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Skulls and Flames- My Own Motorcycle Diaries -
 - Ken McCreless (1,681)    
Ken McCreless   
Greetings Fellow Travelers... I want to start off by saying I really like my bike. It's a 2009 Harley Davidson Super Glide Custom- Vivid Black and Pewter Pearl. This has been a dream of mine for so long, as evidenced by my poem "To Write and to Ride." I will tell all about my first ride, but... ( added 225 days 23 hours ago.) |
Packing Up for a long Motorcycle Trip -
Tools (573)  
Weeks before I’m ready to leave on a long motorcycle trip, I start
getting excited. Often I get to the point where I can think of anything
else. Unfortunately, this doesn’t mean that I spend the time getting
prepared for it. I usually put this off to the very end. I’ve learned
however... ( added 3 years 333 days ago.) |
A Guide to Motor Scooters -
Dr Larry A Johnson DC (4,456)
Motor scooters are vehicles with small wheels and a low-powered gasoline engine geared to the rear wheel. The first patents for foot powered scooters date back to 1921. Up to that time there were no motors attached to the scooter. They were propelled by foot power. The old-fashioned foot-powered... ( added 3 years 348 days ago.) |
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Personal scooters are not just for fun -
Darren Safrin (16) 
Personal scooters are a highly valuable mobility tool for those who, for health reasons, are unable to move around in public or in their own homes. They can ease the burden of having to carry things like heavy groceries or other personal effects. In this sense they can also help people who... ( added 4 years 101 days ago.) |
How To Correctly Size a Motorcycle Helmet -
- Dave Johnson (63)
A quality proper fitting motorcycle helmet is easily the most critical investment in safety weather youre on the dirt or street. By spending $600 on a helmet that doesnt necessarily mean youre getting a more safe helmet. As long as a motorcycle helmet has a DOT or Snell rating it will protect you... ( added 163 days 3 hours ago.) |
How To Totally Understand Motorcycle Chain Tensile Strength -
- Vic Krause (462) 
Vic Krause
"Why bother learning this"....You ask?
You won't get an honorary degree in Mechanical Engineering by mastering these technicalities of chain tensile strength but you will be a significantly more competent buyer when you are picking out a chain for your bike or quad. Plus, you will save... ( added 1 year 77 days ago.) |
How to Perfectly Align Your Sprockets and Chain -
Vic Krause (462)
Vic Krause
"What Not To Do!!" Don't guess!!
The most important thing is not to just blindly guess about alignment. Simply because you successfully mounted your sprockets and correctly connected the chain around them does not mean its "Miller Time." It is very important that you verify that the front... ( added 1 year 78 days ago.) |
Street Legal Dirt Bikes -
- klrrider (203) 
klrrider
A Street Legal Dirt Bike is basically a dirt bike that can be ridden on the highway and also on trails. Often referred to as Enduros or Street Legal Off Road Bikes, they can be a lot of fun even for the more advanced dirt rider. The skyrocketing cost of gas has revived and interest in the... ( added 1 year 84 days ago.) |
An Electric Mobility Scooter, not a laughing matter -
Frank Strider (54)  
For a lot of (mostly older) people, owning an electric mobility scooter is essential for them. It gives them that little extra that helps to improve the quality of their live. It's what makes them independent again and they go where and when they want to. And because more and more people are... ( added 1 year 211 days ago.) |
New To Motorcycles? Learn The Basics -
Daniel Levy (45) 
Interested in motorcycles? Who can blame you! Motorcycles reek of coolness, but before you jump into the motorcycle riding scene, you need to learn the basics of the bike!
Stand Up Straight Please
It's mind boggling how they do it, but motorcycles stay upright while they are moving due to... ( added 2 years 75 days ago.) |
What To Pack For Your Motorcycle Holiday And Where To Pack Them -
Ian Molloy (987)  
Packing is one of those things you never think about until you have to do it. It is also something you don’t think about until you go with somebody or see somebody who has mastered it. You will then be embarrassed when he (or chances are she) unpacks and packs in half the time it takes you.... ( added 2 years 169 days ago.) |
Motorcycle Protective Clothing for Summer and Winter Touring -
Ian Molloy (987)
Appropriate motorcycle protective clothing adds to the motorcycle rider’s safety for both summer and winter touring.
There is some great looking motorcycle clothing on the market these days, but you are after motorcycle protective clothing not making a fashion statement.
Make sure you have... ( added 2 years 169 days ago.) |
Motorcycle Packing for a Short Trip and a Longer Trip -
Ian Molloy (987)
You will have different needs for a short trip and a longer trip.
