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Riders - Friends, A new company has been formed in Northern VA by HIGHLY experienced motor cops from FAIRFAX COUNTY PD -- http://www.saddleupva.com I encourage you to look at their basic, experienced and other courses. I'm going back to BASICS on 12-14 OCT. Note they have a 35 hour ON THE ROAD course - what a great idea. See you there !!! DREBBIN
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[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-8PBx7isoM&feature=player_embedded]YouTube- Embrace Life - always wear your seat belt[/ame]
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http://abcnews.go.Com/Video/playerIndex?id=4826897 Important report on tire safety problems never through about this:thumbdown:
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If you could have a new accessory for your bike, what would you want to add? This could be electronic, leather, or safety chrome. Yama Mama -
This is funny... [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VH34xzIdY58&fmt=18]YouTube - Motorcycle Safety Ad[/ame] Probably not kid or work friendly.
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UTV Industry News Thursday, August 27, 2009 Yamaha Wins First Rhino Lawsuit; Jury Finds No Product Defect Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., Statement on Ray vs Yamaha Trial Verdict in Orange, TX Jury finds no product defect with Yamaha Rhino CYPRESS, Calif. – August 27, 2009 – Yamaha is saddened whenever anyone is injured in a Yamaha product-related accident, and we urge all our customers to follow the safety recommendations on our products and, as importantly, to always operate the products in a safe and responsible manner. The jury’s decision to reject the plaintiff’s claims and award no damages in this case is appropriate. The jury made a decision based on the facts. The testimony and evidence during the trial showed that this tragic accident had nothing to do with the design of the product. Yamaha’s top priority is and always has been the safety of our customers, and we pride ourselves on the safety and quality of our products. This accident demonstrates the importance of following the safety guidelines posted on the vehicles and the owner’s manuals. Rhinos are designed for off-road use only, and the vehicle is only recommended for adult drivers aged 16 or older with a valid driver’s license. Passengers must be large enough to keep their backs against the seat backs with both feet firmly on the floorboard. Drivers and passengers should wear helmets and the vehicle’s three-point seat belts at all times. "Yamaha stands firmly behind the Rhino as a safe and useful off-road vehicle and will continue to vigorously defend the product. To learn more about the Yamaha Rhino, visit our website www.truthaboutrhino.com", Van Holmes, Public Relations Manager, ATV & SXS Department, Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. About Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (YMUS), a leader in the motorsports market, offers the toughest, most capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles. The company’s ever-expanding line of products also include motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, race kart engines, accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of more than 4,000 dealers in the United States. Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1977, Yamaha also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit www.yamaha-motor.com.
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Is this the latest in GW "safety chrome" ?? :crackup:
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Tinkerbell now has her motorcycle operators learners permit. She goes to safety class in two weeks and will be on the road on her own bike shortly thereafter. Looks like we'll have to buy "safety chrome" for two bikes soon........
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Have to thank a lot of you for this little gem! My bloke, Alan, likes a drop of whisky as his favourite tipple,or a good red wine. So-o-o I came up with this idea (prompted by you guys) :thumbsup2: and told him "you drink--I buy safety chrome!!" :rotf::rotf::rotf: Think I'm gonna have lots'
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I have a Beretta 380 that I have been using for target practice. (recently qualified for carry conceal permit). The safety became sticky after while but now it won't work at all. Not good to have a gun without a functioning safety. I have had such good luck with this site and fixing my bike, I was wondering if there is a comparable user friendly site that I could ask questions of for firearms. Iowa Guy
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I have a '07 RSTD and I want to increase the safety for my daughter when she rides with me. I like the grab handles on the RSV, however the back of the handles mount under the trunk, which the RSTD doesn't have. Is there a similar handle set that mount only to the chrome fender strips available for the RSTD?
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I just built a small pull behind trailer. Are safety chains required on motorcycle trailers? It seems dangerous to me. If the trailer comes unhitched, it's flopping around by the chains and would cause you to crash. Any insight?
