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MSF Downloads
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Horse »
Wed Dec 30, 2020 1:02 pm
Happened across this page of downloads provided by the MSF (US Motorcycle Safety Foundation):
Includes:
RIDERCOURSE℠ MATERIALS
SAFETY BOOKLETS...
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Last post by The Spin Doctor Fri Dec 18, 2020 8:49 pm
Can your indicators be seen?
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Scootabout »
Sat Dec 05, 2020 10:57 pm
I was turning right at a mini roundabout 2 or 3 weeks ago. 4 exits, all at 90 degrees. I entered the roundabout and planned to go round the island -...
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Last post by Dodgy69 Fri Dec 11, 2020 7:18 pm
Fight or Flight - Is It Enough?
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Horse »
Mon Nov 23, 2020 7:56 am
You may well be aware of the principle of 'fight or flight'. If not, here's a quick primer:
The fight-or-flight response (also called the...
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Last post by Horse Sun Dec 06, 2020 5:56 pm
Abrasion resistance
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Hot_Air »
Sat Apr 04, 2020 2:11 pm
Posted on Motorbikerider.com today, which could interest some:
When we first hit the road the downward force is very high as we are falling from...
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Last post by The Spin Doctor Fri Dec 04, 2020 1:15 pm
The Z-line vs. the SMIDSY
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Hot_Air »
Tue Oct 06, 2020 11:23 am
Horse Please could you share the link to your article about how to use the Z-line to avoid SMIDSYs? My Google Fu couldn't find it :)
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Last post by Horse Wed Dec 02, 2020 8:37 am
Superstitions can kill you
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Horse »
Sun Nov 22, 2020 9:22 am
When a colleague asked me whether I'm superstitious,
I had a simple answer: 'No'.
That's No, not in the 'Friday the 13th' sense - and I certainly...
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Last post by Horse Fri Nov 27, 2020 10:41 pm
Crash On A Wet Corner, The Easy Way
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Horse »
Wed Nov 25, 2020 2:52 pm
I don't often travel by bus, but using a 'park and ride' included a return bus ticket in the price, so it seemed a waste not to go for a ride. And...
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Last post by chutzpah Fri Nov 27, 2020 10:20 am
Vision Blockers
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The Spin Doctor »
Mon Nov 23, 2020 12:27 pm
During my practical training, I spend a lot of time and effort getting riders searching for 'Vision Blockers'. If you head to my YouTube channel...
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Last post by chutzpah Fri Nov 27, 2020 10:16 am
Use and Abuse of the Limit Point
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Horse »
Tue Nov 24, 2020 12:28 pm
The recent 'rear brake' thread moved into cornering in general.
One thing I thought worth illustrating is how different ways of determining the...
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Last post by The Spin Doctor Wed Nov 25, 2020 6:21 pm
Sidewinds
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Wossname »
Sun Nov 22, 2020 7:40 pm
I've been thinking about the best way to cope with these. We've all seen the video clips of riderless bikes continuing on a fairly stable path due to...
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Last post by Bigyin Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:52 pm
"My Right Of Way!"
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Horse »
Sat Nov 21, 2020 11:16 am
My right if way is a lovely idea. Especially if it brings you into potential conflict with someone who is either bolshier than you or driving a...
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Motorcycle Roadcraft - new edition?
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Hot_Air »
Tue Sep 22, 2020 2:15 pm
Exciting news! :shhh: I heard a rumour that - wait for it - there may be a new edition of Motorcycle Roadcraft published this year.
If this rumour...
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Last post by dayglo jim Tue Nov 17, 2020 9:58 pm
ACC; needed?
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Horse »
Sat Nov 14, 2020 9:07 am
Only £500/£700 for this option.
On the radar: How Battle of Britain technology is appearing on 2021’s motorcycles
Published: 12 November 2020...
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Last post by The Spin Doctor Sat Nov 14, 2020 3:47 pm
World’s Safest Motorcycle Jacket
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Horse »
Wed Nov 11, 2020 8:05 am
HotAir, your search is over.
Please welcome ....
Safety is incredibly important when you’re riding, but it just so happens that it’s directly...
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Last post by Horse Wed Nov 11, 2020 12:28 pm
New to me road signs for motorcyclists
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cheb »
Thu Nov 05, 2020 8:22 am
Going through Glencoe there's a sign suggesting that motorcyclists should ride between the chevrons on the road. It's only on one bend but is on both...
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Last post by cheb Sat Nov 07, 2020 1:12 pm
Trainers, instructors, observers, tutors, coaches - sign in here
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Horse »
Sun Mar 15, 2020 11:51 am
I don't know yet what the boss's views are on advertising, etc., but it might be worthwhile any trainers, instructors, observers, tutors, coaches and...
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Last post by The Spin Doctor Sat Nov 07, 2020 7:11 am
Where are they now? Level 3 armour
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Hot_Air »
Sat Jun 13, 2020 5:56 pm
When Dr Woods was developing the Cambridge standard for high-performance, was there also a so-called “level 3” for body armour? Brian Brian Sansom’s...
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Last post by dayglo jim Thu Oct 29, 2020 1:37 pm
The hi-viz SMIDSY thread
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Hot_Air »
Thu Jun 11, 2020 2:15 pm
This thread has been conspicuous :) by its absence (until now).
Here’s a thing about science: people change their mind as new evidence emerges. Now...
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Last post by The Spin Doctor Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:36 pm
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Extra lighting on back of helmet
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Hot_Air »
Mon Oct 05, 2020 5:11 pm
I saw this review on WebBikeWorld of the Smart Brake Light and wondered: won’t this auxiliary light cause rotational injury in the event of a crash?...
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