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Motor Cycle Helmets and Doo Rags - There are various types of motorcycle helmets available in the markets and the main purpose of a helmet is to protect the rider from head injury. The well-known and leading motorcycle brands that are available in the market are Bolle, Nolan, Honda, Yamaha, Fox, Vega, Giro, Suzuki, Acerbic, Cobra, Jones and the Icon. Motorcycle helmets were introduced to cater for safety of the rider on roads. Wearing of helmet is compulsory in most of the countries. With helmet the rider feels secured and protects him from fatal accidents. The main parameters of helmet are proper ventilation for cooling, technical make, light in weight and design and the shape along with the style. The types of motorcycle helmets include flip up motorcycle helmet, open face helmet, half helmets and the full-face helmets. Nowadays, helmets are available for all types of riding events such as snowmobile events, dirt bike motorcycle events and for automotive motorcycle events. While cho...

Motocycle Blue Book : How-To Get The Most For Your Ride Do you want to know how much your motorcycle is worth? Are you curious as to what its trade in or retail value is? Maybe you just want to know what you should expect to pay for a new or used bike. Well you might be interested to know that there is more than one resource available to you for these purposes. There are two main pricing guides in the United States - the Kelley Blue Book and The National Automobile Dealers Association or NADA guides. Some people feel that the NADA guides are a better source than the Kelly Blue Book because the National Automobile Dealers Association is currently the largest publisher of Appraisal Guides in the world. NADA has been in business since 1933 and their handbooks provide information for almost every motor vehicle that has ever been made.  Kelley Blue Book is the most well-known pricing guide and has been in business for more than 80 years. But they publish more than one price guide for us...

More to Learn about Spark Plugs - Let us distinguish the important difference in spark plugs threaded ends. They come in four diameters and lengths. They come in nominal 14, 10, 12 and 18 millimeters diameters. Previously, there was a slight difference in thread configuration especially in different countries. However, the international standardization of the thread forms made it uniform. These new dimensions are now being followed by motorcycle parts manufacturers. Usual Errors There can be lots of error in selecting the best motorcycle parts especially in the case of spark plugs. The very usual error is using 3/4-inch plugs in 1/2 –inch holes. The result of the same is horrible.   When the plug threads are exposed in combustion, they become filled with deposits. Consequently, it will be hard to remove the plug without removing the hole threads. Quite the reverse, if you use a short plug to a deep hole, the deposit will fill the hole and it will be hard to re-install the right siz...

Mini Moto Engines - Industrial engines. They are still used by several manufacturers (most notably Blata on their entry level bike) and typically produce between 2.5 and 3.5 horse power (hp). All are air-cooled. Tuning and performance parts are very limited. The Chinese 47/49cc. These engines are used in the Chinese made mk2, and mk3 minimotos. They are air cooled and produce between 2.5 and 3.5 horse power (hp). This engine is different from the industrial engine that is used in the Blata, as it is specifically created for mini moto use. Polini 4.2 engine. This is the basic Polini engine and, as its name suggests, it produces 4.2 hp in standard form. It is air-cooled and uses the  series I  crankcase with the 3-port cylinder. There is plenty of scope and parts for tuning but few people bother because most racing classes for the 4.2 won t allow any modifications. Polini 6.2 engine. The top end of this engine is the same as the 4.2 (3-port) but is available with either water o...

Maintaining A Charge For An Electric Scooter - An electric scooter uses no gas, but will use an electric charge to move about the home or the store. The electric charge is held in a battery. The scooter is plugged in as needed, for a few hours, to recharge the battery. No special electric outlets are needed to charge the scooter or for continued use of the battery charger in the home. The Electric Scooter Battery The battery is a small piece of equipment you will charge weekly. The more you use the scooter, the more often you will be required to charge the scooter. The chargeable scooter battery is one you will find easy to understand. Most all scooters are available with a charging system that will display when the charge is full, and when the charge is low so you are never left stranded with a dead battery. When charging the battery  be  sure to charge it until the light says the charge is full. Charging the battery half way, or only partially is going to lessen the life of ...

