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Old 11-25-2012, 11:25 PM   #31 (permalink)
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Thanks for the discussion and the video of the high side crash. This confirms what I have been seeing in other YouTube videos-the bikes tumble after the rider lets go of the bars. The air bag suits will continue to be developed for the race track. For street riding we start by using honeycomb aluminum for aero bodies instead of coroplast. The combination of a crush zone fairing, air bag, and inertial reel lap belt will help when hitting objects such as trees, large deer, and the sides of cars. A healthy attitude is the best way to avoid a crash. There are many car operators that would be better off taking the bus or riding a motorized bicycle instead of a 3500 lb vehicle. New York state is now revoking a driver's license for life if there are repeat DWI convictions.

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