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Winter Riding - What Are Your Jacket Options?
Winter is here and you don’t want to be riding around in just your average winter clothing. Take a look at your riding jacket options appropriate for this weather. Winter is just around the corner and if you are from the northern part of the country, the cold can seriously hamper your riding. Riding in the cold has its own set of challenges, with the primary one being keeping your body warm. Let’s look at some of the riding jackets that are best suited for riding in cold weather. Now off the bat, if you are choosing a riding...
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Motorcycle Upgrades On A Budget That Will Enhance Your Riding Experience
These upgrades are small in nature, but will go a long way in bettering your riding experience. Customising a motorcycle is like building a personal computer. Instead of just heading to the store and picking up a laptop off the shelf, you bring together the parts of your liking and then put them together to build something that suits your style of riding. There is no compromise in this situation. And on a motorcycle, most parts that you interact with are customisable, and can be tailored to suit your needs. Handlebar grips: The grips on a motorcycle handlebar are...
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Five Habits That Will Prolong The Lifespan Of Your Motorcycle
Getting your motorcycle servicing on time is not the only thing that will prolong the life of your motorcycle. Many riders will often wonder if they are doing everything to prolong the life of their motorcycle. If you are one of them, here are a few habits that’ll go a long way in increasing your bike’s lifespan. Keep the motorcycle clean: You might not realize this, but periodic cleaning of your motorcycle will prolong its life by quite some time. Dust, grime, and all other things that get your motorcycle dirty have a corrosive nature, which when left on...
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Bad Motorcycle Riding Habits You Should Immediately Change
Daily riding on the streets leads to many bad riding habits. What are they? Vision: This is the most basic skill one uses on a motorcycle, and you will be surprised at how many people get it wrong. The simple rule is to look where you want to go, and your bike will follow. This is especially crucial at high speeds and during cornering. At high speeds, the farther one looks, the more time they have to react to hazards on the road. During cornering, looking at the farthest part of the corner slows down the speed, giving the rider...
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Routes to Hit on Your Motorcycle Before Winter Sets in The North
Can’t seem to scratch that riding itch. Well, here are the best routes in the northern part of the country, before the winter sets in for good. Ask any motorcycle rider if they are up for a ride and the answer will usually be yes. However, as the winter starts to set in and the temperature in the northern parts of the country begins to plummet, conditions will start becoming worse for riding. So, if you are living in Delhi/NCR and would like to head out to the hills for one last ride before winter sets in, have a...