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Everyone remembers there first car and likely time they had to prepare and take the driving test to get their license. Once you are a license holding official driver you are likely happy to put those days behind you and just simply enjoy the ability to legally drive a vehicle…
Tool rolls or tool boxes are an accessory to carry your motorcycle’s tools. Carrying motorcycle hand tools can prove to be of great help in challenging situations. Travelling with a set of motorcycle hand tools, you can make certain that you are fully equipped to have control of the situation…
This article will answer some common question about what to look for when buying a new chain for your sportbike. Some of the information is generic and can be carried over to motorcycle chains in general. Always get recommendations from experts in type of motorcycle you ride.
We aren't going…
Often, while cleaning their Chevrolet vehicle, the car owners consider the engine bay to be merely non essential and most they just overlook it. Another reason for this is the fact that the engine bay is present under the hood, out of sight and so the car owners do not…
There are a lot of electric and hybrid cars out there, and consumers have many different options at their disposal. They come in different shapes and sizes, and car makers are starting to pay more attention to the exterior design of electric vehicles, as well. So now, not only that…
“Ask not what your country can do for you, ask…” You can undoubtedly finish this famous quote by President John F. Kennedy.
Can you finish this famous biker quote by the overindulgent literary icon Hunter S. Thompson, “Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed…”? Motorcycles have been the source…
History
One of the first uses of a video camera attached to a helmet was in 1987 by Mark Schulze "The Great Mountain Biking Video,
He mounted a camera made by RCA, to his helmet. The camera signal was sent via cable to a VCR stuffed into a backpack.
The…
If you’re going to the trouble of building a custom pro scooter, it only makes sense to use the best pro scooter parts. Everything, from the front and rear pegs to the wheels, the deck, bar and headset should be quality to ensure that your finished product will be a…
There are numerous reasons why many of us buy aftermarket exhausts. Exhausts on older bikes are usually pretty rotten after twenty or so years and normally need replacement. Newer bikes often have cosmetic damage such as scrapes and staining. Some of us replace our exhausts simply because we want a…
Today I want to share with you how to get some really great deals when shopping for a good quality, cheap used motorcycle.
I know that we all want to be able to head down to the dealership and pick out our favorite new motorcycle and then simply ride off…
Are You Content With Your Customized Unique Style and Your Personal Protective Gear?
There are some accessorizing options available to you as far as trying to add a personal touch to your ladies's motorcycle helmet. There are some subtle forms of accessorizing, for instance a custom color helmet and possibly…
Wanting to learn to ride a motorcycle or desiring to upgrade to a bigger and better bike sound like easy choices to make. But what if you’re discouraged from doing so from those closest to you (or not so close). Or what if you don’t believe that you can.
Well…
This is the 4th in a series of 6 articles of how to buy good motorcycle gear. So far you've bought a helmet, some gloves and a jacket. You really should consider buying some good quality motorcycle riding boots no matter what kind of bike you ride. I'll give you…
What's the difference between a Sport Bike and Sport Tourer? How does a Cruiser compare to a Standard motorcycle? What on earth is an Adventure bike anyways? Here's your complete guide to motorcycle categories so you'll never be in the dark again.
If you’ve ever pictured yourself astride a motorcycle,…
Windshield problems is inevitable whichever or when you commute. The harm may just be within upon a insignificant chip and also scratch. It can even be something nastier like your crack or perhaps shatter originating from a sturdy affect. Nonetheless, there are certain alternatives concerning fixing automatic glass, and in…
Back in the early eighties Yamaha did something to their two-stroke twins and instantly created an icon, they went water cooled, i can still see the headline in a publication of the day, Yamaha, air cooled to boiler, whats this all about.
LC 250 and LC 350 Liquid cooled two…
A common mistake...
...of many riders is riding without the proper gear. Hey I did it but one thing I'll never do is ride without a helmet. I mean, yeah walking your bike down the strip at Myrtle Beach or Daytona may be an exception but if I might get…
Riding motorcycles are typically fun in short bursts or when you know that you can simply bring it home at the end of the day and drive your comfy car if need be. Most riders enjoy taking their bikes out during nice weather over short distances like to and from…
The advantage of disc brake is good braking performance, flexible manipulation, no need for regularly check and adjust. More and more motorcycle start to use the disc brake. Motorcycle gear and disc brake are important to a motorcycle. But there will be some abnormal sound during the usage of disc…
This article will explain how to communicate while riding a motorcycle. We'll talk a little about who or what we wish to interact with. There will be a little about present and past hardware used to communicate on a bike. We'll do a mini review on whats state of the…
Does the thought of buying a used motorcycle give you nightmares? Well, maybe just anxiety… How are you supposed to check out a bike without knowing what to look for? Simple; a used motorcycle checklist. This will help you understand any bike better – a necessity if you plan on…
Of all the upgrades you can find for your motorcycle, few will surpass a good set of exhausts. Whether it is for esthetic reasons or performance, your exhausts can radically change the character of your mount.
For me, my newly purchased 2007 Sportster was in mint shape except for the…
So you want to learn to ride a motorcycle but are unsure of where to start. Follow these 10 steps and make your motorcycling dream a reality.
1. Make a decision
An important step is making the decision to pursue motorcycle riding. Don’t let fear, doubt or procrastination prevent you…
Which is it? Rear sets or rearsets? The word or phrase is used interchangeably.
What are rearsets? Rearsets are a set of aftermarket parts available for sportbikes in general. The short explanation is that they are the rider's (not the passenger's) foot peg assemblies. The rearsets are bolted to the…
It can be a truly worrisome experience to be stranded on a foreign land when your vehicle breaks down. The frustration doubles if it is a rental and you don’t know what to do with it except for calling the concerned authorities and waiting it out, as it may take…
Motorcycle enrich our life, make it quickly and easily and expand our space. But if you didn’t maintain the motorcycle well, it will also bring the rider endless trouble and unnecessary economic losses. If your motorcycle release colored exhaust when running on a flat road, it might have been under…
The folks over at GoPro are running a daily Gopro Camera Giveaway "one person wins 1 GoPro HD Hero Camera and one of each accessory they make".
What is included in the Gopro Camera Giveaway?
1 GoPro HD Hero Camera Handle Bar/Seat Post Mount Roll Bar Mount Suction Cup Mount…
While most motorcycles will use a traditional squeeze clutch and foot-shifting set up there are actually some models of motorcycles that have fully automatic transmissions. Now it is important to note that scooters and mopeds almost always use automatic transmissions since the engine displacement and power is so low there…
Women are built differently from men. Some engage in extreme sports and can handle the revving of a motorcycle as they ride. Be they sporty or rugged, women will still need motorcycle gear that is specifically built for their body size and needs.
Here’s our list of motorcycle gear designed…
This article will attempt to explain gear ratios and how changing a motorcycle's gearing can improve the performance of the sportbike. Changing the gearing can make the bike more responsive when the rider twists the wrist for more speed.
What does it mean to gear my bike?
Gearing a bike…
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