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Bikes

Proof that Motorcycle Helmets Protect Your Spine

February 11, 2011

It’s pretty clear that motorcycle helmets will protect your head in the event of a crash. That’s been known for quite some time and is pretty hard to dispute. In fact, forty years ago almost every state required motorcyclists to wear helmets. Thanks to the anti-helmet lobby, the number of states that now require helmets [...]

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Why Do Men Love Motorcycles?

January 26, 2011

Motorcycles are great toys for big kids. Especially men. If you know a man with a bike, you probably also know he can’t get enough of his toy. Some men only ride motorcycles and have no other means of transportation. Others like to keep the bike in storage and take it out and either work [...]

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How to Get the Best Motorycle Insurance Rates

January 22, 2011

Although many see a motorcycle as a recreational type of vehicle, motorcycles are also used as a common means of transportation. Either way, it’s important to get insurance to cover your bike to protect you from liability and if you want to be compensated in the event of damage. As a rule, you’ll want the [...]

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Motorcycle Insurance Basics

December 24, 2010

I’m sure you’ve seen commercials, or at least heard of Motorcycle Insurance. It’s quite a necessity for those who ride their motorcycles frequently. Essentially, motorcycle insurance is an insurance policy that creates a blanket of financial security if (God forbid) something awful happens while you’re out on the road with your bike. Motorcycle insurance is [...]

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Harley Seats: Solo or Two-Up?

December 17, 2010

When you have decided which Harley Davidson to purchase and own, it is time to accessorize your bike! One of the first important things to attend to is the seating. Since there are two kinds of seats available for Harley bikes; i.e. solo and two-up seats, you need to decide which of these two suits [...]

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8 Ways Motorists Can Prevent Accidents with Motorcycles

December 16, 2010

It is the responsibility of all drivers to prevent accidents on the road. This article provides tips for car drivers to prevent accidents with motorcycles. If you’re a biker, we strongly recommend you share this with your friends in the hopes that maybe one day they’ll avoid a collision with a motorcyclist and maybe even [...]

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Loud Pipes Save Lives – Do They?

November 11, 2010

Would you vote for loud pipes or stock pipes on your bike? And most importantly, why? Loud Pipes and Accident Prevention We’ve heard this saying that loud pipes save lives. The argument is based on the loud noise that the modified exhaust system makes will alert other drivers that your bike is coming, and therefore [...]

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Harley-Davidson Buyer’s Guide

November 5, 2010

Riding a Harley-Davidson is indeed a cool experience. Not to mention the pride it gives you for being on it alone. Buying a Harley-Davidson, on the other hand, is another matter. (Okay, so we had a little fun with the video for this post. We try not to take ourselves too seriously.) Yes, the thought [...]

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Wearing a Helmet Causes More Neck Injuries than not Wearing One?!

October 22, 2010

So, there has been this myth that’s been around for many years, that a study was done by J.P. Goldstein, which claims that if you are in an accident and you’re wearing a helmet, you are more likely to sustain a serious neck injury, due to the added weight on your head. According to the [...]

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$7.4 Million in Motorcycle Insurance Refunds Being Distributed to Massachusetts Motorcycle Riders

October 4, 2010

The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office issued this press release about settlements reached with insurers over their practices the Attorney General contends led to overcharging Massachusetts motorcyclists for insurance coverage. Excerpts of that press release follow: “BOSTON – Attorney General Martha Coakley’s Office announced today that Safety Insurance Company (Safety) has begun sending checks to thousands [...]

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