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Choosing a Motorcycle

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:19:22 -0500

You are about to embark on a one of the most rewardingexperiences life has to offer. Life is a journey! You may aswell be riding a Harley Davidson!Choosing a motorcycle should be an enjoyable and unforgettableexperience. However for the beginner motorcycle rider it may bea little intimidating. Generally, men purchase motorcycles on animpulse. Statistics show women spend more time to research theirpurchase. I want to outline a few points to consider whenchoosing a Harley Davidson motorcycle.The Sportster models, because of their lighter weight, arepopular among beginning riders. They are however, not your onlyalternative. Harley-Davidson features models of motorcyclesgrouped in different families. You may be surprised to knowthat the characteristics of a number of them are quite similar.I would suggest becoming familiar with all the models. Have alook at their specifications regarding weight, seat heightwheelbase etc. Sit on a few of the models. You should have that...

Safety and Legal Considerations When Using an Electric Bike

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:19:23 -0500

How times have changed from the days when man's only reliable means of conveyance was to walk everywhere! Indeed, even in living memory for most of us there have been developments in existing modes of transport and innovations of other, newer types which have made for a wide choice of vehicles for enjoyment and transport. Of these forms of transport, an interesting one is the electric bicycle. In actual fact the electric cycle has been in existence in one form or another since ' but development on the medium has been inconsistent, and there is little widespread agreement even on how to categorize them. Mindful of how this could lead to problems, the US Federal Government has recently taken steps to standardize the laws surrounding electric bikes. It is now a federal law that, as long as an electric bike cannot travel at any more than miles per hour on its own stored power, it is to be treated under the laws of the road like any other pedal bicycle. Should the cyclist wish to ...

Mini Dirt Bikes

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:43:35 -0500

What are mini dirt bikes?As the name suggests, mini dirt bikes are basically small dirtbikes. They have quite a lot less power than a standard dirtbike but appear virtually the same. Costing much less than afull size, full power dirt bike they are perfect for yourbudding Motocrosser and becoming very popular with children ofall ages.How do mini dirt bikes differ from standard dirt bikes?Apart from the fact that they are normally designed to carryonly ten stone in weight and are much smaller than a normal dirtbike, a mini dirt bike has a lot less power; normally around acc two-stroke engine. They obviously have all the workingparts and are designed as well as a cc, and because theyweigh less and carry less it is still possible to get a quiteimpressive kph out of them.The petrol tank is much smaller holding only around litre ofpetrol and seat height ranges from to mm off the ground.They have full shock suspension and brakes and are perfectlysafe to driv...

Winter Season Come

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:36:42 -0500

We know that motorcycle enthusiasts out there are knowledgeableenough in how to care for their bikes. Having a motorcycle andconsidering it as a prized possession is indeed tedious work.And here, we would like to share bits of information aboutseveral things that you may find really important, especially ifyou're a motorcyclist from northern climates. Northern climates motorcyclists experience dilemmas during thewinter season comes. Once winter approaches, they either takethe option of continuing their motorcycle riding, not wishing tobe apart from their motorcycles for the winter spell or theywinterize their motorcycles and put it away until spring comes.Winter brings with it cold, icy, wet weather. These conditionsdo not bode well for your motorcycle's condition and neither isit a great condition for riding your bike. Every motorcyclist may have many different opinions on how to dothe process of winterizing their motorcycles. Doing it is amatter of grave significance...

What exactly are pocketbikes?

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:20:44 -0500

Pocket bikes, also known as mini motos, are miniature sizedmotorcycles averaging around inches long and inches tall.Pocket bike, although small enough to carry under one's arm, arecapable of impressive speeds. They are usually built with gas-powered engines. The smaller industrial-motored models used byJunior class racers are capable of speeds of over mph, theaverage . hp and . hp racing models achieve about - mph,and open class machines reach speeds over mph. Pocket bikescan be built with many of the features common to regular bikes,such as disc brakes in the front and rear, racing tires,fairings, lightweight aluminum alloy cast perimeter frames andswing arms. Originally, pocket bikes were solely made byspecialty manufacturers who sold them at expensive prices. Astheir appeal has grown, however, affordable pocket bike importshave become available to a much larger group of motor sportenthusiasts. While many owners race their pocket bikes atcompetitio...

