Showing posts with label Motorcycles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Motorcycles. Show all posts

Friday, July 8, 2011

Sinnis Motorcycles for You

Well spring is ending and summer is creeping on us quickly. Summer brings out all the people who love to do all those great outdoor activities. There are many of them to do and riding motorcycles is one of them. It's a lovely summer day and one can see many different types of motorcycles on the road. A motorcycle is just as individual as the driver of it. One of the popular bikes to ride are the Sinnis motorcycles. This is how Sinnis motorcycles promotes themselves "A motorcycle should not only look good but most importantly it must "feel" good."

The company prides themselves that all Sinnis motorcycles are built to the highest standards possible using bullet-proof engines. This is done to ensure that where ever you take your Sinnis motorcycle you will enjoy the ride time and time again and at the same time look good doing it. Now everyone feels they produce the best motorcycle and Sinnis motorcycles are no different. Sinnis started in 2006. They saw in their view that the market was flooded with cheap imported motorcycles. They set out in 2006 to change this by offering and incredible machine at an incredible price.

In just the last 5 years Sinnis motorcycles has become a supplier of high quality bikes and are very popular. In five short years they have 14 different models to choose from so chances are there is a bike they make for just about everyone. The thing that is definite is that this company stands behind their product. They take great pride in the product they produce and in turn sell. There are many ways to look at getting a Sinnis motorcycle. Many of your local places will carry them. This is a great way to look them over as you will be able to see the different styles as well as possibly take one on a test drive.

You may also want to check online right to the Sinnis website. This is also a great way as you will be able to see every style that they have. You can also see the choices that you have to order one that is already made or possibly have one specially made to your specifications. Whichever way you choose to do this it is up to you. What is clear with the nice weather coming that riding is a great way to enjoy it. Also if you are in need of a bike to do this that it's a great idea to check Sinnis motorcycles out to see what they offer.

Natalie Eastaugh is the Internet Marketing Specialist for JDRWebsites.co.uk

Should you wish to learn more on Sinnis Motorcycles as well as details about Beacon Motorcycles, check out http://www.beaconmotorcycles.co.uk/


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Sunday, July 3, 2011

Men And Women Who Ride Motorcycles Don't Have A Death Wish

There are lots of opinions about men and women who ride motorcycles, but few of them come from men and women who ride. Is it dangerous? To a far lesser degree than is advertised.

Once the teenage testosterone cases who ride like they have something to prove, and the drug and alcohol addled riders are removed from the statistics, the numbers of deaths and accidents drop dramatically. For all of the riders I know, coffee is the strongest beverage consumed during a riding day. I can't speak for the motorcycle riders parked in front of bars, but they are in the minority. I know more men who've died playing tennis and golf than motorcycling.

Danger isn't the reason men and women ride. We ride in spite of it. Why have I ridden motorcycles for the past twenty-five years? Simply put, there's no other activity that delivers the same level of excitement and thrills. Riding well requires well-honed skill, and riders love to be skillful because it increases the pleasure of the ride.

I can't saw wood, hammer nails, or fix a car, but I'm a highly skilled rider, which means I know how to ride my motorcycle to its maximum potential. Leaning over hard, down shifting, entering a curve in the road, and ending up sitting straight and tall in the saddle afterward is a thrill. Riding for an entire day on nothing but little traveled back roads, breathing in the smells of fresh mown hay, wildflowers, cattle and horses, seeing spectacular views, and stopping for lunch along the way, is about the best day I can imagine.

I may not exceed 50 mph the entire day, or use a higher gear than third, on those country roads, but the thrill of knowing how to experience that to its fullest exceeds the need for speed. I suppose that for some riders it's all about riding fast like their hair is on fire, but for me and most riders, that's not the point at all. We all want to live to ride another day.

Being good at any sport requires practice, and motorcycling is no exception. I've spent a several days over the years riding race tracks at schools run by ex-motorcycle racers, to improve my skills. Understanding the gyroscope effect that is a motorcycle, and using that effect to its maximum feels magical.

I'm noticing more women on motorcycles, and the industry reports that 10% of all new bikes are purchased by women. Considering how many people ride, that's a lot of women. I love to hear them talk about their ride at the end of the day over a glass of wine. They talk about the joy of riding in the same terms as men who ride. I'm noticing more men and women riding together, but on separate bikes.

The next time you see a man or woman riding a motorcycle, give them the benefit of the doubt. Assume they just love what they're doing and can't imagine not doing it. If you've ever had any fantasies about riding motorcycles, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation is a nation organization that has taught millions of people how to ride safely. It's a weekend course and they provide the helmets and bikes. It's a terrific, safe way to get started.

Once you're on the road, if you're in a group of riders, remember to ride your own ride and not be influenced by other riders who may or may not be more skilled. Ride at a comfortable level that doesn't make you stressed or worried. Start riding on a smaller bike, 250-500c.c., and move up as your skills improve.

