Addressing Motorcycle Safety In California
A new report analyzes the efforts of the California Highway Patrol to improve motorcycle safety throughout the state over the coming year. The article places a particular emphasis in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, with the latter set to benefit from enforcement and education efforts in a few months. In a bid to help riders… read more
Splitting Lanes Without Putting Yourself In Danger
Here in Los Angeles, we can look forward to beautiful weather all throughout the year. As such, you’re going to see motorcycles across Southern California’s roads in the winter as well as the summer. Drivers of automobiles have to be willing to accommodate these vehicles so that a deadly or injurious crash doesn’t take place…. read more
Motorcycle Crackdown Coming To Santa Monica
If you live in Santa Monica, California or expect to be passing through, then you should know about an upcoming law enforcement crackdown in the area. The effort, which will be carried out by the police department of the city, will focus on any safety violations that could compromise the safety of motorcyclists. That means… read more
Crash Risk Leads to Recall of 667 Zero Motorcycles
S, FX, DS, and SU motorcycles of the 2012 and 2013 model years are being recalled by Zero Motorcycles because of an issue that could prohibit the motorcycle from being able to draw power. 667 motorcycles are thought to be affected by the recall, which was issued upon the discovery that system faults could cause… read more
Fire Hazard Prompts BMW To Recall 50,184 Motorcycles
R-Model, HP2, S 1000, and K-Model motorcycles of model years ranging between 2005 and 2012 are being recalled by BMW of North America. 50,184 vehicles could be affected by an issue wherein the auxiliary and the primary fuel pump flanges are in danger of cracking. If this cracking becomes sufficient, fuel could emanate from that… read more
Boost Safety During Winter Motorcycle Riding
Some people in warmer climes may feel that the best way to spend the winter is to ride their motorcycles whenever and wherever they can. However, doing so should necessitate precautions at all times, especially during such a period when other motorists may not be expecting the presence of these smaller vehicles. That said, consider… read more
416 Trophy SE Motorcycles Recalled By Triumph Over Injury Threat
Trophy SE motorcycles of the 2013 model year are being recalled by Triumph Motorcycles America because of a possible personal injury hazard posed. 416 motorcycles could be affected by an issue wherein a fracture of the center stand mount on the lefthand side is a possibility. Once the user parks the motorcycle, a fracture could… read more
Training Is Crucial For Rookie Motorcyclists
While some people will be bundled up this winter, worrying about how to stay warm and navigate roads that have been beset by snow and ice, others will still be able to ride their motorcycles. Southern California has weather suitable for this year-round. As such, there may be new riders taking to the roads even… read more
Motorcyclists Must Exercise Caution While Driving In The City
In Los Angeles, motorcyclists will have chances to ride their vehicles at various times throughout the winter, but that doesn’t mean that they can throw caution to the wind. Other drivers may not be expecting motorcycles to be present at this time of the year and therefore attentiveness could suffer on their part. Motorcyclists ought… read more
2,886 Motorcycles Recalled By Harley-Davidson Over Crash Risk
2,886 motorcycles of the 2014 model year are being recalled by the Harley-Davidson Motor Company because of a potential safety issue that could arise. These motorcycles could have clutch release plates that are inappropriate for the given units. Because of this, a rider might not be able to disengage the clutch. When this occurs during… read more
Research Reveals The Role Of Faulty Perception In Motorcycle Accidents
New research has come out that relates how many motorcycle accidents could be the result of the brain inaccurately responding to visual cues in the road environment. By understanding this, safety campaigns and future research efforts may be enacted that could reduce this potential threat. The study hails from researchers at Texas Tech’s Human Factors… read more
Motorcycle Helmet Laws Differ From State to State; Safety Does Not
Here in California, motorcyclists are required by law to adorn a helmet that has received the approval of the Department of Transportation, but this is not the case everywhere. There are many areas of the country where only persons below a certain age have to wear a helmet and a few where a helmet is… read more