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I read an interesting article in Smithsonian Magazine this month: Presence of Mind: Buckle Up. And Behave http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/Presence-of-Mind-Buckle-Up-And-Behave.html The article ostensible deals with the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the three-point seat belt but then goes on to discuss the human behavior of risk taking. "Now researchers are positing a risk compensation corollary: humans don't merely tolerate risk they seek it; each of us has an innate tolerance level of risk, and in any given situation we will act to reduce - or increase - the perceived risk, depending on that level." As I read the article I was thinking of several implications. As more safety equipment is added to cars does it make the roads more dangerous for bikers? Do bikers who wear helmets and other safety equipment ride less safely because they compensate for the improved odds of survival? If so, does that mean that we are safer if we wear less safety equipment and carried no personal liability or physical damage insurance? Interesting Iowa Guy
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Hey guys I'm wondering if any of you work in the constuction field. Particularly Boilermakers, Ironworkers, Industrial Safety and such. I was employed as a Safety Rep using my Paramedic/people skills to keep workers safe when I was was lucky (or not) enough to be hired as a Directional Driller. Then after a few months the company decided to lay of 650 at one time. I am also a Boilermaker and have my book. So, if anyone knows of anything going on let me know. Thanks
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The motorcycle safety classes, put on by the MSF and Illinois State University, have started filling slots for this years courses. I'm a little late on this one, as a lot of them have been filled (the beginner ones anyways). I signed up for the experienced one in Springfield on the 24th of March with my dad and 3 others, so it should be a good time. If anyone is interested, you can find more info here.
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Some links to good safety tips. I'm sure most of us have seen most of these before but somebody might find a nugget of useful info. http://www.motorcycledaily.com/10august08_reminder.htm
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Hope for info. My 05 is yet to have the trunck top rack or the rear factory available spoiler with tail light. Can both these go on ? or if one is installed, you can't put the other on? My concern is safety and being seen at night. Comments?
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[/url]07/25/2008 CATHERINE BELL ADDRESSES MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AT PENTAGON EVENT PRINT ARTICLE / HOME 07/25/2008 CATHERINE BELL ADDRESSES MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AT PENTAGON EVENT li.opener { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 1em 0;} li{ margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; }The Motorcycle Safety Foundation hosted actress and rider Catherine Bell at the National Capital Region Joint Service Motorcycle Safety Event this past May at the Pentagon, where she spoke to representatives of all five branches of the combined Armed Forces. The conference focused on the theme that “Motorcycle safety/training is the number one non-combat safety concern across the Services.” We are pleased to reprint Ms. Bell’s comments below.It’s an honor and a pleasure to be here with you all today, and I’d like to thank the Joint Service Safety Council and the Department of the Army for the invitation to participate. I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to support an initiative that is near and dear to two areas that have played such pivotal roles in my life … the United States Armed Forces and motorcycles. And motorcycle safety in particular. What some of you may know is that as an actress, I just can’t seem to get enough of military life. For 10 years I played U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Sarah MacKenzie on the television series JAG as a practicing attorney in the U.S. Navy’s Judge Advocate General’s Corps. And this past year marked the first season for Lifetime’s new series, Army Wives, in which I play Denise Sherwood, the wife of a U.S. Army major. She’s had a pretty rough time of it with her teenage son. Both of these experiences and the feedback I’ve received from viewers who identify so strongly with the characters have given me an appreciation for the challenges that members of our Armed Forces face. And particularly the hardships endured by their families, like those of our soldiers currently deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. The good news for me is that in season two of Army Wives, my character starts riding a motorcycle, a Suzuki SV650, to be specific. We have started shooting and … of course I’ll be doing all my own riding, and there’s a lot of it in the script. What you might not know is that I’ve pretty much been a tomboy all my life. I’ve always loved speed and been something of a risk-taker. And that translates to fast cars, personal watercraft, and of course, motorcycles. But, as much as I’m addicted to the thrill of riding, there’s a balance as to how much I’m willing to risk when I ride a motorcycle or when I’m out on a race track. I like to qualify sport bike riding as being “serious fun.” Because