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This website offers a preview of Friction Zone—an award-winning, monthly, motorcycle magazine for riders of all types of street bikes.
Friction Zone is the only motorcycle magazine—print or internet-based—that includes official motorcycle accident reports. These reports make excellent tools for improving your accident-avoidance skills. From bike and product reviews to local trip ideas to technical articles, Friction Zone has something for everyone.
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May 2008—Shipped to Dealers on April 23!
Poll of the Month
CHP Connection What Does It Take to Become A Motor Officer?
Ben from Palm Springs wrote: I was on the I-15 north and exiting the freeway at the SR18 east offramp…
Cover Story The Pacific Coast Highway North of San Francisco
Every year from early August until mid-December, a breathtaking parade occurs over Marin County and San Francisco…
Crash Science Lane Splitting—How Fast is 'Safe?'
California provides numerous unique and memorable aspects when it comes to motorcycling…
Discover Hawaii Waikiki
There are many ways to explore the tropical paradise that is our 50th state…
Discover Utah Boulder
Occasionally travelers will come across a small town that seems to be a throwback to the days of yore…
From the Editor Riding Makes Perfect Cents
I have heard from more than one motorcycle dealer that the current gas prices are responsible for an increase in their business…
In$urance Matter$ Where Do My Insurance Dollars Go?
by Dyan Allen
We pay the premiums religiously each month and seldom think about where those dollars go until we need them…
The Law Zone 15 Examples of 'Do I Have A Case?'
Before embarking on that long litigation road, it is important to figure out if you have a case worth pursuing…
Lost In America GPS and Me
When portable Global Positioning Systems (GPS) first became available for motorcyclists, I scoffed at them and vowed I would never use one…
On the Scene—California Why It Is A Bad Idea to Direct Traffic
This collision occurred on a cold February afternoon…
Pulp Friction—MotorBook Review Stayin' Safe: The Art and Science of Riding Really Well; $24.95;
Author: Lawrence Grodsky
Lawrence 'Larry' Grodsky devoted his career to the development of better riding skills, both as a journalist and as an instructor…
Quick Ride
Piaggio MP3 400 and 500—Three Wheels, Anyone?
Why did Piaggio design a scooter with two front wheels?…
Special Feature
Goodbye to Ronald Shepard, Motorcycle Safety Guru
Ronald E. 'Ron' Shepard, the renowned administrator of Idaho's motorcycle safety program, died suddenly of heart failure at his home on February 20, 2008. He was 61. Many of our state rider training programs exist only because of Shepard efforts. If you have ever taken a rider training course, it's likely that Shepard was involved in it…
Spotlight Back in the USA—Benelli Motorcycles
by Kate Edwards
The year was 1911; the place was the Italian town of Pesaro on the Adriatic coast, and Mama Benelli had a problem…
Tech Tips Inspecting a Used Motorcycle, Part 2
Last month we covered looking for frame cracks and other evidence of a crashed or neglected bike, checking the engine and clutch for unusual wear and tear, and ensuring that the final drive is in good condition…
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