 
| What's New | The Latest Postings for Michael Padway, Motorcycle Accident Attorney | |
|
| July 03, 2008
Excerpt from: Happenings | | Great Guy - Total Firecracker | The amazing Charlie Brechtel was in my office, interviewing me for his website BikersInnerCircle.
For those of you who are not familiat with Charlie, his band is THE biker band. In fact, they won't play anywhere else. His music covers a wide range of riding related material.
Having never met him before, I had no idea what to expect. He is the most natural talent imagineable. Likeable, true to himself, and VERY energetic, he knows absolutely everybody in the motorcycle world.
He has cut tracks with Eric Buell (who has his own band), knows every bike builder, was an acquaintance of Indian Larry [the deceased bike builder], works with Michael Lichter [the motorcycle photographer], and he came to see me with his posse to talk about motorcycle accident cases, and riding safety.
Those of you that know me know that I get a little stiff around a camera. I guess I am thinking about being cross-examined later on anything that comes out of my mouth. Anyway, we had an excellent time, and I hope something good comes out of it.
If you haven't listened to Charlie's show, or been to a concert, you are missing out big time. There is a calendar on his website.
| | |
| June 23, 2008
Excerpt from: Motorcycle Addict | | The Big American Motorcycles | Let me start this discussion by getting to the bottom line. Harley is Harley. Only Harley is Harley. Victory is not Harley. Victory will never be Harley.
The other bottom line: Victory's Vision is a darn good motorcycle, with modern handling and great reliability, and a lot of Vision buyer's would be Harley buyers if VIctory did not exist.
What's cool about Harleys is the classic design, the incredible low speed manueverability, the fact that most things can be fixed in a parking lot with minimal tools, the ability to get help and usually parts almost anywhere, and, of course, the patented sound.
What's cool about Victory is that it's American built, has a fresh modern design, great handling, comfort like crazy, electric everything imaginable, and it seems to be reliable.
I spent the weekend with a group of riders on both bikes. They both have that big American V-Twin sound, although the Harley sound remains unique. The advantages of each are what you would surmise, especially if you have read reviews and test rides in the motorcycling press.
Personally, I believe that this is a great new addition to the American motorcycle genre, and that it will not only provide an alternative, but also spur Harley to new and better things, as well.
| | |
| June 10, 2008
Excerpt from: Motorcycle Addict | | How to Choose a New or Replacement Motorcycle | There are so many choices for motorcycle riders that you really could spend your entire life deciding what to ride. Let's see if I can help make the decision easier.
First, let me say truthfully that I have never had a motorcycle that I was able to use every last amount of. From the first little engine to my latest ample motors, there has always been more there than I needed or could use. That doesn't mean that more isn't fun, but it does mean that you can choose more comfort, or more storage, and still have enough power for any reasonable need. (Note that I said need, not "want"). The sole exception, of course, being a track bike, where power and handling are paramount.
I thought about this on my morning ride. A good rider I see around town let me pass him on my Triumph Speed Triple. He was on a BMW RT, which is a very respectable motorcycle. The Triumph, of course, is significantly faster. But both of these motorcycles are faster than at least 90% of the cars on the road.
On the other side of the equation, I can make pretty good time on my Victory Vision, and my Harley Davidson friends certainly make good time when travelling or in traffic.
The key is to consider how you actually ride. Do you need a sportbike to go to the grocery store? Is your usual use of the motorcycle a Sunday morning ride? A good starting place is your most common use of the motorcycle.
Of course, you can choose to get it all with an all rounder. Honda's VFR, Suzuki's Katana, and Yamaha's FJR 1300 will all do a great many things very well.
Once you think about how you normally will actually use the motorcycle, it is time to think about what use is really important to you. I don't ride motorcycles just to commute. I like to ride twisties for fun, usually a couple of hours at a crack. Because this is important to me, I want a bike that makes this the most fun.
Next, think about the outer reaches of your riding. A couple of times a year, I like to tour. Obviously, this is best done on a touring bike, but it isn't the only way. If you are willing to break up the ride as necessary for comfort, it is possible to go a long distance with only a bag across the back of the seat.
Freedom for you may be freedom from a lot of weight, or it could be freedom from discomfort, or freedom from hassle. Whatever your personal preferences, almost any current motorcycle is very, very capable of providing a great riding experience, with reasonable cost (and great mileage).
| Topic Tags: comfort, Harley Davidson, Honda VFR, Motorcycle, speed, sport bike, Suzuki Katana, touring bike, Triumph, Victory, Yamaha FJR 1300 | |
| June 06, 2008
Excerpt from: Motorcycle Lawyer | | How many motorcycle accidents are out there? | A trial lawyer who handles major injury cases recently called to consult on the motorcycle aspects of a motorcycle accident caused by a tire failure. The failed tire was a Michelin Pilot 2CT.
Michelin has a recall on this tire, but claims that they have had no injury-casing failures. This claim seems doubtful, given that this is not the first inquiry I have had regarding an injury claim from the failure of this type of tire.
Michelin says they have no incidents of failure, and no injuries. The recall is being done in conjunction with NHTSA, so I would assume if this is causing injuries, that NHTSA will be contacted by some of the injured riders.
Michelin has been an innovative tire company and has produced many excellent tires. Hopefully, I am just being exposed to the rare case in which the tire failed, causing a crash. On the other hand, I would certainly be interested in other cases of the tire failure causing an injury.
| | |
|
|
| | Monthly Archives |  | July, 2008 | | June, 2008 | | May, 2008 | | April, 2008 | | March, 2008 | | February, 2008 | | January, 2008 | | December, 2007 | | November, 2007 | | October, 2007 | | September, 2007 | | August, 2007 | | July, 2007 | | June, 2007 | | May, 2007 | | April, 2007 | | March, 2007 | | February, 2007 | | January, 2007 | | November, 2006 | | October, 2006 | | September, 2006 | | August, 2006 | | July, 2006 | | June, 2006 | | May, 2006 | | April, 2006 | | March, 2006 | | February, 2006 | | January, 2006 | | December, 2005 | | November, 2005 |
|
