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Airbags expanding
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Hot_Air »
Wed Apr 01, 2020 4:53 pm
If it wasn’t for coronavirus, 2020 was due to be the year of the airbag. Ye Olde tethered airbags are so passé, now it's electronic airbags that are...
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Last post by Horse Wed Apr 21, 2021 9:22 pm
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Last post by The Spin Doctor Thu Apr 15, 2021 6:02 pm
Lines of Sight
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The Spin Doctor »
Fri Apr 09, 2021 11:46 am
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For the RTTL missive... looking for feedback on the concept / execution etc.
And of course 'see and BE SEEN' might just be a new...
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Last post by Horse Tue Apr 13, 2021 3:36 pm
60 Second Safety #01
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The Spin Doctor »
Fri Apr 09, 2021 11:57 am
Since last spring when we were still locked down, I've been producing a series of quick-fire 'better biking' videos each aimed at explaining one...
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Last post by The Spin Doctor Tue Apr 13, 2021 9:28 am
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Last post by Horse Sat Apr 10, 2021 6:49 pm
DoE on road safety
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Horse »
Sat Apr 10, 2021 9:01 am
The Scots were also unhappy with the Duke of Edinburgh when he asked a driving instructor in the country in 1995: ‘How do you keep the natives off...
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Last post by Horse Sat Apr 10, 2021 9:01 am
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Last post by cheb Thu Apr 08, 2021 12:55 pm
The startle effect
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Hot_Air »
Mon Apr 05, 2021 2:59 pm
Have you read The Spin Doctor ’s article about the ‘startle effect’ ? I have, and it made me wonder:
If we want to reduce SMIDSYs, we need to...
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Last post by Horse Wed Apr 07, 2021 9:41 am
Rad Safety GB - PTW Event
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Horse »
Mon Mar 08, 2021 4:16 pm
Started today, continuing over two weeks with a series of podcasts & presentations, all available for free.
No registration required, apart from...
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Last post by Horse Fri Mar 19, 2021 11:01 am
I've got an idea..🤔
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Dodgy69 »
Sun Mar 14, 2021 3:26 pm
How about a 15/20 mph speed limit on roundabouts. Might give me a chance of joining it without some A hole thinking I've pulled out in front of him....
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Last post by Skub Sun Mar 14, 2021 4:25 pm
Road Craft Manual Revision
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Phoenix »
Tue Mar 02, 2021 2:34 pm
Since I bought my 2019 copy it appears they have made a revision to the new version. Does anybody know what the new overtaking guidance is please?...
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Last post by Horse Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:48 pm
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Last post by Supermofo Fri Mar 05, 2021 12:38 pm
The Steering Thread
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Horse »
Thu Jan 28, 2021 4:35 pm
There's a lot of really good information on steering / countersteering in the 'book' thread, so it seems a good idea to give it a thread of its own,...
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Last post by MingtheMerciless Sun Feb 28, 2021 6:35 pm
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Last post by MingtheMerciless Sat Feb 27, 2021 10:48 pm
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Last post by Hot_Air Thu Feb 25, 2021 3:39 pm
Arai Tour x4
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IanB »
Wed Feb 17, 2021 6:00 pm
I want a lid for touring & also riding the mighty DT175MX down the occasional dusty lane. As the peak can be removed for road use or left on & the...
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Last post by Bigyin Sun Feb 21, 2021 5:16 pm
Interviewing Paul Varnsverry
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Horse »
Sat Feb 20, 2021 6:00 pm
Interviewing Paul Varnsverry On Protective Motorcycle Gear, EN Standards And CE Certifications
Spread over three pages:
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Last post by Horse Sat Feb 20, 2021 6:00 pm
PPE standards post-Brexit
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Hot_Air »
Tue Jan 19, 2021 5:33 pm
Now that the Brexit transition is complete, we have Government advice about Designated Standards for PPE. Exciting news! Now I can see why it was...
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Last post by Horse Mon Feb 15, 2021 10:48 pm
Consultation on changes to bike test
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Horse »
Sun Feb 14, 2021 10:12 am
Happened across this:
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has launched a consultation on a number of proposals that could see a...
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Last post by Bigyin Mon Feb 15, 2021 9:18 pm
Surprise & Startle
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Horse »
Wed Feb 10, 2021 8:54 pm
You may be aware of Spin's involvement with the ''No Surprise, No Accident' capaign.
Some of the principles behind the campaign are:
- Existing...
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Last post by Scootabout Mon Feb 15, 2021 8:54 pm
Major vs. marginal gains in safety
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Hot_Air »
Wed Apr 01, 2020 2:39 pm
Talk to me about what riding approaches, skills or safety gear make a significant difference to safety, compared to marginal gains.
Cornering,...
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Last post by Horse Sat Feb 13, 2021 8:13 am
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Last post by Skub Thu Feb 11, 2021 8:17 pm
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Last post by Horse Fri Jan 22, 2021 9:56 pm
Hudway
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dayglo jim »
Sat Jan 16, 2021 11:17 am
Sorry if its been done before but I couldn't remember if it was a web discussion or one I had with a customer.
Does anyone have any experience...
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Last post by The Spin Doctor Thu Jan 21, 2021 11:28 pm
"Sacrifice position for safety"
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Horse »
Thu Dec 17, 2020 4:24 pm
Sacrifice position for safety
Recently, I treated myself to a book. Actually, I buy quite a few books, but this particular book is non-fiction...
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Last post by Scootabout Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:55 pm
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