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Where Have All the Sidecars Gone? According to the Oxford Compact Dictionary, the definition of a sidecar is:sidecar. noun, a small, low vehicle attached to the side of a motorcycle for carrying passengers.Well, I guess that's not a bad definition, although I have seen some sidecars that definitely could not be described as "low" in any sense of th ...Harley-Davidson Motorcycles In the year 1970 Harley Davidson motorcycles were the only heavy weight motorcycle manufacturer in the US. Because of this advantage they very quickly dominated motorcycle sales.Because Harley only targeted the heavy-weight market it made it very easy for the Japanese competition to find their niche making light to medium-weight cycles. A ...Used Motorcycles It is best and most advisable to look in the local papers, motorcycle weekly papers and bike magazines for used motorcycles. Used motorcycles are cheaper than new ones, and are the answer for anyone who wants a motorcycle but cannot afford a new one. Sometimes people buy used motorcycles just to get a feel of riding before buying the right motor ...Cambodia to Thailand Overland in the Rainy Season, a Great Adventure Value Most people in the know, unless they are seeking a spiritual awakening, will not try attempting the seemingly impossible overland trip from Sihanoukville Cambodia to Bangkok Thailand in the rainy season. They will instead take the speed boat, lovingly named the vomit comet, on lumpy days, as it is faster and usually allot less adventurous. The b ...Motorcycle Helmet Lock and Gear Lock You've spent a great deal of money on all those accessories including your helmet. But now you need to keep it safe while you are away from it. You can accomplish that with a motorcycle helmet lock or gear lock. Here are just a few to check out.Using the factory helmet lock is tough enough but if you have two helmets then it's impossib ...Motor Scooters Motor scooters are two-wheeled vehicles that look like motorcycles, but much smaller. Mmany can be used on highways, but many must remain on certain types of roads, such as within the city limits. Motor scooters are among the best modes of transportation. Sales have doubled since the year 2000. Cheap and useful, motor scooters are in high demand ...Motorcycle Accident Statistics Motorcycle accident statistics are gathered and calculated after much intensive and detailed study on motorcycle accidents. They are immensely important for all, authorities as well as motorcyclists, and serve many functions. The data gathered by studying the statistics offered helps in effectively combating accidents, or at least in taking step ...Harley Davidson Carburetor Tuning Tuning your Harley Davidson carburetor is simpler than most think and can be performed with a few common tools. This simple procedure is a great Harley tech tip that applies to all Harley models from 1989 to 2006 that use the CV (constant velocity) style carburetor. Earlier models equipped with the older butterfly style carburetors (pre-89 Evo' ...Unique Motorcycle Helmets for You Looking for a novelty motorcycle helmet can be very challenging. Such motorcycle helmets can usually be found on motorcycle helmet specialty shops that offer unique design choices for the discriminating rider.Novelty motorcycle helmets provide a very attractive addition to a rider’s getup. Whenever you want to go for a ride, use a novelty ...Giving Your Car to Charity - The New Tax Rules The IRS has changed the regulations on donating vehicles to charities. If you donated a car last year, you need to read the following to understand the new rules.Giving Your Car to Charity – The New Tax RulesMillions of people donate cars, boats, RVs, motorcycles and many other forms of transportation to charities each year. While ...First Important Steps for the Irish Learner Driver The main priority for today’s Learner Driver should not be passing the Driving Test but embracing the philosophy of skills for life initially.Surely passing the Driving Test is the main objective? Not So!Your main objective should be to acquire the necessary skills that will keep you, your passengers and all other road users ...So What Is It About ATVs The first ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) actually was built with six wheels instead of four. It was developed sometime during the 1950s in Japan and was primarily desinged to deal with the mountainous topography and isolated rugged regions of that country. Particularly during spring when the ice thaws and river flow would increase substantially, Japa ...Motorcycle Accident Claim - Your Compensation! Motorcycles and motorbikes belong to a group of vehicles that often take part in a small number of road accidents. The statistics speak for itself, as motorcycle riders are just 1% of traffic. Therefore a motorcycle accident claim is small in number, but they suffer 19% of deaths and serious injuries.In the year 2002 over 600 motor ...Mini Bikes for Vacation, Fun, & Entertainment Good ole mini bikes, an evolution from the go cart, have been a form of recreation and fun for many decades now. Mini Bikes are a great way to put some additional fun and entertainment into those outdoor and camping vacations. Being relatively small and not very heavy, mini bikes are pretty easy to find a spot for to take along no matter where y ...A Motorcycle Owner's Guide to Extended Auto Warranties Extended motorcycle warranties, also known as motorcycle service contracts, can save you money and ensure that your motorcycle is taken care of in the event of any problems. There are many different