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Rides

Great Rides in Mexico
By Daniel Levy

As Featured on ArticleCity.com A beautiful ride across cities and places named World Heritage by the
Unesco, through an splendid protected natural area and ending in a surrealistic garden by artist and nobleman Sir Edward James.


Planning a Motorcycle Tour In Mexico? Prepare to Ride in Hot Weather!

Taking a motorcycle tour in Mexico can be a great adventure. It's a country full of natural beauties, some great cities, very friendly people and challenging roads.

But as all other Tropical countries, hot weather is something that prevails most part of the year and, for motorcycle riders, this condition poses its own of set of problems. From minor annoyances to serious safety issues.


How to's

Motorcycle Shipping
By Peter Lenkefi

There are quite a few main differences between car shipping and motorcycle shipping. While a car has a reliable handbrake and four wheels for extra stability a motorcycle is quite different by design and has only two wheels with nothing to keep the bike stationery apart from the stand. You might think that motorcycle shipping would be cheaper than car shipping because of the difference in size of vehicles but this is rarely the case.

Motorcycle Pre-Ride Checklist and Advice
by
Robert Vaughan

Would you feel safe flying on a plane if you heard this conversation between the pilot and copilot, "Let's skimp on the checklists today. The plane looks safe enough."

Common Mistakes When Looking For a Motorcycle Loan
By Jay Fran

Whether interest rates are high or low or it's the end of a model year with lots of incentives, motorcycle buyers tend to make the same mistakes when shopping for a motorcycle loan. Here are four common mistakes motorcycle buyers make with motorcycle loans.

Save Money on Used Motorcycle Parts
By
Ma. Carla Ballatan

Buying used motorcycle parts is great way for you to save money and keep your bike going splendidly. There are just some pointers or guidelines for you to remember once you have decided that your budget leaves you little choice between brand new and used motorcycle parts.


General

Suzuki Motorcycles
By Daniel Levy

Suzuki motorcycles was started in a small warehouse by Michio Suzuki back in 1909. Suzuki aimed at making better looms for the Japanese silk industry. It was only thirty years after its existence that the company.

Kawasaki Motorcycles
By Daniel Levy

The history of Kawasaki dates back to the late 1870s. Shozo Kawasaki established the company in 1878 as a shipyard, making ocean going steel ships. By the late 1980s and early 1990’s Kawasaki was making everything from helicopters to bridges, robots to aircrafts!

Motorcycle Trailer Hitches
By
Scott Gray

Motorcycle enthusiasts are famous for enjoying long rides on their bikes. But with a long trip, comes some problems. Motorcycles don't have a lot of carrying capacity. With no trunk or backseat to carry your stuff makes traveling more difficult. That's where a motorcycle hitch and trailer comes in handy. More learn more about motorcycle hitches here

Women and Motorcycles? You bet!
By
Willie Jones

To really understand the women and her ride, one needs to go back in history to explore the courageous women who defied the norm and road their horses in the freedom of the wind. Who could forget Joan of Arc or Annie Oakley.

Necessity of Motorcycle Parts
By
Ma. Carla Ballatan

If you are one of the many people who consider your bike as invaluable as your family, then we know you’re head over heels. We may be judged heavily for this perception but you might even be willing to dump your partner just so you could spend time riding and caring for your bike…


Safety

Learning to Ride a Motorcycle

There are to two ways to learning to ride a motorcycle: the school of hard knocks or an actual school. Read this article by the experts at Wheels In Motion to know how the right choice can save your life!

Tips for Co-Riders

I you have ridden with a co-rider who doesn't know how to "follow the flow" when riding, you understand how important and critical in terms of safety this can become. If you haven' t... Well, you don't want to!

Avoiding Excessive or Uneven Front Tire Wear

All rubber tires wear down over time, whether they're on a motorcycle or automobile. However, you want to watch out for uneven or excessive wear, both of which can cause serious problems for motorcycle riders. If you pay attention to the following causes of excessive and uneven wear, you will extend the life of your tires and keep yourself safe...

Motorcycle Riding at Night

Motorcycle riding at night is always more challenging. You not only have to deal with reduced visibility, but you have to make yourself seen AND recognizable as a motorcycle rider. This article by the experts at Wheels-In-Motion.com makes this point clear and gives practical advice you don't want to miss. If you frequently ride at night this is a "must read".

