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Tips on Starting off for Motorcycle Beginners
Riding a motorcycle is a liberating feeling and the lure of feeling the wind on your face can be a tempting one, but getting started off on a motorcycle can be difficult experience for some people and down right frightening for some. To make things easier for you, we have listed down some points you should keep in mind when beginning your motorcycle journey. Choose the right motorcycle You might have the means to buy a big, expensive motorcycle to get started on your riding journey, but it is certainly not the wisest choice. Big motorcycles are often heavy, and...
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Evolution of Motorcycles - Part 1
Motorcycles as we see them today have come a far, far way in the way they look, how they ride, their purpose, and even in the way they are made. To truly understand how we arrived at modern day motorcycles, and why they ride like they do today, it is important to understand the history of the motorcycle. Therefore, we are putting together this three part guide for you to understand how motorcycles came about. Here’s how it all started. The construction of the first motorcycle can be traced back to the middle of the 19th century, although, it is...
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How to go through the Gears on a Motorcycle
The transmission on a motorcycle is integral in its functioning and it is imperative that you shift gears at the right and in the most precise way possible to ride safe and extract the best riding experience out of your motorcycle. How to use the clutch? The clutch is to help your transmission shift smoothly from one gear to another. On a motorcycle, the clutch lever is found on the left handlebar of a motorcycle. Most people pull the clutch in fully, and while that is not incorrect, it doesn’t allow them to gauge the biting point of a clutch...
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How to properly fit a motorcycle helmet for Safety and Comfort
A motorcycle helmet is the most crucial piece of riding gear any rider can own, as it prevents injury to the most vital of human organs. Even crash test data suggests that most fatal and lasting injuries to motorcycle riders occur because of a injuries to the head, most of which are caused by either lack of a helmet, or an improper helmet size. So, what is it that you can do to make sure that your head is well protected in the event of a crash? The answer is simple - get a helmet that fits your head perfectly....
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Five Things to do Before Riding in Snowy and Icy Conditions
Riding in the winter season is a task in itself, but if you wish to ride over snow and ice, you are going to have to go the extra mile to make it a safe and fun ride. So, how should you go about prepping for a ride and what precautions should you be taking when riding in snowy and icy conditions? We have listed down five points that will make it easier, and safer. Get Proper Winter Gear This is by far the most important point to keep in mind, when riding in snowy and icy conditions. There are...