Associate Press Release - Traction Control

[Bike-O-Din]

Interesting press release on the AP yesterday. It seems that "luxury motorcyles" are going to get traction control in the future! And we have had it all along. I always thought my Spyder RT was a luxury machine, and I guess this proves it.

http://bigstory.ap.org/ffe0b1f3b528...ndroid_app&utm_medium=keep&utm_campaign=share

 

[loisk]

We, ie Spyder owners, are ahead of the game.
The authorities here are talking about making ABS brakes compulsory on all bikes.

France makes everyone wear hi viz vests.

We have to wear helmets and are fined if it's not done up properly. Fines also for tinted visors or helmet cameras, tho these are being appealed thru the courts with some success. Oh I so wish we were allowed to have bright coloured lights shining under the bikes like you can - looks great and people might 'see' us more. . It's fun (?) keeping up with all the rules and regulations...

 

[Spyder 42]

BMW has had a form of Traction Control on a couple of their 2 wheelers for several years.

 

[RTL1330]

Guess I'm complient, maybe.

I love my Spyder RT. This is our 4th trike. Yes I've moved from black leather all my life to hi viz.

 

[BoilerAnimal]

I wear a hi-viz jacket and a white modular helmet. My wife and I both have the hi-viz jackets and they are noticeable!

 

[MidTNDawg]

My 1993 Honda ST1100

BMW has had a form of Traction Control on a couple of their 2 wheelers for several years.

had traction control I believe.

 

[Peter Aawen]

BoilerAnimal & RTL, There's an increasing body of research from respected institutions showing that Hi-Vis gear isn't necessarily all that helpful for increasing other motorists awareness of motorcyclists or Spyder Ryders presence; a lot of that research goes on to suggest that the wearer might even be increasing their risk of collision thru them getting a false sense of security just by wearing the bright gear!! pps:

I guess it all comes down to ryding just as if everyone else out there really IS out to get you; & even with all the added lights &/or Hi-Vis gear or whatever else you might choose to try & make you more visible, at least some other road users just won't see you regardless of what you are wearing or have done to your Spyder!! Or at least that's what they'll claim after they've hit you!!! :shocked: