Impaired Motorcycle Operation - Riders Helping Riders (Final Report)

Impaired Motorcycle Operation - Riders Helping Riders (Final Report)  Share and Bookmark Complete list of NHTSA's RSS Feeds . Additional Resources Volume III: Student Guide (DOT HS 810 908) Riders Helping Riders (RHR) is an instructional program designed to encourage motorcyclists to intervene to prevent drinking and riding by their motorcyclist peers. The program is based on focus group research which found that riders consider themselves to be united by an interest in riding, and willing to help other riders in need, but that a sense of individualism limits the extent to which riders are willing to intervene in drinking and riding. RHR is intended to convince motorcyclists that an impaired rider needs their help, and that they are in the best position to provide help.The program provides a "toolkit" of techniques for separating drinking from riding, discouraging riders from becoming impaired, recognizing impairment, and discouraging impaired riders from riding. An optional role-playing module is included. At the end of class, students are asked to sign a pledge to do their best to help an impaired rider live to ride another day. RHR was developed with the assistance of instructors from the South Carolina Rider Education Program and pilot tested by instructors of Georgia's Department of Driver Services, Motorcycle Safety Program.
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Yamaha Claims It Will “Change the Sport Motorcycle World” on June 11 (News)

84 Comments Yamaha Claims It Will "Change the Sport Motorcycle World" on June 11 In the now time-honored tradition of teaser videos, Yamaha has produced the following vid in advance of unveiling a new model on June 11.  In the text accompanying the video, which is also printed below, Yamaha claims the bike is "a new kind of brutal animal, which is about to change the sport motorcycle world." Of course, we have come to expect a large dose of hyperbole when new models emerge, and the video tells us nothing more than the new bike will have upright ergonomics (evident from the rider's position).  We have long advocated upright ergos (see our 2006 discussion here , and our more recent comments on the strengthening trend). Aside from the seating position, nothing else is revealed at this point. It should be noted that Yamaha has broken new ground in the past (their lead in the development of four-stroke motocross bikes beginning with the YZ400 comes to mind), so it is within the realm of possibility that there is something groundbreaking here, as well. We suspect, however, that this new model will be an upright sport bike, not unlike other nakeds, featuring some styling exercises designed to appeal to younger, independent thinkers similar to those targeted by the Bolt . We will all find out on June 11. Here is the text from Yamaha, followed by the video: While some onlookers may see Japan just as a traditional and respectful society where conformity is the norm, behind this stereotypical image lies a vibrant sub-culture where new fashions and ideas are constantly emerging. From the spectacle of drift racing through to the insanity of Japanese speedway, the other side of Japanese society has been responsible for some wild and wonderful trends. The same creative forces that drive the darker and unconventional side of Japan now have created a new kind of brutal animal, which is about to change the sport motorcycle world.
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Team SBK Ducati Alstare SBK Race Recap & Results – Donington Park (Industry Press Releases)

