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Skulls and Flames- My Own Motorcycle Diaries - - 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... Submitted 2 years 308 days ago.

Packing Up for a long Motorcycle Trip - Tools
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... Submitted 6 years 50 days ago.

Personal scooters are not just for fun - Darren Safrin
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... Submitted 6 years 183 days ago.

Leather Motorcycle Luggage for Long Trips on a Motorcycle - Gregory Potter
Over the past 40 plus years, I have ridden a motorcycle from one state to another and have found that if I had learned earlier in life that acquiring the appropriate gear for my bike would have made the trip a lot easier and more pleasant. I traveled from California to Florida and back... Submitted 1 year 12 days ago.

Novelty Helmets - Gregory Potter
Although novelty helmets aren't legal in California, there are several states in these United States of America that they are. We are a nation of people whom are governed by a group of people who make up rules and regulations that they think the people should agree on and thus word the laws to... Submitted 1 year 12 days ago.

How To Correctly Size a Motorcycle Helmet - - Dave Johnson
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... Submitted 2 years 245 days ago.

How To Totally Understand Motorcycle Chain Tensile Strength - - 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... Submitted 3 years 159 days ago.

How to Perfectly Align Your Sprockets and Chain - 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... Submitted 3 years 160 days ago.

Street Legal Dirt Bikes - - 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... Submitted 3 years 167 days ago.

An Electric Mobility Scooter, not a laughing matter - Frank Strider
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... Submitted 3 years 293 days ago.

New To Motorcycles? Learn The Basics - Daniel Levy
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... Submitted 4 years 157 days ago.

What To Pack For Your Motorcycle Holiday And Where To Pack Them - Ian Molloy
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.... Submitted 4 years 251 days ago.

Motorcycle Protective Clothing for Summer and Winter Touring - Ian Molloy
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... Submitted 4 years 251 days ago.

Motorcycle Packing for a Short Trip and a Longer Trip - Ian Molloy
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... Submitted 4 years 251 days ago.

Motorcycle Bags and Luggage Bags For Your Motorcycle Holiday - Ian Molloy
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... Submitted 4 years 251 days ago.

Motorcycle Leather Pros and Cons - Lawerence Senff
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... Submitted 5 years 187 days ago.

A Buyers Guide to Motor Scooters! - Dr Larry A Johnson DC
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... Submitted 5 years 339 days ago.

Gas Scooters Safety Rules For Staying Alive! - Dr Larry A Johnson DC
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... Submitted 6 years 22 days ago.

Are Motor Scooters Safe? Yes and No! - Dr Larry A Johnson DC
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... Submitted 6 years 56 days ago.

The Best Motorcycle Ride Ever - Maricon
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... Submitted 6 years 108 days ago.

Two vs. Four (Motorcycle Stroke Engines) - Maricon
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... Submitted 6 years 108 days ago.

How to Replace Motorcycle Grips - Maricon
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... Submitted 6 years 142 days ago.

Must Ride Roads For Every Motorcycle Owner - Ron Ayalon
Pack your bags. Load all your gear onto that drop-dead gorgeous Road Star Silverado out in your garage and get ready to roll. We’ve got a bucket list and time’s a wastin’! You know you want to do it. You don’t buy a serious road machine like that if you don’t plan... Submitted 323 days 12 hours ago.

How Long Do Motorcycle Helmets Last and How To Maximize Your Motorcycle Helmet Safety - Terry Watson
According to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and the Snell Memorial Foundation, motorcycle helmets should be replaced every five years. Motorcycle Helmets generally have four elements: a hard outer shell, an impact-absorbing liner, retaining system and comfort padding. The outer shell and liner... Submitted 332 days 17 hours ago.

Harley-Davidson Transmissions: What's the Difference? - - Mike Anderson
In the past, our tech department has been asked to explain the differences between stock Harley transmissions, overdrive transmissions and final drive changes. So we’re going to get your gears spinning on this topic and discuss the history of Harley-Davidson Transmissions and the advent of... Submitted 1 year 134 days ago.