Motorcycles Articles

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 7th May 2008 @ 1:21 AM

Their many ways to find the perfect store for your motorcycle gear needs. A few simple ideas and foolproof planning will help you to understand or you should look for these, especially when you're on the road. Where to start Before you even make your trip, you should probably look on the Internet. There are many search engines that will help you find stores on your chosen path. Many motorcycle gear shops have websites that you will find very easily if you know how to search.... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 7th May 2008 @ 1:16 AM

When you're cruising down the road you may not think about the motorcycle gear that are wearing, but you should. The style that you convey while you are on your motorcycle tells a lot about who you are. So how can you make the style impact of those around you and let them see who you are? Where should you look to find that perfect style? If you're new to motorcycle riding, you may have a harder time finding the right style for you. It's not as hard as you think. Th... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 7th May 2008 @ 1:03 AM

Your helmet should not just before protecting your head, it should be for making a statement about who you are as well. But why get custom paint on your helmet? Is it really necessary? Why should you custom paint your helmet? When you first start riding your motorcycle, you may think that a helmet from a store will do just fine. This is true if you just starting to ride, but one should become experienced you may want to consider a custom painted helmet. Painting your helmet allow... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Christine Harrell @ Monday, 21st April 2008 @ 1:17 AM

If you are going to build a motorcycle, the frame determines the basic look of the bike. Of course motorcycle frames affect not only the appearance of the bike but the handling and safety of the finished machine. Frames are the basic skeleton to which other components are attached. They hold the motorcycle tanks and engine and provide support to the whole bike. Most frames are made of steel or aluminum but there are also other choices such as carbon-fibre. Motorcycle frames gene... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Christine Harrell @ Monday, 21st April 2008 @ 1:08 AM

Building your own bike from motorcycle parts is cheaper than buying one new and is a whole lot of fun. When you are done, there is nothing like the satisfaction of driving around on a machine you built with your bare hands. Your first bike project can be a daunting task even if you've done repairs or custom work already. Advice from someone who's been through it can save you a lot of time and frustration and there are plenty of books to help. How to Build a Kit Bike ... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Christine Harrell @ Sunday, 20th April 2008 @ 3:51 AM

Some people build custom bikes because they are cheaper than buying one. Others just want the I-built-that feeling as they look at it. Still others might want customization that they can't get in an "off the shelf" model. When someone decides to build a motorcycle, there are three paths to take depending on budget, mechanical skill, design aims, and past building experience. Those paths are custom bike kits, a rolling chassis, and building the whole thing from a collection... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Christine Harrell @ Sunday, 20th April 2008 @ 3:00 AM

There is no bike on the road that looks like a Harley-Davidson. Over the manufacturer's century-long history, the look of the Harley has changed and the true enthusiast can tell the year of a bike at a glance. One of the most obvious clues is the distinctive Harley engine. For twenty years, Harleys got their look from the Shovelhead engine, the engine that many people even today automatically associate with the bike. The End of the Panhead In the mid 1960s, Harley Dav... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Martin Davies @ Friday, 18th April 2008 @ 10:34 AM

These Harley Davidson VRSC motorcycles come under the revolution models with VR engines. The VRSC designation is given to all the street motorcycles. The VRSC is followed by the letters A, B, D, R, SE or X to denote the model of the bike. Additional information: The main features of this type of Harley Davidson VRSC motorcycles are as follows: 1.It has a characteristic 'V-Rod' with the engine. 2.It has the fuel injection method. 3.There is provision for the co... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Anna Stenning @ Thursday, 17th April 2008 @ 5:52 PM

Motorbike, scooter or moped insurance is something nobody enjoys looking or paying for; however, it is a necessary evil that without it will mean that you are not permitted to ride on the road. First time bikers will not be familiar with the process of applying for an insurance policy, nor would they know what cover to apply for and how much this will cost. First, before applying for any motorbike or moped insurance you will need to determine, which category your full license falls into.... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By April Kerr @ Saturday, 12th April 2008 @ 10:30 AM

Not everyone is made of money so shopping around for the best deals on whatever you need to buy is always something you should do; this is also the case when buying an off-road bike. Although you might not think you have much money to spend, you can still purchase a perfectly good bike that is also affordable. The key in finding off-road bikes for the best prices is simply to know where to look. There are so many good deals out there so you just need to go and find them. In recent year... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Matt Robison @ Friday, 11th April 2008 @ 3:54 PM

