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- 2008-04-09 01:12:09 - The speed myth - why low velocity
- According to The Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre (Thatcham) around 250,000 UK motorists received whiplash injuries every year and in around 25,000 cases the whiplash injury leads to some kind of permanent disability. However, the figure may actually be much higher with many whiplash injuries going unreported becomes of the low velocity of the accident.
It's a common misconception...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mini moto tips
- These are some quick adjustments and tips for the B1 liquid cooled minimoto that I have found helpful.Extra heat protection:To protect the bike I've put some aluminium tape on the inside of the fairing at the closest point to the exhaust and on the underside of the fuel tank. I?ve done this because the engine gets so hot I wanted to protect the fairing from melting, and it doesn't hu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A convenient way to slash your gas bill
- "With oil prices spiraling higher almost every day, people are starting to look for alternative modes of transport," says Michael S. Milstead of Scootertronics. "With scooters, commuters can slash their gas bills and still have an efficient, reliable mode of transport."With the introduction of four stroke scooters into the market this year even larger savings can be had with ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Motorcycle radar detectors
- Standard radar detectors were not built for motorcycles and were never intended to be used on them. Most detectors use an audio device to inform the driver that radar had been detected, and are therefore inappropriate for motorcycle riders because they cannot be heard. Furthermore, most have long cords and poor mounting options, not to mention the fact that they are not weatherproof. As both motor...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Liquid cooled minimotos (pocketbikes), how fast are they and are they affordable?
- As the latest craze of Minimoto Madness continues in the United Kingdom. The demand for pocket bikes means that the consumer is now looking for more better quality products which are not only affordable for the average earner but also produce great horsepower and fast speeds.Price range of liquid cooled minimotos?Only a few months ago it would have been almost impossible to ge...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Minimoto dirt bikes, miniture motards - the next step up from battery powered toys
- As your child grows out of their little bicycle and wants more than a battery powered car to get them 'cruising' along. It can be a head scratching thought as what would be the next step up...The wait is over as now comes a full range of affordable minimoto's & miniature dirt bikes to suit children as young as four with the right supervision.Amongst many questions often asked the fir...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ghost minimoto moto gp reps ? what are they?
- What are Mini moto's? A Minimoto is a miniature version of a real GP racing motorcycle; it just doesn't go as fast as one. There pocket bikes are available in many different makes and styles, many of which look just like real racing bikes but in a miniture version such as those found on GhostRacingSeries website.Who Makes Minimoto's? There is many Mini Moto models and manufacturers. The mor...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Personal scooters are not just for fun
- Personal scooters are a highly valuable mobility tool for those who, for health reasons, are unable to move around in public or in their own homes. They can ease the burden of having to carry things like heavy groceries or other personal effects. In this sense they can also help people who have back problems and strains. Progresses in technology have made scooters more energy efficient, faster, li...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to make your own vintage motor cycle & automotive spare parts
- Vintage Car & Motorcycle restoration enthusiasts all share one thing in common...The difficulty in obtaining obsolete spare parts.How many times have you tried to find a special part for your restoration project, only to find that it's unobtainable.For the home restorer on a tight budget, it is actually possible to put money back into your own pocket... real savings can be mad...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - It?s one thing for people to buy your product or service, but it?s another for them to tattoo your
- William Harley and Arthur Davidson, both in their early twenties, built their first motorcycle in 1903. During their first year, the company's entire output was only 1 motorbike; however, by 1910, the company had sold 3,200. Movies such as Easy Rider made Harleys a cultural icon and soon the company attracted people who loved its bad-boy mystique, powerfulness, rumbling voice, distinctive roar, an...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Trackdays - get the maximum enjoyment from your time on the track
- Many motorcyclists want to take their bikes onto the track and trackdays are the ideal environment. If you have never been on a track before the experience can feel daunting so here are a number of tips to help make your trackday enjoyable. Use a van or a trailer to get your bike to the trackThis has a number of advantages. If the worst happens and the bike gets damaged you can get i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Motorcycle suspension: - a troubleshooting guide
- Trouble Shooting Suspension Problems.Adjustment locations: ForksRebound adjustment (if applicable) is located near the top of the fork. Compression adjustment (if applicable) is located near the bottom of the fork. Spring preload adjustment (if applicable) is generally hex style and located at the top of the fork.Lack of ReboundSymptoms:? For...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Motorcycle suspension setup: getting to grips with a black art
- Suspension Set-up: The basicsWhether you are a road rider or a racer correct suspension setup is the key to fast smooth riding and consistent lap times. To get the best out of your bike it needs to be set up for the conditions in which you will be riding. It is considerably easier to set the bike up for the Track as you know what conditions will be like for the next hour or so and th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Kids like to ride motorcycles too
- Roaring up on a motorcycle has a strong draw for all of us who have adopted the biker lifestyle. This draw often hits our children too. I know that for me my kids love to ride and probably want to do it as much as I do. I love taking them for rides and sharing the experience with them. But there are some additional considerations that have to be taken into account when loading them on the back of ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ride hard - hydrate harder
- This summer is showing all of the signs of being a hot one. Temps have already been hitting the 100's here in the Midwest. With that kind of heat we have to remember that when we are out there riding, we are at it's mercy. When you're riding the possibility of get dehydrated and hot is substantially increased. Between the heat and the wind it can really zap you. This is especially true if...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 5 steps to a better motorcycle loan with a better credit score
