In Sweden there is currently a project going with the Swedish bikers asssociation (SMC) and one of the insurance companies. Apparently 9 out of 10 accidents involving collisions between motorbikes and cars are as a result of the driver in the car not observing the bike in time.
So they send you a free reflective vest to wear when you ride for 2011 and then they will evaluate what the biker has experienced, if he/she can sense any improvement in other drivers behaviour. And to see if it has any impact on these kind of acccidents.
I always wear one while riding, it´s a cheap life-prolonger.
On topic:
I would very much to team up with someone for HUMM 2012!
Currently riding a 1986 XT600Z Ténéré (81000kms).
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Rikard the Swede
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