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Essential Accessories For Your Motorcycle
If you thought that only human beings had a list of essentials, think again. Your motorcycle has a list too. These motorcycle accessories could help you on your everyday ride or help preserve it when you're not riding it. And some of them might come in handy on a few occasions only. But they are all things that your motorcycle and you shall appreciate in the long run. Byke’it! Waterproof Bike Cover There are times when the weather or your hectic schedule won’t permit you to ride. At times like this, your motorcycle needs some extra protection. Ideally, whenever you...
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Essential Accessories for Motorcyclists
If you thought that accessories are only meant to spruce up your look, think again. If you are a regular rider or someone who moves about mostly on two wheels, you can definitely make use of some of these accessories to further your riding experience. Point 65 Backpacks Cargo space is always a concern when you are on a motorcycle. That’s why there are specific backpacks that let you carry your things while riding a motorcycle. The Point 65 Boblbee GTX is one such backpack that’s truly unique, as it provides rider safety as well as storage solution for belongings....
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5 Most Powerful Electric Motorcycles That Have Made It to Production
These motorcycles will be deep into the triple-digit speed category before you are done reading the title of this story. When electric vehicles started making an appearance at motor shows around the world, purists around the world scoffed at the idea of an electric motor replacing the internal combustion engine. After all, how could you compare the whine of an electric motor, to the exhaust note of an inline-four or a parallel-twin engine? However, as time passed and these motorcycles started making it to production, their numbers began to speak for themselves. One of the motorcycles on our list...
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Motorcycle Exhausts: The What, Why and Aftermarket
Ever wondered what’s inside that motorcycle exhaust of yours? Let us spell it out. What is a motorcycle exhaust? When an engine goes about doing its job, it converts potential energy into kinetic energy. During this translation, some of the energy is lost in the form of sound and heat energy. Furthermore, the process leaves behind a residue of gases that are burnt and need to be treated, before being expelled into the atmosphere. This job is taken care of by a motorcycle exhaust. Anatomy of a motorcycle exhaust While an exhaust might look like a metal box from...
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Difference Between Road and Track Riding Gear
What are the challenges that manufacturers face when designing riding gear for the track or street? Race suits are expensive and they are only built for the track. Ever wondered why people who buy one don’t use it on the street? Or for that matter, why don’t riding gear manufacturers make gear that works on the track and the street as well? We’ll tell you why. Posture When you put on a race suit, your posture becomes restricted. Your shoulders will be hunched forward and your arms will feel like they are dangling in front of you. It becomes...