Some facts about helmets
Posted by Ben Baker on Aug 1st 2016
Regardless of your opinion on helmet laws, mostly like you wear one from time to time. But how much do you know about that lid?
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has a map showing which states have a mandatory helmet law, and which either don't or have some sort of choice.
Here's a rundown of some helmet facts, expert opinions and just some genera
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Do you need a lawyer after a wreck?
Posted by Ben Baker on Jun 27th 2016
Accident attorneys say they should be the second person you call after a wreck. The first is 911 (or the equivalent) to get law enforcement and medical help on the way.
Do you really need to have an attorney represent you after a crash?
The short answer is no.
“You don't need a lawyer to help with routine car accident claims, if you take a little time t
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Target Fixation is Good!
Posted by Team Motorcycle on May 9th 2016
Vision is so basic to everyday life that it’s easy to overlook the eyes’ true potential. Eyes for the most part dart around, randomly picking up signals for us to direct our attention. Sight is the motorcyclist’s secret weapon. Consciously controlling vision leads to a higher level of skill and enjoyment.
From basic training through professional racing, riders are taught tha
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Who Stops Faster ? A Car or a Motorcycle ?
Posted by Mike Werner on Apr 11th 2016
This is one of those questions that is frequently raised in motorcycle discussion forums, together with questions like “is black a faster color for motorcycles?” or “should I clean my bike with a pressure system?”.
The answer to the question is 9374. In other words, it’s not a straight answer. There are lot of factors in play, but in general, motorcycles stop faster than car
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