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	Motorcycle safety clothing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The term "motorcycle leathers" describes leather clothing worn by motorcyclists, usually for its armor value against the consequences of falling off their bike, and to provide additional weather protection that normal clothing would not offer when travelling at speed.
		Wide-pegged breeches were worn by some motorcycle police (and are still worn in Belgium) and by dispatch riders in World War II, but were largely abandoned in the post-war years because of their association with certain Nazi uniforms.
		The classic American motorcycle jacket with epaulets and diagonal zipper, made famous by Marlon Brando in The Wild One, (1954) was invented in 1946 by Ross Langlitz, of Portland, Oregon and is still hand-made by his heirs today.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Motorcycle_leathers (777 words)

	Motorcycle safety clothing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		For riding a motorcycle, in many delevoped countries the wearing of protective clothing is also often mandated, especially a helmet.
		The term motorcycle leathers describes leather clothing worn by motorcyclists for two reasons, to protect themselves against the consequences of falling off their bike, and to provide additional weather protection that normal clothing would not offer when travelling at speed.
		Wide-pegged breeches were worn by some motorcycle police (and are still worn in Belgium) and by dispatch riders in World War II, but were largely abandoned in the post-war years, because of their Nazi associations.
	www.hartselle.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Motorcycle_leathers (703 words)

	Motorcycle Safety
		An estimated 33 percent of motorcycle operators killed in traffic crashes are not licensed or are improperly licensed to operate a motorcycle.
		By not obtaining a motorcycle operator license, riders are bypassing the only method they and state licensing agencies have to ensure they have the knowledge and skill needed to safely and skillfully operate a motorcycle.
		Protective clothing and equipment serve a three-fold purpose for motorcyclists: comfort and protection from the elements; some measure of injury protection; and through use of color or reflective material, a means for other motorists to see the motorcyclist.
	www.nhtsa.dot.gov /people/injury/pedbimot/motorcycle/motosafety.html (2091 words)

	Motorcycle Safety -- Recommendations and Resources (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The wheels are in-line, and at higher speed the motorcycle remains upright and stable by virtue of gyroscopic forces; at lower speeds continual readjustment of the steering by the rider gives stability.
		The chassis of a motorcycle is typically made from welded aluminium or steel struts, with the rear suspension being an integral component in the design.
		Motorcycle drag racing (also known as "Sprints") is where two participants line up at a dragstrip with a signaled starting line.
	www.becomingapediatrician.com /health/100/motorcycle-safety.html (1352 words)

	Motorcycle Clothing - Review - A bikers babe story - another update....
		Because he was wearing all the proper safety clothing at the time of the accident, in fact he always did.
		I wanted to write an opinion about motorcycle safety clothing because of what happened to my husband and because I know what he would have looked like had he had this accident and was only wearing normal clothes at the time.
		With motorcycle accidents it is so often not the fault of the biker but that of the car driver who ‘does not see’ the bike, I do find this hard to comprehend.
	www.ciao.co.uk /Motorcycle_Clothing__Review_5113045 (1674 words)

	Motorcycle clothing
		Reports have shown that motorcycle riders with shields covering their faces suffered a lot less facial injuries than those without and that helmets providing full-face coverage with strong chin pieces and energy-absorbing liners are especially effective in reducing face injuries.
		BS 4110 or ECE 22-05 are the standards and the visor should have this standard etched upon it or on a sticker attatched to the visor.
		Leather clothing is often used by riders because it is durable and abrasion-resistant, giving good protection against injury.
	www.begin-motorcycling.co.uk /clothing.htm (1757 words)

	Motorcycle Safety and Protection (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Our motorcycle safety and protection guide aims to expand on the points covered in the Questions and Answers and Training tips section.
		Motorcycle leathers will normally be thicker than fashion leather, but in any case it should last about 10 times longer than denim or cotton.
		Motorcycles have a kill switch on the right handlebar, identified by a red or orange switch with a crossed out rotating arrow.
	www.motorcycle-training.f2s.com /safety.html (4911 words)

	Motorcycle Safety (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Motorcycle riders between the ages of 16 and 24 are significantly overrepresented in accident involvement.
		Motorcycle rider training experience reduces accident involvement and is related to reduced injuries in the event of accidents.
		Motorcycle riders involved in accidents were significantly without license, without a motorcycle endorsement on their license, or riding with a revoked license.
	www2.rpa.net /~iss/msf.html (2250 words)

