D&S Harley-Davidson of Medford, OR is now blogging.

Maybe I haven't been around the blogosphere all that much, but this is the first motorcycle dealer I've seen maintaining a blog.

So what do motorcycle dealers blog about? Well here's what their introduction has to say...

There are so many things that happen at the dealership every week that we'd like to share with you - news about our riders, our employees, our bikes. This is a space to talk about everything from torque to riding tips, the best backroads and our favorite gear. And this gives us a place to answer your questions and concerns - personally. We hope it becomes an important part of our relationship with you.

Labels: Harley Davidson, Motorcycle Blogs, Oregon

If it seems that there's a lot of news about helmet laws recently, it's because February is typically the month when new legislation gets introduced.

Yesterday, on Valentine's Day, a group of bikers showed up in the State Capitol of Oregon trying to get the state's helmet law repealed. A bill was introduced to allow motorcyclists to decide whether or not to wear helmets.

According to Oregon Public Broadcasting:

Former governor John Kitzhaber vetoed one helmet bill in 1997, citing injuries he'd seen as an emergency room physician.

Governor Ted Kulongoski has not had to take a position on the issue, but his son survived a motorcycle accident in part because he wore a helmet. A committee in the Oregon House takes testimony on the bill this week.

Labels: Helmet Laws, Oregon