Motorcycles Articles

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Christine Harrell @ Monday, 17th March 2008 @ 7:13 PM

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 Davidso... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Ronnie Wilson @ Tuesday, 11th March 2008 @ 7:18 AM

The whole world has limited supply of fossil fuels. Naturally as there is less supply and more demand the prices of the petroleum products goes on increasing on continuous basis. In these circumstances everybody is interested in the topic of the scooter mileage. For a common man the this determines his budget on the transport. So obviously all over the world the research is taking place for getting better mpg. The western countries get their fuel comparatively cheaply. And hence the scoo... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Matthew Hick @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 1:29 PM

For whatever reason - you've bought a brand new motorcycle. Your wife says it has to go or you've just outgrown it - it's time to get your motorcycle out of the garage and sell it to someone who will enjoy its splendor once again. Now that you've made the big decision to let it go, you want to make sure you can make the very best deal you can. Here are some pointers to help you get the best buck for your bike: Clean and polish your bike. Who wants to con... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Thomas Pretty @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 3:17 AM

Motorbike insurance is an integral part of the pleasures of motorbike ownership. Not only are motorbikes easier to steal than cars but riders must also ensure their insurance covers them for personal injury and third party collisions. Despite this, motorbike insurance quotes are remarkably cheaper than quotes for a car. Most probably because cars are generally more expensive; but even with cheap cars, insurance quotes can be more than those of a motorbike. According to a recent report on... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Jerry Johnson @ Thursday, 28th February 2008 @ 6:20 AM

What is the perfect mix for fun and excitement? Just mix a Yamaha and add fun with a Baby Boomer and you will have the perfect mix of excitement. Baby Boomers are approaching their social security era so why in the earth do they want a Yamaha? Boomers are not like any of the previous groups of populace who have already approached sequestration. Boomers still want to continue to live their youth. They have the money to do so. Yamahas offer entertainment, exhilaration, thrills, spills and... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Jerry Johnson @ Wednesday, 27th February 2008 @ 10:32 AM

Just above the roar of the high performance motorcycle you detect the sound of someone screaming. You wonder if they are alright. When they come into sight, you see that the person riding that bike is not screaming but laughing with a huge smile on their face. They are riding a Suzuki Hayabusa. They are straddling a rocket between their legs and are hanging on for dear life. Suzuki has set the standard for exhilarating motorcycle performance. Suzuki motorcycles are solid built, well plan... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Matthew Hick @ Tuesday, 26th February 2008 @ 6:21 PM

When it comes to choosing a motorcycle helmet, there certainly are a lot of choices out there. From three quarter shell, and half shell helmets there seems to be style to fit every biker's tastes and comfort level these days. Of course, each of the three main helmet styles features its own advantages and disadvantages to riders. . Choosing the right helmet depends a great deal on your own personal taste. Here is a brief rundown of each major helmet style to help you in making your best d... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Christine Harrell @ Tuesday, 26th February 2008 @ 12:57 AM

Some people are nearly impossible to buy gifts for. However, if someone has a hobby, that's always a good source for gift ideas. There are countless options for motorcycle riders no matter what your gift budget is. Safety Equipment: Some riders are very serious about safety equipment while others just wave it off, maybe obeying helmet laws by buying the cheapest helmet around but nothing else. This can be frustrating for people who worry about them zipping down the freeway ... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Richard Sherland @ Sunday, 24th February 2008 @ 11:21 PM

Get it right the first time you will surely be disappointed if your beautiful leathers arrive and they don't fit correctly. Online is a great place to buy leathers but you want to be sure to get your size right. Making a mistake here may mean sending it back and that means extra costs. Many biker leather sites have sizing charts and you will use these measurement procedures and the sizing chart to determine your final size. First: how to measure for the correct size For women ... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Rohit Chopra @ Sunday, 10th February 2008 @ 6:43 PM

For motorcycling enthusiasts, a motorcycle is more than just a motorized adaptation of a bike. To them it signifies power, freedom and style that must be flaunted. However, for most people a motorbike is a two-wheeler similar to bicycles but fitted with heavy and sturdy components that makes it powerful enough for fast travel. There are different types of motorcycles that serve different purposes. While the basic purpose of a motorcycle is to act as a means of quick travel, it is also us... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Matthew Hick @ Saturday, 9th February 2008 @ 10:55 PM

