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Features Needed To Legalize Mini Motorcycles

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 05:25:50 +0000

Features Needed To Legalize Mini Motorcycles

Mini motorbikes are a great thing that you are able to have. For a couple of us we buy them for our youngsters as a way in which they can spend their time outside without getting into any trouble. For many of us we purchase them for ourselves. They are great to race round with or to do cool tricks. One thing that we are not able to do in nearly any city cities or states is to drive them on the main roads with regular cars.

The only way that this may be manageable is if you take the correct steps to legalize it. Go to your localized DMV and find out what things your bike requires to have in order for it to be legal. In most places all you must do is put in a few parts onto it and you are ready to go.

The more common part that you are going to need are lights that are set the front or back of it. Make a point you have a big enough headlight along the front. This will make your presence well-known the to the people in front of you when driving at night. Also have lights along the back and turn signals if you will be able to fit them on.

Other parts that will be essential are mirrors on either side of the motorbike. These need to be large enough for you to see who is beside and behind you at all times. Otherwise when you try to switch lanes you will run into someone or rather they will run into you.

When you have the required parts to legalize the mini motorcycle you will be able to take it to the DMV to be approved. When they have given you the correct paperwork to take care of you will be given a license and an insurance policy for it.

There are a few different ways that you can Legalize Mini Motorcycle. Remember to follow the necessary Mini Motorcycle Safety that will keep things secure.

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Sun, 24 Oct 2010 07:53:25 +0000

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Question by Dolce: What is the best first motorbike for a girl used or new one?
I am a new rider and had taken a rider course. I am planning on getting a sportsbike is this a good choice for me?Is used better or new one?

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Answer by guardrailjim
It’s a good idea to get a used bike as your first.
As your confidence level rises, you’ll want to up grade to a larger engine size – then you can buy new.
You’ll recoup most of your money selling the used bike.
Once a new bike leaves the showroom floor, it’s value will drop 00
A good starter sportbike is a Kawasaki 250 Ninja

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Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:59:14 +0000

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Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:51:51 +0000

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Sun, 06 Jun 2010 13:58:43 +0000

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Motorcycles: Harley Davidson Question, 1990 Sportster 1200?