Choosing a scooter can have several advantages if your always on the go. If you are a student, or have a job that carries you away from home daily you know with the prices of automobiles today as well as gas prices constantly shooting up, many are looking for alternatives to driving their own cars. While taxis and buses are convenient they can also become quite costly. If you have to take a taxi everywhere it's definitely going to add up overtime. And as far as buses go you are subj... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Anna Stenning @ Friday, 11th April 2008 @ 9:32 AM

The motorbike insurance industry now has the use of a Motor Insurance Database; this holds information of all motor insurance policies including cars, motorbikes, vans, and Lorries. In addition, records of your vehicles MOT and Road Tax are also kept on databases. These are all accessible by the police, to determine whether a vehicle is legally fit to be on the road. These databases were created to catch uninsured vehicles on the road, in addition to vehicles that are either untaxed or wi... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Martin Davies @ Friday, 11th April 2008 @ 5:27 AM

The main difference of the Harley Davidson Dyna Motorcycles to the other models are the usage of Smaller forks which have small diameter and are similar to those of the sportster models, they have engines which have big twins and are denoted in the beginning as FXD. These Harley Davidson Dyna/FXD Motorcycles are different from the sportster and softail models by the following aspects: 1.Connection between the swingarm and the frame. 2.Presence of larger engines. 3.They have a tra... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 10th April 2008 @ 7:48 AM

Have you added the beauty of a leather bag to your motorcycle yet? When we talk about motorcycle accessories, the discussion cannot be complete without talking about motorcycle leather bags. The most professional riders specifically mention the importance of high quality of motorcycle leather bags to carry on long journeys. According to experts, one must buy great quality motorcycle leather bags to experience the joy of long drives on their motorcycles, while riding at high speeds. Motor... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Neil Ebsworth @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 2:54 PM

When we think of the business empires that were started in garages, images of computer whiz-kids immediately come to mind. But the trend of giant Oaks from little acorns goes back much further than this. As far as motorcycles are concerned, they don't come much bigger than Harley Davidson and Honda, who as the pioneers of the motorcycle culture held a commonality in that their dreams were born on different sides of the globe from a dislike of bikes. By bikes, I mean of course, the pe... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Martin Davies @ Sunday, 6th April 2008 @ 1:41 AM

Harley Davidson has earned popularity and a distinct mark among the bike lovers for it's illustrious design and the exhaust note. They are renowned more for the tradition of heavy customization that paved way for whole new cult of chopper style motorbikes. The parts that are used by it's manufacturers for the outer design and the inner body are uniquely constructed and till this date it is difficult to emulate the Harley Davidson parts without compromising on its perfor... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Matt Robison @ Thursday, 3rd April 2008 @ 2:55 PM

How to choose a scooter depends on its purpose. Do you plan on using it for daily transportation and ride frequently or just something that you may use on the weekend for a quick trip to the store. If your plan is to use the scooter for commuting to work or school you should try to choose one of the newer models which gets good gas mileage and can handle itself on open roads. You also need one that has good brakes and lighting. The pros of going with newer ones it that the wear and tear o... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Anna Stenning @ Wednesday, 2nd April 2008 @ 7:03 AM

Researching and buying cheap scooter insurance can be a lengthy process, especially if you have bought your first scooter and are not sure about what steps to take. Purchasing insurance is not the most exciting experience but it is something that is imperative and without it you could risk losing a lot of money or face hefty court fines should something go wrong. The whole point of insurance is so that it covers you for any incidences, accidents, theft, damages and third party damages. So... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Martin Davies @ Tuesday, 1st April 2008 @ 8:20 PM

Harley Davidson has been considered as the iconic American bile for ages and owning this bike is luxury for some and sheer passion for alot of others. Harley Davidson Motor Company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in USA is the manufacturer of these fine motorcycles. The Harley Davidson Sportster Motorcycle happens to be the proud member of the Harley Davidson Motorcycles family and came into existence in the year 1958. The Sportsters bikes were inaccurately based on the then po... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Gregg Hall @ Monday, 31st March 2008 @ 4:18 PM

Every person that drives a car or rides a motorcycle needs to know about tires and how to treat them when you are driving. If you do not know how to properly care for your tires then you should start thinking about maybe learning. It want take you long to learn and it will be helpful when trying to either repair or work on tires. The right size is extremely important. You will want to get the same size tires as you had on your bike before because if you don't the way it handles will ... more...