Motorcycles Articles

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Gregg Hall @ Saturday, 28th October 2006 @ 11:21 AM

With more than one hundred years notched on their belt, Harley Davidson is praised with building the best motorcycles on the planet. There is little doubt that they deserve the acclaim. Arthur Davidson and William Harley dreamed of creating a "motorized bicycle" in their early adulthood. Test models were created and failed miserably, but this never deterred the boys from achieving their goal. Despite early models requiring foot power on hills, Harley and Davidson continued strivin... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Susan Dean @ Saturday, 28th October 2006 @ 9:47 AM

Ok, you can call be boring if you like but am I the only person that cannot understand why motorcyclists do not wear good protective gear when riding either on the road or off road? I'm not that old fashioned to realize that looking cool means a lot to people but I also thought that a leather motorcycle jacket was cool. Well it was when Fonzie wore one! He, plus actors like Marlon Brando and James Dean for instance certainly made the leather motorcycle jacket very marketable indeed. more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Gregg Hall @ Sunday, 22nd October 2006 @ 8:10 PM

Today bikers are trend setters. Gone are the days when their typical trademark was their big black boots, leather gloves and heavy chains and rings. But now they are very stylish and prefer to dress in sport wear. They love wearing trendy shoes, and designer sport t-shirts and jeans. They wear funky elbow and knee caps of different colors and styles to sport their look. But what we haven't been able to decipher, is whether their traditional look, with boots and gloves were a necessity or ju... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Christine Harrell @ Sunday, 22nd October 2006 @ 3:48 PM

Building a custom motorcycle isn't just something fun to do; it's something that can consume your life! But that's not necessarily a bad thing, as long as it doesn't consume your wallet in the process. If you've ever read the novel "Rebuilding the Indian," you know how difficult it can be to try and build or rebuild a motorcycle from a hodgepodge of parts and pieces. Using custom motorcycle kits is a much less frustrating and less expensive way to build your cu... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Jason Uvios @ Saturday, 21st October 2006 @ 9:21 PM

Home life can be difficult in a wheel chair. A wheel chair can be big, bulky and often times it is not going to be an electronic chair but a manual chair. A scooter is going to replace the wheel chair giving you a much easier time in moving about the home, and while completing tasks for yourself. Being Disabled Doesn't Mean You Can't Be Self-Dependent For those who find it difficult to get around in the home, a scooter that is lightweight, which will cut corners quickly and ... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Christine Harrell @ Thursday, 19th October 2006 @ 10:52 PM

Just because winter is right around the corner doesn't mean that you need to lock your bike in the garage. There are plenty of places where the sun is warm, the air is cool, and the scenery will take your breath away. Winter provides the perfect excuse to get out of your local environment and take your chopper on new and exciting adventures. In this article, we'll take a look at five of the most beloved bikers choice locations for a wintertime motorcycle ride. Southwest: Las... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Byran Kempa @ Wednesday, 18th October 2006 @ 10:04 PM

The Honda Silver Wing scooter is one of the more popular scooters on the market. With the Honda name, consumers are confident that they are purchasing a superior quality scooter when they invest in the Silver Wing. Scooters are becoming more popular with people looking for easy, efficient and affordable transportation. From small towns to major cities, scooters like this one are seen as a great alternative to more costly cars. The scooter is ideal for city living where gridlock t... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Jason Uvios @ Saturday, 14th October 2006 @ 9:35 AM

A scooter of your own gives you back your mobility, so you can do everything you want. You can rely on yourself, and your body once again. The ease of getting a motorized scooter out of the car or out of the van is one that you will not be stressed about. You can take the scooter from the trunk and put it together in under five minutes. You then, will be on your way to enjoying life once again. Electric movements are made possible using the handlebars that are located in front of you whil... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Jason Uvios @ Saturday, 14th October 2006 @ 9:22 AM

A scooter, which is considered lightweight, and yet sturdy, is the Buzzaround scooter. This is a type of scooter, which is a bit new on the market. The Buzzaround is manufactured by Golden Technologies manufactures. Some people also call it the Golden Buzzaround. If you are concerned about the sturdiness of the Buzzaround, you shouldn't be. The Buzzaround allows you to control movements and to get around, for those who are up to 300 pounds. It is a portable scooter, one you can load... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Jason Uvios @ Saturday, 14th October 2006 @ 8:35 AM

The disabled and the handicapped often times find it difficult to get around in stores, in malls, in many large settings, even in their own home. If you are one of the millions of people in the world who are suffering from a disability, an injury or from an accident, you can use a scooter to put yourself back motion without pain and embarrassment. Using A Scooter For Your Personal Needs A scooter can be used to take you to the store. If you live in town or near the store, you can rid... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Jason Uvios @ Saturday, 14th October 2006 @ 8:31 AM

