Motorcycles Articles

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Corbin Newlyn @ Monday, 2nd July 2007 @ 9:34 PM

The BMW does not only produce cars; as a matter of fact one of its most earliest products was their motorcycle. The R32 BMW motorcycle was the first to be introduced, back in the year 1932. Decades ago this R series further developed and had their own trademark both in the racing world as well as in the commercial market. The "boxer twin" engine came with the first BMW motorcycle and had cooled cylinders sticking out from opposing sides of the machine for a superior cooling mech... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Martin Butler @ Friday, 29th June 2007 @ 8:01 PM

Being a teenager back in the 70's and early 80's meant that your first form of transport at the age of 16 was probably one of the many mopeds on the market. Bikes like the Yamaha FS1E, Suzuki's AP50, Garelli's Tigercross,Fantic Caballero and the 4 stroke Honda SS50 to name but a few. With a top speed of around 50 MPH these little bikes opened up a whole new world for youngsters who wanted to feel grown up. With a bit of tax,insurance and some petrol in the tank, they c... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Jim Brown @ Friday, 29th June 2007 @ 6:35 PM

Ever heard of cars without mufflers? Well, get ready to cover your ears. Mufflers may look like some tube somewhere in the engine but you'd be amazed at what it can do with regards to a vehicle's noise level. Here are some top facts you need to know about them. What is a muffler? A muffler is a tubular acoustic device that is inserted in the exhaust system. It is designed to reduce noise. Inside it, you will find a tube set with holes on them. They work in the same manner... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Jerry Johnson @ Wednesday, 27th June 2007 @ 12:37 AM

Styling or protection, what do you need to consider about the type of clothing to wear on your motorcycle? First and foremost, you need protection from injury. There nothing like laying your bike down on asphalt and leaving lots of your skin on the street to get you to think about wearing protective clothing on your motorcycle. If you are like most peopke, you think about falling (impact) or abrasions. Both of these type of injuries can be very painful especially if you survive them. C... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Jim Brown @ Monday, 25th June 2007 @ 12:58 AM

Some motorcycle riders would never think to look for discount coupons for motorcycle online shopping trips. If they did, they might find that there are many websites on the internet that offer discount coupons and codes that are only good if the motorcycle is purchased through an online motorcycle retailer. Some of the discount coupons apply to a certain City or State, but if that is the City and State where you live then you have access to a large number of savings at a particular dealer... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Jim Brown @ Saturday, 23rd June 2007 @ 12:36 AM

Many shoppers do not understand what marketing techniques are used by companies to make their products easy to find when people choose to do their shopping through the Internet retail outlets. People shopping for motorcycles are surprised to know that they are sold online. They do not know about refining keywords used in motorcycle online shopping searches either. Some people have never used a computer before and might not be aware of what a search engine is. They might not be aware that ... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Jim Brown @ Saturday, 23rd June 2007 @ 12:35 AM

Many people prefer to look for bargains through online auction sites such as Ebay. When they do their motorcycle online shopping on Ebay, they take the handy link that Ebay has placed on their homepage and are taken directly to Ebay Motors. This is the place where anyone can shop for motorcycles and automobiles too. The motorcycle online shopping on Ebay can be as quick and easy as you want it to be. Some motorcycle shoppers want to browse for hours or days and they are intent on finding ... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Harry Alan @ Monday, 11th June 2007 @ 11:35 PM

With the increase in gas prices more and more people are opting for motorcycles. When motorcycle is used as primary or most frequent mean of transportation the motorcycle saddlebags become an absolute necessity. Most of what fits in your backpack and even bigger items can be easily and more securely carried in a good quality leather saddlebag. The concept of motorcycle saddlebags stems from the sacks used to carry luggage on horses and mules in old days. Motorcycle saddlebags are far mor... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Nick Johnson @ Thursday, 7th June 2007 @ 1:43 AM

It is easy to see why motorcycles are appealing to a large number of people, old and young alike. These vehicles are great for heavy daily commutes because they are small and maneuverable, making it possible to weave in and out of traffic and split lanes to get ahead of the crush of cars that are otherwise stalled. This practice is not only legal, it is encouraged as a method of relieving congestion and getting at least a few motorists off of the roads faster, hopefully cutting down of polluti... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Craig Rad @ Wednesday, 6th June 2007 @ 11:50 AM

The motorcycle is, from many years, a widespread vehicle, designed for many purposes, such as urban traffic, racing, long distance travel or sport. The first motorcycles were built by Wilhelm Maybach and Gottlieb Daimler, in 1885, in Stuttgart, Germany. It was petroleum powered motorized bicycle. In 1867, Sylvester Howard Roper, from Massachusetts, designed a vehicle on two wheels and a steam propulsion, and presented it at fairs. The Japanese manufacturers are dominating today the moto... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Craig Rad @ Tuesday, 29th May 2007 @ 12:40 AM

