Motorcyclists are generally a hardy bunch; favoring the open air, wind in the face conditions of two wheels to the climate controlled confinement of a car, or “cage” as it’s known to bikers. But in areas where winters are harsh,…
Standard motorcycles are the fairing-less, limited suspension, standard street bike like the old Yamaha 650 Twin, or the Honda CB750 and Kawasaki KZs. Sometimes mistakenly referred to as a Cruiser, the standard is the most basic form of motorcycle. Standard…
Although the bike may have ran perfectly all spring and summer, simply parking and covering it in the garage for winter will not guarantee good running again come next spring time. Some components on a motorcycle need maintenance even when…
One important motorcycle safety technique taught by riding instructors is the “life-saver.” Every time the motorcyclist makes a turn or switches lane, he should first check mirrors and then glance over his shoulder before committing. When turning right, this ensures…
Now that motorcycle season is in full swing, it can be easy to get in the habit of jumping on the motorcycle each day for the commute or each weekend’s ride without actually checking the motorcycle out before leaving. But,…
For medical professionals, the problems associated with numbness and pain in the wrists from motorcycle riding is simple; simple that is according to Dr. Ron Finger, a noted Savannah Georgia-based plastic surgeon who was quoted in the article “Controlling a…
It seems way too often that you hear about riders (often new, but not always) getting into a corner a bit too hot, then locking up the brakes or tipping the bike upright while trying to slow down, then running…
It doesn’t have to be a pure race bike; for a relatively small amount of money, a high performance motorcycle can be purchased from a local dealer. But riding a sports bike fast requires new skills. Getting onto a race…
The used motorcycle market is a great place to buy a perfectly acceptable bike and perhaps even find a bargain, if the consumer knows what to look for and how to evaluate the worth of a used vehicle. A used…
When the rider turns a key to switch on her motorcycle’s ignition, this action applies power to the ignition module, an electronic device used in the creation of spark. Then she pushes the starter button, which activates the starter motor.…
