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•What To Look For In Motorcycle Boots
Buying a good pair of motorcycle boots can be an exercise in patience unless you know what to look for in motorcycle boots. Here are a few points you can keep in mind when you go searching for one:
1. Motorcycle boots should be at least 160 mm in height, and must provide impact protection for the shins, instep and ankles.
2. The soles that are sewn are stronger than the ones that are bonded. Often, the glued soles come off when the rider drags the feet along the road while stopping the...
•Motorcycle Rims Can Add Glamour To A Bike
Motorcycle rims are like a pair of sunglasses; they can add glamour and change the way your bike looks. But you should not limit the utility of the rims to their looks. The rims play a far more important role in the way your bike runs.
There are basically two types of motorcycle rims: solid and laced. In the solid rim, the spokes as well the rim are fused to form a single, circular plate. The metal used here is usually solid aluminum.
Laced rims, on the other hand, are the conventional spoke...
•Motorcycle Tank Bags Can Provide Extra Storage Space
If you plan to hit the road on your cruiser for a few days, then you will need all the storage space that a motorcycle can possibly afford. Realistically speaking, on its own a bike does not offer much. That is why there is a range of saddle bags and bags for the sissy bar. After you have got yourself these, what next? Motorcycle tank bags are the natural extension.
As the name suggests these bags sit around your tank. Most of them are magnetic and have ears that you can clamp in place once...
•Motorcycle Protective Clothing
Everything that goes in the name of protective gear may not necessarily be as safe as the claims may be. In Europe, for example, apparel has to undergo a series of lengthy tests to qualify as safety clothing. These include abrasion, tearing and impact tests. If they are passed they are CR certified. In the US, where there are no such tests all riders should acquire a set of motorcycle protective clothing by keeping the following points in mind:
1. Wear a sturdy pair of high boots and...
•7 Mesh Motorcycle Jackets
Motorcycle jackets are an important part of a rider's attire. They protect them against bad weather, minimize injuries in case of a fall and give them a smart look. Before selecting a mesh motorcycle jacket you need to look at their important features. Some of the important features of popular mesh motorcycle jacket brands are:
1. AGV SPORT AEROMESH JACKET: This jacket comes with a polyester mesh exterior and an open weave netting inside for better ventilation. It has high-density exterior...
•How To Buy A Motorcycle Helmet
A helmet is not an accessory, it a life saving gear. You must therefore spend considerable time in finding out how to buy a motorcycle helmet. Some of the points that you need to check are:
1. DOT Certification: The helmet that you buy must have a Department of Transportation certification. This is a guarantee that the helmet meets the basic safety requirements.
2. Retention: Do a roll off test before you buy a helmet. This test is simple. All that you need to do is to secure the straps,...
•Motorcycle Windshields Do More Than Add Oomph To A Bike
Motorcycle windshields do not just add oomph to a bike, they do much more. Among other things, they intercept discarded cigarette butts, bugs and other assorted highway missiles. They also conduct the all important task of redirecting airflow away from the rider's head and torso thus saving him from wind fatigue on long hauls.
Little wonder then that windshields are the most sought after accessory in the market. The demand has also spawned a whole range of windshields, each claiming its own...
•Make Sure That You Buy The Right Motorcycle Eyewear
The most important motorcycle accessory is eyewear. It protects the eyes from flying insects, dust particles, cigarette stubs or any other debris that may be propelled through the air by powerful winds. The danger is caused not by the size of the particles but the speed at which these objects may hit the rider's eye. Another danger that riders face is from headlamp glare. This can be especially disconcerting at night. Bikers should also not forget that they need to protect their eyes from...
•Don t Overload Motorcycle Backrest Bags
The motorcycle backrest bags not only provide valuable support but can be used to carry light items on long cruises. It is important to keep the bag light, because a heavy load at a high point in the bag can have an adverse effect on low-speed handling.
The features that you need to look at while buying a motorcycle backrest bag are:
1. Mounting systems: Your backrest bag needs to fit snugly on to the bar. So make sure that the bar is neither too tall nor too wide for the bag. Also keep in...
•How To Buy Winter Motorcycle Gloves
If you've been out riding on the streets on a cold winter night, you will know why no rider should venture out without gloves. They protect your fingers, which can otherwise grow numb making it very difficult for you to control the bike. However, it is important that you should know how to buy winter motorcycle gloves. Otherwise, you may end up getting the wrong pair of gloves.
Here are seven points that you must keep in mind while buying a pair of gloves:
1. The gloves should have a long...
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