The tires and the spokes of the scooter will require daily inspection to ensure you have no problems, and that your ride will be a safe one. If you are faced with broken spokes, you should repair them right away to prevent additional breakage. If you have a flat tire, you will also need to have someone change it, plug it or repair it so you can continue riding the scooter. Riding the scooter with a flat tire is going to bend and chip the rims, the wheels, and will not provide you with the smooth... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Jason Uvios @ Saturday, 14th October 2006 @ 8:27 AM

A scooter with the safety feature of a headlight will require some amount of maintenance so you always have a fresh bright headlight. A headlight is generally sealed tight, so little or no water is going to enter the headlight fixture. Many scooters are also available with a scoop over the headlight to prevent additional moisture from reaching the interior of the headlight. If you do find that your headlight is getting a bit dim, or that you have moisture in the headlight fixture you sho... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Jason Uvios @ Saturday, 14th October 2006 @ 8:27 AM

The Scootie Jr is an electric scooter, giving the handicapped and the disabled the ability to have more mobility without relying on anyone. If you are able to walk, but find it difficult to walk long distances the Scootie may be just what you are looking for. The Scootie Jr is durable, lightweight and will give those on a budget, an option of finding added mobility in their life, and you can too. What are the benefits of a Scootie Jr? The design of the Scootie Jr is one you will like.... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Jason Uvios @ Saturday, 14th October 2006 @ 8:22 AM

Being on the go, traveling the world, and seeing new exciting places is all a part of retiring and having fun. If you have had a hip replacement, or a knee replacement, and you are planning a vacation or a trip you should consider a motorized scooter, so you can see the world in style without the pain! A motorized scooter is a method of moving, traveling from place to place, when you are unable to walk long distances due to pain or other distressful situations. Maneuverability is a main ... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Jason Uvios @ Saturday, 14th October 2006 @ 6:50 AM

The seat, or the chair of the scooter is a very vital part of the scooter. No matter what type of scooter you own, or that you are considering to purchase, the seat will be important to how the rider enjoys the scooter, or how long the rider will be able to use the scooter. The seat could be leather; plastic, vinyl, breathable cotton or it could also be a molded plastic. Caring For The Molded Plastic Scooter Seat The molded plastic scooter seat is one that will wash down nicely with ... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Jason Uvios @ Saturday, 14th October 2006 @ 6:50 AM

The seat, or the chair of the scooter is a very vital part of the scooter. No matter what type of scooter you own, or that you are considering to purchase, the seat will be important to how the rider enjoys the scooter, or how long the rider will be able to use the scooter. The seat could be leather; plastic, vinyl, breathable cotton or it could also be a molded plastic. Caring For The Molded Plastic Scooter Seat The molded plastic scooter seat is one that will wash down nicely with ... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Jason Uvios @ Saturday, 14th October 2006 @ 6:50 AM

The seat, or the chair of the scooter is a very vital part of the scooter. No matter what type of scooter you own, or that you are considering to purchase, the seat will be important to how the rider enjoys the scooter, or how long the rider will be able to use the scooter. The seat could be leather; plastic, vinyl, breathable cotton or it could also be a molded plastic. Caring For The Molded Plastic Scooter Seat The molded plastic scooter seat is one that will wash down nicely with ... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Jason Uvios @ Saturday, 14th October 2006 @ 6:50 AM

The seat, or the chair of the scooter is a very vital part of the scooter. No matter what type of scooter you own, or that you are considering to purchase, the seat will be important to how the rider enjoys the scooter, or how long the rider will be able to use the scooter. The seat could be leather; plastic, vinyl, breathable cotton or it could also be a molded plastic. Caring For The Molded Plastic Scooter Seat The molded plastic scooter seat is one that will wash down nicely with ... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Jason Uvios @ Saturday, 14th October 2006 @ 6:50 AM

The seat, or the chair of the scooter is a very vital part of the scooter. No matter what type of scooter you own, or that you are considering to purchase, the seat will be important to how the rider enjoys the scooter, or how long the rider will be able to use the scooter. The seat could be leather; plastic, vinyl, breathable cotton or it could also be a molded plastic. Caring For The Molded Plastic Scooter Seat The molded plastic scooter seat is one that will wash down nicely with ... more...

Cars and Trucks » Motorcycles | By Jason Uvios @ Saturday, 14th October 2006 @ 6:50 AM

The seat, or the chair of the scooter is a very vital part of the scooter. No matter what type of scooter you own, or that you are considering to purchase, the seat will be important to how the rider enjoys the scooter, or how long the rider will be able to use the scooter. The seat could be leather; plastic, vinyl, breathable cotton or it could also be a molded plastic. Caring For The Molded Plastic Scooter Seat The molded plastic scooter seat is one that will wash down nicely with ... more...