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Chain, Belt, Shaft: Which Drive Type Is Best For You?

Simon Bertram — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:29:30 +0000

In the world of motorcycles, it seems that drivetrains really don’t get the credit they deserve. Much of the talk around a bike focuses on the engine—if it’s an inline-four or a v-twin, a triple or a parallel-twin—and how much power it puts out. The engine is also the source of that thing we all love about our bikes, the noise and the responsiveness to even the smallest movement of the wrist. See Also: The Best V-Twin Motorcycles for Beginner […]

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Auto vs. Motorcycle Insurance: Comparing Costs & Riders

Graham Miles — Wed, 04 May 2022 22:44:11 +0000

If you’ve been driving for a while but you’re still new to riding, you might assume that motorcycle insurance and car insurance are pretty similar. But in fact, bike insurance is often structured in an entirely different way from car insurance—which results in different premiums and types of coverage offered. Knowing these differences is critical for new riders; you need to be aware of the potential situations your insurance covers and (perhaps more importantly) the ones it doesn’t. You’ll also […]

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How To Push Start (Bump Start / Pop Start) A Motorcycle

Cameron Martel — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 07:30:56 +0000

Quick Navigation Motorcycle Won’t Start? Check these First! How to Push Start a Motorcycle How-to Video Helpful Tips in Push Starting your Bike Conclusion It was 25°c outside (about 77°F for my American friends), the sun was shining, and my wife and I were ready to ride. I’m riding MOTGATT today (I know, I know, I should have been ATGATT) and am decked out in some great gear that I’m testing: the brand-new NEXX X.VITILUR modular helmet, my REAX Jackson […]

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Best Gear for Beginners: Two Schools of Thought

Jim Pruner — Mon, 21 May 2018 20:39:34 +0000

When I decide to invest in a new hobby or interest, the philosophy I use is generally to start simple and work my way up to complex from there depending on my interest level. Others begin at full throttle, diving in with both feet right from the get-go. If you have the money to spend that’s great, but most people don’t risk so much right away. I suppose a third way would be a hybrid of the two schools of […]

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The Impact: Why You Should be Riding in a Full Face Helmet

Jim Pruner — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 07:30:54 +0000

It’s Common Sense There are people and groups arguing for and against helmet use in general and the topic is extremely inflammatory in the United States. I think it’s less controversial to debate abortion or gun control than it is wearing a helmet with some people. Nonetheless, numerous scientific studies have repeatedly shown helmeted riders survive crashes 2 to 3 times more often than unhelmeted ones. Helmets are twice as effective at preventing serious brain injuries. The consensus among researchers […]

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7 Reasons You Should Ride a Scooter Instead of a Motorcycle

Jim Pruner — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 07:30:16 +0000

The Alternative Motorcycle? Scooters are probably the most common two-wheeled vehicles on the road worldwide other than bicycles. I suppose in that sense it’s the same as the alternative genre of music. Labeled in North America as the non-mainstream choice while in reality, it couldn’t be any more popular. Honda alone has sold almost 100 million worldwide of their Cub and Super Cub model to date. After you let that number sink in it becomes clear there must be some […]

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Moped vs. Scooter vs. Motorcycle: What’s the Difference?

Jim Pruner — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 02:18:25 +0000

The Short Answer The difference between mopeds, scooters, and motorcycles comes down to power and size. In reality, all three are actually just types of motorcycles, but they’re built with different purpose and levels of complexity. The Same But Different The simplest way to think of this is to picture three very different breeds of dog and realize they all descended from one original prehistoric ancestor. The moped would be a Chihuahua or Toy Poodle. They’re light, small and serve […]

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How to Identify When a Bike Has Been Poorly Maintained

Jim Pruner — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 17:53:52 +0000

Caveat Emptor or Buyer Beware There’s a tremendous difference between a vehicle that has been properly maintained and one that hasn’t. I’ve owned several cars, trucks, and bikes sporting high miles that have been very reliable because someone took good care of them before me. Obviously, if you can get one with lower miles that have been maintained all the better, but it’s not a must-have. Spotting problems caused by lack of maintenance can be easy or difficult and there’s […]

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[How-To] 10-Steps to Winterize Your Motorcycle & Prepare it For Storage

Jim Pruner — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 20:40:30 +0000

Updated October 18, 2019 by Cameron Martel I live in Canada and I’m a motorcyclist. It’s late September, the leaves are changing colour, and there are more on the ground now than still clinging to branches. Some people still are walking around in shorts defiantly, but the anxious look in their eyes says… winter is coming! Thankfully we don’t have George RR Martin’s zombie ice dragons or an army of the dead to prepare for, but for most bikers here […]

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Motorcycle Helmet Heads up Displays Will Go Mainstream

TheGoomba — Wed, 10 May 2017 12:19:12 +0000

In this day and time, the helmets have become the most important equipment whenever you move on the roads by motorcycle. This equipment can protect you when you are felt down or prevent you from the rain or the wind which has the adverse effects on you during the process of driving the motorcycle. To enhance the level of the helmets’ performance, the manufacturers have produced more and more accessories for the purpose of protecting the face and the head […]

