2013

Here’s one way to catch the attention of drivers.  In a bid to cut down on accidents which occur when an automobile fails to detect the presence of a motorcyclist, police in the Lancashire region of the United Kingdom have put together a safety campaign featuring a nude police officer atop a motorcycle.  Included with… read more

A Russian company has developed a motorcycle helmet that seeks to dramatically improve safety for riders.  Known as LiveMap, the device features a series of directional and informational feeds displayed directly on the rider’s visor.  In this manner, the rider is able to see a map of the area along with their current path, and… read more

If you noticed an increase in the number of motorcyclists on the road today, you’re not imagining things.  Today was Ride to Work Day, an event that invites motorcyclists to do just that in order to spread awareness about the importance of safety, visibility, and sharing the road.  To help commemorate the event, the AAA… read more

Slightly more than 500 Trophy SE and Trophy motorcycles of the 2012 and 2013 model years are being recalled by Triumph Motorcycles.  The fuel tank on these vehicles has two layers that may not adhere properly, a condition that has the potential to allow fuel to emanate from the tank.  This poses two hazards:  the… read more

Speed Triple Motorcycles of the 2012 and 2013 model years that have Anti Lock Brake systems are being recalled by Triumph Motorcycles because of an issue that could create inappropriate shifting.  349 motorcycles could potentially impacted by an improper detent spring in the transmission.  If this faulty component is in place, a rider might find… read more

It’s still just barely Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and thus it’s the perfect time to take a look at a study which illustrates the importance of always wearing a motorcycle helmet.  The research demonstrates that repealing helmet laws can have a severe impact on safety along the roads. The Highway Loss Data Institute carried out… read more

With summer nearly here, people across California are soon going to be pulling their motorcycles out of storage (if they haven’t already) and taking to the roads.  If you own a motorcycle, it’s important to get safety issues fixed now before a hazard has a chance to crop up.  If you own one of the… read more

Memorial Day weekend brings many motorcyclists out to take advantage of the warm weather and sunny skies.  In order to ensure the safety of such persons, the California Highway Patrol is launching a safety operation designed to coincide with the weekend so often heralded as the start of the summer. The CHP will be cracking… read more

Concerned about the number of armed service members who have died because of a motorcycle crash, representatives of Edwards Air Force Base in California want military motorcyclists to know that numerous types of Personal Protective Equipment are available to those who require it.  65 members of the Air Force and Army are thought to have… read more

Just in time for Motorcycle Safety Awareness month, police in the city of Folsom plan to carry out a Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation up until the end of May.  Extra attention will be paid to those sections of the city where crashes of such vehicles tend to occur with greater regularity.  Not only will police… read more

The Los Angeles Police Department is seeking to get the word out about May’s designation as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.  To that end, they will be holding a press conference in Panorama City on Friday in which various commanding officers and other representatives will be speaking about the issue.  Automobile operators will be asked to… read more

May is just a day away, and with motorcycles taking to the roads in ever larger droves, it’s no surprise that the month is designated as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.  Drivers of cars have been used to having the roads to themselves for awhile, and thus it’s important to emphasize safety even more than you… read more