if you don’t take it seriously, you can get hurt in a flash, either by your own negligence or by not paying attention to car drivers and others on the road. There are conscious choices that I make on a daily basis. For some very good reasons. My husband and daughter being two of them. And another is my work. I have to take care of myself so I can do the work I love. It was Sigmund Freud who said, “Anatomy is destiny.” Now, maybe he wasn’t talking specifically about motorcycles, but certainly in my line of work, and definitely given the responsibilities our soldiers carry out, keeping our anatomy in prime condition is an absolute prerequisite to being able to perform our respective duties effectively. This means I have to make smart decisions. For myself, for my family, and for my work. And we must find ways to help our soldiers make smart decisions when they’re back home, and especially when they’re away from the control and confinement of on-base life. With May being Motorcycle Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to reinforce how important it is to encourage our troops to use the same smart decision-making skills they use in the field when they return home, and to celebrate in ways that don’t endanger the very life-saving efforts they’ve worked so hard to achieve. It’s certainly understandable that they’d want to cut loose. Who wouldn’t? They spend days, weeks, and months on end being rigidly disciplined, training themselves to peak performance, paying attention to the minutest of details, and working ceaseless with their units to form cohesive teams. Of course, they need a release, more than most. What soldier doesn’t like to think of Tom Cruise on his Kawasaki romancing Kelly McGillis in Top Gun? But our challenge – and we’re making progress – is to find ways to reinforce a mindset that balances risk with reward. And not using their motorcycle as the vehicle of choice to totally let loose, so that once they’re home safely, they’ll stay in one piece, their anatomy still primed for destiny, so to speak. That’s why all soldiers owe it to themselves to have fun, but to minimize the risk inherent with riding. And to play ‘big brother’ when necessary; setting the right example, and reminding fellow soldiers and riding buddies about basic motorcycle safety “musts:” Get trained and licensed Wear protective gear Don't drink and ride Ride with common sense within your own limits Continually upgrade skills with refresher courses Above all, we’ve got to instill the mindset that riding a motorcycle to take out pent-up frustrations after months of working under such controlled and stressful circumstances is a formula for disaster. To think from a more balanced perspective, riding with forethought and consideration – while still enjoying the inherent thrill of being a motorcyclist. The members of our combined Armed Forces – and it’s exciting to see all five branches represented here today – have already risked a tremendous amount on the line. It would be a shame, not to mention devastating to families, to waste all that talent, training and skills for a few moments of over-the-top craziness. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation is taking some very positive steps, with the new Military SportBike RiderCourseSM and a booklet called Sport Bike Survival Guide by Nick Ienatsch with a forward by AMA Superbike Champion Ben Spies. This booklet will remind you of the great things you heard about and learned to do in the Course. I can’t think of a better combination than Nick, Ben and the MSF to learn from. What’s the bottom line? What’s the message to our soldiers, especially our returning soldiers? Be as smart at home as you are on the job. Respect your private time and personal life as much as you do your working life. Find that balance between risk-taking and responsible riding. And by all means, get proper training if you’re celebrating your return home with a new bike and follow all of the motorcycle safety recommendations. We’re all thankful to our troops for protecting our country and allowing us the freedoms we enjoy. In return, we want them to stay safe and sound, and to continue to preserve their “anatomy as destiny” for many years to come. Thank you again for allowing me to be part of this important event. Have fun out there, and of course, be safe! Catherine Bell can be seen on the Lifetime network in the hit television show Army Wives Sundays at 10 PM ET/PT. Vistit www.mylifetime.com/on-tv/shows/army-wives for more info. Photo by Fred W. Baker III, Department of Defense Since 1973, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation has set internationally recognized standards that promote the safety of motorcyclists with rider education courses, operator licensing tests, and public information programs. The MSF works with the federal government, state agencies, the military, and others to offer training for all skill levels so riders can enjoy a lifetime of safe, responsible motorcycling. The MSF is a not-for-profit organization sponsored by BMW, BRP, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Piaggio, Suzuki, Triumph, Victory, and Yamaha. For RiderCourse locations, call 800.446.9227 or visit www.msf-usa.org. :clap2: Rod
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Recently there have been several break-ins in my neighborhood and I have been thinking about purchasing a handgun. What do some of you recommend as far as caliber, brands, cost, safety, etc. This is all new to me.
