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When you are looking for parts for a car or motorcycle you will find there are two main types. One would be OEM, or Original Equipment Manufacture, and the other is simply Aftermarket parts. Today we will just be talking about Aftermarket parts for the Kawasaki Ninja 500R. Aftermarket part…
I have ridden dirt bikes or dual sport motorcycles all my life. I really don't have an explanation why but every trip on one I find fun and exciting even if it is just across the yard! I have never been enthused about riding big street machines like a Harley,…
Owning a motorcycle can be a thrilling experience. The joy of getting out there in the nice weather without the restrictions of a car, feeling the power and control beneath you, having a sense of ownership to something you likely hadn't experienced before; it all adds up to something really…
The Triumph Daytona 675 is a 600cc motorbike designed with speed in mind. It has a compact, three-cylinder engine which has a stacked gear box with a close ratio, making it feel that much faster from most other 600cc sport bikes. The acceleration across the board is consistent from gear-to-gear,…
This article will explain the motorcycle steering damper. This part is mispronounced and misunderstood. It's not a dampener. It's a damper. This is a safety device used primarily on sportbikes and sport touring bikes.
What is a motorcycle steering damper?
A steering damper is a device attached to the forks…
Like most of the kids in the 60's, my motorcycling life began with a little Japanese two-stroke. In my case, it was a Yamaha 80, then a Twin Jet 100 and upwards. They were fun and affordable for a kid with nothing more than a part time job. The only…
When it comes to motorcycles there are definitely a wide variety of them out there. Everyone person has their own image when someone says the word motorcycle. One person may envision a lightning fast racing super bike while another may picture a more relaxed cruiser. So what's the difference? Below…
Pro Scooters
Pro Scooters Care Guide
Pro ScootersYour pro scooters need care, just like you’d care for your bicycle or even your car, but there are specific things you’ll want to do to make sure that your scooters stays running like new and looking good too. You need your scooter…
You want to look good cruising downtown on a Saturday night, right? Then you had better know how to clean a motorcycle. You can clean virtually any part of your bike, but the most common areas are:
Chrome Exhaust Engine Paint Leather
The wrong cleaning solution or a brush that…
Some riders call them rims. Old schoolers call them wheels. We''ll call them both names. Another synonym for aftermarket is custom. One thing we can agree on is that custom aftermarket motorcycle wheels are expensive. By the time you get around to upgrading your sportbike rims, you know that quality…
There are many kinds of motorcycle gear, such as master and driving gear, change gear, start gear, rear driving gear, balancing gear, timing gear, tachometer gear and fuel pump gear. Here is some analysis about some common gear damage, like gear tooth face wear, gear fatigue and gear tooth broken.…
I have spent many years riding motorcycles and as a rule i own and ride older machines, some of these have come into my possession with a craftsman motorcycle tool kit into the bargain, all in with the price of purchase, what a deal.
Most tools to do the Job.…
What the heck are you even talking about? I thought the same thing the first time I heard about it but it is very interesting needless to say. I know we touched on the fact that motorcycles don't see much use during the "off season" but to some riders there…
Panniers are a great way to carry your load when you are out on a motorbike excursion. Panniers take the load off your back and provide you with convenient and considerably sufficient space to hold your belongings on your trip. You may opt for a pannier that suits your requirements.…
Motorcycle suspension tuning is an art and takes years of hands on experience to be good at it.
There are many books, articles and videos available on the subject. I am no expert here, but I will try to point you in the right direction on where to find some…
A comprehensive review of Harley Davidson motorcycles and how they are perceived in the motorcycle world today.
Harley Davidson motorcycles are a piece of American history. The motorcycle company was started back in 1903 by two very dedicated and ambitious men named William S. Harley and his childhood friend Arthur…
If you are concerned with how your motorcycle helmet will perform when you need it most, at any given moment, then how can you possibly enjoy the thrill of the ride? As a inexperienced teen I was offered a ride from one of my big sister's friends who had a…
When it comes to accessoires moto and devices there are lot of things you need to know about. In case you want to enjoy smooth ride on your bike then one of the pièces moto exclusively meant for the same is carburettor. Only when you tune it from time to…
LML or Lohia Machines Limited is a 4 decades old entity which was incorporated in the year 1972. It was established as an industrial manufacturer at Kanpur to cater to the fiber industry. But later on, it made its foray into the segment of automobile in year 1982 when it…
The idea of a motorcycle club may instill bad images or fear into many thanks to how they have been represented in the media in movies and shows such as Sons of Anarchy. While there are definitely some scary clubs out there, it is important to be educated on the…
Building your own custom scooter using pro scooter parts can be a very gratifying experience. After all, now you have something that is suited to you and you alone. For that reason, you don’t want scooter to look or feel like just any other you can buy complete on the…
When you are in the process of trying to locate a used motorcycle dealer, you will need to start out by determining what you are looking for in this type of professional. While there are some dealers that will offer you only the best quality, and provide you with some…
Do you dread the idea of getting a puncture in the middle of nowhere? Do you fear this because you think that changing a tire is a very hard process? Let go all your fears and see what an easy process tire changing is. All you need to have is…
In a previous article I talked about the many different types of motorcycles that are out there. One of the styles that I touched on (and often display) is sport bikes. If you are an aspiring rider and have decided that you want to go the sportbike route you are…
Before, scooters were made only for kids and for playing alone however since there were more people looking for fun and enjoyment, the people behind this scooters never stop from what is better but instead exceeded it and achieved the best thing so far from it.
They developed the pro…
This is the 2nd Article in the series of Six about Buying Good Motorcycle Gear.
Leather Motorcycle Riding Gloves:
Gloves are 2nd most important piece of protective gear in the motorcyclist's arsenal. The helmet is obviously the most important. We use our hands for almost everything we do. Many of…
In the hot summer, the temperature is generally more than 30 â. Due to the change of temperature, the heat dissipation performance of engine become worse, especially in the high-traffic areas of cities and towns, where motorcycle is often in a situation of starting and stopping. Working condition of motorcycle…
Say you have a Ninja 500R and are unhappy with the way it rides, how fast it is, or how it sounds. Well you have a couple options, one buy a new bike or two buy performance parts. If your like me and can't afford another bike or you like…
A Motorcyclists Smart Companion If your like me, you like to stay in touch and connected to the internet with all its features and benefits at all times, then android phones will be a must have accessory item. I personally have been using these phones in one form or another…
I ride a sport bike so I am inherently awesome and on a different level than those who who don't ride. Right? Wrong. If there is one glaring negative aspect about riding sport bikes it is the "self-proclaimed" riders who have ruined the image for the rest of us. Before…
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