Harley-Davidson History: Sports and Entertainment in Motorcycles

“The machines that raced on board-tracks were as specialized as the racing venues themselves.”

The birth of biking at the turn of the last century brought with it besides the most popular sort of transportation, but also a plethora of other fun-filled activities that filled and complemented it. Continue reading

Bike Well Being and Safety: How to Avoid Collisions on the Road

“Do not ever glance at the yellow line, the guard rail, or even approaching cars.”

I recently learned some time that 99 percent of crashes almost all motorcyclists get involved in are preventable. Although that may appear a bit difficult to imagine, it may possibly not be much of an overstatement as well. Let’s take a look at the most common bike accident: the sort that usually takes place when another car goes against your path. Continue reading

Sell Two Bikes Rather than One?

The 2012 Harley-Davidson that’s getting lots of press this year might be the business-new Dyna Switchback, nicknamed Road Full by plenty of because it resembles a more compact, female-friendly Road King. I test rode the Switchback by enabling an incredible five-day use northern Boise Condition Broncos last fall. Continue reading

Revisiting the Harley Heritage

Does the paint Atomic Blue makes your pulse faster? Does Pepper Red excite your senses? Does Anniversary Yellow make you want to stand up and sing out? How about Gypsy Green; does this cause you to choose to get on your bike and choose a lengthy cruise with the hopes of finding journey and romance at the other end? Continue reading

Motorcycle Skills Can Make A Difference

When most hear the words Motorcycle Safety Foundation or (MSF), what we usually assume of a local school or schooling site where new bikers discover ways to drive with regards to license certification. Many of us may even think about the Experienced Rider Course (ERC, now named BRC2) that we took or often hear a fellow rider mention. Continue reading

The Customized Bobber Project

Jaimie Kangas, owns and rides this very sparkling rigid frame Sportster, customized for her by her partner from Twisted Choppers, Jason. Twisted Choppers specializes in the shop’s signature styled motorbikes. This really is only Jaimie’s second tailor made motorbike, her very first was a radically raked rigid chopper, which Jason also built. Continue reading

Motorcycle Techie Discussions: Engine Oil Filter Switch Gains in Motorbike Performance

Many of the great things caused by that simple change to a performance air filtration system on a H-D are very well known. A better breathing motor is often a crispier, more pleased V-twin. It will make much more horse power, much more torque, as well as turn in better miles per gallon. Continue reading

Do it yourself: Replacing a Well Used Motorbike Seat

Most of us adore the style of the H-D Sundowner seat, nevertheless its figure is not going to be too good for the upcoming cross state we’re going to set about. We require a saddle with plenty of booty and back support when we cruise the big miles.

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