I want those TIRES - Tires are important. In fact, your choice of tires can affect comfort, handling, safety and more.  There are two kinds of tire construction. The first is the bias-ply and the other is called the radial. Bias-ply construction is generally used by cruisers. On the other hand, radial construction is used by sport bikes. You can easily distinguish one construction from the other for bias-ply has round profile while radial has a flatter and shorter version. Bias-ply uses a carcass that is made up of overlapping layers of nylon or rayon cords. The flexing action produces heat which contributes to a good grip. The drawback of this construction is that it reduces performance and hastens tire wear because too much heat can be generated.  Radial tire construction acquired its name because its plies are running at a 90-degree angle. As oppose to the bias-ply, this construction reduces heat generation. As a result, tires are cooler and not susceptible to hastened tir...

How To Make Your Own Offroad Supercross Racing Track - Are you interested in participating in a fun sport?  If so, there is a good chance that you may find what you are looking for in supercross motorcycle racing. Supercross motorcycle racing is an action packed sport that uses indoor, manmade tracks as a racing surface.  This surface is often filled with a number of jumps and other obstacles.  Although your dream may be to become a professional supercross motorcycle racer, it may not always be able to come true.  However, this does not mean that you cannot enjoy the sport; you can enjoy it on a recreational or an amateur level. Although it would be best to find a local supercross or motocross track, that cant always happen.  As popular as supercross motorcycle racing and motocross racing is, not every city and town has a track.  If you are unable to find one of these tracks, you may still be able to participate in offroad biking or racing. You can easily ...

Hollywood's A-List Has A Brand-New Ride - Motorcycles, once reserved for rebels and aficionados, have now garnered worldwide attention. One particular low-riding custom chopper has even landed itself on the red carpet, making it one of the most photographed bikes in the world and a favorite among Hollywood's elite.  The TrimSpa "Race Car Bike," built by Orange County Choppers for TrimSpa and featured on the Discovery Channel program "American Chopper," is being praised not just for its magnificent ride - it reaches speeds of 180 mph - but also for its dramatic lines and custom details.  "American Chopper" chronicled the creation of the $150,000 bike - detailing the construction of the bike's chrome, diamond plate-bottomed gas and oil tanks, its 160-plus horsepower motor and its NASCAR-inspired exhaust system.  The Race Car Bike's custom design and assembly process was personally overseen by Alex Goen, TrimSpa's chief executive officer....

Harley Davidson Motorcycle For Sale For 2007 - Harley’s continuing commitment to produce true-blooded American motorcycles has produced several models for 2007. Starting off with the Harley-Davidson Sportster. The Harley-Davidson Sportster has 8 models. The Sportster is the least expensive among the Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The XL 883 Sportster is the cheapest starting at $6,595 – 7,990. The lower version, the XL 884 Sportster Low is priced between $6,995 – 8,390. Next is the XL 883 Custom which is priced between $7,795 – 9,555. The fourth Sportster is the XL 883 R. This is one exciting Harley-Davidson model with price from $7,795 – 9,090. The bigger XL1200 Custom is priced much higher are 9,695 – $11,470. The XL 1200 Roadster on the other hand has a tag price of $8,695 – 10,090, The lower version of the XL 1200 Roadster, the XL 1200 Low is sold at $9,495 – 11,100. And finally, the model that celebrates that 50 years of conquering the road, the XL 50 is priced at $9,795 10,830. A ...

Finding Automotive Help - Good news for motorists when things go bad is that an elite program for automotive repair facilities, founded by the group that certifies auto technicians, marks its tenth year. The Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition Program (BSRP) was founded to specifically recognize those businesses with the highest commitment to the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)'s goals. Businesses must have at least 75 percent of their repair personnel ASE certified in each area of service offered and submit to an annual review.  In addition to looking for a repair shop with certified technicians, ASE recommends that consumers start shopping for a repair facility beforeÊthey need one; look for a well-organized facility, with vehicles in the parking lot equal in value toÊtheir own, and modern equipment in the service bays; and look for policies on estimated repair costs, diagnostic fees, guarantees, and methods of payment.  There are some 1,500 such ...

