Usually the stories about motorcyclists in the news are all bad. Here's a nice change of pace from a study about the benefits of motorcycling to society. Amazing!

Australian government praise bikers - Motorcycle news : General news - Visordown

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2005 Suzuki V-Strom 650 aka The Red Bike
2006 Suzuki Boulevard C50 aka The White Bike (traded in)

This is great. Now we just need to get more American citys to admit that motorcycles are good. In my city there are no perks for motorcycles other than that most police officers won't ticket if you park in the crosshatched areas at the ends of regular parking spots. Notice that I said most don't ticket, some do so I am careful about parking there.

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Doug in Kentucky (Semper Fi)
Live in the moment, for only the moment is real.
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2007 Wee-Strom
2009 Suzuki Burgman 650 Executive
2001 Honda Helix (Sold)
1980 Honda Express (my toy!)

Don't worry, it's from the Federal govt. The States will ignore it so there'll be no change.

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2007 Suzuki DL650 K7 (With a few farkles)

RIP Bucko - Riding on forever

I live in LA, and there are definite benefits to riding a bike here. Parking is much easier, lane splitting is legal, and more often than not I get a respectful wave from local motorcycle cops. That being said, I wish the public saw motorcycles in a more positive light, and I think this article is a big step for that. I'm surprised more states haven't allowed lane splitting like CA has, it's a huge traffic help.

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2005 Suzuki V-Strom 650 aka The Red Bike
2006 Suzuki Boulevard C50 aka The White Bike (traded in)