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How to Improve the Ride and Suspension Performance of Cruiser Motorcycles Print E-mail
Bike Servicing and Maintenance
Monday, 29 May 2006
Is it possible to make a heavyweight cruiser's suspension genuinely good? Using a Honda VTX1800C and some suspension science, we search for a smoother ride and better suspension control. From the August 2005 issue of Motorcycle Cruiser magazine. By Marc Cook.

When you bought that cruiser, you knew you wanted a motorcycle that was long and low—not only for the stylish profile, but for the luxurious, comfortable-looking style that goes with it. You're obviously not the only cruiser buyer who feels that way, and the manufacturers have paid attention.
Last Updated ( Monday, 29 May 2006 )
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Motorcycling in the Rain Print E-mail
Safety and Insurance
Monday, 29 May 2006


By Art Friedman

Riding in the rain safely is a matter of dressing properly, understanding traction, making sure you can see, and making that you are seen.

Seeing and being seen are bigger concerns
than traction.

Seeing and being seen are bigger concerns
than traction. From Motorcycle Cruiser magazine.
Last Updated ( Monday, 07 January 2008 )
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Wheelchair motorcycle could help disabled ride Print E-mail
General Motorcycle
Wednesday, 10 May 2006

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Indian Shores, Florida – For 30 years, Jim Cotter has enjoyed riding a motorcycle and that “alive” feeling he gets cruising down the road.

Jim Cotter, Motorcycle Enthusiast: “The minute you get on it…you become electric!”
But lately, Cotter’s choice of transportation has been getting some second looks. It’s part motorcycle, part chariot and part wheelchair.

Cotter discovered the vehicles being used in Merida Mexico. They’re built there and people in wheelchairs drive them about town. Cotter figured the disabled in the United States could use them too.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 10 May 2006 )
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Flying motorcycle needs two licenses Print E-mail
Motorcycle Prototypes and Rumours
Tuesday, 02 May 2006
CARTER, Okla., May 2 (UPI) -- A 3-wheeled flying "motorcycle" with an overhead rotating blade has been developed by an Oklahoma pilot/mechanical engineer for mass production.

Various models of "The Butterfly" are sold as a kit, starting at $14,000 for the vehicles, which can be folded down to operate on the road, or expanded to become a high-flying gyroplane, the Fort Worth (Texas) Star-Telegram reported.

Designer Larry Neal of Carter, Okla., said buyers must register the gyroplane as an experimental motorcycle, then attach the parts that make it fly and have it registered as an experimental aircraft.
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Getting your Motorcycle License within Saskatchewan Print E-mail
The Basics of Riding
Friday, 28 April 2006
Thinking of getting a motorcycle and riding towards the horizon??

First thing you need to know is that this how-to is specific to getting your M Endorsement within Saskatchewan. Other provinces will likely differ to some extent but the concept should remain similar.

Geting your M endorsement isn't anything to lose any sleep over but like anything else, it requires a commitment and a willingness to learn.

In this article, we'll look at the following steps:

1. Get your Motorcycle Handbook

2. Prepare for the Learners exam
3. Book / Write your learners test
4. Take the Motorcycle Safety Course
5. Practice Practice Practice
6. Take the Road Test
7. Ride

Last Updated ( Friday, 25 January 2008 )
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