For twenty years, author and lecturer Ken Solin has helped men move beyond the issues that limit their lives. Both men and women follow Ken since his work is primarily about relationships.

Ken's website, http://www.kensolin.com/ is filled blogs about real life problems.

There's a frank, gritty, 42 minute television pilot about men that will surprise men and women alike.

There's also book excerpts from Ken's new, soon to be published book, Eight Angry Men.


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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

All Motorcycle Mufflers Are Not Good for Motorcycles

All motorcycle mufflers are not good for motorcycles! We can list numerous reasons to prove this statement true. Are all these reasons necessary to be fulfilled as features in a motorcycle muffler? Or there is something else that makes the standard for this? Well, both these questions are true because to be good is relative. What is good for you is not necessarily meant to be good for me as well. But again, this relativity can be generalized. There are some points that are important for all bikers and this makes it easy for us to know what is good or bad in term of a motorcycle muffler.

To know what a good motorcycle muffler is, first we need to know what makes mufflers bad for motorcycles. A good motorcycle muffler must have a stainless look because a stained muffler will make your motorcycle looks very bad. Due to these welding stains this muffler will leave very bad impression even at the owner of the bike. If a muffler fails to fulfill this condition, it's not good for your motorcycle.

If you're buying a new muffler for the sake of increased horse power and the one you're going to buy is not capable of doing that, then it's a bad muffler for your motorcycle. Instead of this one, you should buy a muffler that has an increased horse power because this is the reason that you're buying a new muffler.

Motorcycle mufflers that have low performance level are not good for your motorcycles. Before buying a new one, you need to ask for a proof of its performance or it will soon fall flat on the ground and you'll have to buy another muffler for your motorcycle. Good product manufacturers put performance charts of their mufflers at their websites. You can search them online.

There are states that have their laws regarding noise limits. If a product is perfect in all senses but fails to fulfill the requirements of these laws and you have to pay fines for this, these mufflers are bad for your motorcycle. Before buying a motorcycle muffler note whether it's an EPA-compliant muffler to not.

Durability is one more important point to be considered while buying a motorcycle muffler. This very feature is linked with all other features. If a muffler is not durable, it may harm its looks, its muffling function and thus will increase its sound from the standard limits. If a muffler is not durable, it will start corroding and will soon be malfunctioning. This will make it a bad muffler for your motorcycle. So, buying a durable motorcycle muffler is very much important to make it good for your motorcycle.

There are motorcycle mufflers that are manufactured using alloys like stainless steel 304. This stainless steel grade is famous for durability and mufflers manufactured by using this material are non-corrosive and very much resistant. The basic function of a muffler is to muffle out the hot gases coming from the engine so that they can't produce loud noise and also from environment protection perspective.

Shareef is an expert manufacturer of Motorcycle Mufflers and writes articles to share about the latest trends in industry and solutions to motorcycle lovers.

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17035 S. Dixie Highway
Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
E-mail: sales@stainlessride.com
Phone: 1-937-242-6089
Fax: 937-242-6395


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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Cheap Faster Motorcycles

You can throw a lot of money into not riding a motorcycle any faster. After spending $1000 on a shiny new exhaust system, would you have the courage to tell your friends let alone yourself that the bike doesn't go any faster? To get the most miles per hour from your buck spend more time than money to go faster on the cheap.

Over time, brake fluid absorbs water from condensation in the air, which makes your brakes soggy and less responsive. Stop quicker for fifteen dollars and fifteen minutes by revitalizing your braking system. Obtain some DOT 4 brake fluid ($10), an 8mm box wrench, a Philips screwdriver, clear tubing ($5) that fits snug around your brake bleeder nipple (silicone aquarium tubing works great), a rag and a generic container to catch spent fluid. Remove the cover on the master cylinder, place a rag below it and top off the brake fluid. Avoid getting any hydraulic fluid on your bike as it will corrode chromed, painted and anodized parts. Place the 8mm box wrench over the bleeder nipple located on the brake caliper and place one end of the tubing on top of the nipple and the other end inside your catch container. Depress your brake lever a couple of times to build up pressure in the lines before you press and hold the brake lever. With the brake lever depressed, crack open the bleeder nipple. As fluid flows past the nipple and into your catch can, pressure will lessen on the lever. Close the bleeder nipple completely and release the lever. Repeat this process while remembering to top off the master cylinder every couple of opening and closing sessions to avoid introducing air into the system, which would cause you to start over again.

