• Could You Be Drinking Somebody's Recycled Motor Oil?

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    It is interesting to do a bit of research when it comes to synthetic motor oil. According to the Pennsylvania Department of environmental protection, about 9.5 million gallons a year is improperly disposed of in trash, sewers, and soil in that state alone.Read more…
  • Motorcycle Troubleshooting

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    When troubleshooting a motorcycle, first start with the basics. These simple tests can work for any small engine. All engines need three basic things to run fuel, spark and air.Read more…
  • Safe and Secure Motorcycle Shipping

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    Motorcycles have become a major part of American culture, especially in recent years with the re-emergence of Harley Davidson and similar high quality bike manufacturers. In fact, many enthusiasts have more than one motorcycle at home to be used depending on what kind of riding they wish to do. Of course, when it comes time to move, or for some other reason the bike must be transported a long distance, this will often involve a motorcycle shipping company.Read more…
  • Emergency Airbag Deployment for Super Cross

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    Super Cross Stadium dirt bike races are by far the most exciting sport to watch and some spectacular accidents often occur. One major accident and the rider is paralyzed for life. In fact there is one rule of thumb in motorcycle racing and that is unless you are a factory sponsored rider then chances are you cannot afford to pay for your own medical bills to continue racing.Read more…
  • Performance Enhancement Has A History?

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    If you are an off-roading or motorcycle fanatic or even if you just have a general interest in all terrain vehicles, it is interesting to know a little history behind this awesome sport! Honda, was the first to bring ATV’s to the market back in 1969. It was commonly referred to as the ATC back then.Read more…
  • Are You A Day-tripper Or A Night Rider?

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    Riding your motorcycle is fun, day or night! If you want to do a bit of night-riding, here are a few easy-to-follow tips to consider. Remember that when you are riding during the day, it’s hard enough for motorists to see a motorcycle, and when you are riding at night, you can be almost invisible unless you're wearing the proper reflective clothing and are riding a white bike loaded with lots of extra lights.Read more…
  • Better Bids for Bikes on eBay

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    There are many reasons why you might like to sell your motorcycle, and each person has their own reasons. Sometimes insurance can be expensive, or you don't have room to store your bike anymore. If you are buying, new most dealers will probably take your current bike as a trade-in.Read more…
  • When is a Flat Tire a Good Thing?

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    Are you in the market for some new tires for your ATV? You will find that over time, there's always some changes that you would like to make to your ATV and probably tires will be one of the top choices on your list. Unlike the engine, tires are inclined to wear out faster.Read more…
  • Custom Chopper Kit

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    There has been an absolutely phenomenal growth of interest in custom chopper motorcycles over the recent years along with an increased price tag that these custom choppers are being sold at!A really nice looking motorcycle, complete with beefed up engine, 6-speed transmission and custom paint job is way out of the reach of the average Joe. If you don’t have serious wads of cash, a benevolent granny or a clean sheet on your credit file then there is probably not much chance of getting a brand new custom chopper motorcycle out of the show room.Read more…
  • Prescription Motorcycle Sunglasses

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    Prescription motorcycle sunglasses are becoming more widely available, improving in quality and available in a wider choice of styles. All of this is being made available with the special requirements of motorcyclists. Motorcycle Sunglasses have to meet some special requirements since they are used in extreme conditions.Read more…
  • Dirt Bikes

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    Dirt bikes, also known as Trails Bikes are off-road, lightweight motorcycles built for cross country, unpaved, rough or uneven grounds. Since they are specifically designed for rough terrains, they are also equipped with rugged tires and suspension. They also have a smaller engine power than typical street motorcycles, normally less than 500 cc.Read more…
  • Used Dirt Bikes

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    Buying new Dirt Bikes can be expensive. A new 4500cc Dirt Bike, for instance, can cost you as much as $8000. So if you still want to enjoy the excitement of riding an off-road motorcycle without spending too much, the best option is to go for a Used Dirt Bike.Read more…
  • Mini Dirt Bikes

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    Mini Bikes were first manufactured by Japan, followed by the Italian manufacturer, Polini and other Mini Bike Manufacturers such as ATM Vittorazi, Bi-ZetaBlata Pocket, Zocchi Sport Racing, ZPF Mini Bikes, GEM and others. As the sport spread to other parts of the world, innovative, high performance Mini Bikes came into production, which includes the Mini Dirt Bike.Mini Dirt Bikes, though small in size, are not as cheap as some people thought it would be.Read more…
  • Popular Dirt Bikes

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    The most popular Dirt Bikes are those manufactured by Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, and KTM. Some of these products can be very expensive since their demand is very high with professionals and amateurs alike.When Kawasaki started mass-production of perimeter frame Dirt Bikes in 1990, the two-stroke, single-cylinder 249cc engine KAWASAKI KX250, along with KX125 became the first ones to be manufactured.Read more…
  • Kids' Dirt Bikes

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    A Kid's Dirt Bike or Mini Dirt Bike has all the working parts and features of a normal Dirt Bike. It only weighs less, is much smaller and has a lot less power (about 49cc on average). Most kids Dirt Bikes are built with a two-stroke engine, so they are also designed to hold only half a gallon of gas on average.Read more…
  • Coming This Year - A Motor Bike Powered By-Hydrogen?

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    Are you looking for a vehicle that will have your neighbors staring in disbelief? How about a motor bike that goes 100 miles on $4 worth of... hydrogen?Read more…
  • Should You Cast or Fabricate That Metal Work Project

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    During the design phase of some metal work projects you will be faced with the question of how you should tackle a project, some projects have a fine line between the decision of whether you should fabricate from steel or sheet metal, or to cast metal in a sand mould.It is possible that you already may have had a project where you cannot decide between making a complex pattern to sand cast the project. Or to leave the foundry equipment in the corner, and attempt to fabricate the component from steel or sheet metal.Read more…
  • History of Gas Scooters

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    The first patents for scooters go back as far as 1921. The Razor scooter was later developed by Gino Tsai in Shanghai, Taiwan and became an instant hit with the public. It didn't take long for motor scooter popularity to expand all over the globe.Even before 1950 there were as many as 110,000 scooters on the road in Italy alone.Read more…
  • Are Motor Scooters Safe? Yes and No!

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    Motor scooters, both electric scooters and gas scooters, are a style of motorcycle that have a step through frame and have become a very popular method of travel all over the world. They have been scooting out of show rooms at record speed. But what many people do not realize is that motor scooters are classified as motor vehicles when it comes to highway regulations.Read more…
  • Custom Shops Everywhere!

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    It would seem to me that over the past four years and with the advent of lame bike shows on TV, that every one now is a professional bike builder. Here in Mass I can remember having to drive hours from my home to get the smallest parts. Now its a simple matter of walking or driving twenty minutes to find a local shop.Read more…

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