Motorcyclists stress safety after back-to-back deadly crashes in Rockford

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) – Mark Schwendau returns his helmet to the back of his motorcycle. After a brief drive through the neighborhood, he inspects his ruby red trike.

On Sunday, Schwendau shares his lessons from the road and his previous career as a driving instructor. A recent lesson glows from his motorcycle – $1,000 worth of LED lights.

“I feel a lot safer,” Schwendau said since making the “investment.”…

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