SHORT TRIPS (Day trip, weekend, long weekend) For something like this you can get away with very little gear and you can avoid chores, like washing your clothes.
The first thing is a lightweight rain suit. You can buy these... ( added 2 years 169 days ago.) |
Motorcycle Bags and Luggage Bags For Your Motorcycle Holiday -
Ian Molloy (987)
BAGS OF ROOM
The panniers (hard or throwovers), Gearsack, Venture bag/s, seat bag and whatever other bike luggage you have should be where you pack your gear for a real trip. The tank bag serves a different function and should go with you even on a short trip. It doesn’t necessarily need to be... ( added 2 years 169 days ago.) |
Motorcycle Leather Pros and Cons -
Lawerence Senff (28)
There are all kinds of motorcycle jackets on the market including leather but isn't it time you knew the pros and cons of motorcycle leather? Well let's help you sort it all out.
Leather jackets have been around forever. In fact they've been around as long as the motorcycle itself. Usually... ( added 3 years 105 days ago.) |
Motorcycle Tires Q & A -
Maricon (2,438) 
Too
many queries are made and we need real answers. In motorcycles, overwhelming
questions are given especially on motorcycle parts .
One motorcycle part that needs elucidation is tire.
Here
are few of the frequently asked questions about tires:
1.
Why are new tires... ( added 3 years 196 days ago.) |
Tricks to Purchasing the Perfect Motorcycle Helmet -
Dr Larry A Johnson DC (4,456)
Is it really possible to find the perfect motorcycle helmet , one that fits correctly, is the color you want and also made from strong sturdy material that will help protect you from serious injury? It may sound easy, but it's darn near impossible to obtain a perfect motorcycle helmet.
You... ( added 3 years 218 days ago.) |
A Buyers Guide to Motor Scooters! -
Dr Larry A Johnson DC (4,456)
With so many different types of motor scooters available today buyers must do their homework before making a purchase. Vespa, Honda, Piaggio, big engine, small engine, gas, electric, mobility, foldable, seats, handgrips, where do I start?
Before the 1920s it was an easy decision, a... ( added 3 years 257 days ago.) |
Gas Scooters Safety Rules For Staying Alive! -
Dr Larry A Johnson DC (4,456)
By following a few safety measures gas scooters can be as safe as any vehicle on the road. However, taken lightly, gas scooters can cause serious injury or even death.
Gas motor scooters are often thought of as toys, innocent and cheap fun. But it's exactly that type of thinking that can get a... ( added 3 years 305 days ago.) |
Are Motor Scooters Safe? Yes and No! -
Dr Larry A Johnson DC (4,456)
Motor scooters have taken the world by storm. Sales have increased dramatically over the past several years, but are they safe on the city streets?
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... ( added 3 years 339 days ago.) |
The Best Motorcycle Ride Ever -
Maricon (2,438)
Riding is all about passion. Some riders want to explore the
mountainous terrains. Some want to conquer the smooth road in a
protracted ride. There are different types of riding. And there are
different motorcycle and motorcycle apparel. To yield the best
motorcycle ride, riders must... ( added 4 years 26 days ago.) |
Two vs. Four (Motorcycle Stroke Engines) -
Maricon (2,438)
Always start with the basics. If you jump to the most complicated
without having to know the basics, you’ll end up returning to the very
same ground. Thus, messing and missing a lot.
Same in the case of motorcycle, you have to know the different
motorcycle parts, their function and... ( added 4 years 26 days ago.) |
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How to Replace Motorcycle Grips -
Maricon (2,438)
Riders can easily be bored by the look, design and feel of their motorcycle parts and gears. New look excites them. It also gives them a different hype. This is the reason why they keep on changing them from time to time.
Most, if not all of the riders know how to repair or... ( added 4 years 60 days ago.) |
Harley Davidson Leather Boots: Safety First People! -
- Adam Hansen (1,141)
Harley Davidson leather boots are more than just the perfect footwear to go with your leather jacket and jeans. A good pair of boots can mean the difference between being comfortable or miserable all day. Worse case scenario if you're wearing a cheap pair, or worse yet no boots at all, then... ( added 28 days 13 hours ago.) |
What to Wear to Sturgis: A Harley Davidson Motorcycle Boot for an All Day Rally. -
- Adam Hansen (1,141)
Everyone loves a good motorcycle rally, and Sturgis is king of them all. The annual motorcycle event draws enough people to South Dakota's Black Hills to double the state's population. If you're into bikes, beer, good food, beautiful women and the best people watching this side of Mississippi... ( added 28 days 13 hours ago.) |
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