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Author :: Jeff Sinason  |
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| Article Title :: Avoiding Excessive or Uneven Front Tire Wear |
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| 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:1. Improper Tire Pressure - We have all heard about the importance of maintaining proper tire pressure at all times. Improper air pressure in your tire is a big reason for many tire problems and failures. Be sure your tires have the recommended pressure in them at all times.2. Humped Roads -- Most roads are "humped" slightly in the mi (read full article) |
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| Category :: Motorcycles Articles |
Author :: Jeff Sinason |
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| Article Title :: Take Care of Her and She'll Do the Same ( How to start out the riding season) |
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| Has your scoot been sitting in the garage all winter, just dying to be ridden? Or have you had the chance to only get her out a couple of times? If you answer yes to either of these questions, then this article will intrest you. This article lets you know what I do every year right before riding season starts.Living in the lower midwest, there seems to be several chances to ride during the winter. Usually, a day here, and a day there. But for the most part the bike still sits on a pretty regular basis. Sitting, in and of itself doesn't do any harm to your bike but some of the less durable stuff has a tendancy to break down even when sitting. Another thing, in order to help you have (read full article) |
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| Category :: Motorcycles Articles |
Author :: Nick Telford II |
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| Article Title :: Auctions and Car Transport: Everything You Need To Know |
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| Everyone has wanted to sell a car at some point and in the
age of Internet auctions, there are more options than ever
when it comes to selling your car whether it's an '05, '78
or a '20. With this ever expanding world of options comes
the need to make delivery after you've sold the vehicle and
that requires a car transport service.Depending on the auction service, you can list that
shipment of the item is completely up to the buyer's
discretion or offer a method of transportation to fold into
the final price.The first is often more preferable to buyers because it
allows them to shop various car transporters themselves to
find the one that suits them best. However, if you d (read full article) |
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| Category :: Motorcycles Articles |
Author :: Matt Tong |
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| Article Title :: Know Your Mini Moto |
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| The Mini Moto is a small scale replica of the World Super Bikes used by the likes of Valentino Rossi and ex champion Carl Fogarty. The Mini Moto comes equipped with either a two stroke air or water cooled engine which are, depending on the model, capable of speeds of up to 60Mph.In this article I will underline the finer points of the components that make these speeds possible.The two Stroke EngineThe two stroke engine produces more hp per pound than the four stroke engine. The two stroke engine consists of three moving parts, the piston, the rod and the crank. The piston acts as valve that opens and closes the intake and exhaust ports that are located on the walls o (read full article) |
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| Category :: Motorcycles Articles |
Author :: Jay Fran |
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| Article Title :: 5 Steps To A Better Motorcycle Loan With A Better Credit Score |
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| It is common knowledge that motorcycle lenders base high importance on your FICO credit scores when approving motorcycle loans. However, what many people overlook is that their FICO credit score can highly impact the term on their motorcycle loan along with the interest rate that is assigned to the motorcycle loan.In order to gain better motorcycle loan rates it is important that you think of your FICO credit score as a picture of how risky you are to the lender. Your FICO score is essentially a benchmark which lenders use to grade you and assign a risk to you when applying for a motorcycle loan. Since factors about your credit change on a daily basis so can your FICO credit sco (read full article) |
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| Category :: Motorcycles Articles |
Author :: Jeff Sinason |
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| Article Title :: Ride Hard - Hydrate Harder |
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| This summer is showing all of the signs of being a hot one. Temps have already been hitting the 100's here in the Midwest. With that kind of heat we have to remember that when we are out there riding, we are at it's mercy.
When you're riding the possibility of get dehydrated and hot is substantially increased. Between the heat and the wind it can really zap you. This is especially true if you are taking long trips. I know this first hand. A couple of years ago I went on a ride from St. Louis Mo to Eureka Springs Ar. This was not an exceptionally long ride ( a little over 300 miles), but it was hot. I started the day off just fine. Got a good early start with the rest of the group (read full article) |
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| Category :: Motorcycles Articles |
Author :: Maricon Williams |
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| Article Title :: Best Motorcycle Eyewear is not just Coincidence |
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| Purchasing the best motorcycle apparel such as an eyewear is neither luck nor coincidence. It takes the right reason to back up your choice of eyewear. To help you decide, here are some pointers to consider.
Lens
When it comes to lens, it is better to choose polycarbonate over glass. The former is shatterproof so you need not worry about debris entering your eyes when collision happens. Glass debris can leave a person blind so avoid it. Also consider bigger lenses so as to give you bigger eye coverage thus, maximizes your eye protection.
Color of the lens also matters. You have to coordinate it with various conditions of a given ride. Use clear lens at (read full article) |
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| Category :: Motorcycles Articles |
Author :: Maricon Williams |
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| Article Title :: Hand wash your motorcycle! |
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| Perhaps, you are one of the multitudes of riders, who have visited the famous Sturgis, Daytona and Laughlin bike wash stands. The reason might be for bike washing alone or it may also be for the bikini clad girls washing the bikes. Either ways, you have to be sure that your bike is squeaky clean afterwards!
A motorcycle is far different from a car. Moreover, do not bring the former to a car wash station when it needs washing. Car wash stations use high pressure spray in cleaning and washing cars. This spray is too harsh for a bike. In fact, water is often stuck up under your gasket when high pressure spray is used in your bike. Bear in mind that oem and aftermarket motorcycle pa (read full article) |
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| Category :: Motorcycles Articles |
Author :: Maricon Williams |
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| Article Title :: The Rider and Myself |
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| Most of the times, we travel with a companion. Obviously, this is because we want to share the thrill and the pleasure of riding with someone worth sharing it.
The rider should be pretty focused, right? So, if you are his co-rider, what will you do or contribute to make the ride more pleasurable and safe. Here are some tips that you can therefore follow.
Where must your eyes stare? We have this tendency every time we co-ride to take a good glance of the view around us. This happens all the time but circumstances might put us in a bad light and catch us off guard.
A skilled rider stays in focus to preclude unnecessary happening. To help him focus do n (read full article) |
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| Category :: Motorcycles Articles |
Author :: Maricon Williams |
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| Article Title :: ABC in Motorcycle Riding |
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| Riding is colorful, thrilling, dangerous and addicting. If you have started riding at an early stage by the time you reach forty you may have ample riding stories to tell. You may also have learned loads of riding techniques.
Riding is my outlet. It makes me struggle for more and it frees my mind from worrying too much of life’s complexities. So what have I learn?
You learn a lot from riding. What I am to tell you are just few of the things that I have known and cherished.
I have seen almost everything. Fatal crashes, traumatic incidents, ecstatic winning moments and other worth remembering instances.
One thing about motorcycle crashes (read full article) |
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