Motorcycling Articles

Practical Realities of Custom Bike Building
by Lala C. Ballatan

For some motorcycle enthusiasts, their ultimate dream is to build their very own custom motorcycle. But most have the dread of having to use up their life savings and feel overwhelmed by all the details of putting such project together. Let’s say you’re in the process of getting ready to start your bike building project. Know that a complete and determined understanding of the great undertaking you’re going to face is what you need to become undaunted by the practical, if not harsh, realities of custom bike building.

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What are Pocket Bikes?
by Mark Lambie

Pocket bikes, also known as mini motos, are miniature sized motorcycles averaging around 47 inches long and 18 inches tall. Pocket bike, although small enough to carry under one's arm, are capable of impressive speeds. They are usually built with gas-powered engines. The smaller industrial-motored models used by Junior class racers are capable of speeds of over 35 mph, the average 4.2 hp and 6.2 hp racing models achieve about 40-45 mph, and open class machines reach speeds over 50 mph. Pocket bikes can be built with many of the features common to regular bikes, such as disc brakes in the front and rear, racing tires, fairings, lightweight aluminum alloy cast perimeter frames and swing arms. Originally, pocket bikes were solely made by specialty manufacturers who sold them at expensive prices. As their appeal has grown, however, affordable pocket bike imports have become available to a much larger group of motor sport enthusiasts.

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Helpful Tips on How to Buy Motorcycles
by Karen Nodalo

Buying motorcycles isn’t just about buying because you need to know some helpful tips ant hints to get the best deals. It would even be very helpful if you consult an expert so you will never have to go wrong or think that your money has been put to waste.

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The Basic Motorcycle Gears for Beginners
by Karen Nodalo

For most beginners, they don’t have enough clues on optimizing with the basic gears required to become a motorcyclist. Some beginners think they need to purchase their bikes only and they’re off to their riding spree. In riding motorcycles, either beginners or experts, the need for motorcycle gears is a must and is very essential. There are specific gears for different types of usage and purposes. If you run your motorcycles for commuting or for leisure, entertainment or traveling, you need great useful accessories and gears to protect yourself from unwanted circumstances.

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Winter Season Come: Basic Steps to Winterize Your Bike
by Kay Zetkin

We know that motorcycle enthusiasts out there are knowledgeable enough in how to care for their bikes. Having a motorcycle and considering it as a prized possession is indeed tedious work. And here, we would like to share bits of information about several things that you may find really important, especially if you’re a motorcyclist from northern climates.

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