Typically the first thing that people do when they get a new motorcycle is replace the stock exhaust system with an after market motorcycle exhaust. People who have a sport bike may just opt for a slip-on, but usually a cruiser requires a whole new motorcycle exhaust system. Adding an after market motorcycle exhaust system [...]
There is nothing worse than being in a crash, but when you are on a motorcycle the accident becomes even worse. The injuries that riders sustain in motorcycle crashes are often life altering and sometimes fatal. When riders are in motorcycle crashes there is nothing between them and the other vehicle or the road that [...]
One of the most unpleasant things for a motorcycle rider to think about is the possibility of having a motorcycle crash, but unfortunately they do happen. Even the most experienced rider can have a motorcycle crash that is why it is so important to be prepared. There are a few things that any rider can [...]
Many people buy a leather motorcycle jacket because they like the way that it looks on them, but if you actually ride a motorcycle your leather motorcycle jacket is actually somewhat of a necessity. Wearing a good leather motorcycle jacket helps create a layer of extra protection in the event of an accident. That is [...]
KTM is a European based motorcycle company that makes dual purpose bikes used primarily for off road racing. KTM motorcycles have a great track record of winning rally races all over the world. KTM motorcycles handle well and they are highly developed. Although KTM motorcycles tend to lean toward being better suited for off road [...]
An international motorcycle show is the perfect way for an avid biker and their family to spend an afternoon. The international motorcycle shows have a variety of displays including, bikes from just about every manufacturer imaginable, parts and accessories and stunning custom made creations. The shows also have celebrity appearances, stunt shows and prize giveaways. [...]
Big Dog Motorcycles started making bikes in 1994 and has since created over 25,000 custom bikes. Big Dog Motorcycles is the world’s largest manufacturer of custom bikes. Over one hundred dealers in the Unites States sell Big Dog Motorcycles, but the designing and manufacturing of all of the company’s bikes takes place at their headquarters [...]
It’s interesting to note that when it comes to vehicle repair, that the auto salvage yards and junkyards have become a popular target for people that are in need of replacement parts. This is especially true when it comes to used motorcycle parts. If you search online there are tons of listings for these yards. [...]
Whether you choose to call it a brain bucket, skull saver, or a pain in the butt, the motorcycle helmet is a piece of protective headgear that you should never be riding without. Always a focal point for controversy, this does not preclude the fact that its sole purpose is the protection and safety of [...]
The internal parts, especially the six cells, of a 12-volt motorcycle battery are normally protected by a hard plastic casing. Each one of the cells are composed of positive and negative lead plates that are submerged in electrolyte, which is a diluted solution of sulfuric acid. When the battery is fully charged, each of the [...]