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Motorcycle Wrecks From Google News
2008-04-08 19:11:00 These links are all from Google News where I did a simple search for the word Motorcycle . I copied these headline links here for reference and to show the number of Motorcycle wrecks, collisions, accidents, etc. in the news at any one time. Motorcycle accident kills Noblesville woman Motorcycle-deer crash kills man Lincoln County Sheriff hospitalized after motorcycle crash Brighton husband, wife die in Macoupin County motorcycle crash Man in critical condition after motorcycle crash 1 dead in overnight motorcycle mishap Names released in Sunday motorcycle crash South Side wreck kills man on motorcycle Deeside motorcycle crash victim named CHP investigating fatal motorcycle crash on Richmond Parkway Motorcycle accidents topple more riders Sheriff's detective injured in motorcycle accident in ... Atwater man dies after motorcycle crash Serious motorcycle accident shuts down Orinda road Man Killed In Motorcycl... More About: Google News
Commuting in FlatLand - Apr 8
2008-04-08 14:48:00 This mornings Motorcycle Commute to Tampa was in 65 degrees f. with a strong wind out of the East and heavily overcasts sky's. The Flag in this shot is Giant Scale and the stiff breeze is standing out straight. Traffic moved well except for the cagers that have to ride three abreast on a 3 lane road as if they were flying in formation and holding everyone up. Not a LEO in sight throughout the commute this morning and only a few other Motorcycles on the road. The Rear View showing I'm between the cager clusters at the moment. Traffic also moved well on the Toll Roads even though there were several service trucks along the route working on the big-brother cameras and speed sensors. Yet another early spring Morning in FlatLand and the riding was good. Have a Great Day everyone, and Ride it like you stole it! LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Rid... More About: Commuting , Flatland
Man buys Motorcycle, Crashes and Dies at Dealership
2008-04-07 16:57:00 A Beacon, N.Y. man was killed yesterday evening when he crashed his motorcycle in the parking lot of the store he had just bought it from. Police said Dennis Walden, 56, was riding the 2008 Harley-Davidson he had just bought from Jim Moroney’s Cycle Shop across the store’s parking lot around 6 p.m. when he lost control and hit a parked vehicle. Walden, who police said was not wearing a helmet, was taken to St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh, where he was pronounced dead Source: Pocono Record LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding More About: Crashes , Dies
Commuting in FlatLand - Apr 7
2008-04-07 14:44:00 This mornings Motorcycle Commute to Tampa was in 61 degrees f. with no wind and heavy fog. Traffic moved well for the conditions this morning on the surface streets as well as the toll roads. I didn't see another motorcycle on the road this morning and not a LEO in sight along the commute. It was a fine ride this morning as 90% of the road surface was already dry from the traffic, so there was basically zero road spray to deal with. It's Monday in FlatLand and Hey! It's Florida Outside. Have a Great Day everyone. LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting ,FlatLand,Florida More About: Flatland
JargonFish Now On Rilysi
2008-04-04 21:31:00 You may notice that some words on the blog are now displayed in Lite Green and underlined with dashes. I'm trying out a new service from JargonFish that provides additional information on certain key words found in the this blog. Such as the words Motorcycle or Commuting. Clicking on the Motorcycle Link above will open a small window with additional resources on the specific keyword, in this case, Motorcycle. Please let me know what you think about this new functionality and if it's useful. LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,JargonFish
Sonny Bono was Clubbed to Death
2008-04-04 18:09:00 Tragic rocker SONNY BONO was clubbed to death by hired hitmen, according to a stunning new tabloid expose. An investigator who has been researching Bono 's 1998 fatal skiing accident for the past decade claims top officials linked to an international drug and weapons ring feared the singer-turned-politician was about to expose their criminal acts - and so they had him killed on the slopes. Cher's ex-husband Bono's death was listed as a "skiing accident" with family and friends satisfied he died after colliding with a tree on the piste in Nevada in January 1998. But former FBI agent Ted Gunderson tells America's Globe that there's more to the tragedy than meets the eye, after studying the autopsy reports and other evidence. He says, "It's nonsense for anyone to now try to suggest that Bono died after crashing into a tree. There's zero evidence in this autopsy report... to show such an accident happened. Instead, there's powerful proof he (B... More About: Sonny , Death
Commuting in FlatLand - Apr 4
