Motorcycle Safety Archive

  • WORK HARD, RIDE SAFE

    WORK HARD, RIDE SAFE

    To All Riders Celebrating a Day with No Commute, the ATV Safety Institute Offers Tips for Safe Riding   IRVINE, Calif., September 1, 2010 — This Labor Day weekend, Americans in every state will celebrate one less day of driving to work with one more...

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  • RECALL: 2010 HONDA VT1300S WERE SHIPPED WITH THE WRONG STICKER

    RECALL: 2010 HONDA VT1300S WERE SHIPPED WITH THE WRONG STICKER

    Posted August 11, 2010    Vehicle Make / Model:       Model Year(s):  HONDA / VT1300CR         2010 HONDA / VT1300CRA      2010 HONDA / VT1300CT         2010 Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) Mfr’s Report Date: AUG 09, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V369000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A  Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS...

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  • “THINK. RIDE.”

    “THINK. RIDE.”

    The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has a full complement of resources available to publishers, editors, art directors and web editors to support the AMA’s “Think. Ride.” public service announcement (PSA) campaign. The video, audio, print and web messages promote responsible riding and driver awareness. Noted...

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  • SOMETIMES THE BEST COMPUTER IS YOUR NOODLE

    SOMETIMES THE BEST COMPUTER IS YOUR NOODLE

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  • PILOT STUDY OFFERS INSIGHT FOR LARGER FEDERAL INVESTIGATION OF MOTORCYCLE CRASHES

    PILOT STUDY OFFERS INSIGHT FOR LARGER FEDERAL INVESTIGATION OF MOTORCYCLE CRASHES

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published the results from a pilot study that tested methodologies to be used in a more in-depth investigation into motorcycle crashes. The larger study is now under way at the Oklahoma Transportation Center, a well-respected research facility,...

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  • PILOT STUDY OFFERS INSIGHT FOR LARGER FEDERAL INVESTIGATION OF MOTORCYCLE CRASHES

    PILOT STUDY OFFERS INSIGHT FOR LARGER FEDERAL INVESTIGATION OF MOTORCYCLE CRASHES

    PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published the results from a pilot study that tested methodologies to be used in a more in-depth investigation into motorcycle crashes, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports. The larger study is now under way...

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  • AMA PULLS THE WRAPS OFF NEW HALL OF FAME GALLERY, PLUS HONDA AND DIRT-TRACK EXHIBITS

    AMA PULLS THE WRAPS OFF NEW HALL OF FAME GALLERY, PLUS HONDA AND DIRT-TRACK EXHIBITS

    An enthusiastic crowd was on hand Thursday, July 8, at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, for the dedication of the new main-floor gallery and the opening of the new exhibits, “30-Year Ride: Honda’s Ohio-Made Motorcycles,” and “Dirt-Track! All-American Racing.” Following a...

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  • Ride a new Kawasaki at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

    Ride a new Kawasaki at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

    PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce that Kawasaki will have a full complement of sportbikes and cruisers on hand for attendees to test ride at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days this July 9-11 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in...

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  • California Lawmakers Back EPA Compliant Requirement for Riders of New Motorcycles

    California Lawmakers Back EPA Compliant Requirement for Riders of New Motorcycles

    PICKERINGTON, Ohio — A key California State Assembly committee has endorsed a proposal to require motorcyclists to have EPA-compliant exhaust systems on their model year 2011 and newer motorcycles, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports. On June 28, the Committee on Transportation voted 8-4 to...

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  • American Motorcyclist Association Supports EPA Decision

    American Motorcyclist Association Supports EPA Decision

    American Motorcyclist Association supports EPA decision to delay ruling on increased ethanol in gasoline PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) concurs with the decision announced by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on June 17 to delay its ruling on whether to allow...

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