Motorcycle Headlines & Upcoming Events: Helmet Issues and Innovation, Self-Sealing Tires.

Justice for biker killer in Ohio, Harley and Triumph history, road-rage results, get your groove off, arrested for using a helmet, plus more news and upcoming events.

Chicago Ponders City Helmet Law
There is no helmet law in Illinois, despite a rising death toll among motorcyclists in the state, but a recent spate of motorcycling crashes, injuries and deaths has Chicago mulling a helmet requirement for its streets. Until now, helmet laws have been the bailiwick of states. ABATE of Illinois has issue a press release (linked to below), saying it will fight it. Meanwhile, police are paying more attention to motorcyclists in the state.
Chicago Sun-Times, IL
NBC-5, IL
Northern Star, IL
Chicago Tribune, IL
WLS TV, IL
AMA DirectLink
ABATE Press Release on US Newswire

Rider Arrested for Using Helmet
As you might expect, he wasn't using it as intended.
Daily Nonpareil, IA

Helmet with GPS, Heads-Up Display Developed
Check your speed and location without looking away from the road.
Telegraph, UK
CNN
Engadget
Addict3d

Cop in Trouble Over his Helmet
People are taking umbrage with what it said.
WNBC TV, NY
Newsday, NY
1010 Wins, NY

Pirelli Shows Self-Inflating Motorcycle Tires
Fkat-out good idea?
AZoM, Australia
Pirelli

Triumph's Rebound from Oblivion
CNN looks at Triumph's 20 year climb from nowhere to the Rocket III
CNN

Reborn Riders Crashing More in UK Too
The bigger bunch of born-again baby-boomer bikers being bashed in Britain begs better training.
The Herald, UK

Groovy Problem
Ohio motorcyclists are feeling shaky about new highway rain grooves.
Akron Beacon Journal, OH

Woman Gets 20 Years in Drunk-Driving Case that Killed Two Riders
She tried to say that she hadn't drunk much, but her BAC was twice the legal limit when she killed the newlywed couple in May—after driving 10 miles the wrong way on an interstate.
Ohio News Network
Marion Star, OH
WEWS TV, OH
AMA DirectLink
Cleveland Plain Dealer, OH

When Harley Made Scooters
The Japanese invasion of the 1960s had Harley thinking it should make a step-through of its own. It was the Topper. It also reminds that the V-Rod isn't the first Harley with an engine designed with German cooperation.
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum

Indiana Troopers Back on Bikes
The state last put its police on bikes in the 1930s, but it recognizes their value in traffic.
Indianapolis Star, IN
WTHR TV, IN
National Incident Notification Network

Don't Get Mad, Get Away
This rider got mad. Then he got hurt.
WOAI TV, TX

Bob Dylan Recalls Motorcycle Crash
His accident changed his life and almost sidetracked his already stellar career. He has never talked about it publicly before, but his new books tells how it changed his direction and music.
Big News Network, Australia
Sydney Morning Herald, Australia

Court Sentence for Riders in Chase: Get Rid of Bikes
If they still had the bikes three days after being found guilty, they were going to jail.
Adrian Daily Telegram, MI

Some Upcoming Events
Oct. 8-9: AMA's Evening of the Stars, Pickerington, Ohio
Oct. 9: Brits in the Ozarks, Fayetteville, AR
Oct. 9-10: Gotham Motorcycle Classic, New York
Oct. 10: Ride for Kids, Dallas
Oct 14-17: South Padre Island Bike Fest, TX
Oct. 15-16: Texas Chopper Fest, San Marcos
Oct. 17: Ride for Kids, Phoenix
Oct. 21-24: Biketoberfest, Daytona Beach
Oct. 22-24: Arizona Indian Owners Pow-Wow, Parker
Oct. 24: Ride for Kids, Lafayette, LA
Oct. 31: Pumpkin Run, Ft. Walton Beach, FL
Nov. 5-7: International Motorcycle Show, San Mateo, CA
Nov. 7: Ride for Kids, Dunnellon, FL
Nov. 19-21: International Motorcycle Show, Dallas

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