Archive for December, 2008

Packing For a Motorcycle Tour - Top Ten Tips

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

It’s always a problem knowing what to pack for a motorcycle tour. Fortunately, that feeling of utter freedom we get when we are riding our bikes far outweighs the problem of limited luggage space. Having said that, the problem doesn’t go away, but by applying a little thought, it can be overcome. Here are some tips to make life easier on the road.

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Buying a Pit Bike

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

In the 70s, the term pit bike meant any small motorcycle or mini bike used to get from place to place in the pit area or surrounding track. Today pit bikes, or mini bikes, have become a familiar sight not only at the racetrack but around town as well. But even the first non-racetrack pit bikes have evolved since they were introduced to the market.

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Google Lists Twenty-Six-Million Motorcycle Women Webpages

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Google lists twenty-six-million motorcycle women webpages, each with a unique depiction of what a women motorcyclist is or should be. To be a motorcycle women you need to belong to this women’s motorcycle club or that women’s motorcycle club, or you need to wear this biker women outfit or that biker women outfit. Some will even go as far as to tell you that you’re not a true biker chick unless you ride this model motorcycle or that type of motorcycle.

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Motorcycle Training Part 2 - Before You Get on the Road

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

If you are thinking about throwing a leg over your own motorcycle, there are a few things you may wish to consider first. Riding a motorcycle is an activity that is all too often entered into lightly, even though the consequences of common new rider mistakes can be devastating to all involved. Doing your homework can be a good step towards lessening some of the risk undertaken by motorcycle riders. In this second part, protective gear, motorcycle pre-ride inspection, and rider preparation are discussed.

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Motorcycle Riding - Biker Or Not?

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

In recent years, motorcycles have gained in popularity as more and more new riders take to the road, and with that has come a growing controversy. It’s a simple contradiction in terms and it’s also very real. Are these new riders really bikers, or are they not? Some think that line is fuzzier than others, and the issue is brewing into a storm that’s not likely to subside any time soon.

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Motorcycle Training Part 1 - Tips For the New Rider

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

If you are thinking about throwing a leg over your own motorcycle, there are a few things you may wish to consider first. Riding a motorcycle is an activity that is all too often entered into lightly, even though the consequences of common new rider mistakes can be devastating to all involved. Doing your homework can be a good step towards lessening some of the risk undertaken by motorcycle riders. In this first part, initial decision making and learning are discussed.

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Motorcycle Gear Tips Will Help Keep You Safe

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

You need motorcycle gear not just for safety reasons, but also to keep yourself as comfortable as possible. If you need assistance in deciding what to get, check out the following motorcycle gear tips. Following our motorcycle gear tips will help you to stay happy and healthy as you’re riding, and will keep you more comfortable on the road as well!

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Motorcycle Wheels

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

Motorcycles are given looks by the kinds of wheels we mount on them. Some make them look masculine and give a personalized feel - this makes them stand out from others.

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Motorbikes - An Economic Alternative to Cars

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

The ever increasing cost of motoring combined with less than favourable economic conditions, is seeing a growing interest in people purchasing motorbikes as their primary mode of transport. No longer happy to pay ever exorbitant running costs former drivers are now turning to two wheels as an economic alternative. That is especially relevant for commuters in major cities, frustrated at sitting in traffic for many hours per week and needing to dig ever deeper to cover the escalating costs of parking.

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Japanese Monkey Bike Parts

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

Hi Everyone, lets look at some Japanese monkey bike parts manufacturers. Japan is the home of the monkey bike, and is the biggest market for custom monkey bike parts. There are several magazines devoted to monkey bikes, monkey bikes parts and anything related to monkey bikes.

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