Being a biker is often associated with being a rebel, or an outlaw. While there are biker gangs that roam the open road, you don't have to belong to a gang to enjoy the biker lifestyle. Shop around for a motorcycle that suits you, and remember to buy some protective gear. Once you get the hang of riding, you may want to consider joining a club. Whether you're part of a club, or you ride
Making a U turn on a motorcycle can be a tricky maneuver, since unlike most vehicles, motorcycles only have two wheels and risk tipping over on their side during a U turn. It’s best to practice U turns in a safe parking lot before trying one on a street. To make a U turn, pivot the bike by rapidly steering into and then away from the direction of the U turn. Then, look in the direction
One of the most important processes of riding a motorcycle is shifting gears. This may seem like a challenge to master, but shifting gears is really a simple process. How you shift gears, however, will depend on whether your motorcycle has a manual transmission or a semi-automatic transmission.
Riding and owning a Harley Davidson motorcycle is an honor and a privilege. There are some basic tenets that you should remember to keep the ride safe and memorable.
Washing your motorcycle isn’t just about keeping your sweet ride looking great. If you don’t wash your bike regularly and correctly, you’ll risk damaging its looks and its parts. Giving your dirty motorcycle a bath, however, doesn’t require more than some basic supplies like water, a sponge, and detergent. Polish up details like the wheels and any chrome before you finish, and your bike
The basic mechanics of countersteering are performed by every kid who's ever ridden a bicycle. You're already doing it if you're riding a motorcycle. At higher motorcycle speeds, however, it's important to have a basic understanding of the process of leaning into a turn, increasing the acuity of the intended turn. Countersteering doesn't mean turning your handlebars away from a turn -
Manual transmission motorcycles are popular because they usually have more speed, power, and control than automatic transmissions. However, driving a manual motorcycle is also tricky because you have to shift gears whenever you accelerate or decelerate. It will take some practice, but when you've located all the necessary parts and understand the mechanics of shifting gears, driving
Push-starting (sometimes called bump-starting) is a technique used to start a vehicle's engine that involves engaging the transmission while physically pushing the vehicle forward. For motorcycle riders, push-starting is a useful skill to have under your belt when you have a dead battery or an engine that won't turn over. See Step 1 below to start learning how to bring your dead bike
Most motorcycle enthusiasts trace choppers back to World War II vets coming home from tours of duty, particularly in Europe, who wanted to rekindle some of the two-wheeled thrills experienced overseas. However, the US manufacturers produced bulkier bikes with bodywork, particularly fenders and bumpers, that resembled automobiles more than Europe’s lighter bikes. So riders started
Updated: October 31, 2019 If you’re toying with the idea of getting a motorcycle but don’t want to spend an arm and a leg, buying one used is the way to go. However, there are a few considerations you’ll want to make in order to ensure that the bike you’ve got your eye on is worth the asking price, such as its general condition, mileage, and performance during a cold test ride. Knowing
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