The Invisible Helmet

Have you heard about the Invisible Helmet "Hovding". It's not for motorcyclist yet, but for bicyclist. CRAZY! It's a helmet made of a small, helium gas cyclinder with abnormal motion sensors that inflate into an air-filled cushion around the bicyclist head when detecting an impact within 0.1 second. The invisible helmet is a removable fabric collar,folded airbag that is visible only on impact. It will be easy to carry and will come in different removable styles and fabrics. It is supposed to come out this spring. Not sure if once it is inflated you have to buy a new one or if you can repack it. It would be great if they make one for us motorcyclist. Especially, for the ones that persist on not wearing a helmet. Until then, I'll keep my motorcycle helmet on.

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Biker Jacket- Her Name

He stopped over for a visit on his motorcycle wearing his n the back of his jacket he had a ladies name on it. “Gloria”. Curious, I had to ask him who she was, knowing he was married and her name was not “Gloria”.   His comment was, “Let’s take a ride and I’ll introduce you to her!”   So we hopped on his motorcycle and took a ride around town. When we returned he asked me what I thought. Thought about what? Due to the puzzled look on my face he said, “My bike!” Her name is “Gloria”.” My wife will always be # 1, but riding my bike gives me a feeling of freedom and “glory”, hence Gloria.    After a long laugh, I told him she was a nice ride.

If you have that special name for your bike please share it, and how you came up with the name? Do you have his or her name on your biker jacket, vest or maybe even your helmet?

                                                          He calls her Gloria!

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Riding Safe

Nothing is more enjoyable while you’re riding your motorcycle.  You know your bike is mechanically sound and your saddlebags are filled.  Your body is protected with your leather biker jacket, leather pants, motorcycle boots, eye protection and a motorcycle helmet. While everything is perfect, your mind has to be set too!  Distractions have to be set aside.  Like talking to your passenger, taking your eyes off the road, thinking about work or the bad discussion you had with your partner.  Just feel the bike, enjoy the road and scenery ahead of you.  Don’t be over confidence, engage yourself mentally thinking of “the what if’s”.  “What if” the car ahead of you slams on the brakes are you prepared for your next step?  Or the car passing your cut you short, where will you go?   You have to have a prepared non-drift mind. Take in the relaxation.  Remember this is what we love to do, is ride.  So let’s enjoy the rest of the motorcycle season.

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