types of extended motorcycle warranties, as well as different places you can purchase them.Often, you can purchase an extended motorcycle war ...Bank Auto Loans All banks lend money to individuals or a group of individuals. But all this money given out by the bank is supposed to be returned back to the bank on a few conditions. The foremost condition is that one has to pay the bank debt in easy payment installments over a considerable period of time. The monthly money is charged with an additional amoun ...Free Wallpaper Wallpapers are the backgrounds for your computer screen. They are easily available on the Internet. Instead of keeping a plain background on the computer screen, one can download many types of free wallpaper.Using free wallpaper is very easy. All that has to be done is to choose the free wallpaper you intend to use on your computer. Then ...Latest Trend in Home Electronics: The Wife Acceptance Factor The acronym WAF has slowly crept into our lexicon. WAF stands for Wife Acceptance Factor. It is usually used in relation with a high-tech piece of electronics and in particular in when buying a home entertainment centeror designing a home entertainment setup. More and more marketing experts are looking to the critical WAF (wife acceptance factor ...Take A Vacation Like This On Your Motorcycle Are you an adventurer? Do you have the spirit of a wanderer? If so, then the hottest new trend in vacation travel, a motorcycle vacation, may be just the ticket for you. Whatever countryside you enjoy, and whatever bike you ride, a motorcycle vacation promises great fun and entertainment.Imagine a history buff that uses a motorcycle to ...Motorcycle Shipping Vs. Car Shipping Two of the most widely used vehicles are cars and motorcycles. The problem now is that they are entertaining qualms about shipping. How different can is each from the other?More and more people are fascinated by bikes – sports bike, touring bikes, big bikes, dirt bikes and a lot more. Name it and you’ll find a community for that! Car fana ...Texas Lemon Law The Texas lemon law was put into effect by the Texas legislature in 1983. The Texas Department of Transportation's Motor Vehicle Division and its Motor Vehicle Board administer it. The Texas lemon law is an automobile law that helps consumers who buy or lease new vehicles and have repeated problems get their vehicles properly repaired, repurcha ...The Motorcycle Helmet You Want May Not Be As Safe As You Think! Choosing the right Motorcycle helmet can make a difference….….literally between life and death. But how does an ordinary guy in the street make an informed decision about what kind of helmets give the best protection? There are so many makes, models and styles. Not to mention DOT approved, Snell approved, ECE approved! It is enough to mak ...Neon Wall Clocks Do you want to instantly add vibrancy to your space without spending a fortune? If so, then you should invest in neon wall clocks. These highly stylish wall clocks are designed to liven up any room, cubicle, kitchen, living room, bathroom, or hallway. You can put the clocks just about anywhere, give them as gifts, or even use them as promotional ...Should You Cast or Fabricate That Metal Work Project 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 ...Pros and Cons of Buying Used Harley Davidson Part In the event where you need a replacement part for your Harley-Davidson motorcycle, you either find a brand new part or a used one to replace the defective part. Both can be done of course but let us focus our attention on the used Harley-Davidson part.When we say used Harley-Davidson part, we mean part that has been installed and has ser ...Motorcycle Racing Jackets Motorcycle racing jackets are stylish, classy, and extremely functional. Combining glamour with protection and comfort, such jackets form an essential part of motorcycle racing gear. Today, motorcycle jackets are available in plenty of different sizes, material, styles, and brands.Some brands which are particularly popular among motorcycl ...Ride on the Quiet Side Sustainable technologies, those that walk gently on the earth, are gaining acceptance these days, prominent among them being the electric bike, a simple transportation alternative that is now viable, reliable and just plain fun.An electric bike rider can travel along in whisper quiet serenity cruising with the wind, or against it, even wh ...Two and Four Stroke Engines - Fast and Simple Answers Many years ago when I got hooked by motorcycles, I started to hear a lot about two and four stroke engines... It seemed there were (and there still are) strong opinions in pro and con of each of the engine types.As Internet wasn't available, and as I was worried about other aspects or motorcycle riding back then, I left that question unan ...What You Need To Know About Motorcycles A motorcycle is a two-wheeled vehicle that moves with the help of an engine. The two wheels are situated in-line where the rider of the motorcycle sits on a seat with his hands placed on a set of handlebars. It is through these handlebars that the rider steers the motorcycle. The accelerator and brakes that are found on the handle bar control th ...Trailering your Motorcycle to Riding Destinations In trailering a motorcycle you must be very careful, because motorcycles bounce around and even if they do not fall down if you have more than one motorcycle on the trailer they might bump into each other and scratch the paint. And that is exactly what you do not want to have happen.The best way I have found to strap-down motorcycles is ...
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