MOTORCYCLES

A Look At Some Must Have Biker Gear If You Want To Ride A Motorcycle

akeger — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:08:16 +0000

Here are some common sense tips for what to wear while you are out tearing it up on your brand new motorbike.

First off, and I know this is old but it always bears repeating, get a helmet. Which would you rather have to do; hammer a few well earned dents out of your bike, or have the doctor...

Mini Motorcycles

akeger — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 03:06:38 +0000

Mini motorcycles are also known as pocket motorcycles. They have 25 or 50 cc engines and can run at a speed of 20 - 30 miles per hour. They weigh about 50 pounds and stand at a foot and a half high. They can be powered by oil, gas or electric engines and look exactly like a real motorcycle except...

Safety Motorcycle Helmets

akeger — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:07:31 +0000

Motorcycle helmet is used as a protective gear for the head to avoid severe injuries brought about by accidents. In some countries, wearing helmet is comparable to wearing seatbelts, regulated as part of the street ordinances as general safety measure. But of course, any promulgation imposed is d...

Don’t Get Upside Down On Your Motorcycle Loan

akeger — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:06:42 +0000

When I was in the automotive industry I saw the extension of car loans going into 54, then 60, then 72 months and with the extension of the loan installments came the inevitable negative equity. In general the longer the term you finance for the more likely you are to find yourself "upside down...

Effective Motorcycle Security

akeger — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:03:11 +0000

On the whole, motorcycle owners put more love and care into their machines than do owners of cars or trucks. That "love and care" directly translates into hundreds of dollars spent on customizations and maintenance. Sadly, between 30,000 to 50,000 bikes are stolen each year in the United ...

Keep Your Motorcycle Secure With A Bike Alarm

akeger — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:01:21 +0000

You've got a good chunk of money invested in your motorcycle and keeping your machine secure and safe is very important to you. There are several things you can do and adding a bike alarm is one of those things.

Motorcycle lovers have proven to love their bikes more than the average car ow...

Yamaha Motorcycles - Creativity and Spirit of Challenge

akeger — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:03:27 +0000

"If you are going to do something, be the best"
Ginichi Kawakami, Yamaha Motor Company First President.

Yamaha Motorcycles, under this motto, employing all its creativity, and with a very strong spirit of challenge, became what it is now: one of the biggest players in the worldwide m...

Custom Motorcycle Helmets for You

akeger — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 17:07:38 +0000

If you are looking for a custom motorcycle helmet, there are many shops that can make one for you. There are a lot of motorcycle helmets you can choose from. With many designs and makers to choose from, you would surely have your hands full finding one that you will like. Different designs offer ...

When Looking to Purchase a Motorcycle Cover

akeger — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:06:02 +0000

Your first step in buying a motorcycle cover is deciding if you are going to use it indoors or outdoors. If you choose an indoor cover, most can only be used indoors. They provide a nice soft touch to your motorcycle. They do a great job keeping the dust off, but most if not all are not weather r...

Artsy Motorcycle Painting

akeger — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 02:08:26 +0000

However, it is not always that way. You can manage to paint your bike. In fact, if you are planning to do it in the near future, here are the things that you need to consider. First, the color of the motorcycle - what color do you want? There is such a wide variety of colors available in the moto...

Common Mistakes Motorcycle Buyers Make When Looking For a Motorcycle Loan

akeger — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:04:35 +0000

Whether interest rates are high or low or it's the end of a model year with lots of incentives, motorcycle buyers tend to make the same mistakes when shopping for a motorcycle loan. Here are four common mistakes motorcycle buyers make with motorcycle loans.

Shopping for a motorcycle before...

Lowering Your Motorcycle Insurance Costs

akeger — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:07:36 +0000

Ideally, the way to get a good deal on your motorcycle insurance is to make sure that you know what the cost of insuring a motorcycle is before you buy it. By being aware of the ongoing costs, the buyer can make informed choices about what the purchase is going to cost in real terms and how other...

Suzuki Motorcycles - From Fine Loom Manufacturers to Major Motorcycle Company

akeger — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:02:42 +0000

Started in a small warehouse by Michio Suzuki back in 1909, Suzuki aimed at making better looms for the Japanese silk industry. It was only thirty years after its existence that the company started thinking of diversifying into cars, motorcycles and related machinery. In fact, it was only after t...

Motorcycle Loans For Military With Bad Credit

akeger — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:08:08 +0000

Motorcycle loans for military with bad credit aren't hard to come by. In fact when you start your search for the lender you will find more then an ample supply of companies just waiting for your business. Have you really thought his purchase through though?

There are many reasons for havin...

All Motorcycle Riders Aren’t Hell’s Angels, A Look At Reality

akeger — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 11:07:43 +0000

It is a common belief that motorcycle clubs are formed to commit horrible acts of crime and terrorize neighborhoods. Thankfully, this is rarely the case. One or two notorious groups (think Hell's Angels) have painted a stark image of motorcycling.

In reality, there are thousands of groups ...