Electric Scooters and Where to Find them and other Motorcycles  - Because of the web, access to a whole heap of scooter details can give you guidance on any number of great many products, say you require a specific product, lets say a vespa et4, you may be wiser looking in a motorcycling or scooter portal, these websites will contain particular categories so locating a vintage scooter, mini scooter or possibly a powered scooter should not be a problem. A great many sites will contain specific sectors focused on scooters, if you desire a push scooter or a sea scooter you just locate the most appropriate scooter section. You might also consider that a town book store may possibly be an obvious place to obtain guidance aimed at scooter products, internet availability might often cause us to ignore the numerous other motorcycling resources which are currently freely available to all of us, take advantage of such sources of good scooter data, prime scooter merchandise info may quite oft...

Electric Scooters - A Thrilling Ride for All Ages!  - Looking for some new excitement in your life? Want to find it cheap? Imagine the adrenalin rush you’re going to experience behind the handlebars of an electric scooter. Electric scooters are exhilarating. Get your heart pumping with an electric motor scooter. Take a joy ride and find out first hand how much fun electric scooters can be. Worried about the high price you’re paying for gasoline? Eliminate your money worries by traveling around town on a fun electric or gas motor scooter. Go weeks without adding gas to your tank. Or better yet, get an electric motor scooter and never add gas at all. In addition, most scooters are compact enough to be stored in a small place such as in a closet or in a public transportation compartment. Electric powered scooters range in size from mini to full-size and boast an assortment of speed options. Travel at a safe 15 mph or find fast gas or electric power scooters that wi...

EagleRider Revolutionizes Motorcycle Travel - If you enjoy your independence when you travel or just want to try something different on your next vacation, consider a motorcycle tour. EagleRider, a leading motorcycle rental company, is now paving the way for a revolution in the way enthusiasts travel. EagleRider's self-drive tours are beginning to generate a buzz within the industry as result of their dramatic growth since conception. EagleRider does all the planning and provides all the gear, leaving travelers the freedom to marvel at the scenery and experience the trill of adventure on the road alone or with the company of their own friends and family. More than 100 self-drive tours are available out of every EagleRider location. Companies like EagleRider are springing up everywhere and are more than just motorcycle rental or tour organizations. They are complete travel and concierge service companies tailored for the motorcycle market. EagleRider offers the personal service of ...

Donning Rider’s Insignia  - There are different styles and designs of helmets available in motorcycle stores these days. Colors range from classic solid colors to domineering neon and luminous colors to promote conspicuity. There are also replicas that look like ‘super bike champ wear’.  Street motorcycle accessories like helmet are matters of personal taste. In that case, aesthetic side is often chosen over anything else. Anyhow, this has contributed why safety is most of the time overlooked. Whatever the case may be rider’s safety must be the topmost priority.  In a study conducted by the NHTSA, DOT National Highway Traffic Safety US Department of Transportation, they have subjected 50 motorcyclists, of varying age and riding experience to a test. They were made to ride along a prescribed test route. Then, they were asked to periodically change lanes and their head to check traffic in the adjacent lane. Afterwards, they were made to change lane in their normal manner. T...

Dirt Bikes Which Are Believed Sound For The Environment - Both of these are fairly simple to accomplish, depending upon whether you are paying attention or not, when you ride dirt bikes. Following a few themes in the heat of the instant, however, will land you safely without scares happening anywhere along the trail or in your mind.  Go with a 4 stroke dirt bike If you have been considering moving up to a four stroke motor think about the environs and safety as a selling point. When a 2 stroke dirt bike careens up a jump it is prone to explosive bursts of power because of its fuel/oil mixing needs. A 4 stroke motor is a fair bit more sizeable and needs an oil pump to get everything lubed so the power ratios experienced are quite a bit smoother. Finally this gives the ground a bit of a breather because the nobby tires don't throw quite as much dirt and the air takes a breather because the power spikes are more efficient when you ask for the power. From a safety point of view going ...

