atv double jump tips. |
| 3/30/2008 5:54:37 PM |
Riders and racers of atv and motocross machines use a front-wheel landing technique off of the previous jump so they can keep the atv or motocross motorcycle on the gas to set up for the next jump. Remember, when you are going to do a double jump you need to land on the front wheels of the atv or front wheel of you motocross bike. If your atv or motocross bike has a nose... Read More with Video |
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Fantastic deals in new motosport motorcycle catalog. |
| 3/29/2008 3:55:38 PM |
| Just received the Spring, 2008 Motosport motorcycle catalog the other day and wanted to let all you moto heads and street motorcycle riders as well as any atv freaks know they are having a great sale on almost everything in the catalog. Plus free 2-day express shipping on orders over one hundred bucks! This is a good place to pick up any new, replacement or performance... Read More |
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Close call, motorcycle rider and deer. |
| 3/28/2008 6:16:21 PM |
You guys will know if you have read my blog I cannot stress this point to often---always be prepared for animals and especially deer to dart out in front of you when least expected. Call it Murphys Law if you want but I can assure you if you ride any place other than on city streets this will eventually happen. What you do at this time can mean the difference between... Read More with Video |
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What to look for when buying motorcycle luggage. |
| 3/28/2008 11:31:32 AM |
Buying motorcycle luggage.
Many of us who love to travel by motorcycle understand the importance of using quality motorcycle luggage on your motorcycle that can accommodate all our stuff which provides for a more enjoyable road trip. Travel by motorcycle is completely different from traveling in your car,plane, cruise, etc. This is because on your motorcycle you will have... Read More with Video |
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How to do a single jump on an atv. |
| 3/27/2008 4:16:26 PM |
The single jump on an atv has an insanity rating of one on a scale of one to ten with ten being the sickest possible jump or trick.
Before we get into the single atv jump technique I wanted to offer a tip---if you are doing a wheelie on your atv or just riding down a straightaway and notice the atv pulling to one side or the other you need to check the your tire pressures.... Read More with Video |
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Test of Harley Sportster motorcycle and Honda Vtx 1300s Cruiser. |
| 3/26/2008 8:05:18 AM |
Did you ever wish you could compare a few of your favorite motorcycles for a week, a month, a year? You know pick two or three different makes and models, take them home, ride them and get a feel for them. Just to see witch one you really like the best. We all wish we could do this!
The test riders did just that. They riders tested a Harley Davidson Sportster 883 low and a... Read More |
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Buying a used motorcycle. |
| 3/26/2008 7:34:30 AM |
Buying a used motorcycle.
You have decided that its time to bargain a new pair of wheel but this set of wheels is going to belong to a motorcycle. You will at this point need to select between the merits of a brand new motorcycle and that of a used motorcycle. Now don’t scoff at the idea of getting a used motorcycle. Some of the best buys that you can get are from used... Read More |
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Freestyling on an atv. |
| 3/24/2008 5:45:22 PM |
First off lets acknowledge an atv is not a toy and needs to be feared if ridden stupidly or by untrained atv riders. Now, the manufacturers will tell you their atv vehicles to perform safely under certain conditions and the owners manual will say you should never do wheelies, jumps, or dangerous stunts on your atv. Well, ok. But don't tell that to the atv motocross and atv... Read More with Video |
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List of top motorcycle conventions, rallies, festivals and events. |
| 3/24/2008 1:58:04 PM |
Top Motorcycle Conventions, Expos, Rallies, Events and Festivals.
All over the country and indeed, all over the world, bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts will be taking to the streets to visit and participate in conventions, expositions, rallies, rides, festivals and other events motorcycle enthusiasts love to get together to party, look at each other's bikes, get some new... Read More with Video  |
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How to select a comfortable motorcycle boot. |
| 3/24/2008 9:38:16 AM |
Because of the large number of motorcycle boot and apparel manufacturers offering quality products it can be someone over-whelming selecting a pair of motorcycle boots to fit your particular riding style. You can get a cheap motorcycle boots for under a hundred bucks these days. Not only do you have many different brands or manufaturers to select from, you also should... Read More  |
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Tips on buying a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. |
| 3/23/2008 4:59:52 PM |
Harley Davidson Motorcycles: Important Things to Consider When Buying Harley Davidson Motorcycle.
So you’re thinking of plunking down some serious cash for a Harley Davidson motorcycle? These one of a kind motorcycle's have been attracting and wowing Americans and motorcycle riders worldwide for years and you’re probably no different. However, when getting ready to purchase... Read More |
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New motorcycle auction site competes with eBay. |
| 3/23/2008 4:09:28 PM |
MotoYard.com is a new site for motorcycle enthusiasts who are seeking to sell or buy motorcycles or bike parts and it operates in a similar way to eBay, but it offers user's the advantage of auctions that are specific to motorcycle, ATV, and powers ports user's. It also cuts costs in half over eBay.