	FMCSA \| Share The Road Safely Program: Motorcyclist Safety
		Because motorcycles do not have seat belts, you can be thrown off your seat in a crash, which can result in serious injury or even death.
		Motorcycles are the smallest vehicles on the road.
		Proper maintenance and protective clothing will help reduce your chance of an crash or the severity of injury if you are involved in a crash, especially with a large truck or bus.
	www.nozone.org /motorcyclists/motorcycleSafety.asp (446 words)

	Motorcycle leathers, jackets, suits and gloves, motorcycle safety clothing - Unique Leathers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Motorcycle leathers and accessories are essential for safe biking but can be very expensive.
		Our motorcycle safety clothing is designed to keep you safe and also make sure you are warm and dry whatever the conditions.
		Style is also important and our motorcycle jackets, suit and gloves come in a wide range of designs to keep you comfortable and looking good.
	www.uniqueleathershull.co.uk (242 words)

	Motorcycle safety
		Motorcycle riders are less protected than vehicle occupants and are at risk of more serious bodily injury if involved in an accident, regardless of whether they were at fault.
		An $800,000 statewide motorcycle safety advertising campaign jointly funded by the RTA and the Motor Accidents Authority.
		To reduce the seriousness of head injuries, motorcycle riders and passengers are required by law to wear a helmet at all times.
	www.rta.nsw.gov.au /roadsafety/motorcyclesafety (355 words)

	Motorcycle Safety (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		There are more than 4 million motorcycles registered in the United States which represents about two percent of all vehicles registered, yet motorcycle fatalities represent about five percent of all highway fatalities each year.
		The failure of motorists to detect motorcycles is the most frequent cause of accidents for motorcyclists.
		More than one half of motorcycle accidents occur because the driver simply "did not see the motorcyclist coming." Automobile drivers contribute to another 10% of motorcycle accidents where the motorcycle is the only vehicle involved.
	www.cs.amedd.army.mil /iso/MAPP2002N/MotorCycle.html (926 words)

	41:0297(31)NG - - Planners-Estimators, Progressmen and Schedulers Association, Local 5 and Navy, Mare Island Naval ...
		Proposals 1 and 5, which require management to provide certain safety clothing and equipment to employees who operate motorcycles on the facility, are nonnegotiable.
		Proposal 2, which requires that the Agency provide storage containers for the motorcycle safety equipment and that the Agency be responsible for the safekeeping and maintenance of the equipment, is negotiable except for that portion which requires management to maintain the equipment.
		The employees are to be in a paid status while changing into or out of the motorcycle safety equipment by the Navy before or after their normally assigned work hours.
	www.flra.gov /decisions/v41/41-031-4.html (1479 words)

	motorcycle safety
		Reactions to the recent spike in biker fatalities suggest the topic of motorcycle safety is fraught with more hot potatoes and sacred cows than a steakhouse on a Saturday night.
		On the other hand, much traffic safety regulation during the past 35 years has been rooted in the passive approach that emphasizes building safety features into automobiles aimed at minimizing injuries that result from inevitable crashes.
		The problem with motorcycles is that seat belts, air bags and other passive safety features commonly built into automobiles are impractical for a two-wheeled vehicle, said Elisabeth Piper, MSF’s director of corporate affairs.
	www.sherrigreen.com /motorcycle_safety.htm (1600 words)

	Can you pass the Sander Test? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		In a situation where someone makes a mistake, and the rider is separated from his or her motorcycle, the safety gear being worn can mean the difference between waking up sore the next morning and waking up in the hospital, or not at all.
		In racing motorcycles, one can reasonably expect to fall off the bike several times in a season (for good riders) or several times in a race (for beginning riders or those who are less skilled).
		Safety Steve is a safety freak, so he's got a leather jacket, a full-face helmet, full gauntleted leather gloves, textile riding pants, and mid-calf leather boots.
	www.obairlann.net /~reaper/bmw-bike/beginner/sander-test.html (5369 words)

	Motorcycle safety
		In the same year, 191 motorcyclists were killed in Australia and more than 2,000 people were hospitalised as a result of motorcycle crashes.
		The Queenslander, who was a key figure in Channel Seven's hosting team for the Commonwealth Games, bought his first bike eight years ago as a reward after his astonishing defence of his 1,500m Olympic title at Atlanta in 1996.
		Motorcycles are smaller vehicles and are less easily seen.
	www.theopenroad.com.au /motoring_twowheels_motorcyclesafety.asp (1249 words)

	Build a Motorcycle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		There is some great looking motorcycle clothing on the market these days, but believe me not all of the motorcycle clothing offers as much protection as you think.
		In Europe, for motorcycle clothing to be lawfully sold as “safety” clothing, it has to pass a series of European standards, which are pretty lengthy but are available on my website.
		If you have any doubts it may be better to go for motorcycle clothing with a degree of impact protection included so that you know when you put on your jacket and pants, the protection is always going to be there.
	buildacustommotorcycle.com /build-motorcycle/index.php?p=12 (616 words)