Dirt Bikes: Speed in the Dirt  - There are various dirt bike competitions like Motocross and various trial events where variants of a large number of dirt bikes compete with each other.  An interesting fact to note is that dirt bikes have no number plates. Every year the US Department of Motor Vehicles issues green stickers especially for dirt bikes. Another important fact to take care of is that dirt bikes are not allowed on city streets as they are only allowed to be ridden on off-road tracks. Different Types of Dirt Bikes Some of the bikes that you might see when it comes to dirt bikes are Yamaha YZ, Yamaha WR, Yamaha DT, Honda CRM, Honda CRX, Kawasaki KX, Kawasaki, KLR, and Suzuki RM, amongst various others. Though al these bikes have their own distinctive features they have one thing in common. They are light, strong, and have the ability to handle the roughest of tracks.  The Composition of the Dirt Bike Dirt bikes are mainly built of either a two-stroke engine or a...

Title:  Dirt Bike Trails Word Count: 458 What are dirt bike trails? - While dirt bike racing and motocross is normally done on designated tracks that are set out and predefined, dirt bike trails are the equivalent of free ride. In some areas you can just head off to a decent dirt bike trail and ride how you want and where you want. Obviously there are usually some pretty basic rules to try and encourage safe riding and lower the risks of dangerous accidents but if you see a better route, you can take it. There are many different difficulties of dirt bike trails; ranging from beginner trails to difficult trails and if you re new to trailing then you should start at the very beginning and work your way up as you gain more confidence, skill and exposure. What are trails bikes? Trails bikes are different to other types of dirt bikes, because they are designed for use both on and off road and while the ride on the road can be quite bumpy the bike gives you the perfect way to get you fr...

Dirt Bike Parts - Many advocates of dirt biking will tell you that half the fun of dirt biking is buying a slightly clapped out old 250 and doing it up with new and second hand dirt bike parts until you’ve got as much performance and speed out of it as possible. Obviously, the nature of the dirt biking beast is that you will suffer damage to your bike. A Motocross hurtling 30ft in the air and then crashing back down to earth will cause damage to most bikes. The advantage of dirt biking is that the vehicles themselves are quite simple and you can pick up good parts for little money. Be safe. As with any bike, you should always be careful when buying anything that you intend to trust with your life. Of course not all parts for your bike need to be about performance and the look of your pride and joy will probably be just as important to you as the performance. Be frugal. The parts for your dirt bike don’t need to cost you the earth, the advent of the Internet has brought with it masses ...

Custom Chopper Kits  - Choosing the parts that your custom chopper will be made of can be very confusing, considering the large numbers of custom chopper bike kits available on the market today. Chopper innovators like Biker’s Choice, Phantom Cycle, Paul Yaffe and many more sell chopper-in-a-box kits available for chopper enthusiasts. Thanks to these kits, custom choppers have become quite affordable and are no longer necessarily toys for millionaires or master mechanics.  Custom chopper kits provide the future chopper owner with all the instructions and just about every component necessary to create a perfect chopper of ones dreams. Jesse James, famous for his Discovery series “Monster Garage”, offers a Big Book catalogue loaded with individual parts and accessories needed to create a fully custom bike with truly unusual frame configurations and groundbreaking metal sheet parts as seen on his TV show. However, the most exquisite details, such as an unusual tortoiseshell finis...

Complete Guide in Choosing Motorcycle Jackets  - Experts choose the best. As much as possible, we want to be choosing the way they do, right? Moreover, we have to know their standards and qualifications.  Choosing motorcycle jackets for one can be a taxing process if you do not know where to start and what areas to put special attention to. To expunge confusion from your weary head, here is a complete guide. 1. Material. Motorcycle jackets are either leather or synthetic. The former is the most popular material for jackets. However, synthetic like mesh is now also commonly used specially in hot season. Dupont Cordura, a variety of nylon with a scale going up to roughly 1000 denier, can also be chosen. Leather can lasts up to 30 years. Through the years it has already established an attitude and traditional beat. It is also easy to clean and very affordable compared to synthetic materials. However, it is less conspicuous because it is usually dark.  On the other hand, synt...

