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		<title>Angled Vehicles Entering Road</title>
		<link>http://bettermotorcycling.wordpress.com/2009/12/16/angled-vehicles-entering-road/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:37:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[So you say you are a safe driver? Driving safely is more than just obeying the traffic laws. It involves knowing your vehicle and its limitations and yes, blind spot awareness.
Blind Spot Awareness
During our crash investigation many drivers will say they did not see the vehicle. This is a true statement because many drivers are [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=bettermotorcycling.wordpress.com&blog=5213290&post=1390&subd=bettermotorcycling&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>For Police or Trainers: What do you think?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:45:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rubenandjoann</dc:creator>
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		<title>FHWA Launches New Study</title>
		<link>http://bettermotorcycling.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/fhwa-launches-new-study/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:58:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On October 5, 2009 the FHWA announced they will conduct a new study to better understand and prevent motorcycle crashes. It is the first major study in nearly 30 years and was made possible by SAFETEA-LU (Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users) mandates.
Researchers will evaluate hundreds of motorcycle accidents to to identify common [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=bettermotorcycling.wordpress.com&blog=5213290&post=1368&subd=bettermotorcycling&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>A Few Words about Towing Trailers</title>
		<link>http://bettermotorcycling.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/few-words-about-towing-trailers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:35:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rubenandjoann</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Similar to any other specializations, do your homework and be knowledgable about trailers and how they effect your motorcycle. Adjust your riding to compensate for differences. 
Prior to an actual trip, practice with an empty trailer to get the hang of it.
Some things to consider:
Only use trailers specifically designed for motorcycles. The aerodynamic design and low center of gravity is important for [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=bettermotorcycling.wordpress.com&blog=5213290&post=1342&subd=bettermotorcycling&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>BM Anniversary</title>
		<link>http://bettermotorcycling.wordpress.com/2009/10/23/bm-anniversary/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:43:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rubenandjoann</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We began the Better Motorcycling (BM) blog in October 2008. Since then we have written over 120 articles related to safety and the system of motorcycle control (Roadcraft).
The feedback has been very positive and our views are averaging 2,780 per month, so we want to continue our efforts for 2010 but we need your help to [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=bettermotorcycling.wordpress.com&blog=5213290&post=1339&subd=bettermotorcycling&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Tire Checks</title>
		<link>http://bettermotorcycling.wordpress.com/2009/09/20/tire-checks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:55:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Periodically, especially if you have a bagger, it is a good idea to physically check your tires. You may, like I did, run tires with a puncture.


For whatever reason, I did not loose tire pressure but came very close to the belt drive. I know it is a pain, but rolling the bike and doing [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=bettermotorcycling.wordpress.com&blog=5213290&post=1327&subd=bettermotorcycling&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Contributing Factor</title>
		<link>http://bettermotorcycling.wordpress.com/2009/09/15/contributing-factor/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:27:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rubenandjoann</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Take a look at this video. Besides the obvious, can you identify a major contributing factor?
I&#8217;ll give you a hint, it won&#8217;t be there when the police arrive to investigate and it is one every motorcyclist must learn to identify as a hazard!
I&#8217;ll let this go for a couple of days and share my comment [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=bettermotorcycling.wordpress.com&blog=5213290&post=1323&subd=bettermotorcycling&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Utility Pole View Obstruction</title>
		<link>http://bettermotorcycling.wordpress.com/2009/09/15/utility-pole-view-obstruction/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:20:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rubenandjoann</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have mentioned before that utility poles (trees, mailboxes, light poles, etc.) along with vehicle &#8220;A&#8221; pillars present a serious hazard to motorcyclists because they present blind spots not readily recognized by most drivers.
In the following video, notice how the approaching motorcycle is obscured by a utility pole at the moment the driver looks and decides [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=bettermotorcycling.wordpress.com&blog=5213290&post=1321&subd=bettermotorcycling&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Funky ABS Incidents</title>
		<link>http://bettermotorcycling.wordpress.com/2009/08/31/funky-abs-incidents/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:06:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rubenandjoann</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am riding a 2009 HD Police Electra Glide:
I have experienced ABS activation (more like a release) while braking over bumps while applying normal brake pressure, however, the ABS caused a release of hydraulic brake pressure for several bike lengths in distance without the usual pulsating you feel when you brake hard.
This has occurred frequently while [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=bettermotorcycling.wordpress.com&blog=5213290&post=1313&subd=bettermotorcycling&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Illuminated Distance Poll</title>
		<link>http://bettermotorcycling.wordpress.com/2009/07/27/illuminated-distance-poll/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:27:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rubenandjoann</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you don&#8217;t know the illuminated distance ahead then how do you decide what is a safe speed while traveling at night?
More on night riding to come&#8230;
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