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Motorcycle Drag Racing: A History – Continuous Progress and Ingenuity

TheGoomba — Wed, 10 May 2017 12:19:05 +0000

In this day and time, the drag racing is quite different from the drag racing in the past. Whether on two wheels or four wheels, they still remain several significant differences. It is very difficult to find out the drag strip which is closed by the small local drag strips. This types of the drag racing disappeared for a very long time that no one can know the exact reason for its disappearance. Nowadays, almost all people pay more attention […]

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Everything You Need To Know About Snell Certification

Jared Northcott — Wed, 10 May 2017 12:19:03 +0000

I am embarrassed to admit how much blind trust I put into a helmet without truly understanding if the “certification” label attached to one has any merit. Who is making sure helmets are actually effective? The manufacturer? The Government? There are several types of certifications for modern helmets. The Snell Foundation tests dozens of different types of helmets based on their intended use, including Motorcycling, Elite Automotive Sports, Kart, SA Automotive Sports, Equestrian, Skiing, and Cycling. Snell certification is considered […]

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Hair Problems when Wearing a Motorcycle Helmet?

TheGoomba — Wed, 10 May 2017 12:18:58 +0000

Wearing a Motorcycle Helmet & Hair Problems Does Wearing a Motorcycle Helmet Cause Hair Loss? Regularly wearing a motorcycle helmet pulls on hairs, which over time may train the hair roots to move closer to the scalp surface. This is a process called “traction alopecia“, in which the hairs, typically towards the front of the scalp stop growing because their roots become too close to the skins surface until they lose their anchoring in the scalp. Basically, when the helmet […]

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Wear glasses under a motorcycle helmet

TheGoomba — Wed, 10 May 2017 12:11:34 +0000

Riding under the severe weather like rain or wind can hinder our vision. Especially to the short – sighted people, wearing glasses and masks at the same time in the rain will be a nightmare. The air we exhale can condense on the glass and create mists and fog. If we open the visor, rain and the wind can splash into our face irritating our concentration in riding. Also, we cannot stop a bit and wait for the mists fade […]

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How to Stop Helmet Fogging Up

TheGoomba — Wed, 10 May 2017 12:11:31 +0000

Here’s How to Stop a Motorcycle Helmet Fogging Up It is irritating as driving in the cold, wet weather with a steamed up helmet glass which hinders your vision and poses threats to the riders. In case you are short sighted, the danger is doubled because fog makes your glasses blurred too. There are a couple of solutions for this nightmare in which stopping breathing is the most popular. However, it is not reasonable when traveling on the long road. […]

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Where to put a motorcycle helmet gear and gloves?

TheGoomba — Wed, 10 May 2017 12:11:29 +0000

Wearing the helmet is a crucial thing before you ride any motorcycle. Helmets protect our heads and prevent our face and heads from any serious injuries leading death. Besides other gears like glasses, gloves, etc are also important to keep us safe from any threats possible to occur during the road. Preparing them before any travel is necessary, during the traveling, you should equip the safe place to put them in to avoid any drop or damage to them. These […]

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How Can You Make An Motorcycle Helmet Bullet Proof?

TheGoomba — Wed, 10 May 2017 12:11:27 +0000

Can You Make An Motorcycle Helmet Bulletproof and If So How Do You Do It? First Question – Are Motorcycle Helmets Bulletproof? Can a helmet stop a bullet? Let’s find out together! An avid Youtuber (by the name of Alex) put together this rather lovely video of you guessed it, him shooting a helmet to find out if it is bulletproof. Some Helmet Bulletproof History That a helmet can sustain a bullet was discovered 45 years ago by mistake. Just before […]

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How to paint a motorcycle helmet?

TheGoomba — Wed, 10 May 2017 12:07:16 +0000

Step By Step Guide to Painting Your Motorcycle Helmet We hear all the time from beginner motorcycle riders that they won’t wear a helmet because they are ugly (don’t even get me started as to why that is about the dumbest reason I’ve ever heard for not wearing a motorcycle helmet). The reasoning goes that traditional motorcycle helmet makers are so focused on features and safety that they ignore making their helmets look awesome. The result is that riders end up […]

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Helmets & Dandruff: The Truth

TheGoomba — Wed, 10 May 2017 12:07:15 +0000

Do Helmets Make Dandruff Worse? Sorry guys, but this is 100% true. In the same way wet, smelly socks can lead to Athlete’s foot, wearing a motorcycle helmet speeds up the fungal growth that causes dandruff by up to 30%. Dandruff is simply a reaction between oils and fungus on your scalp that cause irritation. So think about it. You wear your helmet all day long on an epic road trip. It is smelly, moist and downright nasty in there […]

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How were motorcycle helmets born?

TheGoomba — Wed, 10 May 2017 12:07:09 +0000

There is no question that the helmet is the most important piece of safety equipment while you are traveling by motorcycle. For that reason, more and more people interested in choosing for themselves the right helmet that can meet all requirements about fashion, sample, material and the level of safety. If you are a fan of racing motorcycle, the helmets are not strange. But have you ever wondered about the development process as well as the birth of motorcycle helmet? […]

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