Chopper Parts - Few road vehicles look as unique and stunning as Choppers. These customized bikes epitomize all things wild and creative in the bike world. In simple terms, a chopper is a bike, usually a Harley Davidson or Indian, which has several of its parts ‘chopped off’. This is done in order to make the vehicle lighter, easier to maneuver and more eye-catching.  Choppers started appearing around World War II, when soldiers returning home desired lighter bikes, like the ones they had used in Europe. In order to get the desired effect, they began removing unwanted parts from their bikes back home, which resulted in the “ birth” of choppers. Over the years, the concept of choppers evolved and was not restricted to only chopping off parts from the vehicle. Several people started customizing their bikes in order to suit their personal tastes. Customized chopper parts soon became a craze and took the market by storm. The most popular chopper parts that bike enthusiasts tend to fid...

Choosing The Cruiser That's Right For You - were born to be wild, mild or have a child, there's probably a motorcycle that can fit the way you want to ride. For example, big, beefy cruiser motorcycles-popularized nearly 40 years ago by the cult classic "Easy Rider"-now make up more than half of the on-highway motorcycle market.  You don't have to hang with Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper to embrace the cruiser lifestyle. Cruisers come in small-to-large displacements and in a vast array of designs. So, with cruisers catering to all types of riders and skill levels, how do you choose your own perfect ride? To thine own self be true. Choose a cruiser that matches your personality. Does the bike reflect your nature? Is it flashy and chrome-coated, with a one-off paint scheme, or is it flat-black, low-slung and flying under the radar? Is it ready for road-trip adventures with a windshield and saddlebags, or is it low, lean and stylish and ready for Main Street? All of t...

Choosing the Best Radar Detectors for Your Motorcycle - Because of the legal/illegal status of radar detectors in the US market many different models with different functions from different brands have emerged onto the market. Some of these radar detectors are the following: • Radar Screamer. This unit provides immediate warning in order to get the attention of the driver. This enhances the audio warning which is produced by many radar detectors to allow the motorcycle rider to better hear the warning while at constant speed. This is a water proof device and does not depend on any replaceable batteries. • Escort 8500 X50. This is known to be the one of best radar detectors in the market. It offers advanced digital signal processing which can be reprogrammed and will also allow you to customize your detector. This unit can be upgraded. It has a very clever auto sensitivity mode, which automatically lessens false alarms.  • HARD (Helmet Assisted Radar Detection). This unit provides ...

Cheap Electric Scooters - Many brands of electric scooters, that include cheap electric scooters as well as high-end electric scooters, are offered on the market today to meet the needs of the general public. Cheap electric scooters have quite a lot of advantages over motorcycles when it comes to efficiency and convenience. The most expensive scooters available are evidently than motorcycles.  Cheap electric scooters are very resourceful and can be used to perform scores of functions. Riding cheap electric scooters gives a comfortable feeling of having invested your money wisely. Cheap electric scooters can be purchased through different manufacturers and at super discount sales. They can also be ordered online. They are remarkable inventions, although it is worthwhile to bear in mind that these inventions can also prove to be dangerous. They can be rather dangerous when driven by an inexperienced user. Safety precautionary measures are a must when riding cheap electric scooters, ...

Caring For Your Motorcycle When It's Being Stored - As the weather gets cooler, is your motorcycle ready to be put up for the winter? Even if you plan to ride your bike through the cold winter months, here are some ideas on winter care. Or, maybe your have another reason for not riding your bike: travel, business or family commitments. The good news is that this shouldn't take more than a few hours of work to be sure that your motorcycle will remain in tip-top condition in terms of looks, mechanical condition and trouble free riding. First, be sure the fuel system is drained and conditioned. The best way to do this is to get the level as low as you can, then add a fuel stabilizer additive. Then run your bike for a few miles to be sure the additive gets into and through the entire fuel system. Then, when your ready to ride, simple fill up with fresh gas and you're ready to go. Next be sure and clean you motorcycle thoroughly. Use a good degreasing agent to get rid of all th...

