November 2021 Newsletter
NEWS
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety conducted a study on the effectiveness of anti-lock braking systems (ABS), research from 2013-2019 shows bikes equipped with this feature were involved in 22% fewer fatal accidents. “Choosing ABS is right up there with wearing a helmet," says Eric Teoh, Director of Statistic Services at IIHS.

The full IIHS report states there was a 12%-32% reduction in crash rates for standard, touring bikes, and sport bikes with the ABS feature.
In 2021, Vespa celebrated its 75th year in business and collaborated with Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, and released a special edition scooter. The collaboration came just in time for the 40th anniversary of Elvira's Movie Macabre.

Vespa Los Angelas made 40 limited-edition scooters that are signed by Elvira and come with an autographed copy of her autobiography Yours Cruelly, Elvira. The scooter will retail for about $11,666.
Hotcars.com lists 10 must see movies where "motorcycles shine like stars." Films range from the 1950s to the 2000s and show how motorcycles are used as symbols of freedom and achievement. Top three include Easy Rider, The Wild One, and Mad Max: Fury Road.
Online Permit Test Available! The New York State DMV has electronic services that allow students to take the motorcycle permit test online. After completing, the DMV will send a link to make an in-person reservation to finalize.
Did you know? Most insurance companies will provide an insurance discount of up to 10% for 3 years after completing the MSF Basic RiderCourse, MSF Basic RiderCourse 2 - Skills Practice or the online Defensive Driving Course!
MEDIA
Brittney Spears and fiancé Sam Asghari are seen riding motorbikes just outside of her mansion.

Watch the video on Twitter, here!

**Remember to wear the proper riding gear, which includes a DOT approved helmet, eye protection like glasses/sunglasses, full length pants and sleeves, full fingered gloves and over the ankle boots!
This years Grand Prix may have been cancelled, but Mobil 1 Racing is bringing the worlds first motorcycle endurance race to Singapore!

SingaMoto SG will be hosting the race on November 20th and live streaming the event on their YouTube channel and Facebook page from 8AM-10PM.
UPCOMING EVENTS

Metro NY/NJ:
JSHOG 2021 Toy Run: 11/21 in Long Branch, NJ
Photos with Santa on a Harley: 12/05, 12/11 and 12/18 in Morris Plains, NJ

Western NY/Upstate:
Tier Rats LEMC Toy Run - 9th Annual: 11/13 in Smithtown, NY
Stuff the Bird With Chrome: 11/20 in North Tonawanda, NY
Moroney's Annual Toy Run: 12/4 in New Windsor, NY
Christmas Party: 12/18 in North Tonawanda, NY
Buffalo Motorama Car and Motorcycle Show: 03/25/22-03/27/22 in Buffalo, NY
MSS Hiring Instructors For the 2022 Training Season
Do you like people and want to impact new motorcycle riders? We are currently conducting Zoom interviews for interested instructors for our Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Jamestown locations. Email sg@ridemss.com for more information.
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Metro-NY:
Kingsborough Community College location-
New York Honda Yamaha: provides 300cc Honda Rebels and 125cc Honda Groms

College of Staten Island location-
Cross Country Powersports: provides 300cc Honda Rebels and 125cc Honda Groms
Harley-Davidson of Staten Island: provides Street 500 motorcycles
Western-NY:
West Seneca location-
Buffalo Harley-Davidson: provides Street 500 motorcycles
Bob Weaver Motorsports & Marine: provides 300cc Honda Rebels, 125cc Honda Groms and 125cc Benelli Motorcycles
Hamburg Honda: provides Honda CMX300 Rebels

Jamestown Community College location-
Jamestown Harley-Davidson: provides Street 500 motorcycles
Hector's Powersports: provides 300cc Honda Rebels

Niagara County Community College location-
Hebeler Sales & Service: provides a Suzuki TU250
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