	Motorcycle clothing portland Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Motorcycle Clothing Portland are great for when you're looking to get better at motorcycle clothing portland for selfish purposes.
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	clothing.4interchest3.info /clothing-plus-sizes/motorcycle-clothing-portland.html (268 words)

	Philippines tollways operators a serious tourism deterrent
		He was shocked to discover that motorcycles were banned from what is recognized worldwide as the safest type of roads and forced to use service roads that in his opinion were the most dangerous he had experienced in riding through 27 mostly third world countries.
		It means that motorcycle sales will certainly slump and many riders will go back to using their cars adding to the congestion on the tollways and elsewhere.
		While most countries encourage motorcycle usage to reduce congestion, polution and parking problems the Philippines tollways are banning motorcycles while allowing smaoke belching dilapidated wrecks, often with faulty or no lights to cause traffic congestion and kill dozens of people each year.
	bantayturista.com /pages/tollways.html (1522 words)

	Motorcycle Safety Training (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Motorcycle RiderCourse: Basic RiderCourse is aimed at beginning riders of all ages.
		Motorcycles and helmets are included in your course fee.
		Most motorcycles used in the course are loaned by local dealers.
	training.westkentucky.kctcs.edu /motorcycle.shtml (753 words)

	GEICO Motorcycle Insurance Riding Safety Tips
		According to a study released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in July 2003, motorcycle fatalities increased for the fifth year in a row.
		Operating a motorcycle takes different skills than driving a car; however, the laws of the road apply to every driver just the same.
		A motorcycle rider not wearing a helmet is five times more likely to sustain a critical head injury.
	geico.com /cycle/about/ridingSafety_tips.htm (577 words)

	Motorcycle Products Page 202 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Motorcycle Pictures of the Week still needs more pictures of both men and women with their motorcycles.
		Big Dog Motorcycles has recalled certain 2005 motorcycles because the rear wheel hub bolts could loosen and back out allowing the hub and brake rotor to detach from the wheel with an associated loss of stopping power.
		Beginning motorcycle riders are often concerned with the seat height of the motorcycle they want to buy.
	www.motorcycle-informer.com /index202.html (597 words)

	Motorcycle Council Of NSW - Road Safety - Motorcycle Protective Clothing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		A full set of motorcycle gear can easily set you back between $1,500 and $4,000 by the time you have bought a helmet, jacket, gloves, pants and boots.
		Motorcycle protective gear made for the European market should be marked with a CE label which states that it has been tested and complies with the relevant European Standard.
		Protection from the weather Motorcycle clothing may also help to prevent crashes by keeping you comfortable and alert under all sorts of riding conditions.
	www.roadsafety.mccofnsw.org.au /a/75.html (694 words)

	Motorcycle Safety Tips (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		At night, be careful not to override your motorcycle's headlight.
		And take extra care to be seen by other drivers by wearing reflective clothing and using reflective tape and decals.
		When you carry loads, be sure to fasten them securely to the motorcycle and keep the heavier objects low and towards the center of gravity of the bike.
	www.mmsp.org /guides.htm (508 words)

	Y2K Motorcycles - Motorcycle Clothing by Akito, Dannisport & Knox
		The Akito range of clothing includes motorcycle wear such as boots, gloves, leathers and waterproofs that are a real neccessity in Irish weather.
		Y2K Motorcycles is fully aware of the dangers that are posed in being a motorcyclist and with this in mind have always endeavoured to bring you the best in protective clothing.
		The Knox range of motorcycle protective clothing is second to none when it comes to YOUR safety.
	www.y2kmotorcycles.com /clothing.html (211 words)

	motorcycle safety \| Safety Clothing And Footwear
		Motorcycle Safety Unit logo, The Motorcycle Safety Unit administers the Texas Motorcycle Motorcycle Safety RiderCoach Application (in MS Word.doc)
		The assistance of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation in the It points out the risks involved in motorcycling.
		The Motorcycle Safety School is the leading in training, teaching and licensing motorcycle riders in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut area.
	www.allsafeprotection.co.uk /motorcycle_safety.html (199 words)

	motorcycle safety (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Watch the vehicles running in front of you, especially campers or vans or other bikes, making sudden little shifts or wig-wags in their lane.
		Even clothing can make a difference to the comfort of your ride.
		Clothing that is tighter gives the wind less to grab onto, therefore giving you a smoother ride, burning less of your energy, and leaving you in better shape at the end of the day.
	members.aol.com /casunblazers/sbsafety.html (1035 words)

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