Breaking the Habit  - We can greatly appreciate the enormous benefit of motorcycle brakes the moment we are faced with our most nerve-racking and supposed-to-be dreadful ride. This is the reason why we have to maintain it well.  We must be certain that it will not keep us hanging whenever we need it. It can turn out to be our last feasible resort – no second chances because what we can be battling in the situation is our loved one’s life or our very life. Every part of the brakes must be carefully examined so as to prevent troublesome incidents in the future. We also have to consider the brakes’ good wear characteristics, kind – whether OEM or that of an aftermarket motorcycle parts, its price and of course its function and performance. According to the expert, the best motorcycle brake is that of an OEM. That is true. However, there are aftermarket motorcycle brakes that are equal to the OEM’s quality but of lesser price. When you know you have a better option, why will you s...

Best Find Motorcycle Eyewear  - Motorcycle apparel is crucial to keep you safe and to minimize risks and injuries. Motorcycle eyewear, for one, is important to keep our eyes from harmful elements like glare, dust and smoke. With motorcycle eyewear, hazardous elements are precluded from freely penetrating our eyes.   Best find motorcycle eyewear have some things in common. First, they have UV protection that protects the eyes from harmful rays of the sun. The most advisable protection is that having a UV 400 filter. Second, they have shatterproof lenses in order for them to be tough and hard to break. Even if the eyewear is hit by hard debris, the same will not be easily damaged. You are in need of special motorcycle goggles if you are fond of rugged riding. This is to keep pebbles, road dirt and other elements from entering your eyes. In addition, you can use an eyewear with interchangeable lenses so that you can change them to adjust with the varying driving conditions. ...

Beginners Guide When Looking To Buy a Pocket Bike  - When looking to buy a pocket bike (miniature motorcycle) be sure to do your research. You need to find reliable sales professionals, dealers, or Internet connections to make this purchase. There are many 'knock-offs' or imitations out there and to purchase them would be a waste of your money and time. The parts for these imitations are not typically found and in the rare event that you can find them they will be extremely costly and are typically not guaranteed. To assist you in making the best buy, talk to others that have already have a pocket bike such as a trusted friend or co-worker, your local pocket bike league, local dealers, etc. You can use the Internet to assist in you in your research as well. This will allow you a more time efficient method of comparing prices as well as obtaining information for various bikes. You will be able to compare the price of the actual bike as well as any amenities offered, allowing you...

ATV coolers on the go - As an ATV rider you can have refreshment anytime without having to go to places just to find one. With ATV coolers, you can always have your drinks right on with your ATV. By keeping an ATV cooler on your machine, you can surely add fun to your ride. Not only that, you can always carry them as you go for your picnic, fishing or hunting.   As ATV gains popularity, the demand for ATV accessories likewise increases. ATV enthusiasts, on a very positive side, are offered with a wide variety of accessories available from many dealers - both local and online. ATV coolers, additional seats, gun racks, gas tank carriers, luggage racks, cargo packs and saddlebags are just few of the many popular accessories for ATV. Today, ATV users can carry drinks and beverages along with them by using ATV coolers. These coolers can be attached to the front of your ATV with a quick lock and release system. With this, adding or removing a cooler is made quick and easy. Hence, i...

Are Motor Scooters Safe? Yes and No! - Motor scooters, both electric scooters and gas scooters, are a style of motorcycle that have a step through frame and have become a very popular method of travel all over the world. They have been scooting out of show rooms at record speed. But what many people do not realize is that motor scooters are classified as motor vehicles when it comes to highway regulations. And although they are an object of desire for many they can also be dangerous for many.  They are typically regulated by state laws as either motorcycles or mopeds and are subject to many of the same regulations as other motor vehicles. With a careful and alert driver a scooter can be as safe as any other vehicle on the road. But accidents frequently occur when motor scooter drivers think they are exempt from the conventions that apply to automobiles. Motor scooters (sometimes called mopeds or go peds) are commonly purchased for use by children and teenagers, most of whom do not...