2008-04-04 17:27:00 This mornings Motorcycle Commute to Tampa was in 72 degrees f. with light winds and scattered clouds. In other words; A gorgeous FlatLand Spring Morning. Traffic was light and moved really well for a Friday morning on both the surface streets and the Toll Roads as well. There was an FHP Cruiser running Radar on SR54 near the beginning of my commute but that was it for LEO's along the route this morning. No photos for this mornings commute as I was preoccupied with just enjoying the Motorcycle Ride for a change; have no fear the photos will return Monday morning. Well it's a springtime Friday in FlatLand and hey, It's Florida Outside! Have a Great weekend everyone and Ride it like you stole it. LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting ,FlatLand,Florida More About: Flatland
Suzuki Starts Production Of Hydrogen Powered Motorcycle
2008-04-03 20:34:00 Those of us who respect a well-made and gorgeously designed motorcycle will be happy to learn that Suzuki has decided to put their Crossgate concept into production. The Crossgate is hydrogen powered, a little perk for the environmentalists among us. Developed with the help of the British Intelligent Energy, the Crossgate will be powered by a light-weight fuel-cell system, with a secondary battery as back-up. A Very Cool Motorcycle indeed! More News as it becomes available. Source: Newlaunches.com LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Suzuli Crossgate More About: Hydrogen , Production
The WheelSurf Looks Like Fun
2008-04-03 18:01:00 And here's another one from the Strange File brought to you by WheelSurf in the Netherlands. It's not street legal but I bet it's a hoot to play on in the grass. Some WheelSurf Facts from their site: MODEL: WheelSurf 2007 ENGINE: Honda GX31 4 stroke 31 cc 1,2 kW @ 7000 rpm FUEL: unleaded gasoline >ROZ 85 TANK CAPACITY: 0.65 l TOP SPEED: 40 KM/H WHEEL DIAMETER: 1,70 m WEIGHT: 50 kg LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,WheelSurf,Strange
Safety Tips For Motorcycle Riders
2008-04-03 15:52:00 Here are some more safety tips for motorcycle riders that can help you enjoy a long & safe Motorcycling lifestyle! Make eye contact – never assume others see you. Always try to make eye contact with drivers who may be about to pull into your path. Read “vehicle language” – even when drivers, cyclists and pedestrians do see you approaching, they often misjudge your distance and speed. Don't rely on them. Watch out for left-turning vehicles at intersections – getting hit by an oncoming vehicle that's turning left is the most common type of motorcycle crash. Check behind when turning from a highway – watch your mirrors and make sure you have plenty of space behind. The drivers behind might not slow down for you. Flash your Brake Lights as vehicles approach from the rear, make sure they see you. Look out f... More About: Safety , Motorcycle , Tips , Riders
Commuting in FlatLand - Apr 3
2008-04-03 14:43:00 This mornings Motorcycle Commute to Tampa was in 69 degree f. with high mixed & scattered clouds. A beautiful morning for a ride in FlatLand! Traffic was heavy but moved well on surface the streets. Traffic moved well on the Toll Roads although they always bunch up at the Toll Plazas. No FHP Cruisers along the route this morning. With such a beautiful morning to ride, I am just amazed that there were no other bikes on the road along my route. Oh well, to each his own, and hey! It's Florida Outside. LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting ,FlatLand,Florida More About: Flatland
The Road To Motorcycle Safety
2008-04-02 20:14:00 Operating a motorcycle takes different skills than driving a car, but the laws of the road apply to every driver just the same. A combination of consistent education, regard for traffic laws and basic common sense can go a long way in helping reduce the amount of accidental motorcycle fatalities. For instance, something as simple as wearing a helmet with protective eyewear could drastically reduce your chances of being seriously hurt in a crash. In fact, a motorcycle rider not wearing a helmet is five times more likely to sustain a critical head injury. Try these additional tips from GEICO. They could keep you on the road to safety. On The Bike • Wear appropriate gear - Protective clothing, boots with nonskid soles and gloves can protect your body from severe injuries. Consider attaching reflective tape to your clothing to make it easier for other drivers to see you. • Follow traffic rules - Obey the speed limit and be a... More About: Safety , Motorcycle , Road , The Road
The measure of motorcycles' MPG
2008-04-02 19:29:00 There's no standardized test for bikes' fuel economy, so where are figures coming from? Hint: the EPA emissions test is involved. Motorcycles get about 50 miles to the gallon. That's a general statistic trotted out by motorcycle manufacturers, government representatives, individual riders, your mailman. But specific MPG figures for specific models? That's been difficult to find. There are any number of reasons why motorcycle manufacturers have been loath to give actual MPG figures for actual models with any consistency. Bikes are already fuel-efficient, so differences in their MPGs aren't considered as important. Besides, actual MPGs vary wildly depending on how a bike is ridden. Even more significant, there isn't an industry wide protocol for motorcycle MPG testing. Unlike with cars, federal law doesn't require motorcycle manufacturers to perform fuel-economy tests or, if they do, to reveal their numbers, since bikes make up such a small percentage of o...