"My Motorcycle won't start!! What now?"

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:27:51 -0500

Maintain your Battery and check your charging system! times out of the reason why your bike won't start isusually because of the battery condition or loose connections. Acharging system failure is less likely but is still possible.I will talk about both of them here.First look at your battery connections. Check for obvious andeasiest to fix problems first. A loose connection, poor groundetc. will likely cause intermittent operation of the startingand charging systems. If you find a loose connection andorcorrosion, clean the connections with a wire brush.Before re-attaching apply a little grease to the contact points.The grease helps to prevent any of the white corrosion residuesbuilding up around the battery terminals.Try and start her up now. You still have a problem? Go down tothe mall and buy yourself a small electronic multimeter. Makesure it has both AC and DC volt functions, as well as acontinuity or OHMSfunction. Pull out the battery and set it ona count...

The origin of pocketbikes

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:41:55 -0500

The concept of pocket bikes also known as mini bikes, minimotos, or mini motorcycles began years ago in Japan, a countryknown for miniaturizing full-scale products. As crude mockups ofthe first pocket bikes were developed and ridden, a brand newtrend and following developed. As the sport spread into Europe,Italian manufacturer Polini began research and development intoproducing high quality racing Minimoto bikes. Throughout theyears, the combination of Japanese innovation and Italiancraftsmanship has produced ultra high performance pocket bikes.Some of today's top motorcycle racers got their start in thesport of pocket bike racing. Champion riders started in thissmaller scale sport and eventually dominated all pocket bikeracing events throughout the world.. Until recently, qualitypocket bikes were largely out of reach and unavailable to thecasual rider. Prices of pocket bikes reached upwards of .These astronomical costs were mainly due to research anddevelopment c...

What to Remember When Buying Pocket Bikes on Sale

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:26:39 -0500

In this day and age, when miniatures of practically everything are available, the pocket bike or the mini bike is just another miniature ' of a motorcycle! Pocket bikes typically have a two stroke cc engine which turns the rear wheel through a chain. These 'pit bikes' are off-road vehicles that stand about - feet tall and can carry a maximum load of about pounds. This bikes may be electric or gas powered and can easily reach a speed of mph. Pocket bikes were initially made for young kids who had their eyes on a motor bike but were too young to ride. Since the bikes were lightweight and easy to balance, kids could easily maneuver the bike. But, these days, pocket bicycles are being driven by adults too. Simply improve the suspension and add a tall handle and the big boys can indulge in pitbike racing! Typically, mini bikes or pocket bikes are for those adults who cannot afford the expense, time and risk associated with full sized motorbike racing. The pocket bicycle...

Is somebody stealing your motorcycle!!

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:48:09 -0500

b>"You can never be too paranoid". That sums it up whentalking about someone wanting to relieve you of your hard earnedHarley Davidson motorcycle.Bike thieves have nothing but time and imagination whenit comes to stealing bikes. It is up to you to know how bikesare stolen and what you can do to prevent it.Most bike thefts occur after hours under the cover of darkness.The vast majority of bikes are simply rolled away out of sightinto a waiting truck. A locked up front forks and a lock on thefront wheel can help to prevent this type of theft.In the past, some thieves have used devices like skateboardsunder the front wheel in order to move the bike where they want.In reality, four strong men can pick up a bike up off the groundand toss it into the back of a pickup in mere seconds.High quality chain or cable can be used to anchor your bike to apower pole or even to other bikes. This method can be effectiveto the thief who wants a clean and quick getaway. It takes a bitmore...

