have handlebars that vibrate at certain revs then you know how unsafe it is when you have to focus on that rather than on the [...]

Bicycle Safety Tips

Improving Bicycle Safety As a city or town council attempts to improve bicycle safety, there are many safety concerns that can be addressed. From offering off-road bicycle paths to lighting the paths to enforcing helmet laws, a city or town can help bicyclists be safer in cycling. Some free measures, such as personally assessing current [...]

Firstgear Rush Mesh Jacket 2010 Review RevZilla.com

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Firstgear Rush Mesh Jacket 2010 Review RevZilla.com

www.revzilla.com The Firstgear Rush Mesh Jacket is new for 2010 and comes in 3 colors including H…

Hi-Viz Motorcycle Helmet Buying Guide at RevZilla.com

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Hi-Viz Motorcycle Helmet Buying Guide at RevZilla.com

www.revzilla.com Our how-to guide on picking a High-Visibility Motorcycle Helmet. These helmets…

Joe Rocket MIlitary SPEC Vest

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Joe Rocket MIlitary SPEC Vest

Sean Mc Phail of Joe Rocket explains the features and benefits of Joe Rocket Military Spec Textile Vest for men Part nu…

BBQ Biker has his day in Court

Motorbike Safety

A few snags short of a barbie? Michael Wiles was photographed riding his motorbike along a Freeway in Melbourne in January 2008 with a barbecue strapped to his body. He became an internet legend but hit a snag when he was identified, charged and fined $800 today. He also lost his licence for one month. [...]

Motorcycle Traction Control Braking

Motorbike Safety

This is a new product brought to my attention by the inventor Mark Lipski. The system is very cost effective at only US$79. Traction Control Braking (TCB) is not ABS. ABS works by detecting wheel lock up then releasing the brakes momentarily, it does this many times a second but for ABS to work the [...]

Safety Hazard Photos

Hazard Pictures

Safety Photo UK has always been a great source of safety hazard photos and they update their collection on a regular basis. Here is a recent posting of an induction handout. Some classic lines like “Do not stop for road accident you see or you may be put to blame” or “feel free to pick [...]

Motorcycle Safety Products

Motorbike Safety

Just came across this website that specialises in motorbike safety gear and safety gadgets. I’ve tried the 3M reflective tape and it works like a charm. I think I’ll get one of the turn signal cancellation devices as that is something I’m not very good at! Here is a list of their products: Raincoat Advanced [...]

Hi Vis Motorbike Gear

Motorbike Safety

JOE ROCKET – MILITARY SPEC – SAFETY JACKET Available from Upright Ware With conservative styling, the new Recon jacket by Joe Rocket is high visibilty Personal Reflective Device designed specifically for the U.S. Militery. With built in pocket that stores away the reflective safety vest and identification card pocket, the jacket is also equiped with [...]

Hi Vis Motorcycle Jacket

Motorbike Safety

Having a black bike, black helmet, black jacket and black Draggin jeans I figured I was as hard to see as the other guys on bikes that I have trouble seeing when I’m driving. I just bought this Hi Vis Jacket from Bikers Gear at Phillip Island. Tried it out yesterday afternoon. The jacket itself [...]

Motorcycle Safety Resources

Motorbike Safety

MotorcycleAccident.org provides objective information about minimizing the risks of motorcycle riding as well as articles, statistics, and advice for those affected by such accidents. Motorbike and Scooter Safety Campaigns and Links The QLD Department of Transport and Main Roads’ motorcycle safety campaign, ‘Be aware. Take care. Survive’, was launched in May 2008. The campaign alerts riders to [...]

Mobile Phones Can Kill – Motorcycle Accident

Motorbike Safety

Sometimes only a picture can get our attention! Her last call was from a new Mobile Phone… Do you see the motorcycle? Now do you see it? The Honda crotch rocket rider was travelling at approximately 85 mph. The VW driver was talking on a Mobile Phone when she Pulled out from a side [...]

Bike Safety Gear

Motorbike Safety

Saw another idiot wearing thongs, shorts and a T-shirt lane splitting on a “Busa yesterday. I know a lot of States are looking at making the wearing of motorbike safety gear mandatory and while many riders are saying this takes away our personal choices, its idiots like thsi that are forcing them to do something. [...]

Choosing a Motorcycle Jacket for the Type Riding You Do

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Choosing a Motorcycle Jacket for the Type Riding You Do By: Michael Talbert The choices of motorcycle jackets available today are varied and plentiful. Styles are as unique as their designers, and modern synthetic materials give the biker an added option over the standard leather jacket, a tried and true material for protection against the [...]

Choosing a Motorcycle Jacket

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[picappgallerysingle id="178722"] VISIT MOTORCYCLE SUPERSTORE My wife and I took up bike riding a couple of years ago. Its been awesome fun and even the kids think we are pretty cool now! First two things we thought about buying were bikes and helmets. That was a long process of test drives, surfing the net, talking [...]