Rules of the Road

With road rage being so common these days, we should all take a step back and review a few rules of the road. While not taught in most driver education classes or state driver's manuals, these rules will help you be a better driver.


Racing

Pre-Race Checklist
by p9 Group

A pre-race checklist allows you to go through a series of important points for performance
and safety in a methodical way; thus minimizing the error margin and maximizing the possibilities of a nice and smooth ride.

COLOR Yourself a Winner! WITH PERSONALITY TEST
by Tami Eggleston

In this great article from Tami Eggleston, you will find a few pointers that can surely give YOU the edge you need to win your next race. Furthermore, you will also find an interesting personality test --> Learn about yourself - strengths and weaknesses -, then use this info to your advantage.

Top Motocross Psychology Tips for Entering the Zone
by Dr. Patrick J. Cohn

On the start line, you were so confident that day, you believed no one could race with you. On the track, racing felt effortless and smooth. You were in the flow on every jump, bump, and turn. Your rhythm was perfect in the whoops. Every section of the track was executed just as you saw in your mind. Your mind was...


Riding Skills

Motorcycle Braking Technique

Do You Make These Mistakes When Braking?

Riding In The Rain
by
Robert Vaughan

If you ride often enough, as you should be doing... Riding in the rain is something you will sooner or later have to do. Being prepared for riding in the rain will help you navigate this challenging and sometimes dangerous part of our sport in a more controlled and SAFER way.

Motorcycle Group Riding
by John F. Carr

If YOU frequently (or even if just sometimes) do group rides, there are some rules of "etiquette" and safety everyone out there - cruisers or sport bikes - should consider and PRACTICE. With this skill you will become a better rider.

How To Escape a Speeding Ticket
by
BeatingTheTicket.com

Learn the tips on how to act when stopped by a police officer and what to say to increase your chances of getting away with a warning and not being ticketed. If you want to save yourself from the worries and expenses of dealing with a speeding ticket then after reading this article you'll know what to do when stopped by an officer.

Look Where You're Going... and keep an eye on the blind spots!
By Edward B. Toupin

I recently had the pleasure of motorcycle riding instruction from a friend, Tony, a professional racer. He was an outstanding instructor and provided some great experience-based insight into the more intricate details of motorcycle riding.

Learning How To Fall
By Edward B. Toupin

Learn how: Falling from a motorycle and learning how to fall can teach you a lesson of life.


Tech Stuff

Motorcycle Electrical System Check

Maintain your Battery and check your charging system! 9 times out of 10 the reason why your bike won't start is usually because of the battery condition or...

Motorcycle Suspension Setup
By Mark Thompson

Motorcycle suspension setup is a black art, many riders never touch the suspension components from the time they buy their bike to the day they sell it. However by learning a few basic steps the bikes Safety and handling characterists can be transformed.

Motorcycle Suspension Troubleshooting
By Mark Thompson

Following on from my earlier Motorcycle Suspension Article. this guide covers the most usual suspension problems that riders will encounter.The guide covers the various symptoms that may be encountered and the steps to take to remedy these.

Two and Four Stroke Engines: Fast and Simple Answers
By Daniel Levy

Many years ago when I got hooked by motorcycles I started to hear about the two and four stroke engines... It seemed there were (and there are) strong opinions in pro and con of each of the engine types.

Braking Notes
by Brian Berk

Good motorcycle brakes enable you to GO faster...
Because they help you STOP faster, so...
They make you RIDE safer, going FASTER!!!

Do you want to learn about high performance car and motorcycle brakes from expert Project Engineer, Honeywell Aircraft Brian Berk? Just keep reading and get this INSIDER'S INFO...

Motorcycle Carb Tuning - Altitude, Temp, Air Density & Humidity

Learn how altitude, temperature and humidity DO have an effect on your motorcycle carb tuning and understand the behavior of your machine when you head to the mountains!

Bearings
By
Seamus Dolly

Motorcycle Bearings, Needle Roller Bearings, Plain Bearings, Stone Bushings, Thrust Bearings, High Temperature Bearings, High-Speed Bearings and more bearing info...

Motorcycle Cooling System
by Kevin Schappell

The purpose of the engine's cooling system is to remove excess heat from the engine, to keep the engine operating at its most efficient temperature, and to get the engine up to the correct temperature as soon as possible after starting.


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