Sportbikers Silent As Rights Slip Away: SB-802 Passes Committee
2008-04-02 17:13:00 SB-802GENERAL BILL by Garcia (Compare HB-137) "Motorcycles or Mopeds/Reckless Driving [EPCC]; Provides that if a person is operating or is in actual physical control of a motorcycle while driving recklessly, a law enforcement officer shall arrest the person, take him or her into custody, and seize the motorcycle. Requires that a person riding on a motorcycle or moped must ride while sitting astride the seat with one leg on each side and with both wheels on the ground at all times, etc." Link to Bill Big Brother's right to seize your motorcycle has come one step closer to becoming a reality in Florida and a nightmarish precedent for statehouses nationwide. Yesterday, HB-137's companion bill SB-802passed unanimously through the Florida State Senate Transportation Committee . Here is a verbatim report from Dara "Sam" McLain, who along with fellow bikers' rights advocate Robert "RC" Conroy attended the meeting and spoke out ... More About: Rights , Silent , Slip
And the Ass Hat Of The Week goes to
2008-04-02 16:26:00 China, all it's Leaders and it's Propaganda Machine For branding The Dalai Lama a "wolf in monk's robes" and his followers the "scum of Buddhism" and accusing them of planning suicide attacks. I guess the Chinese Dick-Heads forgot that Buddhist are Pacifist when making up these lies. Link to AP Article. I believe every country should completely boycott the entire Beijing Olympics, not just the opening ceremonies. I believe everyone around the world should stop purchasing / using All Chinese products / goods / services. I believe China should be removed from the Most Favored Nation list of trading partners. I believe China's assets should be frozen globally. LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Ass Hat of the week,Asshat More About: Week
Commuting in FlatLand - Apr 2
2008-04-02 14:41:00 64degrees f. with no wind and no clouds were the beautiful conditions for this mornings Motorcycle Commute to Tampa. The Blazing Sunshine is amazingly bright when heading East into it. I wear Polarized Sunglasses as well as use the Dark Visor of the Caberg Justissimo during the Morning Commute. My Timing was perfect this morning as I managed to be stopped by every Traffic Signal along my route. Traffic moved very well all along the commute on both surface streets and Toll Roads. I encountered two LEO's writing cagers on SR54 but no other LEO's along the ride. The wonderful thing about Spring Weather in FlatLand is that it can be a perfect morning such as this and by this afternoon the there can be Thunderstorms covering the state. Wondrous variety indeed. It's hump day in FlatLand and the Riding is Good. ... More About: Commuting , Flatland
Rider education, driver awareness are better ways to prevent crashes.
2008-04-01 16:59:00 Government officials will tell you that motorcyclists make up 2% of the vehicles on the road and 10% of the fatalities, and they would be correct. That sounds like a major problem. But what they don't tell you paints a very different scenario. Motorcycle registrations have more than doubled since 1997, and new motorcycle sales have quadrupled since then. Surely, when the population is increased one must expect the crash numbers to climb as well. Simple statistics. The last time motorcycle deaths were as high as they are now was in 1986, when motorcycle registrations were slightly more than 5 million. In 2006, almost 6.5 million motorcycles were registered in this country. That's an additional 1.5 million motorcycles and the same number of fatalities. Maybe the motorcycle fatality rate isn't as out of control as some would like you to believe. When motorcycle safety is addressed, it almost always revolves around one controversial issue: helmet laws. All but t... More About: Education , Driver , Awareness , Crashes , Rider
When mandates are repealed, deaths and injuries increase.
