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Five Things To Keep In Mind For First-timers At The Track
Here’s how you can be prepared for that upcoming first visit to the track. If you are heading out to a race track for the first time, chances are you are looking up what's expected of you. Race tracks all over the world have different criteria to let riders on to the track but the general guidelines are the same. Here are some things you should keep in mind if your first track day experience is coming up. Being Track-worthy This applies for you, and your motorcycle as well. Make sure you have the proper riding gear picked out...
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Motorcycle Handlebars and How They Affect Your Riding
Are you looking to squeeze that extra bit out of your motorcycle? A handlebar swap might just be what you are looking for. Motorcycle handlebars have one job but they come in all shapes and sizes. This is because the geometry of a handlebar decides the rider’s posture and the handling characteristics of a motorcycle. And then there is the fact that having the right kind of handlebar can make a motorcycle look really good. So let’s take a look at the different types of motorcycle handlebars and their purpose. Z-Bar This is the kind of handlebar you will...
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How To Clean Your Motorcycle Gear
Ever wondered how to get rid of all that muck on your riding gear. Read on to find out. Just like you wash your regular clothes, it's important to give your riding gear an occasional cleanup as well. And it's not only the occasional wash that you need to be aware about. There are steps that you need to follow after every ride to keep your riding gear clean and in pristine condition. So, here’s how you can go about it. Helmet After every ride, wide down the surface of the helmet with a damp cloth. If you do...
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2019: The Year In Motorcycles
What was the year 2019 like in terms of new motorcycles for the Indian market? This year has been quite special for riding enthusiasts in India for three reasons. The first is, as the country shifts to more stringent BS6 emission norms, two-wheeler manufacturers have had to modify their offerings to meet the new norms. This not only meant that we got cleaner engines, but some of the manufacturers even chose to add new features to their motorcycles. Secondly, 2019 saw the emergence of the adventure motorcycle segment in India. And third, we got to see electric motorcycles in...
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Rev-matching - What, Why and How to do it?
Not only will rev-matching keep your motorcycle stable, it will also decrease the wear and tear of its powertrain. What is Rev-Matching? Rev-matching is a technique used to downshift gears on a motorcycle. To explain the science behind it in a layman fashion, it is the act of matching the speed of a motorcycle engine with that of its transmission when shifting down a gear. When you downshift on a motorcycle, the engine RPMs increase. If you do it without rev-matching, the engine will feel bogged down and the motorcycle will also lurch forward. This can be avoided by...