Health and Safety Doesn’t Have to be Boring

Health and safety especially isn’t boring when it comes to motorcycling and snowmobiling. Granted, we might be a little biased, but there are some proven health benefits and some important safety measures with really awesome safety equipment. Let’s take a look at some things that effect you, the snow mobiler or motorcyclist, directly.

First, snowmobiling proves to be quite good for you. American Snowmobiler reports that snowmobiling is a great source of exercise and sunlight during the winter time. While most people are inactive and inside during the winter months, snowmobilers build their core and flexibility. Snowmobiling is also good for those who have Seasonal Affective Disorder, SAD, (Quite the ironic acronym, huh?) as it gives them valuable hours of natural sunlight to prevent the effects of depression. Thus proving that snowmobiling is not just a fun pastime, but also has great health benefits as well.

On safety, Hell for Leather spotlights a product that can further protect your head in case of a crash. It’s an insert that goes into a helmet that triggers the release of water and ammonium nitrate which, when mixed, make the insert turn cold. When head trauma occurs, the brain swells, and because it is held in by the skull, that can cause brain damage. The insert against the head, when cold, will aid in prevent swelling of the brain. That can save your life!
Here’s a video explaining how it works:

Hell for Leather reports that the product, ThermaHelm, is still in protype stage, so you can’t get it yet. But keep your eyes on this one, it sounds like a great product that can really save lives!

Are there any other health or safety things you know of that relate to powersports? Let us know!

Goodbye, Buell

Yesterday presented a sad day for the American motorcycle industry. It was announced that Buell motorcycles will be discontinued as part of Harley Davidson’s new business strategy. There is a video on the Buell homepage featuring Erik Buell.

According to news articles, this move comes after an 84 percent drop in net income in the third quarter and will allow Harley Davidson to focus on their cruiser bike market. Because the Italian bike company, MV Augusta, is now paired with Harley this will also expand their European market influence.

Buell bikes can still be bought, provided dealers have any left in stock, but no more will be produced. Harley Davidson will also honor any warranties on bikes and provide replacement parts and service through dealers.

This also spells bad news for East Troy, which will lose 180 jobs from the closing. Employment will end for these folks by December 18.

Here are several news articles about Buell’s discontinuation:
Biz Times
Mlive.com
Examiner
Reuters

So what are you thoughts on the whole matter?

Snow Estimates are Lookin’ Good!

Hi, again, it’s been awhile. You’ve probably noticed how it’s getting colder out. Heck, we even have some frost advisories going around now! The coming of the cold weather brings one thing to everyone’s mind – winter. Now, for the average individual, this just means insanely cold weather, lots of snow, and a lot of inconveniences. But for those of us that like snowmobiling, it’s pure delight.

Now that you’re thinking about winter and snowmobiling, we have good news, friends! According to the National Weather Service, we’re looking at least average snow fall:

So what can the region expect this coming winter, according to the Lords of Climate at the National Weather Service? Short and sweet: The NWS long-range forecast for the Upper Midwest for December, January, and February predicts above normal temperatures, and an equal chance for above, normal, and below-normal precipitation.

Read the rest at OntheSnow.com

For the faint of heart, the warmer winter will be nice. But the odds of a good snow fall of great too.

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Green Motorcycles

We all know about the green movement; green products, green peace, even green jobs. So here at Road Track and Trail, we got to thinking; what about green motorcycles? Well, it didn’t take us long to realize we should be going green too! It’s the thing to do now, so have a look at our green motorcycles!
 
 

Ok, ok, so it’s not the green you were probably thinking.. But it is green. Very literally green. We can’t guarantee that it’s going to be better for the environment but we can guarantee that it runs well. Interested?
 
 

This one is not “green” in the environmental sense either, but it’s a different green than the last one. And it happens to be newer and also happens to conveniently have financing. Perhaps this 2007 Yamaha YZF-R1 caught your attention?
 
 

Green.. and blue! A little bit of a custom “green job” here. Get it, “green job?” Ok, we’ll admit that was bad.. But the deal we have for it sure isn’t.
 
 

Green.. helmet? Yes, we have those too! Now you can have a green bike and a green helmet!
 
 

And now for our last green motorcycle; a 2007 Yamaha V Star Custom, quite the classic!
 
 
Like we said, we can’t make you environmentally green, but we can definitely give you a green motorcycle! It might be a good idea too, summer is almost over. Now is the time to get a great deal on your used motorcycle!

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