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I'm taking the beginning motorcycle safety course put on by ABATE of Indiana. I must say that it's a fantastic program. Yea, I know most of this stuff but it's a great reinforcement for your rider skills. BTW, it's a full, three day course. The weird part is you have to do the skills testing on a Suzuki 125. After a day of this the Venture feels like the Titantic! I think I'll enroll for the advanced course next.
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N.H. leaders focus on motorcycle safety, not helmets By Terry Date Staff writer Stow that helmet if you want. Charlie St. Clair, executive director of Laconia Motorcycle Week, and many other motorcyclists say they only wear a helmet in states where they are forced to do so. New Hampshire isn't one of those states. In these parts, many people think education — not mandatory helmets — will save lives. That education is focused on public awareness and motorcyclist training, said Peter Thomson, head of the New Hampshire Highway Safety Agency. The state's safety awareness campaign goes into full swing in May and June, before Motorcycle Week from June 14 to 22. It includes roadside safety messages, the distribution of bumper stickers and an annual rally on the State House steps. The information blitz urges the public to share road space with motorcycles, and riders and drivers to be aware of each other. The state police always urge motorists to increase following distances, not to crowd the center line and not to drink and drive, said Sgt. Steven Ford. Ford, himself, rides a motorcycle in his personal life and always wears a helmet. His experience responding to accidents tells him that helmets save lives. "Some are so devastating that it wouldn't make a difference, but if you have a serious head injury ..." he said, pointing out a helmet wouldn't help in that case. State safety officials also urge motorcyclists to attend the Motorcycle Rider Training Program, offered by the state Division of Motor Vehicles. Two private companies also offer the class. About 64,000 motorcycles are registered in New Hampshire. Last year, about 3,000 people took the classes through the state, and another 650 through the two private companies, Thomson said. He said the program helps novices and older people who haven't ridden for years. While motorcycles have become faster and bigger, he said, older riders' reflexes have slowed with age. Course coordinator Katie Daley said the class includes instruction on turning, stopping, avoiding vehicles, shifting and wearing a helmet. "(We) absolutely recommend everyone wear a helmet," she said. "No one goes through our course without one." Nonetheless, the state has no intention of enacting a helmet law for adults, lawmakers say. New Hampshire champions the rights of individuals to choose for themselves. St. Clair, Thomson, and Sen. Robert Letourneau, R-Derry, are among those who support an adult's right to choose whether to wear a helmet. Is it ironic, that the state won't enact a helmet law but it also won't let you take its safety class without one? No, Letourneau says. Those who take the basic course never leave the parking lot, he said. The helmet is needed for liability reasons, he said. He and St. Clair both said that helmet manufacturers claim their product provides only limited protection. An industry figure given out in the 1980s maintains that a helmet provides limited protection up to 15 miles per hour, St. Clair said. "No greater than that," he said, saying that helmets have not changed much since then. The New Hampshire Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Task Force was formed in 2004, after motorcycle fatalities tripled to 27 from nine in 2003. The task force decided from the outset that it would push for driver and rider education as a means to reduce fatalities — and not press the Legislature to enact a mandatory helmet law. The state only requires helmets for motorcycle riders under 18. "If I rode (a motorcycle), I'd wear one," Thomson said. "But I wouldn't push for a law." At least one task force member thinks mandatory helmets would save lives. "Although a mandatory helmet law isn't a popular subject, it makes sense when it comes to saving lives," John Kohler said. Kohler, who offers private motorcycle safety courses, said that at "a minimum new riders should be made to wear a helmet for a period of time." Letourneau, who has been riding motorcycles for 40 years and owns a Harley-Davidson touring bike, estimates that about half, maybe a little more, of motorcycle riders in the state wear helmets. He bases this on personal observation. He wears one — on occasion. St. Clair said most motorcyclists prefer not to wear a helmet. They can be cumbersome and interfere with what some motorcyclists describe as a spiritual experience. "I am much more comfortable without one," he said. Many of the riders pouring into the state during Motorcycle Week will be riding without helmets. St. Clair expects about 300,000 visitors from June 14 to 22. But with many more motorcyclists in the state during Motorcycle Week, the chance of accidents and fatalities rises. There were 10 fatalities during