2008-04-01 16:31:00 If you ride a motorcycle, you're 37 times more likely to die in a crash than someone in a passenger car. Motorcycle deaths have more than doubled in the past 10 years, and motorcycle accidents kill more Americans each year than all the nation's much higher-profile plane crashes, ship disasters, pipeline explosions and railway accidents combined. But motorcycles are economical, popular and — as many people who've been on them will testify — seductively fun to ride. So how do you reduce their toll without severely restricting their use? There's one proven method that the nation, regrettably, has moved away from. For years, the federal government withheld highway money from states that didn't require motorcyclists to wear helmets. Study after study has shown that helmets save lives: A University of Southern California analysis showed that helmets were the single most important factor in surviving motorcycle accidents. The National Highway Traffic ... More About: Injuries , Deaths
Commuting in FlatLand - Apr 1
2008-04-01 14:53:00 Another beautiful Spring Morning in FlatLand for the Motorcycle Commute to Tampa. 65 degrees f. when I rolled out of the Casa with a light breeze out of the East and scattered high clouds. Old Sol shined brightly as I headed East on SR54. Traffic moved very well on the surface streets and it was easy to slip up to the head of the pack. Traffic on the Toll Roads moved well for the first few miles then slowed to a stop & go crawl. The Traffic Slinky was two miles long prior to my exit and extended well past my exit so I jumped off the Toll Roads to Tampa Surface Streets that were just as congested as the Toll Roads. It was still a Great ride this morning! Have a Great Day everyone. LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting ,FlatLand,Florida More About: Flatland
Military Vespa With Recoilless Rifle - Perhaps The Perfect Commuter
2008-03-31 22:54:00 Here is another offering from the Strange File. A Military Variant of the Vespa Scooter complete with Recoilless Rifle that doubles as the seat. A Tank Killer that gets 60 Miles to the Gallon! LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Strange Motorcycles,Recoilless Rifle,Vespa More About: Perfect
Florida Raptors Around the Casa
2008-03-31 18:41:00 I live just a Par-5 from the Gulf of Mexico here on the Nature Coast of Florida , and I'm fortunate to have several Raptors nesting & hunting around the Casa daily. We have both Bald and Golden Eagle nests within 100 yards of the Casa and they have found that catching & eating the local stray cats is easier than fishing the ponds. It's not unusual at all to see one of these magnificent creatures flying low overhead with a Cat hanging from their talons. We also have a wondrous variety of Owls that also hunt the cats, feral and domesticated. The Owls use a cool technique of sitting on top of the street light where you can't see them. Then they silently swoop down and grab the unsuspecting cats by the back of the neck and fly away with them. The Black Vultures likewise have taken a liking to all manor of small animals as well as partaking of the road-kill of turtles and other less fortunate beast....
A Saturday Evening Motorcycle Ride
2008-03-31 18:14:00 Saturday Evening was just too nice not to take a Motorcycle Ride . So once again I rode south down through Pinellas County to St. Petersburg for a short visit. There were tons of bikes at Biff-Burger Bike Nite and the Live Music was excellent as well. In the brief time I was there close to 100 bikes arrived at the already crowded parking lots around the joint. Vendors, Music, Libations, Food and plenty of Tire Kicking were on tap Saturday Night at Biff-Burger. LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Bike Nite,FlatLand,Florida More About: Saturday
New Mount for the Valentine 1
2008-03-31 17:42:00 I procured a new mount for the Valentine 1 Radar Locator this weekend. It used to be mounted on the handlebars taking up prime space and not in my eye-line. The new location places the V1 directly under the GPS and in plain view during my scan. There's just enough room for me to slip a rain cover over it if I need to. Moving Farkles in FlatLand! LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Farkle,Valentine 1,R1200GS Maintenance More About: Mount
What Can You Haul on Your Motorcycle?