- It is common knowledge that motorcycle lenders base high importance on your FICO credit scores when approving motorcycle loans. However, what many people overlook is that their FICO credit score can highly impact the term on their motorcycle loan along with the interest rate that is assigned to the motorcycle loan.In order to gain better motorcycle loan rates it is important that you think ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Know your mini moto
- The Mini Moto is a small scale replica of the World Super Bikes used by the likes of Valentino Rossi and ex champion Carl Fogarty. The Mini Moto comes equipped with either a two stroke air or water cooled engine which are, depending on the model, capable of speeds of up to 60Mph.In this article I will underline the finer points of the components that make these speeds possible.The tw...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Auctions and car transport: everything you need to know
- Everyone has wanted to sell a car at some point and in the age of Internet auctions, there are more options than ever when it comes to selling your car whether it's an '05, '78 or a '20. With this ever expanding world of options comes the need to make delivery after you've sold the vehicle and that requires a car transport service.Depending on the auction service, you can list that shipment...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Take care of her and shell do the same ( how to start out the riding season)
- Has your scoot been sitting in the garage all winter, just dying to be ridden? Or have you had the chance to only get her out a couple of times? If you answer yes to either of these questions, then this article will intrest you. This article lets you know what I do every year right before riding season starts.Living in the lower midwest, there seems to be several chances to ride during the ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Avoiding excessive or uneven front tire wear
- All rubber tires wear down over time, whether they're on a motorcycle or automobile. However, you want to watch out for uneven or excessive wear, both of which can cause serious problems for motorcycle riders. If you pay attention to the following causes of excessive and uneven wear, you will extend the life of your tires and keep yourself safe:1. Improper Tire Pressure - We have all heard ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Frame slider design and selection
- Call them crash protectors, crash bobbins, fairing protectors or frame sliders, all these products ultimately seek to do one thing - protect your expensive bodywork or the essential and often expensive structural parts of your motorcycle from damage in the even of a fall or tip-over. The frame slider concept is as old as the proverbial 'crash bar' and today there are as many designs and brands as ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to remove your mk2 mini moto engine
- Many mini moto modifications will require you to remove the engine from the mini moto. This is why I have produced the following guide.Firstly you will need to remove the mini moto's fairing.Start with the seat fairing, unscrew the four seat screws and remove the seat. Unscrew the screw at the front end of the seat fairing and remove the petrol cap. The fairing can now be lifted from...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Women and motorcycles? you bet!
- To really understand the women and her ride, one needs to go back in history to explore the courageous women who defied the norm and road their horses in the freedom of the wind. Who could forget Joan of Arc or Annie Oakley. Two completely different women who followed their own council and fought for their right to ride in a man's world. Or the women warlords who fought while on horseback and bran...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mini moto mayhem
- Mini Motos have been around in the UK for around ten years now. The first bikes we're cobbled together with parts that were already available. Small 2 stroke engines, mainly from garden machinery, were used. This type of engine is still used today for a few models and is referred to as an 'industrial' engine. But now the mini moto has been given an overhaul and has taken off in popularity.M...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 0 to 60 in 4.5 seconds
- Speeding is illegal, yet we sell racing motorcycles and cars which are so powerful and look so intimidating that a police man could write the owner a ticket even if it were parked. Take today's crotch rocket, nearly all of these motorcycles can barely get out of second or third gear going sixty miles per hour. We complain when our teenagers drive these bikes like they are meant to be driven. Silly...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - People are crazy... and everyone is a racer
- ?And everyone is a racer. If you doubt that, you've obviously never driven in New York City during rush hour. Look closely at the driver of that Japanese luxury car. He's just as miffed as you the racer is at having to drive fifty-five miles per hour when the speedometer on the car clearly reads one hundred and fifty. Why can't we drive it at that speed if the car can come close to it. Man, just l...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The buzz is all about mini-motorcycles
- Pocket bikes are miniature motorcycles -- powered, for the most part, by oil- and gas-burning engines similar to those used in chain saws, weed whackers or other small motorized tools -- and they look just like the real thing.The snazziest models cost thousands and are made in Italy, but the ones that are selling by the container load run from $200 to $500. They come from China, among other...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Fuel cells motorcycles, trucks, tanks, atvs and fire hazards from heat exchanges
- We have heard a whole lot of talk about fuel cells and of course it is a worthy endeavor. Portable generators, cars, transportation industry, Power generators, Ships, etc. can benefit. However in a mobile application such as a shuttle bus, car, truck, train, tractor, motor scooter or even a Segway air-cushioned platform mover, there is the problem of heat. The heat occurs on transfer of fuel. So i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Online shopping for motorcycle accessories
- When shopping for a certain item and material, the way to do it is to shop like a woman. Who else knows how to shop till they drop but women, right? Isn't it that husbands, partners, spouses and lovers often complain about the amount of time and the energy given to shopping by their women even for just one item they need?But who else gets the most of their budget, and takes home the item of...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Workings of a motorcycle muffler suspension
- Motorcycles are becoming more popular because of its convenience and relatively inexpensive cost compared to automobiles. They are capable of the same speeds as cars and can also be licensed for use on public highways.Owners and drivers of motorcycles opt for these motorized, two-wheeled vehicles as transportation because aside from it being an inexpensive alternative to cars, they can be e...
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