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It has always been difficult for motorcycle riders to use GPS while they are on the road. There are far more factors to consider when riding a motorcycle than when you are in a car. For example, many car drivers do not have to worry about water getting into their…
This is the last in this series of 6 articles on how to buy good motorcycle gear. There will probably be more. This article is going to offer some tips on what gear a rider needs for their first track day. Once you own a sportbike, you will eventually want…
Sometimes simple is cool, and this is one cool Harley, this soft tail springer has been around for a while rolling off the production line in 1996, this second owner machine was originally in red as i remember, having know the owner, Grum, for over 30 years. He has made…
To anyone who has ever ridden a motorcycle for even a slightly extended period of time, you can easily relate to the discomfort you begin to feel after being on the throttle the entire time.
This problem is most often associated with sport bikes because they tend to have a…
Unless you have the disposable income to buy a new vehicle whenever you get tired of your old one, you are likely the type of person who wants to get the absolute most out of your vehicle. I know many people that can keep a car running well into the…
Are you ready to put your skills on display for a wider audience and get some recognition? With just a little bit of backing, you can break out of the local skate park and start to compete on a national level, rubbing elbows and knees with riders who can really…
This article will offer some suggestions for solving this real problem many sportbike and sport touring riders experience while riding even short distances. The problem is numbness in the hands and even the fingers. This condition is annoying and fatiguing. It can become a safety issue because it's a distraction.…
Motorcycles are made better than ever. Their design, materials and machin-ing are more accurate and precise - and reliability is greater than it's been before. To that end, here are some tips on how to keep your motorcycle going as long as you want and save money too.
The three…
You’re lost – you are a guy, so you won’t ask for directions – but that does not change the fact that you are still lost. You lost your map, your patience, and your mind a few miles back. You need the best motorcycle GPS (global positioning system) you can…
Recently I was linked to a video via facebook that was a car versus motorcycle drift battle on a closed drift course. My first thought was "drifting a sportbike on purpose?". Seriously, I have done it by mistake a time or two (and it was a butt puckerer I must…
What is the best first motorcycle for women? The answer is not so simple. Like motorcycles, women come in all shapes and sizes and determining what motorcycle is suitable for one woman, may not be suitable for another. Some women riders may feel quite nervous and lack confidence when starting…
You are finally going your 1st Group Ride. Congratulations. This is one of my absolute favorite activities. I hope you enjoy yourself as much as I do. This article will give you some general tips to think about as far as all group rides. I will also make some suggestions…
Oil leakage
There are two kinds of oil leakage:
1.Rapid leak.
Overflow tube leak quickly, sometimes up balance tube also leak quickly which cause the fuel flow into the engine combustion chamber and the vehicle can’t start.
The cause are as follows:
1.1 There is some big dirt stuck in…
You probably bought a motorcycle and found a lot of numbers written on the tires but you have no idea what they mean. All these numbers represent some information regarding the motorcycle. Some represent measurements and ratings of the tire while others denote the expiry date of the motorcycle tires.…
I stated in another article of mine that motorcycles are often viewed as "grown up toys". This statement may not be agreed on by everyone but for the most part it is true. Motorcycles don't provide the protection of a car, the passenger allowance or luggage space of a bigger…
If you are someone who is thinking about getting into the world of motorcycle riding then you have probably asked yourself this question. It is a very popular one and for good reasons. Most motorcycles (that aren't scooters, mopeds, etc.) start out in the 250cc range and work their way…
High visibility clothing simply shouldn’t be considered optional for those who ride motorcycles. Being visible to motorists should be a primary objective for anyone who rides a motorcycle. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of fatal motorcycle accidents on a yearly basis, and the vast majority of these accidents occur…
This is an article that talks about running tire pressures that are different from what the tire manufacturer recommends. I am not a tire engineer. I have played around with different tire pressures on my sportbikes. Sometimes I get improvements in tire performance. Most times I don't.
I'm a weekend…
Here we will discuss about some problem which is easy to be ignored in the process of motorcycle maintenance, like circuit, oil, gas or mechanical parts. 1. Minimum ignition speed
In general, magneto ignition system has minimum ignition speed and it can ensure that the ignition system can realize high…
Riding on off road motorcycle in shoes, jeans, and a tee shirt may seem normal for some. But most of us who have ridden before know that without the proper mx apparel and protective gear you are asking for injuries. The proper helmet, boots, goggles, pants, jersey,and gloves is just…
If like me you ride a motorcycle and drive a car for whatever reasons and you have done or like the idea of taking a trip to mainland Europe, most likely France as your first point of call, then Dover to Calais ferries will be a topic for debate, there…
What's my favorite activity on the planet? Ok, I'll pretend you said, "I give up."
Well, it's enjoying a brisk Group Ride with some fellow sportbikers. I've ridden with cruiser riders and the Harley guys and gals. I did a ride with a Beemer riding club. These riders have done…
Pro Scooters for SaleWhether it’s you or your child who’s into riding scooters, it’s worth it to look for pro scooters for sale rather than wasting time and money on a standard scooter. Basic department store scooters aren’t built to withstand the stress and strain you’ll put the components through.…
Do You Long For The Convenience And Practicality Of A Bluetooth Helmet?
After researching a few different Bluetooth helmets, I was thoroughly impressed with what I found in the Vega V-Tune Bluetooth motorcycle helmet for it’s price. I will discuss this helmet in detail and explain why I think this…
If you are familiar with motorcycles then surely you have heard of the Italian luxury motorcycle brand known as Ducati. Well recent debts and purchase talks have led to the event of a buy out.
According to recent news from Bloomberg, the manufacturing company, Audi, is readying a purchase of…
Coffee houses were popular before Starbucks. Wait, was there such a thing as a coffee house before Starbucks? Yes, and they were popular to hang out at and race motorcycles to and from, but in the 1950′s?
Cafe racers were born in London – a young generation of speed freaks…
If there’s one thing you should not hesitate to spend money on for motorcycle riding, it’s a great quality motorcycle helmet. Protecting your head from possible injury is perhaps the most important consideration there is when riding a motorcycle. Aside from this, motorcycle helmets can also help make your ride…
This FAQ buying guide will give the new sportbike rider some tips on buying their next set of sportbike tires or skins. Choosing a sportbike tire is like choosing the oil to use in your bike. It's another tire thread boys and girls.
We read reviews and pour over technical…
IT was only recently, after 35 years of riding that i had ever considered how difficult it could be to buy motorcycle boots for women, what started as a simple exercise quickly turned into something of problem.
Tuff as Old Boots
When buying boots for myself its easy, style, i…
One of the unfortunate truths to owning a nice motorcycle is the fact that it, much like anything else, can be stolen. The problem here is that often times motorcycles are at higher risk of theft due to the fact that they can more easily be rolled away or carried…
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