The latest casualties show that people just seem to “lose control” of their cars - amazing isn’t it, normal people just driving along and suddenly have no control of their cars.
When are we going to look at one of the main causes - OIL. Nearly every car older that a few years old leaks oil, it rains a little and you have a recipe for disaster.
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Ok, what’s the go with Hyundai’s and me? Seriously, do I have “Hyundai magnet” written all over my helmet or something?
Last year I was nearly run over in a servo by a woman who backed up her Hyundai without looking and today I was almost cleaned up in a corner on a country road by a young guy who must have thought he was practicing for Bathurst - in a Hyundai Excel for God’s sake!
Many riders have adequate skill when it comes to jumping on a motorcycle and turning the throttle. The difficulty comes when they are required to actually turn at slow speed. The Police Motorcycle Course dedicates a week to this technique so that riders can effectively turn a 300kg motorcycle on any angle and in all conditions.
Here are some key points.
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Have a read of this site and it will certainly change your mind about slipping down the road in that t-shirt and shorts. This woman is spectacularly brave and now promotes Motorcycle Safety Gear from her own personal experiences.
http://www.rockthegear.org/index.php?/testimonials/view/brittany_morrow_the_roadrash_queen/
We are seeing more and more offenses in regards to the placement of number plates on motorcycles.
What the law says …
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I am a new rider and recently had a new back tyre fitted to my bike. I was warned to be very careful before leaving the tyre place, as new tyres are still quite slick even after being wiped down with acetone.
On exiting the driveway I lent the bike over, hit the gas and watched as the bike spun out from underneath me. (more…)
As a rider and a driver I like to think I’m motorbike aware.
I have a 6 year old daughter, Lola, who will will one day grow up to be a driver and maybe a rider. I decided to plant the seed of motorbike awareness in Lola by making a game out of spotting the motorbike first.
Lola loves this game and even keeps score!
Enjoy the ride…
Recently I mentioned getting a nail in the rear tyre on the GSX-R, and how I could have been stranded on the side of the road (What Do You Do If You Get Stuck On The Side Of The Road). Some of you even thought that my enthusiastic mention of Dave sounded a bit like an ad for him - yeah Ok, I guess I got a bit carried away but hey, think about getting stuck somewhere and you’ll remember him 
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Anyway, back to the tyre story…
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Alright, I’ve been quiet lately and some people who know me would say that that’s a good thing! But I have to share this story with you.
I had the misfortune to be driving down the M1 this afternoon around 4.30ish in reasonably heavy traffic. It’s something I don’t do very often. I heard a bike coming up behind me and next thing he was down the right side of me, dived across 2 lanes to pass a few more cars and then kept going. Now you’re thinking “So - it happens all the time!”
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Well, I’ve finally done it. Talked the girlfriend into buying a bike that is! She’s decided that coming out with me for the occasional run through the hills is a real fun thing to do. She got her licence some time ago but she’s mostly been riding pillion on the ‘Blade and after a little coaxing she now wants to have her own bike. (Mmmm …. maybe I took a few corners too hard for her.)
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Review-Arlen Ness Kangaroo Skin Leather Suit
An Arlen Ness set of leathers can have you jumping out of your skin!! Read what bkr50 thinks about the leathers that Troy Bayliss chooses.
Protect Your Ankles - Alpinestars SMX-R Boots
Davo takes a look at one of the areas of riding gear that a lot of people tend to overlook - what have you got on your feet? And in the process gives us his personal insights into the Alpinestars SMX-R boot.
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