2013

Motorcyclists not only have it rough on the roads, they have it rough in terms of public perception.  Many people still look upon motorcycles as a dangerous conveyance and those aboard as risk-takers.  However, a new report out of Massachusetts shows that, while motorcycle accidents are certainly dangerous, it’s usually other drivers who are responsible… read more

For those who ride motorcycles, it’s easy to get comfortable with one’s riding style, but in doing so, safety can lapse.  Safety must always be revisited, and attention should be paid to those expert maneuvers that can be used to further avert disaster.  To that end, a member of the the Motor Patrol of the… read more

Grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety have led to another motorcycle enforcement operation, this one in the city of Merced.  The event will take place tomorrow, and it will find the city’s police department increasing its patrolling efforts in those areas that are often frequented by motorcyclists.  Speeding is a particular concern for… read more

This past Thursday, the city of Norwalk, California benefitted from an operation by the Sheriff’s Departments of Los Angeles and Norwalk designed to crack down on those behaviors that could place a motorcyclist in danger.  Motorcycle riders and drivers of automobiles were both subject to the ratcheted-up enforcement operation in place.  Last year saw an… read more

Motorcyclists and automobile operators alike should make themselves aware of an upcoming enforcement effort being held this weekend in Santa Monica in a bid to boost motorcycle safety in the area.  The operation will be carried out by the city’s police department this Saturday, with officers out in force in those parts of the city… read more

The Cambridge, Minnesota-based Cambridge Metals & Plastics has announced the recall of training wheels under the Moose Racing brand due to a potential crash risk posed.  4,000 or so sets of wheels in total are being recalled, and each is to be used with youth motorcycles.  The components designed to keep the wheels attached to… read more

A new report addresses the strategy known as lane splitting.  The article was prompted by a public service announcement from the California Highway Patrol that stresses to motorcyclists and drivers alike the importance of always taking the proper precautions and looking twice before making a dangerous road maneuver. In California, the act of lane splitting… read more

Now that school is back in session in many parts of the country, the clock is ticking for those motorcyclists who hope to continue to take advantage of seasonable weather.  With numerous riders still very much out on the roads, it’s important to revisit those riding methods that can go a long way toward ensuring… read more

The Corona, California-based Husqvarna Motorcycles North America has announced the recall of closed course motorcycles to be used for competitions.  260 motorcycles from around the country are being recalled due to an issue that can create malfunctioning of the vehicles’ throttle cable.  Were this to occur, a rider would potentially be unable to alter their… read more

The city of Walnut, California was recently the site of an enforcement operation that sought to target any actions that could unnecessarily endanger motorcyclists.  The Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation carried out by the Sheriff’s Department of Los Angeles County found officers placing especial attention on those parts of town that were notorious for having heavy… read more

Sunday will find officers with the Long Beach Police Department cracking down on those persons whose actions could compromise the safety of motorcyclists.  The enforcement effort is designed to nab both automobile operators and those on the backs of motorcyclists.  The California Office of Traffic Safety provided the funds necessary to allow such an operation,… read more

A new report out of Massachusetts attempts to stress the importance of motorcycle safety, a noble goal to be sure, and one that is of particular relevance here in California.  As the study cited by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the article shows, half of the motorcyclist fatalities which took place in 1999… read more