Remember to never release the lever while the bleeder valve is open, as you will draw air and contaminated hydraulic fluid from your overflow tube back into the sealed system. Keep repeating this process until you have flushed out all of the old brake fluid. Besides trying to evict all of the old brake fluid we are also ridding the system of any air bubbles. Use a screwdriver to tap along the brakes lines and dislodge any stubborn air bubbles, as air tends to get trapped where hoses bend or branch off. Varying the way you open the bleeder valve by applying a lot of pressure on the brake lever and cracking the valve open slightly will help evict air from the system. If you have dual brake calipers in the front, repeat this process for both calipers. When you are done with the front brakes move on to the back brakes and repeat the process. An 8-ounce container of brake fluid is enough fluid to bleed the rear brake and both front brakes. Ride faster on the cheap by spending fifteen minutes and fifteen dollars.


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Monday, June 27, 2011

Run Cooler Motorcycles

A motorcycle's suspension is a thankless job as it tries to isolate riders from the irregularity of the road. With every fork compression and expansion your motorcycle's fork oil gets hotter and eventually loses viscosity. As the oil loses viscosity your forks compress easier and easier, and since there is no more added rebound your suspension wallows and the bumps in the road become bumps felt in your handlebars and seat. Keep your forks still, strong and cool by spending a half hour and $15 installing some fresh fork oil. You will need a liter of fork oil ($10), a Ratio Rite ($4) to measure the proper amount of oil, a car jack, a funnel ($1) and some basic hand tools.

Look in your motorcycle's workshop manual to figure out the amount and viscosity of the oil currently in your forks. If you would like a stiffer suspension purchase thicker weight fork oil and purchase thinner oil if you prefer a softer suspension. Raise the front of your motorcycle off the ground using a car jack under the engine block. Remove the front wheel and front fender to allow you access to the triple trees. Measure the amount your fork stanchions stick out above your triple trees and loosen the caps on the left and right fork stanchions. Loosening the upper and lower triple trees and remove both fork stanchions. Unscrew the fork caps but be careful as the caps have a tendency to fly off as a spring is pushing against them. With the caps off, turn the stanchions upside down, remove the fork spring and let the oil drain out. Pay attention to see if the oil is dark, thick or filled with bits of fiber or metal. Pump the suspension up and down to fully evict all of the used oil.

Once the old oil has been removed we can start filling the fresh oil. Since the amount of oil affects how the forks will compress, think about if you liked the handling of your suspension or would prefer a stiffer or softer set up. If you liked the old set up, fill the Ratio Rite with the amount of oil specified in your workshop manual and fill a fork leg. Pump the fork stanchion up and down to eliminate all of the air in the system. This typically involves pumping the fork for two minutes. Once you are done move on to the other leg and repeat the process. When you are finished compress both forks and measure how far the oil is from the top of the forks. The number should be the same for both forks. If not keep pumping or add some oil to the fork with the lower level of oil. Insert the fork springs, compress the fork, install and tighten the fork cap. Insert the fork stanchions through the triple trees up to their previous height above the top triple tree. Reassemble all of the parts, making sure to torque the axle, axle pinch bolts, fork caps, upper and lower triple trees to factory recommended settings. Say thanks to your suspension and your suspension will thank you by running cooler and better absorbing every bump you hit.


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Will Buying Repo Motorcycles Save You Money?

A motorcycle can be repossessed from its owner if he or she defaults on pre-agreed payments. Once the motorbike is reposed, it is branded as a repo motorcycle because technically speaking it is not new, but again it may not be old either.

Buying a repo motorcycle can save you a lot of money. Usually financial institutions to recoup their funds sell repo motorbikes. Now, many at times they place these motor bikes on sale at ridiculously low prices. It becomes an alternative to the new ones for anyone interested in a motorcycle. The owner may have paid all but the last two installments before he got stranded in finishing it off. What the bank will do is to set the reserve price of the repossessed motorcycle at a value that simply covers this balance. This turns out to be unbelievably low.

Most repo motorcycles are in excellent condition, therefore, there are no repair bills that may crop up on you, such as may happen if you bought a used machine. You see as the motorcycle is reposed it is usually in running condition and the owner is still using it to his advantage. It only follows that he is unable to service the loan from the bank or such other financier and that is why the motor bike is taken back. So repo motorcycles are machines in good order, too.

Such motorbikes are also genuine. Purchasing one therefore gives you an opportunity to own a genuine motorcycle, which often comes with the warranty and guarantee attached. It is highly unlikely that it will be a forge or a fake. In the end this saves you money because genuine machines don't break down easily, they last longer and their parts are also in plenty.

Nevertheless, the downside of buying repo motorcycles is that because they are sold at auctions you don't have an opportunity to test drive them before committing to a purchase. There is no chance to take them to a qualified mechanic to test them as they are sold on an as-is where-is basis. The way to go around this I s to take with you someone who knows how to do a quick check but thorough like a qualified mechanic. He should be knowledgeable enough to go over the machine and give it a quick check before the bidding process starts. Remember to do your homework before the bidding starts, so you know what it is worth.


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