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Great
Rides in Mexico
By Daniel Levy
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.
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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."
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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...
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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".
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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
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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!
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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...
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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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