Social motorcyclist organizations are organized n specific models or geographically. Some motorcycle organizations raise money for charity holding large rallies all over the word. People choose a motorcycle for a variety of reasons; the main reason is that motorcycles are a cost-effective solution to expensive public transport, help people to avoid the effects of congestion in big cities and allows bikers to use the space between cars to move through slow traffic. Unfortunately, motorcyc... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Shaun Parker @ Saturday, 26th May 2007 @ 2:29 PM

Motorbike insurance premiums are calculated on a huge number of different factors and the figure that you get is a result of a very long and complicated calculation process. However, there are certain key criteria that can have a big influence on the motorcycle insurance premium that you receive once you have tapped in all your details. The important Points 1. Type and value of bike 2. Riders Age 3. Where you live (postcode) 4. Riding experience and record (i.e. convictions an... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Harry Alan @ Thursday, 17th May 2007 @ 2:56 PM

Summer is fast approaching and you are excited to get out there with your buddies. Some of you might even be planning cross country or inter city tours over one of the following weekends. What comes to your mind when you talk about the long tours? Yes you guessed it right i.e. motorcycle saddlebags. This summer many of you might be buying motorcycle saddlebags for your motorcycle. I must warn you that there are a lot of cheap saddlebags that not only look horrible on your bike but also are of no... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Craig Rad @ Thursday, 3rd May 2007 @ 6:42 PM

If you are considering buying a motorbike then there is a lot to consider before you decide to choose one. For a start you first have to set a budget to ensure that you do not become too attached to a motorbike that you cannot afford. Many people are just used to buying cars so they have no experience in what it takes to buy a motorbike, how that does that not mean they should be put off buying one; in fact almost the exact opposite! Buying a bike involves firstly developing a short list ... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By James Johnson @ Wednesday, 25th April 2007 @ 11:06 AM

If you are a motorcycle rider, you are probably already aware of the fact that starting next year in 2008 it will be a bit more difficult for you to obtain your motorcycle driving license. The reason why is that the Great Britain government has ascertained that the requirements for being able to operate a motorcycle must be raised, and in response to this they have implemented a new motorcycle training test. Starting next year all potential motorcycle driving license holders must pass the... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Harry Alan @ Thursday, 12th April 2007 @ 8:56 PM

When it comes to motorcycle saddlebags and luggage you would be surprised to know that most people do not have a clue what they want. There are a very few motorcycle manufacturer who truly concentrate on motorcycle saddlebags. Most motorcycle dealerships do not carry any motorcycle saddlebags. Motorcycle dealerships that do carry the saddlebags offer a limited variety. To make things worst some manufacturers offer cheap bags made of extremely poor quality leather that sag within the first 3 mont... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Harry Alan @ Wednesday, 11th April 2007 @ 7:01 PM

Saddlebags are most commonly used to carry luggage on a motorcycle. There are 2 major kinds of motorcycle saddlebags. Throw over saddlebags and hard mount saddlebags. The concept of hard mount saddlebags originated from throw over saddlebags which were used in early 1950 for the first time. As the motorcycle industry experienced a big boom in 1960 especially after the Vietnam War the motorcycle luggage also evolved. As major motorcycle companies launched bigger and better motorcycle peopl... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By T J Madigan @ Monday, 9th April 2007 @ 12:31 AM

ATV wheels have the same characteristic: defined threads, durable tear and snag resistant tire material and large balloon like construction. Definitely the most ingenious aspect of ATV is in its wheels, no arguments. ATVs defining factor is the ATV wheels, making it possible for ATVs to travel and work even in the absence of roads. All ATV wheels have the same characteristic: large defined threads or knobs for better traction in all kinds of terrain, extra durable tear and snag res... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By T J Madigan @ Sunday, 8th April 2007 @ 12:27 AM

ATV is one hobby that eats so much of my cash. It often makes a roll of Kleenex surprisingly heavier than my starving wallet. But I never mind that, I have a super cool ATV (that Ive always dreamt of having as a kid) sitting in the garage. Thats it. My ATV is always sitting in that musty garage that friends often check nastily to see if eggs have suddenly appeared underneath the chassis. As you might have guessed, the problem is that this baby cost so much that I would personally break do... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By T J Madigan @ Saturday, 7th April 2007 @ 12:33 AM

Sometimes, there is need to raise your ATV even just a fraction away from the ground. It could be a much too rocky terrain that keeps banging on the ATVs underside, or your ATV is way too lowered and you need to pass a stretch of a watery trail. Either way, you need ATV lift kits to get the work done. ATV lift kits are sets of bolts and braces that are designed to adjust your ATV and gain more ground clearance. ATV lift kits have an average of 2 inch lift. They are also easy bolt-on-brack... more...