bike week 2006, and five last year. To help counter the number of deaths, state police go into full patrol mode during Motorcycle Week and help out around Laconia. Trooper days off are cancelled. Vacation days only are allowed for special circumstances, said Ford. Meanwhile, some say the Legislature would never enact a mandatory helmet law because it would hurt attendance at Motorcycle Week and cut into the hundreds of millions of dollars spent by visitors. Letourneau acknowledges that a mandatory helmet law would "do a lot of damage to" bike week. But, he said, the issue is a matter of adults being free to make their own choices. "This is the Live Free or Die state," he said. Bike Week fatalities Year%Number of deaths% Deaths where rider did not wear helmet 2004%5%4 2005%4%4 2006%10%9 2007%5%5 Statewide motorcycle fatalities Year%Number of deaths% Deaths where rider did not wear helmet 2004%27%15 2005%42%34 2006%21%16 2007%25%14 Source: N.H. Department of Motor Vehicles
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This was sent out to us from our safety department and I thought it was worth passing along. I just cannot believe what risks people are taking now to pursue thier love of this drug. Subject: Propane Tanks For those of you who like to grill it up during the summer, here's a safety annoucement you should be aware of. Please put this information out to ALL personnel. For those of you who exchange your propane tanks, this is something you definitely need to be aware of, especially in light of the recent news of 'Meth-labs' in our area. Meth cooks are getting propane tanks from exchanges at Wal-Mart, Kroger, etc. and emptying them of the propane. Then, they are filling them with anhydrous ammonia (which they now have a recipe for by the way). After they are finished with them, they return them to the store. They are then refilled with propane and sent back for you and me to buy. Anhydrous ammonia is very corrosive and weakens the structure of the tank. It can be very dangerous when mixed with propane and hooked up to our grills, etc. You should inspect the propane tank for any blue or greenish residue around the valve areas. If it is present, refuse to purchase that tank. Check out the following website for more details. They also have pictures. http://www.npga.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=529
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Something else to look out for. I changed plugs yesterday and when I went to remove the fuel hose from the tank valve (fingers only) the whole brass tube pulled out of the valve. This could ruin your whole day if it fell out on the road. Imagine nice warm $3.78 a gal. gasoline running down your left calf and filling your boot. I made an aluminum drift and tapped it back in gently but I think I will still come up with a way to safety wire it. Anyway you might want to give your's a good tug before your next ride and make sure you turn it to off every time you shut off the engine, especially if you have an 04.
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OK, here's what happened. Attached my trailer to the Venture last Sat. Checked everything to make sure i was working, hitch locked, etc. Going down I-70 in downtown Columbus Ohio I hear a big bang. My wife looks back and we're dragging the trailer. I slow down very carefully and pull off. Guess what I found. The ball was in the hitch but was broken off the drawbar. Who ever heard of that happening? I'm sure it was defective somehow. My trailer was empty at the time and I was only going 60 mph at the time. Now what to do? Don't have parts with me and no extra ball. Hate the thought of leaving the trailer alongside the road for any length of time knowing it may get thrown in the back of a pickup while I'm off getting a new ball. Luckily we were at an overpass. I saw a drain hole and lo and behold there's a rebar running through the whole. I was able to cable the trailer to the rebar to at least feel like I had done something to secure it, and we were only a 1/4 mile from the next exit. Two blocks down was a U-Haul dealer where I bought a new ball. Within 1/2 hour I was back hitching the trailer back up to the bike and running down the road. Moral of story? I'm not sure you could ever know the ball shaft would be snapping clear off. But thankfully I had bought new safety chains and they kept the trailer with the bike. That's good since there was a car only about a car length behind me when the thing let lose. I wouldn't have been able to cope with it if my trailer came lose and someone else got hurt. So please make sure you ALWAYS have safety chains. I know several people who don't want to mess with them. the only damage is a couple spots on front of the trailer that must have hit the road soemhow. That's much better than personal injury. I was going to get the bottom half of the trailer painted sometime anyway. Now it'll just take a little body work. Guys, be careful out there. God is good!
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The Motorcycle safety course was an option. http://www.funlol.com/funpages/good-motorcycle-skills-buddy.html
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