The Coats RC200 Rim Clamp Motorcycle Tire Changer Review

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:44:08 -0500

The Coats RC tire changer is custom engineered with three position rim clamps for the motorcycle itself. This rim clamp tire changer features all new created and designed motorcycle rim clamps that all provide for extra clearance for the sprockets and of course the technician's choice of the three optimized positions they wish to use. This tire changing machine can clamp all rims that are up to twenty three inches and all the clamp work just as good for those smaller ATV rims that are down to six inches.So rest assured that the person using this machine will be able to deal with practically any wheel that comes through business doors. Nothing will be a challenge. It has a advanced and superior bead loosening system. The Coats RC tire changer for the motorcycle is optimized for motor bike wheels that have a contoured pad and that have a back up system. It has all and only two positions that are there for those wide chopper tires on those big motorcycle or for those narro...

Motorcycle Shipping.

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:14:05 -0500

Is motorcycle shipping any different to car shipping?There are quite a few main differences between car shipping andmotorcycle shipping. While a car has a reliable handbrake andfour wheels for extra stability a motorcycle is quite differentby design and has only two wheels with nothing to keep the bikestationery apart from the stand. You might think that motorcycleshipping would be cheaper than car shipping because of thedifference in size of vehicles but this is rarely the case. Theclosed carriers that are often used should be specially designedto carry motorcycles and this will mean that there will eitherbe palettes specially designed for the purpose of motorcycleshipping or there will be specially fitted tracks that serve thesame purpose. What this means is that a motorcycle basicallytakes up the same room as a car when it needs to be shippedanywhere.How expensive is motorcycle shipping?This is dependant on two main factors. How far you aretravelling and what servic...

Just What Is An Electric Bike?

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:36:12 -0500

With the price of gasoline rising and falling like a roller coaster, many people are seeking out alternative modes of transportation. To beat the expenses and help the environment, some are finding the electric bike provides the perfect solution. This hybrid machine isn't really a bicycle and it's not quite a scooter or motorcycle, but it can offer some of the advantages of both. So, just what is an electric bike? This type of vehicle is a bicycle that can operate on either human power or electric power for pedaling. When electric power is kicked in, the bike can travel at speeds that exceed miles per hour and do so without eating up gasoline or creating emissions in the process. More efficient than a standard bike, but not as costly as a true scooter or motorcycle, the electric bicycle presents a best-of-both-worlds situation for users. There are a number of advantages that can go along with using an electric bike for short-distance commutes. They include: The power ' Electric bic...

Motorcycle Leather

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:25:40 -0500

Since the dawn of the age of motorcycling, it was apparent thatsomething was needed to protect the exposed human body from theelements. The natural solution was leather. The leathermotorcycle jacket, a style made popular by such movie icons asJames Dean and 'the Fonz', not only serves as a fashionstatement, but is an essential piece of equipment to any seriousbiker for keeping warm, dry, and in one piece. A good 'ridinggrade' leather jacket combined with motorcycle chaps or leatherpants, will act as a second skin between you and the road, andcan quite literally 'save your hide'. With all this in mind,let's explore the things to consider when purchasing motorcycleleathers.The most common material for motorcycle leather is cowhide,chosen for its strength and durability. Buffalo hide, anotherhigh quality leather, is made not from the U.S. buffalo, but thewater buffalo most commonly found in India and Pakistan. Manyleather products come from this part of the world, and the...

Motorbike VS Small Car

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:58:48 -0500

Motorbikes are almost as common on our roads as cars are, but are they more cost effective in the current economical climate? With road tax, congestion charging, fuel costs, car insurance and all the other outlays we face to simply operate a vehicle, can we afford it?By buying a smaller car, you could cut your expenses; your car would be in a lower tax bracket and some even waive the congestion charge as they are too green. Polluting vehicles are vastly being frowned on by governments, so a greener vehicle could save you pennies to splash elsewhere.If you live in a city however, you might want to consider purchasing a motor bike. If you live in the city then a bike is much more of a calmer commute; you are able to zip through the congestion with relative ease. And the costs of owning one are much less too, not only do you get far cheaper parking when you reach your destination but fuel, taxes and repair costs are much cheaper too. A small engine motorbike can cost up to ...