Mon, 10 May 2010 07:02:59 +0000

Ok, I wrote an introduction to this quesiton that was longer than some books, so I just started over because otherwise I’d never get any answers ’cause the intro was longer than the freaking question itself. I’ll try to keep it “to the point”, but I have always had trouble with that. I ramble. I’m a rambler and I rant. I’m a ranter, putting in millions of details that have nothing to due with the topic. OK – my dad buys his second motorcycle as he is wanting to get into riding. I have been riding every year weather permitting for 13 year and I know my way around a bike pretty good. I have never owned a harley davidson, only Yamaha’s and kawasaki’s. The first bike my dad bought was a Kawasaki. He’s been taking riding lessons from me for free, and he also signed up for a course at our local community college that is taught by guys who’ve been riding for centuries, and they’ll teach him things that even I don’t know. So one day we are driving and there’s a sparkling clean sportster (1200 XLH) sitting on the side of the road (“for sale sign clearly visible”). I call the number and offer the guy $3000 as it’s a 1990 and has 15,000 miles on it, although the bike is FLAWLESS and loaded with aftermarket shiny things, although all moving parts are stock. He accepts. I tell him that it’s actually my dad who is interested and I’ll have him call back later. He does, and sets up a test ride (to be performed by me) the next day. We go, I ride (I ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS wear a helmet), but I didn’t on this test ride because I had to be able to hear EVERYTHING IN THE ENGINE, ETC. So I ride for about 10 minutes and the bike is in such incredible condition I just can’t believe it. I report back and dad agrees to buy it on the spot. The next day he pays the guy and get’s the temp tag and insures it. Tonight I went down and picked it up. While we were in the guys large and spotless garage, fully equipped with about 10 motorcycles, 3 cars, and 4 toolbenches, I didn’t see the expected accompanyment of tool kits. So I figure he outsources his maintainence. Ok. I turn the fuel switch to “on” from “off”, and all of a sudden the bike is literally purging the entire tank of gas out of what appears to be a 1/4 inch rubber hose that someone had threaded between those iconic thin metal bars that run vertically from the crankcase up each side of the cylinders. The hose STARTS at the bottom of the air filter, although I don’t thing it has anything to do with it and runs up direcly to the “OFF/ON/RESERVE” switch. So I quickly switch it off, and it stops leaking. The seller is horrified because he’s already been paid and we haven’t even taken possession yet, 2. The bike didn’t do this when I rode it the day before, and 3. his dog bit my dad in the ass when he went over to pay him (and my dad is a lawyer, “bad combination of events”). So we spend 40 minutes trying to figure out first of all what the hell that hose is anyway…. Why is it now leaking fuel copiously, and was it originally connected to something else? did it become disconnected? Next I decide “ok, let’s take it just outside of the garage, fire it up with the switch on “off”, then turn it “on”, which we did, and it still pissed fuel all over the ground. By this time I’d removed it from it’s previous position up against the base of the outside of the lower part of the block (too hot for rubber hose, obviously), and I’d zip-tied it so it wouldn’t touch the exhaust either. Ok, WTF!!!!???? So, in a last ditch attempt to just GET IT HOME, I decided to clamp it off. Between the 2 of us we decided to use a paper clamp (not clip, CLAMP), those black things with the little silver handles to open and close them that can be used to pinch other people for fun at the office. We also screwed a screw of slightly larger diameter than the inside of the hose into the end of it, and…… drumroll… IT STILL LEAKED, SOMEHOW, but to a lesser degree. He followed me home and the performance of the bike was severely compromised. I had to keep it revved at stop signs and it felt like it was missing on one of the cylinders occasionally. SO: WHAT IS THIS HOSE, WHAT IS IT’S PURPOSE, AND WHAT’S IT SUPPOSED TO DO? IS IT SUPPOSED TO BE HOOKED TO SOMETHING? IF SO, WHAT? PLEASE. I WILL RECANT ALL MY YEARS OF RIDING JAP BIKES IF SOMEONE WILL PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. Otherwise, I’m going to have to pay someone to do it and they might die of laughter from how stupid I am that I couldn’t figure it out on my own. This bike is beautiful and I’m really hoping that it doesn’t reinforce the rumor that Harley’s are hanger queens (which is the only reason I hadn’t bought one myself prior to this bike). I know that there is someone out there who can answer this in the blink of an eye. Also the oil/filter and plugs haven’t been changed in friggin’ trillions of years so I’m going to do that as soon as I can get the right plugs for it. I bought a case of 4 cycle bike oil about 3 years ago and I still haven’t
used it all, so this oil change should finish it off. That maintainence I can do myself, but if I end up having to take the bike to my mechanic to have this hose thing figured out, I’ll just have them change the plugs/oil/filter. Well, that about does it. If I remember anything else I’ll post an update. Thank you all in advance for your help. I’m sorry I’m such a dumb-ass but this is my first Harley and I’m still basically a Harley virgin so I haven’t found the g-spot on them yet. Thx, john in Iowa

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Motorcycles Provide Inexpensive Motorized Travel and Recreation for People of All Ages

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:39:14 +0000

No matter who you are or where you live, it is not hard to see that gas prices are higher than they were a few years ago, and it is not likely they will drop much lower than they are now. In our society, bigger has often been thought to be better. When it comes to vehicles, bigger might seem safer, but that is not necessarily true. Think back to the high-center, rollover problems that SUV’s had just ten years ago.

The only conclusion that can be made about bigger vehicles is that they are more expensive to own and operate. Bigger vehicles require more expensive maintenance and repairs, and more recently, bigger means that it could easily cost $80 to fill the gas tank of that bigger, better truck.

Two decades ago, the federal government foresaw the need to teach Americans to use less fuel. The American Federal Government passed laws requiring auto manufacturers to manufacture vehicles with higher gas mileage ratings, but as is always the case with the political landscape in Washington, D.C., compromises were made. The one compromise that led us to our current fuel price crisis is that Washington exempted trucks and SUV’s from the higher gas mileage rules. If it were not for these exemptions being made, Arnold Schwarzenegger would not be driving the 15/10mpg Hummer H2H.

