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Motorcycle Myth: Loud pipes save lives

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I’m sure you’ve heard the saying — that loud pipes [exhausts] on motorcycles save lives. According to some believers [all of whom actually HAVE loud pipes], you’re more likely to be noticed if your motorcycle is LOUD. Let’s consider the facts. 1. While loud pipes ARE noticeable [and annoying] when sitting next to a dude [...]

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Motorcycle Safety Foundation training course – 3 tips

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The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Training course is a must for beginning motorcycle riders. It combines classroom instructions with hands-on motorcycle training. For the basic MSF riding course, motorcycle ownership isn’t required. They provide the motorcycle (usually in the 250cc class) for the hands-on riding portion of the training. No worries, all riding is done [...]

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