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Tag Archives: Motorcycles
Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network workshops this week
Have an interest in the path(s) the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network is going to take as it snakes through Santa Cruz County? The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission this week is hosting public workshops around the county … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle, bike path, Driving impaired, DUI, Motorcycles, NHTSA, pedestrians, Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, Uncategorized
Tagged bicycles, bike paths, bike trails, Driving impaired, DUI, Motorcycles, NHTSA, pedestrians, Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, SCCRTC
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Honda recalls nearly 2 million cars, motorcycles
Honda is recalling more than 1.7 million motor vehicles because of air bag safety concerns. At issue, air bags that were installed originally or as replacement air bags could malfunction. The inflator could rupture under excessive pressure, causing metal fragments … Continue reading
Posted in driver education, Driver safety, motorcycle, recall, Uncategorized
Tagged driver education, Driver safety, Motorcycles, recalls
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Reader weighs in on motorcycle helmet law
Dear Street Smarts, I feel that a helmet is a personal decision — and no I do not ride. BUT I feel that if a rider does not wear a helmet that they are then and there taking on full … Continue reading
Motorcycle, motor scooter helmet laws not built the same state to state
During my recent Hawaii vacation, I noticed that few motorcyclists and zero scooter riders wore helmets while they zipped around Waikiki and Honolulu on the island of Oahu. How could this be? Each state is in charge of crafting their … Continue reading
Recalls announced for Honda/Yamaha motorcyles, Pontiac cars
Several vehicles, passenger car and motorcycle alike, are being recalled this week because of issues that could pose a danger to drivers and their passengers. Here’s a short list from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Company: General Motors Vehicle: … Continue reading
Posted in driver education, Driver safety, motor vehicle, motorcycle, motorcycle safety, NHTSA, recall, Uncategorized
Tagged driver education, Driver safety, motor vehicles, Motorcycles, NHTSA, recall
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Harley-Davidson recalls nearly 251,000 motorcycles
Harley-Davidson is recalling 250,757 motorcycles representing 25 models manufactured from June 6 2008 through Sept. 16, 2011 because of a problem with the rear brake light. The recalled bikes represent model year 2009-2012 touring, CVO touring and trike vehicles, according … Continue reading
Posted in motorcycle, motorcycle safety, NHTSA, Uncategorized
Tagged motorcycle safety, Motorcycles, NHTSA
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Triggering the green light 101
Dear Street Smarts, Q: Every time me and my buddy, TrugDog, come to a stop light, he bugs me to ‘move up a little bit’ to ‘activate the sensor,’ as if there is some hidden sensor to activate the green … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle, driver education, motorcycle, Motorcycles, public works, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County Public Works, Traffic camera, traffic light, traffic signal, Uncategorized
Tagged bicycles, driver education, Motorcycles, public works, Santa Cruz, Traffic camera, traffic light, traffic signals
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Temporary traffic signal at B-40 slipout now working
Dear Street Smarts, Q: I live on Branciforte Drive and, after the storms, part of the road washed out. Now, (the county is) going to put in a light. But after a week of them putting it in, no more … Continue reading
Readers offer scooter buying advice
Dear Street Smarts, Q: I rode in my teens and now as an old guy. Italian products can be good but expensive. Personally, I’d never buy one because you’d be a slave to their prices — parts and labor — … Continue reading
Posted in consumer affairs, motorcycle, Uncategorized
Tagged consumer affairs, Motorcycles, scooters
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Design, purchase your specialized license plate online
While driving around town, you may have seen special license plates on automobiles. These plates provide a fund raising vehicle for organizations represented on the plate. The popular plates I see display a whale tail or the Golden Gate Bridge. … Continue reading