No Comments Team SBK Ducati Alstare SBK Race Recap & Results – Donington Park Donington Park (UK), Sunday 26 May 2013: the fifth round of the World Superbike championship took place today at Donington Park but for Team SBK Ducati Alstare, on track with three riders this weekend, it was a somewhat difficult day; while Canepa brought his 1199 Panigale home in eighth and thirteenth place, Badovini finished race one in eleventh position and Checa, after suffering with severe pain in his shoulder during race one (in which he finished twelfth), decided not to participate in the second race. Race 1 – Warm and sunny conditions for race 1 today with temperatures of 15˚C and a track temperature of 26˚C. Starting from ninth on the grid, Canepa was eighth at the end of lap one, followed by Checa and Badovini, placed eleventh and twelfth. Towards mid-race Niccolo' made a small mistake, going long, which relegated him to thirteenth place, immediately behind his two team-mates. Lapping at a similar pace to each other during the second half of the race, Ducati Alstare's three flag bearers were unable to close the gap that had opened ahead of them meaning that they crossed the finish line in eleventh (Badovini), twelfth (Checa) and thirteenth (Canepa) position. Race 2 – Due to severe pain in his left shoulder both during and after race 1, Checa decided against riding in race 2. The track temperature had increased to roughly 40˚C for race 2. At the end of the opening lap Canepa was in eleventh place, ahead of Badovini, twelfth, and immediately behind Cluzel. On lap seven Badovini unfortunately made a mistake that caused him to lose several positions. From that point on he started to push to make up lost ground but as he entered turn 2 he lost the front which sadly brought his race to a premature end, although fortunately the Italian rider was not hurt in the crash. Canepa, lapping with the same pace as Cluzel immediately ahead of him, finally got past the French rider on lap seventeen, moving into eighth place as a result. He managed the final part of the race well, keeping his closest rival firmly behind him to cross the line in final eighth position. Carlos Checa: "Seeing how the first race went, and the pain that I had in my shoulder both during and after the race, we decided that it was best not to force things by participating in the second. To tell the truth I thought things might be worse today, at what is one of the most physical tracks but, having said that, I need more time to recuperate and get my strength back as I'm suffering particularly in the changes of direction and when entering left-hand turns, where it's important to have both arms at 100%. Of course it's not an injury that affects me in my day to day life but at 300km/h it really hurts. Now we have two weeks, in which I'll continue with the various treatments in preparation for Portimao where I hope to be stronger. From the next round I'd like to be able to focus more on the sporting side of things and less on health issues." Ayrton Badovini: "In the first race I lost too much ground in the opening laps and after that there was no way to reach those ahead of me. I felt we made a good step between race 1 and race 2 – in the second I had similar pace to the group ahead of me but unfortunately I lost the front entering turn 2. I didn't hurt myself but it was a pity because I wasn't doing badly. Now I want to continue with our work to better understand what works and what works less well, in order to make less mistakes during the weekend and to be faster in the next races." Niccolò Canepa: "Considering that these were my first races I'd say that we are coming out of this weekend with a fairly positive outlook. We've worked well and if we'd had more time on track on Friday then I think we could have done better. We're not far off I don't think, with a bit more time to set the bike up for me and my riding style we could probably have done more. I'm just sorry for the mistake in race 1 but these things can happen in racing. I'd like to thank Francis Batta, Ernesto Marinelli and the team for giving me this opportunity and thanks also to Ducati's development team who've worked so hard for me this weekend." RESULTS: Race 1 – Sykes (Kawasaki); 2. Melandri (BMW); 3. Guintoli (Aprilia). Race 2 – 1. Sykes (Kawasaki); 2. Guintoli (Aprilia); 3. Laverty (Aprilia) CLASSIFICATION: Riders - 1. Guintoli (Aprilia) 173; 2. Sykes (Kawasaki) 169; 3. Laverty (Aprilia) 149; 4. Melandri (BMW) 127; 5. Davies (BMW) 112; 6. Baz (Kawasaki) 95; 7. Rea (Honda) 89; 8. Fabrizio (Aprilia) 86… 13. Badovini (Ducati Alstare) 37; 14. Checa (Ducati Alstare) 33… 18. Canepa (Ducati Alstare) 11. Manufacturers – 1. Aprilia 208; 2. Kawasaki 180; 3. BMW 175; 4. Honda 96; 5. Suzuki 82; 6. Ducati 65
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How to choose the right helmet.

How to choose http://thepersonalinjurydirectory.com/blog/category/motorcycle-accident-attorneys/ the right helmet.  Share and Bookmark
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Donington Park WSB Results (News) (Race Results)

4 Comments Donington Park WSB Results Kawasaki's Tom Sykes won both races at Donington Park yesterday during Round 5 of the WSB championship series. Sykes domninated the weekend, particularly during Race 2 where he had a very sizable gap over the competition at the  checkered flag. In Race 1, Marco Melandri (BMW) and Sylvain Guintoli (Aprilia) followed Sykes home in second and third place, respectively.  Guintoli moved up to second place in Race 2 with Eugene Laverty (Aprilla) finishing third. Guintolli has a narrow points lead in the championship over Sykes.  For additional details, results and points, visit the official http://attorney-in-temecula.com/more-information/personal-injury/ WSB site  here .
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How to choose the right helmet.

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Devastating News for all at TAS Racing (Industry Press Releases)

No Comments Devastating News for all at TAS Racing Team Suzuki Press Office – May 28.   TAS Racing regrets to announce the untimely death of Japanese rider Yoshinari Matsushita following an incident at the Ballacrye section of the TT Circuit yesterday evening during un-timed practice at the Isle of Man TT. Having made his TT debut back in 2009, Yoshinari was an experienced competitor on the Isle of Man and was scheduled to make a one-off appearance for the Northern Ireland-based team in this Motorcycle Accident Lawyer year's TT Supersport races. Team Manager Philip Neill said: "Everyone within our team is devastated about tonight's terrible events. We were very much looking forward to working with Yoshinari during TT2013 and pass on our deepest condolences to his family and fellow team members." Suzuki Motor Corporation in Japan wishes to pass on its condolences to Yoshinari's family and friends. A statement issued by the Auto Cycle Union reads: ACU Events Ltd regrets to announce that Japanese rider Yoshinari Matsushita, 43, was killed during the qualifying session at the 2013 Isle of Man TT Races in an incident at Ballacrye in the North of the Island. The session was immediately red flagged following the accident. Yoshinari, from Saitama in Japan was an experienced racer who first competed at the TT Races in 2009. As well as competing regularly in the Superstock and Superbike classes he also finished fifth in the 2011 TT Zero for electric bikes. He was also 2008 Motegi Endurance race winner. The ACU wishes to pass on their deepest sympathy to Yoshinari's family and friends. Gary Thompson, MBE, Clerk of the Course, ACU, commented: "Yoshi was a really popular competitor who had a large number of friends in the TT Races paddock. He was a genuine and friendly character who always had time for everyone. He will be sorely missed." The Coroner of Inquests has been informed and an investigation into the circumstances of the accident is underway.
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