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F1 tributes to Marco Simoncelli
By Visordown News on 28/10/2011 10:41:41
Jarno Trulli wearing a Simoncelli replica helmet in this weekend's Indian GP
THIS weekend's inaugural Indian Grand Prix sees several tributes to Marco Simoncelli from the teams and drivers in F1.Most notable is Italian Team Lotus driver Jarno Trulli, who has been wearing a Simoncelli-replica helmet throughout the event so
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Nude pillion warned for not wearing a lid
By Visordown News on 25/04/2012 09:28:45
Passenger told to put a lid on it
A NUDE pillion baffled traffic police in Constanta, Romania when the only thing they could book her for was failing to wear a helmet.According to the traffic officer not wearing a helmet was the only offence he had authorisation to give her a
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Gang beat motorcycle workshop mechanic
By Visordown News on 15/12/2011 12:59:51
Three men now being hunted by police
A GANG of three men raided The Motorcycle Centre in Blindley Heath, beating a staff member, breaking his wrist and then stealing a Suzuki GSX-R600.The gang of men consisted of two wearing motorcycle helmets and another, without a helmet who
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Scrap SHARP helmet ratings says leading scientist
By Visordown News on 17/06/2009 10:02:53
A leading UK scientist with 30 years experience in helmet testing says SHARP rating system is seriously flawed
A LEADING safety engineer from Birmingham University* has spoken out against the SHARP helmet rating scheme, believing the system should be scrapped following the results of a recent scientific study.Dr Nigel Mills, who has worked on helmet testing
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Fred Hill - Man of Unshakable Principle
By Visordown on 18/06/2010 09:26:59
When the compulsory helmet law came through in 1973 this man opposed it
of her sex breaking the law years ago she would not now be sitting where she was. That earned him another seven days in jail. One man’s stand against the 1973 helmet law spawned a whole movement.MAG (Motorcycle Action Group) backed Fred throughout his
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Road Safety Minister unveils new SHARP website
By Visordown News on 27/05/2010 13:53:55
Thinking of buying a new helmet? Look here first
A NEW-LOOK SHARP ( Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme) website has been unveiled by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning.The website gives motorcyclists the best advice and information on a choice of over 200 of the latest helmets. The site
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Bid on Mike The Bike's Lid
By Visordown News on 11/05/2011 15:26:07
Pudding-basin helmet expected to exceed £4,000 in the auction
THE 'pudding-basin' helmet worn by Mike 'the Bike' Hailwood is set to exceed £4,000 when it goes up for auction at the Silverstone MotoGP on 11 June.Worn by the legendary Mike Hailwood in the 1960s, the hand-painted helmet not only holds
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VIDEO: Biker side-swiped by 4x4 driver
By Visordown News on 03/08/2009 09:48:02
Why everyone should wear a crash helmet
helmet.But it just goes to show you how quickly a sunny, Sunday ride can turn nasty.Let's be careful out there!
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Arai launch new lurid yellow Chaser
By Visordown News on 10/07/2009 12:31:50
Arai, purveyors of fine quality helmets release this rather questionably coloured fluro-yellow Chaser
Arai ... clearly they've been on the sauce ARAI have released a new coluor scheme to their Chaser range. The new Fluro paintjob should put an end to any of those 'sorry mate I didn't see you' moments.It features the Arai LRS visor system, removable cheek pads and large air ducts ...
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VIDEO: 100mph wheelie goes wrong big style
By Visordown News on 24/02/2009 08:54:00
Check out this awesome helmet-cam footage from the unlucky rider's perspective
Biker Wipes Out At 95mph - Watch more Funny VideosCHECK THIS awesome helmet-cam footage of a biker biting the dust after he lands a 100mph crossed up wheelie - straight from the rider's perspective.Watch as the rider goes through a post
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