Biker bill awaits Georgia governor's signature
Posted by Team Motorcycle on Apr 9th 2016
A major motorcycle bill is sitting on Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal’s desk awaiting his signature.
The final bill as presented to the governor combines two issues Georgia bikers fought for this year: handlebars and red lights. These two started out as separate bills, but were combined into one.
If the governor approves, the prohibition on handlebar height is gone in th
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Biker Training Program Stepped up in Louisiana
Posted by Ben Baker on Jan 31st 2016
Louisiana requires bikers to pass a knowledge and skills test to get a full M-class license since 2011.
Now the Creole State is stepping up voluntary training for bikers who want to know more. The Louisiana State Police is offering the new training course at various locations and dates around the state.
“It’s fun and it’s terrifying at the same time,” said Quang L
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A Smart Self-Canceling Turn Signal for Motorcycles
Posted by Mike Werner on Jan 29th 2016
Many, if not most motorcycles have turn signals that need to be turned off when you stop your maneuver. And since we’re quite busy on our bikes, we often forget to turn off the turn signal (that is, if we remembered to turn them on in the first place). This can lead to dangerous situations with traffic. If you’ve got your blinkers indicating you’re going to the right because you have ju
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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Posted by Mike Werner on Jan 28th 2016
For many the book by Robert Pirsig is a classic. But for many it’s also a discussion issue whether the book is a philosophy book or a motorcycle book. However, according to its author, it’s neither.
Robert Pirsig is an American author who used to write computer manuals for a living. He spent four years writing his masterpiece, and even then, no one wanted to publish it. Fin
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