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Prepping Your Motorcycle For Transport & Shipping

Simon Bertram — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:09:29 +0000

The reality of life in the modern, fast paced, interconnected world is that long distance job applications and career moves are much more viable than at any point before in history. It used to be that you would be born, grow up, get educated, work, and then settle into a comfortable retirement all in the same State, sometimes even the same city. That, however, is so 20th century. Today’s workforce is a highly mobile one, with opportunities to expand, explore, […]

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New Rider? Factors Impacting Your Insurance Rates

Marco Tam — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 23:01:58 +0000

Motorcycle insurance rates are subject to a variety of different variables and are calculated using sophisticated algorithms. However, there are several factors that we know can impact the price that you pay. Read on to learn more about these factors and how you can make adjustments to find an insurance premium that works best for you. Make and Model Via Damon Motorcycles Like any other vehicle on the road, insurance companies look at make and model as part of determining […]

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Motorcycle Events and Races Worth Streaming In 2023

Marco Tam — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 01:16:49 +0000

With the 2023 Dakar Rally finished as of January and MotoAmerica just finishing up in March, there are plenty of upcoming events for the year that will quench the thirst for motorcycle racing enthusiasts. Taking place all over the globe, it can be a challenge given different broadcasting times, races being exclusive to certain TV networks, or some races are straight-up unavailable in North America. Luckily, streaming content has never been easier as many households now hold subscriptions that offer […]

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How You Can Improve Your Comfort While Riding

Vishal Venugopal — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:26:49 +0000

It’s obvious — the more comfortable you are on your motorcycle, the longer you can stay on it. A comfortable rider is also quicker and safer, as they can focus on riding and the road ahead. It doesn’t matter if you’re just getting started or if you stumbled into the world of two wheels decades ago; there’s always room for improvement. With some minor tweaks to your motorcycle and your gear, you can bring about a significant change in the […]

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9 Famous Motorcycles From Contemporary Movies

Graham Miles — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:50:45 +0000

Motorcycles appear in plenty of movies, often symbolizing a character’s rebellious nature or adding extra excitement to a chase sequence. In fact, so many actors ride bikes that sometimes their contracts have clauses preventing them from doing so when not on set (just in case of an accident that could set production back). But what are the most notable appearances of motorcycles in movies—the ones where bikes were either an integral part of the story or used in such a […]

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5 Easy Motorcycle Modifications for New Riders

Graham Miles — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:59:45 +0000

When you buy your first motorcycle, you probably think it’s perfect just the way it is—but if you’re anything like I was, it won’t be long before you start dreaming of ways to mod it out and make it your own. That instinct is only natural. After all, any passionate rider will tell you that their motorcycle is an extension of themselves. So if you care about keeping yourself healthy and maintaining your appearance, why wouldn’t you do the same […]

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Great Idea, Poor Execution Awards: 3 “Revolutionary” Motorcycling Ideas That Flopped

Jim Pruner — Mon, 21 May 2018 21:37:17 +0000

Economics: A Harsh Teacher Several times in history people and companies have taken big risks and won equally big. It’s the fuel for ambitious innovation and business venture as well it should be. Conversely, there are plenty of huge failures for the simple reason that no one, no matter how smart or successful really can predict what will capture the market’s interest every time. Here are three perfect examples of all the right moves resulting in a great big belly […]

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Two New Harleys: Forty-Eight Special & Iron 1200 Sportster

Jim Pruner — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 13:56:01 +0000

115 years of Harley Davidson Motorcycles A couple of weeks ago one of the local Harley dealerships in Calgary offered up a “behind the scenes tour” of the facility to interested members of the public. I never need much of an excuse to head down there to check out the selection of new models, but being that Calgary was still firmly ensnared in “Father Winter’s” chilly grip, I jumped at the opportunity. My 13 year old son and I enjoyed […]

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Innovative New Technology Making Motorcycling Better

Jim Pruner — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 14:49:24 +0000

Bob Dylan is Speaking To Me About Motorcycles “Come writers and critics Who prophesize with your pen And keep your eyes wide The chance won’t come again And don’t speak too soon For the wheel’s still in spin And there’s no tellin’ who that it’s namin’ For the loser now will be later to win For the times they are a-changin” – Bob Dylan Exciting Times There’s little doubt to me that these often misinterpreted lyrics from the legendary Bob […]

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10 YouTube Videos That Help Explain Motorcycle Riding Basics

Jim Pruner — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 10:06:32 +0000

Starting from the Beginning “For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them.” -Aristotle I’m the kind of person who does their homework before tackling a new project or goal. I like to spend some quality time reading about (or better yet watching) how other people have done the same thing first so that I can avoid the pitfalls and setbacks they encountered. Then I picture myself actually doing it using the […]

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Airbags on a Motorcycle?

Jim Pruner — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 18:33:23 +0000

It’s true. The technology found in the four wheeled world is starting to take hold in the two wheeled one as well. It stands to reason because the standardization of airbags in the automotive world has helped save many lives and significantly cut back the number of injuries to drivers and passengers. Using a shoulder belt and airbag system in a car prevents serious head injury by 85% in front end collisions compared to 60% using only the shoulder belt. […]

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Top Motovloggers to Watch in 2017

TheGoomba — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 14:32:48 +0000

2017 Top Motovloggers to Watch What is motovlogging? Well, to put it simply it’s when you strap a camera to yourself or your motorcycle and you film your ride. Wikipedia defines it as: A person who creates motovlogs is known as a motovlogger, and the action of making motovlogs is called motovlogging. Most motovloggers upload their videos on YouTube, and the network of motovloggers [t]here is known as the motovlog community – Wikipedia Motovlogging is becoming really popular on Youtube, and […]

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Ken Roczen Soldiers Through Injury Recovery

Motorcycle Guy — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 12:00:55 +0000

Honda HRC racing superstar Ken Roczen suffered a grisly setback during the Anaheim 2017 SX 450 Main Event. The motocross star who kicked off 2017 with two wins was racing in a technical lane when he was thrown from his bike. Roczen missed one of the jumps and was ejected from his bike, crashing dramatically. He suffered a compound fracture and a dislocated elbow and wrist. Roczen fans were certainly gripped with fear concerning the star’s future. […]

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Top 6 Motovloggers to Watch on Youtube!

Motorcycle Guy — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 03:43:56 +0000

Top 6 Motovloggers to Watch on Youtube! If there is one thing I search a lot for on youtube, it’s motovloggers. I’ve been without a motorcycle for about four years now, and to get my two-wheeled fix I count on people recording themselves riding. As I save up for my next bike, I am reminded of a time before I started riding where I was researching everything I could about motorcycle riding. If youtube had been around then, I’m sure […]

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Top Motovloggers to Watch in 2017

Motorcycle Guy — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 21:44:42 +0000

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