2008-03-31 16:57:00 Here are some shots from around the globe where folks use their Motorcycle s/Motorbikes/Scooters as trucks to haul damn near anything. I use my Motorcycles to carry some bulky things as well, like fertilizer and Weed & Feed, but nothing like these resourceful folks are doing. LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding More About: Strange
Commuting in FlatLand - Mar 31
2008-03-31 14:45:00 64 degrees with Sea Fog and no wind were the conditions for this morning's Motorcycle Commute to Tampa. Traffic moved very well all along the route. I didn't pass a single LEO all along the Commute this morning. That's unusual for a Monday Morning in FlatLand. I also didn't pass another Motorcycle along the commute. I just don't get why so many commute in the cages rather than on Motorcycles. Oh well, It's Monday in FlatLand. Have a Great Week everybody! LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding,Motorcycle Commuting ,FlatLand,Florida More About: Flatland
Benefit for Hillsborough Deputy David Patterson
2008-03-28 19:41:00 Join us this Sunday, March 30th at the Wild Wing Cafe for a fun time to raise money for Hillsborough County Deputy David Patterson , diagnosed with Leukemia. LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Motorcycle Riding More About: Benefit
If You Ride Motorcycles; Defend Your Right to Health Care Coverage
2008-03-28 16:10:00 Please join us in supporting the American Motorcyclist Association's efforts to protect our riding rights. The AMA Rapid Response Center is running an email/letter writing campaign targeting our elected officials at the State and Federal levels in an effort to garner support for S. 616, "The HIPAA Recreational Injury Technical Correction Act.” as introduced by U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) and U.S. Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI). Click HERE to go to the AMA site. The goal here is to Close the Loopholes that exist that allow Insurance Companies to deny Medical Insurance Coverage of injuries sustained while enjoying Outdoor activities such as motorcycling, snowmobiling, skiing, horseback riding, and all-terrain vehicle riding. Not an AMA Member? Why Not? Join Here! Below is the email I sent to my Florida and Federal Officials: Greetings, U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) and U.S. Senator Russ Fei... More About: Health , Motorcycles , Health Care , Ride , Care
And The Ass Hat Of The Week Goes To
2008-03-28 15:41:00 Larry Silverstein & Silverstein Properties The developer of the World Trade Center in New York is seeking $12.3 billion in damages from the airlines and other companies associated with the September 11 terrorist attacks. Silverstein Properties, has recovered $4.6 billion in insurance payments already but is now suing American Airlines, United Airlines, Continental Airlines, Boeing and MassPort, which manages Logan International Airport in Boston, where the planes that hit the World Trade Center took off. LATER Technorati Tags: RilySi,Ride it like you stole it,Ass Hat of the week,Asshat More About: Week
Commuting in FlatLand - Mar 28
2008-03-28 14:03:00 Friday in FlatLand and the Motorcycle Commute to Tampa was a pleasure. Soft scattered clouds and pleasant breeze out of the East made for a warm 60 degree f. morning. Traffic moved well on surface streets as well as the Toll Roads and for the most part, the cagers were driving sanely. I'm so glad I got the Valentine 1 back from the shop yesterday as there were several LEO's running Radar along the route. You just can't ask for a better morning for a Motorcycle Ride. I passed several Motorcycles along the commute and followed this metric cruiser for a few miles, till we Came to the Toll Plaza where he went into a Pay-As-You-Go lane. I just don't get why folks refuse to use a Sun-Pass; especially on a Motorcycle! It's another fine Friday Morning in FlatLand where the Riding is Good. Have a Great Weekend Everyone. ... More About: Commuting , Flatland
Excellent Customer Service from Valentine 1
More articles from this author:2008-03-27 16:50:00 I enjoy and appreciate dealing with Companies that Understand and Practice Excellent Customer Service . I have owned and used daily a Valentine 1 Radar Detector for more than 5 years and 150,000 miles and there's no telling the amount of cash and driving record points this excellent device has spared me from parting with. The Valentine 1 is integrated into my motorcycles intercom system so that I can hear alerts from the V1 instead of having to notice the visual alerts on the face of the device. The detector has braved extremes in both temperature and moisture and always provided the additional security blanket of protection I've become accustomed to while using the V1. Last Friday (3/21) I sent the Valentine 1 back to the manufacturer for the latest software and hardware updates. It arrived in Cincinnati this past Monday (3/24) and it's now back in my hands after they performed their magic on 3/27. The unit had the look of being exposed to the... 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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