A new bill has been proposed in Tennessee that would make changes to the state’s motorcycle helmet laws, sparking controversy and opposition from the American Automobile Association (AAA). The bill, officially known as SB0094, would partially roll back the current requirements for motorcyclists to wear helmets. Specifically, the legislation would allow riders who are atContinue reading “Tennessee bill seeks to roll back helmet law”
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New 130 hp Harley crate engine keeps your bike “stock” under warranty and street legal in all 50 states
Harley-Davidson has just taken the wraps off a massive new crate engine that’s destined for its Touring lineup—that is, it will be available as an add-on. The bikes will not come with this 135 ci V-twin as stock! Officially, the new powerplant is called the Screamin’ Eagle 135ci Stage IV Performance Crate Engine, and Harley-DavidsonContinue reading “New 130 hp Harley crate engine keeps your bike “stock” under warranty and street legal in all 50 states”
Illinois biker killed by left-turning driver
QUINCY, ILL (BIKER DAD) — According to local news reports, a biker was killed in Illinois when a pickup truck made a left turn in front of him. According to the report: A 22-year-old man died after a crash Friday in Griffith, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Department. Just before 4:30 p.m., The LakeContinue reading “Illinois biker killed by left-turning driver”
Atlanta cops bust motorcycle chop shop ring
At least two men are facing charges in connection to a motorcycle theft and chop-shop ring. A source with the Atlanta Police Department said one of them has been on investigators’ radar since summer 2021. That’s according to a report by Fox Atlanta. An Atlanta Police source told FOX 5 that just days ago, investigatorsContinue reading “Atlanta cops bust motorcycle chop shop ring”
Justice delayed: WA teen charged 7 months after killing biker at over 100 mph
It’s a beautiful stretch of road in Snohomish County, Washington. I’ve ridden there myself. But it can also be dangerous. Especially if a teenage driver is going over 100 mph, in the wrong lane. Prosecutors say that was the deadly combination in July of 2022 that led to the death of a man on hisContinue reading “Justice delayed: WA teen charged 7 months after killing biker at over 100 mph”
Colorado latest to consider lane-splitting for motorcycles
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL Lane splitting, the practice of riding a motorcycle between lanes of traffic, has been a controversial topic for years. Recently, the state of Colorado proposed a bill that would study the effects of lane splitting and determine whether or not it should be legalized in the state. The bill wouldContinue reading “Colorado latest to consider lane-splitting for motorcycles”
National Pagan’s leader will spend the rest of his life in prison
On February 3, 2023, the leader of the Pagan Motorcycle Club, known only by his street name “Diamond Dave,” was sentenced to 75 years in federal prison. According to an article by WITN, the sentence was handed down after Diamond Dave was found guilty of multiple charges, including racketeering, drug trafficking, and firearms offenses. TheContinue reading “National Pagan’s leader will spend the rest of his life in prison”
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Tesla driver asleep at the wheel on CA freeway
Auto-driving cars have been a hot topic of discussion for several years now, with many proponents hailing them as the future of transportation. However, recent incidents involving Tesla’s auto-driving feature have cast some doubt on the technology’s safety. On February 8th, 2023, a driver in California was caught on video apparently asleep at the wheelContinue reading “CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Tesla driver asleep at the wheel on CA freeway”
Video: Colorado cop rams man on motorcycle before fatally shooting him
According to a recent report by 9NEWS, a Littleton police officer was involved in a fatal shooting incident involving a stolen motorcycle. The officer shot the suspect, who was riding the stolen motorcycle, after a pursuit. The suspect was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. The police officer was also transported to a nearby hospitalContinue reading “Video: Colorado cop rams man on motorcycle before fatally shooting him”
Deadly left turn: Another Florida biker killed
This is happening way too often. WINK in Fort Meyers reports that a 29-year-old biker was killed when a driver made a left turn in front of him. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the motorcyclist was going south on Imperial Pkwy nearing the Coconut Road intersection. Meanwhile, a sedan, driven by a 61-year-old man fromContinue reading “Deadly left turn: Another Florida biker killed”
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