Archive for 'Motorcycles'
Moped Safety on the Streets of Virginia
March 14th, 2009. Published under Motorcycles. No Comments.
Riding a moped is fun but even a low speed fall can result in serious injury. In Virginia in 2007, there were 266 moped crashes which resulted in 8 deaths and 229 rider injuries. If you are considering a moped for daily use, you should also consider these important safety tips to protect yourself.
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The In And Out Of A Carbon Fiber Motorcycle Helmet
March 12th, 2009. Published under Motorcycles. No Comments.
Some of the most modern and popular motor cycle helmets on the market today have to be the ones made of a material called carbon fiber. The technology now available in the making of motorcycle helmets and other protective wear means we are getting better quality, better protection and more comfort.
Carbon fiber is made […]
General Motorcycle Safety Tips and Information
March 6th, 2009. Published under Motorcycles. No Comments.
Riding a motorcycle can be a lot of fun but it can also be dangerous. Motorcycles represent 2.5% of all registered vehicles but 11.3% of traffic deaths. In 2006, motorcycles accounted for over 4,800 fatalities and 88,000 injuries in the United States. Specifically in Virginia, there were 2,601 motorcycle crashes which resulted in 126 motorcycle […]
Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R Crotch Rocket - Sport Bike - Motorcycle - Review
March 3rd, 2009. Published under Motorcycles. No Comments.
The Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R motorcycle is a top-of-the-line crotch rocket. As one of the most popular crotch rockets or sport bikes in the motorcycle category it is probably most well known for its speed. It came into this world in 1999 and with ongoing testing it was the fastest production motorcycle in the world.
It […]
AMA Supercross Series Tickets - Do Tires Make the Rider?
February 23rd, 2009. Published under Motorcycles. No Comments.
While James Stewart, Chad Reed and Josh Grant may all be on different teams, they have something definitely in common. The three all competed on Bridgestone tires during the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Competition in Anaheim, California in February. If the proof is in the pudding, then these three are an amazing advertisement as they […]
Motorcycle Safety Courses-What To Look For And Why To Take One
February 18th, 2009. Published under Motorcycles. No Comments.
It is a very responsible course of action to participate in a motorcycle safety course, especially if you are just beginning to learn to ride. These courses will teach you priceless information to help you safely operate your motorcycle. They also teach you preventive measures to take to help keep you out of accidents. It […]
How To Get The Best Price When Buying A Motorcycle-The Art Of Negotiation
February 18th, 2009. Published under Motorcycles. No Comments.
A lot of people want a new motorcycle but they don’t stop to negotiate the best price. You never want to let those who are selling no how bad you want it. I know you may have been looking at that bike for months but you have to avoid looking like you just have to […]