Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents Posted on Apr 28, 2017 4:22pm PDT Motorcyclists have far less protection than the average motorist. There are no air bags or seat belts and the motorcyclist is not encased in protective steel and glass. There are only the clothes...
Harley Davidson Brake Failure
The U.S. government is investigating complaints from Harley Davidson riders who say their brakes have failed without warning. 43,000 motorcycles are affected. 2008-2011 Harley Davidsons with anti lock brakes are the concern according to the National Highway Traffic...
New Law for Motorcycle Riders Signed by Governor
New Law for Motorcycle Riders Signed by Governor Posted on Feb 26, 2016 3:45pm PST We have learned that the Governor has signed into law House Bill 4854 which waives the written test, and driving skills test for all motorcycle riders applying for a new...
Senate Bill 527 Proposed to Reinstate Helmet Law
Blog Home Senate Bill 527 Proposed to Reinstate Helmet Law Posted on Oct 9, 2015 4:42pm PDT On September 29 Senate Bill 527 was introduced by Senator Rebekah Warren (D-Ann Arbor) to require that all motorcyclists and passengers wear crash helmets while riding. As most...
Michigan Highway Voted Best Scenic Autumn Drive in the U.S.
M-22 Highway, near the Lake Michigan shoreline in the Northwest section of the state was voted by USA Today as the most scenic autumn drive in the nation. It's a 116 mile route along Lake Michigan that is absolutely breathtaking in the autumn according to the...
June 15 is Ride to Work Day!
The 24th annual Ride to Work Day will be on June 15. Historically, the number of riders on the road that day will be DOUBLE the usual amount. This is a great thing for bikers. The more the auto drivers see us on the roads, the more aware they are that we're out there,...
Motorcycle Deaths Down Since the No-Helmet Option Became Law
We've all read and heard all of the "gloom and doom" stories about how the death rate in motorcycle accidents was going to rise dramatically when the NO-HELMET option became law. Well, that appears to not be quite the case. According to the Michigan Traffic Crash...
ITS RIDING TIME!
ITS RIDING TIME! Posted on Apr 17, 2015 9:17am PDT I realize that we have all been cooped up in the arctic cold for many months. Our bikes are now coming out of the garage and we are finally back on the road. However this time of year is especially dangerous....
Michigan to Require Motorcycle Awareness Education for All Drivers
Michigan to Require Motorcycle Awareness Education for All Drivers Posted on Oct 8, 2014 2:37pm PDT Accidents involving motorcyclists and bicyclists are notoriously dangerous to the riders involved. Too many of these incidents are the result of negligence or...
Harley Davidson Issues Recall to Fix Clutches & Fuel Tanks
Harley Davidson Issues Recall to Fix Clutches & Fuel Tanks Posted on Sep 30, 2014 1:19pm PDT Harley Davidson is recalling more than 105,000 motorcycles from the 2014 model year. The motor bike manufacturer stated that the clutches may fail, causing stopped bikes...