Motorcycle riders who are unsatisfied with the way eBay handles their... Read More
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OCC builds twin engine motorcycle/chopper for Intel. |
| 3/21/2008 7:11:52 PM |
The men from Orange County Choppers are at it again. They built the custom motorcycle/chopper for Intel Corp's thirty year anniversary and really made a nice motorcycle. these guys really are among the elite when talking custom motorcycle builders. The sound quality of the video is not the best but from what I heard the motorcycle/chopper has TWO motors, 250 horsepower,... Read More with Video |
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Motorcycle crash results video. |
| 3/21/2008 4:14:44 PM |
The video above provide perspective on the importance of wearing a motorcycle helmet and quality riding clothing, including boots. It is so easy to hop on our motorcycle and take off for what is a short errand without putting on your motorcycle helmet or riding gear. And this is just the situation we always hear about when the rider ends up in a wreck. Never take your... Read More with Video |
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The new Maxxcross IT MX motocross tires. |
| 3/20/2008 7:10:43 PM |
Maxxcross IT Rear Tire.
From what I have read this new motocross tire is a decent choice for your motocross, enduro or trail motorcycle. One report on the tire choose to test it on their 2007 Honda CRF450X Project Bike and the reports were very positive, especially considering the price. this new Maxxcross motorcycle tire is classed as a intermediate terrain motorcycle... Read More
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Win a new motorcycle at select AMA events this year. |
| 3/20/2008 5:52:19 PM |
Suzuki And AMA To Give Away Two New Motorcycles At 2008 Events.
Street motorcycle riders and dirt bike riders who attend a select number of the more popular and famous American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) events in 2008 will have the traditional good time in addition to possibly being selected as the winner of a new Suzuki motorcycle.
The AMA and American Suzuki Motor... Read More
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Senator John Kerry riding new Vectrix Electric motorcycle. |
| 3/20/2008 12:11:12 PM |
Harley-Davidson motorcycle rider Senator John Kerry takes a spin in this picture on electric scooter Monday and said it might be the motorcycle technology of the future.
The Vectrix is an all electric motorcycle/scooter made in Poland by the Vectrix Corporation a company with headquarters in Middletown, R.I. Funny thing about this photo opp for Kerry is he is not wearing a... Read More |
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FMX Freestyle motorcycle history, Part 3 |
| 3/19/2008 7:24:48 AM |
Regular Tricks
Can-Can – When a motorcycle rider lifts their foot over the seat to the other side and moves it back again
CliffHanger – When a motorcycle rider hooks their feet under the handlebars and then reaches up vertically. Other names include the ‘Jackhammer’ or ‘Christ Air’, where the rider does different movements of their hands
Dead Body – The motorcycle rider... Read More with Video |
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FMX Freestyle motorcycle history, Part 2 |
| 3/18/2008 6:18:18 PM |
Tricks.
Rotation Tricks.
Backflip – A trick first performed by Carey Hart, once the Holy Grail of Motocross, now is a very common motorcycle trick having many variants. It involves the rider rotating the motorcycle backwards until they have done one full rotation. Variants of this trick include any of the regular tricks, whilst doing a backflip. When naming the trick, the... Read More with Video |
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FMX Freestyle motorcycle history, Part 1 |
| 3/18/2008 4:15:18 PM |
Evolution Of The Backflip.
A One-Handed Hart Attack performed by Ailo Gaup.
The Backflip was once considered the "holy grail of FMX" motorcycle jumping.. It was a trick that most motorcycle/motocross riders considered impossible and was considered more appropriate in video games than real life. Speculation of the possibility began with the motocross film... Read More with Video |
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History of Harley-Davidson motorcycle engine. |
| 3/18/2008 10:12:14 AM |
Harley-Davidson motorcycle engines.
V-twin in a HD Road King.
The classic Harley-Davidson motorcycle engine is a two-cylinder, V-twin engine with the pistons mounted in a 45° "V". The crankshaft has a single pin, and both pistons are connected to this pin through their connecting rods.
This design causes the pistons to fire at uneven intervals, the consequence of an... Read More with Video |
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Ups and Downers of Freestyle motocross, Video. |
| 3/17/2008 3:18:24 PM |
Freestyle Motocross (also known as FMX) is a variation on the sport of motocross in which motorcycle riders attempt to impress judges with jumps and stunts.
The two main types of freestyle events are: Big Air (also known as Best Trick), in which each rider gets three jumps — usually covering more than 60 feet — from a dirt-covered ramp. A panel of 10 judges evaluates the... Read More with Video |
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History of Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company. |
| 3/17/2008 10:14:14 AM |
Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company History.
