MOTORCYCLES

“You can never be too paranoid”. That sums it up when talking about someone wanting to relieve you of your hard earned Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Bike thieves have nothing but time and imagination when it comes to stealing bikes. It is up to you to know how bikes are stolen and what you can do to prevent it.

Most bike thefts occur after hours under the cover of darkness. The vast majority of bikes are simply rolled away out of sight into a waiting truck. A locked up front forks and a lock on the front wheel can help to prevent this type of theft.

In the past, some thieves have used devices like skateboards under the front wheel in order to move the bike where they want. In reality, four strong men can pick up a bike up off the ground and toss it into the back of a pickup in mere seconds.

High quality chain or cable can be used to anchor your bike to a power pole or even to other bikes. This method can be effective to the thief who wants a clean and quick getaway. It takes a bit more time to use a bolt cutter or chain cutter can to slice through these devices.

An audible alarm can signal you and others nearby when your bike becomes disturbed. This type of device can be very effective. Some of these alarms will even call your pager or telephone when your bike has moved. These devices are generally more effective to prevent night thefts.

The bottom line is if somebody wants to steal your Harley Davidson motorcycle, somehow or someway it will likely happen no matter what prevention measures you take. No one special has designed these theft prevention devices. Professional thieves always have a way of getting around them.

The idea behind all these security gadgets is only to deter the would be criminals and send them to down the street looking for easier prey.

All or a few of these security devices I talked about used in combination can be very effective in preventing motorcycle theft!

I guess if all else fails, you can always bring your bike with you in your bedroom at night.

Keith Nivon is an avid Harley Davidson Motorcycle Enthusiast! His website contains information on all things Harley Davidson. http://www.everything-harley-davidson.com is a great resource for anyone who shares a passion for Harley Davidson Motorcycles. Have a look at http://www.everything-harley-davidson.com for more information.

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If you have been looking for motorcycle insurance, you’ve probably noticed how similar it is to insuring an automobile. Motorcycles are a lot of fun, economical to ride and they give you the ability to experience freedom on the road. However, just like any vehicle, you must at least be minimally insured to be allowed on the road to protect yourself, others and your motorcycle investment. You have the option to shop around to find cheap motorcycle insurance, regardless, there are many factors affecting the premium of your policy.

Motorcycle Insurance Premiums Usually Vary According To ;

- Number of years riding experience
 - Your age
 - Value of bike
 - Type of bike - cruiser, touring, sport, sport/touring
 - Driving record, previous claims - tickets, accidents, etc
 - Where you reside - High crime areas will result in higher premiums
 - Engine size of motorcycle - commonly under 500cc, 500-750cc, 750-1000cc and 1000 and up
 - Commute - Whether or not you commute to work and amount of mileage you ride
 - Training - Whether you have taken a motorcycle safety course or special training
 - Number of years consistently insured

With many companies, you may find that motorcycles are considered to be high risk vehicles, and depending on the size, power, make and year, motorcycle insurance may seem a little costly to some. Get a motorcycle insurance quote and make a few rate comparisons, but cheaper may not necessarily better, depending on what you get. Motorbikes are very fast, and could be somewhat intimmidating to an inexperienced rider. If this applies to you, a great way to obtain cheap motorcycle insurance is to take a riding course and purchase a basic motorcycle that is a few years old with less power. This will keep your premiums low while you learn to handle a motorcycle and accumulate some experience. An older motorcycle may not require as much coverage as a sporty and flashy new one.

Types of Motorcycle Insurance Coverage commonly include ;

- Liability - in an accident, covers damages to others ;
 - Passenger liability - covers injuries and bodily harm to passengers ;
 - Uninsured motorist - protects you from drivers with insufficient or no insurance ;
 - Medical expenses - due to an accident ;

- Collision and Comprehensive - Pays for the repairs or the replacement of your motorcycle, as well as protects against fire, theft and vandalism. Additional insurance may be required to protect any modifications done to your bike, equipment other than standard equipment and more.

Motorcycle insurance policies can be quite flexible considering their level of risk due to theft and danger. An older, more basic one will alter your chances of finding cheap motorcycle insurance. This could be a good option for beginners until they get a few years of riding experience under their belt. You could save a considerable amount.

Dean Cecere is author and owner of InsuranceCoverage-Quotes.com Where you will find helpful information regarding most types of insurance.

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Often when I use to race motorcycle street bikes I found myself feeling more like I was strapping on a fighter plan as I suited up and started the motor and watched it come alive, knowing full well that what I did in the next hour would determine if I would live or die that day.

The adrenaline rush was well you know, excellent and indeed worthy of mention and yes like most hard core street racer motorcycle riders, I understood the movie Top Gun more than most as I am one with the saying; The Need for Speed.

Sometimes I felt I was going so fast it seemed like I was flying as the ground went by under my knee scraping anything that was even close and yet that got me thinking, what if we could build a motorcycle that could fly, lets say wings that used the exhaust to inflate and a system for elevator control? Perhaps a canard in front to help steer too.

How would that be possible? Well consider how strong the front axle is and the forks. A canard system could fold down and become the elevator-horizontal stabilizer and canard system and it could be controlled by levers on the handlebars like the shift levers on bicycle racing bikes. Then you could have the control in the air that you have on the ground? Well anyway that is how I would design it.

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