October 2008

Remember when you were a kid and you were running around on the concrete when you tripped and fell down? On the way down you inevitably put both hands down to catch yourself and the result was quite painful. The same instinct to catch your fall with your hands will likely kick in if you [...]

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“Avoiding Road Rash in Comfort”
You want to see something amazing and exciting? Tune into one of the AMA motorcycle races that are often seen on TV that display the ridiculous skill that some of the riders have worked hard to obtain. These racers blast around the courses and through turns at speeds up to 200 [...]

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Let’s get right down to business here.  You have only one pair of eyes and the threat of high-velocity projectiles taking aim on your face during a ride is a virtual guarantee.  Even the most casual motorcycle rider has taken a bug, rock or some other object to the face, so it’s not a question [...]

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The practice of head protection has been around for a very long time.  Dating back to ancient times, the original helmet utilized in combat was a rudimentary piece of equipment constructed of leather.  Later combat helmets began utilizing metals in the construction, and the use of steel helmets reigned supreme until the mid 20th century [...]

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Few things identify or say more about you as a motorcycle rider than the jacket you wear.  Traditionally speaking, if you see a guy walking around in a waist length black leather jacket with buckles, you will automatically identify him as a motorcycle rider.  But not just any motorcycle rider, but a “biker” who straps [...]

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