Type
Public (NYSE: HOG)
Founded
1903
Founder
William S. Harley
Arthur Davidson
Walter Davidson
William A. Davidson
Headquarters
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Key people
James L. Ziemer (CEO)
Thomas E. Bergmann (CFO)
James A. McCaslin (div. President & div. COO)
Sy Naqvi (President, Harley-Davidson Financial Services)
Industry
Recreational vehicles... Read More |
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Rookie wins Monster Energy SX motocross in Metrodome. |
| 3/16/2008 5:38:13 PM |
| Monster Energy SX motocross rookie Josh Hill pulled off the unlikely upset win with another rookie motocross or Supercross rider, Ryan Dungey coming in second. Series points leader team Yamaha's Chad Reed finished seventh after being within a couple motorcycle lengths of taking the lead when his Yamaha bucked him almost over the front end and he slid out in a turn. By the... Read More |
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The Enduro motorcycle is unique. |
| 3/16/2008 1:16:31 PM |
 The Enduro/ISDT motorcycle.
An Enduro motorcycle is a motorcycle specially made for the Enduro sport, with the long travel and medium-hard suspension of a motocross bike conjoined with features such as a headlight and quiet muffler to make the bike street-legal for parts of the track. The engine of an enduro bike is usually a single cylinder 2-stroke between 125cc and... Read More |
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Video and review on 2008 Honda CRF 450R motocross beast. |
| 3/15/2008 5:52:43 PM |
| Video and review on 2008 Honda CRF 450R motocross beast.
The world’s largest circulation motocross publication, Transworld Motocross, named the new 2008 Honda CRF450R, Bike of the Year last month and rightly so! This motorcycle is awesome, just awesome!
Bike of the Year – 450cc Shootout Winner for motocross motorcycle
For two years in a row, the Honda CRF450R wins again after... Read More with Video |
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Free Style motocross jumping video. |
| 3/15/2008 3:08:14 PM |
The sport of motocross has spun off another sport that is the fastest growing sport in the country at the moment. Free Style jumping a motocross motorcycle to incredible heights and all the other tricks the motorcycle rider performs while flying through the air has motocross racers, motorcycle riders and fans of motorcycles attending events in growing numbers. It is very... Read More with Video |
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Waxing and Polishing your motorcycle. |
| 3/15/2008 12:41:24 PM |
Many people do not realize a wax is not a polish and a polish is not a wax. Detailing pros will slap you silly for not knowing the difference! Your motorcycle will also spit you off faster than Rosey O'Donnell inhaling her way through a ten dollar all you can eat buffet! Below are the definitions and uses of each specific product for your motorcycle.
Polishes.
Polishes are... Read More |
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ATK motorcycle video and review. |
| 3/14/2008 3:16:31 PM |
Throughout its history, the ATK motorcycle has enjoyed a tremendous winning tradition. From motorcycle racing in the desert to the dirt track the ATK motorcycle is first at the finish line in many events. A reputation of winning follows ATK not only in motorcycle racing but also in ground breaking product innovation. Many innovative technology firsts, such as ATK's... Read More with Video
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Washing your motorcycle, part-3. |
| 3/14/2008 2:33:54 PM |
Washing your motorcycle.
In part three we will cover the best way to wash your motorcycle. I know, your thinking, "well just how many ways is there to wash my motorcycle?" Really only two ways now that you ask---the right way and the wrong way! Remember, the quickest way to prematurely age your motorcycle is not wash it at all. The dirt and grime will sit on the... Read More |
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Political correctness rears ugly head in motorcycle helmet ruling. |
| 3/12/2008 5:46:21 PM |
B.C. ruling says: Wearing a helmet should be the law for all motorcyclists.
A recent decision in an Ontario court that Sikhs should not be exempt from a law requiring motorcyclists to wear a motorcycle helmet has fired-up debate on the issue in B.C.
In the Ontario case, Justice James Blacklock ruled that the safety and cost to the Canadian public-health system is more... Read More |
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Cab and accessories for Yamaha Rhino atv/utv. |
| 3/11/2008 5:37:46 PM |
Many great accessories are available for the Yamaha Rhino atv/utv.
L. B. Manufacturing Inc. entered the atv/utv field with very nicely engineered Yamaha Rhino cabs and Rhino accessories in 2005. Since then they have become a leader by providing innovative, quality atv/utv accessories for many different applications. The line of Beaver Pro products are in growing demand as... Read More |
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Video of motocross maniac! |
| 3/11/2008 2:18:22 PM |
Professional motorcycle/motocross racer Travis Pastrana is known for his wild stunts but this is nuts! Nice going Travis but try sticking to the motocross bike. |
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Tips for washing your motorcycle, part-2. |
| 3/10/2008 2:38:56 PM |
| Ok, now we need to talk about what you need to properly wash your cruddy old motorcycle. Or sparkling new motorcycle as the case may be! Before I go any further lets remember that the color black is the hardest to keep clean and scratch free so be extra careful when washing and waxing your motorcycle if has a beautiful black paint job. Begin by purchasing, stealing, or any... Read More |
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Keep an eye on your motorcycle tires. |
| 3/8/2008 7:26:41 PM |
Taking care of your motorcycle tires.
Motorcycle tires are very tough and last for many miles but they still need to be maintained. Your bikes tires face rough use day after day on even the smoothest of roads so it behooves you to treat them as your first line of defense in making your motorcycle rides safe. Consider a situation we all have faced---your out for a nice easy... Read More with Video |
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