Buying the right kind (and the right amount) of motorcycle insurance can appear complicated - but it doesn't have to be! When shopping for insurance, there are three main types of policies to be considered: Liability: Liability insurance is the least expensive policy you can buy, and for good reason. It's basically designed to protect the other guy and his bike - not you or yours. Collision: Collision insurance, on the other hand, will help pay for your bike'... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Matthew Hick @ Tuesday, 5th February 2008 @ 1:30 AM

It isn't always easy to choose the right insurance carrier to handle your needs - especially when the automobile you're trying to insure isn't an auto at all, but a motorcycle. Shopping for any kind of insurance can be tricky. Companies have the tendency to offer different types of plans, making it difficult to know which ones offer the same basic benefits for the same price. It isn't uncommon for one insurance carrier to offer you a policy at one price, and anothe... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Rohit Chopra @ Sunday, 3rd February 2008 @ 10:20 PM

If you have heard of motorcycles, you have heard of Harley Davidson motorcycles. Motorcycle buffs swear by these motorcycles that have an iconic status in the motorcycling world. The history of these motorcycles goes way back to the year 1901 when William Harley came up with a bike fitted with an engine. Arthur Davidson, a friend of Harley backed him in producing a racing motorcycle in the year 1903, which was bought by a childhood friend. However, soon the popularity of these motorcycle... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Matthew Hick @ Friday, 1st February 2008 @ 4:28 AM

Buying a new motorcycle isn't always easy. There's a lot of information out there to steer car buyers in the right direction, but very little for the average motorcycle buyer. The first step to buying your new motorcycle is deciding which type or model style is right for you. Most people group bikes into three distinct categories: Street, Dual-Purpose, and Off-Road. But, those who know bikes well understand that there are many more subcategories of motorcycles to contend with... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Jim Brown @ Friday, 1st February 2008 @ 2:19 AM

After choosing the protective head gear, we now need to choose the riding clothes. It has been imprinted on our minds that when riding a motorbike it should be paired with leather jackets to give that cool bad boy look. But have many of us asked why it should be leather with the bike? We must admit, it really looks good and the get up compliments the machine itself. The rider on the bike may be exposed to the elements on the road and the surroundings since it has no structure attached to it that... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Matthew Hick @ Thursday, 31st January 2008 @ 9:26 PM

You've made the big decision: it's time to buy a motorcycle. You've done your research and you basically know what style, and maybe even what particular model you want. Now, it's time to head to the showroom and make a deal! Before stepping foot into your local motorcycle dealer, keep this in mind: prices are often non-negotiable... particularly on popular models. Motorcycle dealers do not work with the same high profit markets as car dealers, and are much less ca... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Jerry Johnson @ Thursday, 31st January 2008 @ 8:10 PM

Can you surmise what ships, industrial plants, tractors, small engines, trains, and aerospace equipment (including military aircraft), jet aircraft (even including jumbo jets) have in with motorcycles? They were all developed by the one and the same company - Kawasaki. Kawasaki motorcycles are solid built, well designed, and calculated for performance, dependability and ease. Your eyes find them very pleasant to the eye. Even the names, such as Kawasaki Ninja or Kawasaki Vulcan will bring a smil... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Jerry Johnson @ Thursday, 31st January 2008 @ 4:22 PM

What is the perfect mix? For Harley Davidson, they have mixed their Harleys with Baby Boomers and found they are a perfect mix. Baby Boomers are approaching their social security age so why in the world do they want a Harley? Boomers are not like any of the prior groups of people who have already approached retirement. Boomers still want to continue to live their youth. Harleys offer fun, excitement, thrills and also a position of class envy. Harleys ain't cheap so these Yuppies... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Gregg Hall @ Tuesday, 29th January 2008 @ 1:06 AM

Motorcycles are popular and are going to keep being popular on every road that you see today. You can find them in many different models and makes whichever you would like to have. Although finding exactly which kind of bike you may want can be hard you can find whatever kind you want for under $15,000 unless you want an insane custom bike. Perhaps the most well known custom bike builder is Jesse James of the west coast choppers. Jesse James has loved everything about bikes since he was ... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Gregg Hall @ Tuesday, 29th January 2008 @ 1:06 AM

Riding a motorcycle, nothing feels better then just riding down the road on a clear down just cruising. So it is good that you keep safety in your mind when you start to ride. You will need to realize that you don't have the protection of a car or truck around your body so if you get into a bike accident you are just going to go flying off the bike if you are not careful. How most motorcycle accidents happen is a result of the vehicle not being able to see the person riding the bike... more...