Jacksonville Defenders Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club

Crash Avoidance Technology

admin — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 13:49:28 +0000

Honda is way out in front in technology it may seem. They tested their “motorcycle to car” communication system on a test track in Germany during the CAR 2 CAR Consortium. This system, now get this, generates warnings to riders and drivers of other approaching vehicles. How useful could this be when used to detect vehicles [...]

Ear Protection

admin — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 20:10:33 +0000

Is it cool to wear earplugs when you are riding? I guess you can be “Cool” even when you are deaf. I have been riding for years and every time I go on a long ride, I feel like I am deaf. Lately, my left ear has been hurting while I have been riding. This [...]

New Florida Law Requires Safety Course For New Riders

admin — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:06:40 +0000

Much is being said nationwide about the rising number of motorcycle rider deaths. In many states, it has become mandatory that a person take a Motorcycle Safety Course prior to being issued a motorcycle endorsement or license. In California, there have been many deaths among soldiers returning from Iraq & Afghanistan who buy motorcycles. There is [...]

Circle the swamp…

admin — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:29:44 +0000

Well as this is my first attempt at a ride breakdown and report I will give it the ole” navy try. This was a great ride with beautiful weather and great BBQ. Muster was at 0730 and most all of the gang was there early. Yes, I said early. It was a momentous occasion and a [...]

HTML VS Plain Text

admin — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:00:10 +0000

HTML messages are a great way of sending great content. Our newsletter is generally sent out in HTML format along with a plain text message. Some of our members do not have computers at home and can only view email on their work computers. With HTML, you can view graphical messages that have functionality such as [...]

‘OZ’ Chapter Opening

admin — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:47:27 +0000

I took the liberty of passing along this email from Snake. I hope he does not mind that I posted it in its entirety. I am on the way back from an outstanding opening in Kansas. The Oz Chapter opened with 26 patched members and 5 associate members. The ceremonies took place in a church [...]

It’s all about the ride

admin — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:35:26 +0000

It would appear that the weather scared all but the heartiest of riders away from attending the Gator Joe’s ride this weekend. I know, I know, some of you had other things to do. All the same those who showed had a pretty good time. As it ended up, only Hammer, Ace, and Voodoo made [...]

Florida “Move Over Law”

admin — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:07:49 +0000

The Florida Highway Patrol is reminding everyone about this enforcement campaign that began this week — The Florida Highway Patrol is planning a statewide special multi-agency enforcement operation June 23-29 called “Move Over Florida!” which is designed to create a safer working environment for our troopers, police officers, deputies, and other emergency workers. The Florida Highway Patrol [...]

The Big Ride

admin — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:45:49 +0000

What do you do to prepare for the “Big Ride?” Whether it is a day trip or a coast to coast trek. What do you do to prepare for the long haul? There are some things that are essential to bring with you and some things are not: Rain Gear Jacket Chaps Extra clothes (socks) if you get wet Monkey Butt [...]

Bill & Bil’s Big Motorcycle Adventure

admin — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:43:25 +0000

Dennis Hopper & Peter Fonda? Nah, just Bill & Bil (Big Bill & Little Bill). A couple of my Bro’s from work decided to take the entire month off and ride out to the west coast on their bikes. http://gatorfuz.blogspot.com Big Bill rides a Ultra Classic and lil Bill rides a Road King. They originally were going [...]