The 20-Somethings Get It…

Our younger generations get it. They get that America as a collective society must take steps to decrease our dependence on foreign fuel sources and we must take steps to protect the environment. The 20-Somethings have chosen to buy vehicles that get better gas mileage, and better yet, they have ushered in the acceptance of the scooter as a viable means of transport.

Young people in this country are opting to drive motorcycles and scooters, instead of their father’s Oldsmobiles. If you have any doubt, you only need to visit any college town across the country to see scooters filling the roadways.

Scooters On The Road

The Italian-made Vespa Scooters are one of the more popular gasoline-powered scooter brands on the road today. Their high-end LX models retail for under $5,000, and deliver 70-80 mpg at near 60 mph. The Vespa Scooters have actually been on the road since 1946, so the company has a lot of experience in manufacturing this type of product.

Other popular models include the Riptide Scooter, the Sinclair Scooter and the Wasp Scooter, all made by the American company GS MotorWorks. Historically, GS MotorWorks has also sold the Euro Scooter, the Retro Scooter, and Sport Scooters.

The Genuine Scooter Company produces its own line of scooters as well. Their super-charged Blur Scooters can turn on a dime and jet down the highway at nearly 70 mph. Their Black Cat model delivers more than 100 mpg on a scooter that is limited to a top speed of 30 mph. The Buddy Scooter will deliver 100 mpg, with speeds limited to 30 mph and 70 mph, depending on the model. Their Rattler Scooter is made for those rough country roads and is expected out later this year. The Genuine Scooter Company also offers a range of Stella scooter accessories, including the motorcycle-style, Stella sidecar.

Motorcycles Serve The Transportation Needs of All Generations of Riders

Motorcycles used to just be for rebels of society. Now, from teenagers to those approaching retirement, men and women, free spirits and business executives, motorcycles are everywhere. In rural areas and major cities, many people are choosing motorcycles to get them to where they want to be.

While scooters are popular among the high school and college students, older generations favor the motorcycle over the scooter. Many people were introduced to dirt bikes when they were kids, and they fell in love with the motorcycle at a young age. As adults, they now have a much wider selection of motorcycles from which to choose.

There are still many brands of motorcycles available in the marketplace: Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, and the American-brands Harley Davidson and Kodiak. Of course, these manufacturers make a standard motorcycle for the average rider, racing bikes for the adrenaline junkies, the touring bike for those riders who like long, leisurely journeys across the country, and the recreational dirt bike for those who like off-road riding.

Off-Road Pleasures And Farming Utility

Of course, there are also people looking at motorcycles and ATVs not for transportation, but for recreation, a chance to get out in the dirt and blow off steam. The options here are no less limited, from lightweight motor-cross bikes to four-wheel ATVs, these motorcycles are built for fun.

The ATV is a popular product for the off-road riders, because it adds extra wheels to the riding surface, allowing for a slower pace and more safety. Even the aging rock giant Ozzie Osborne is known to ride a four-wheel ATV in his spare time for fun.

In the modern-age of ranching, the three-wheel and four-wheel ATV has replaced many horses, as the rancher’s transportation vehicle of choice. While you might be able to talk to and pet your horse, you cannot pull a trailer behind your horse. For strictly utilitarian purposes, the ATV simply makes more sense to most ranchers. In fact, many ranchers use the ATV to haul feed out to the horses. How is that for irony?

Motorcycle Safety Equipment

Riding motorcycles safely, whether riding for transportation between home and office, on longer trips, or just for recreation requires two things: common sense and appropriate gear. Common sense means understanding where it is safe to ride, following the rules of the road, wearing the right clothing, and avoiding unnecessary risks.

Even if there are not helmet laws in your state, requiring motorcyclists to wear helmets when they ride, helmets could mean the difference between a minor traffic accident and a funeral. Additionally, it is a good idea to wear proper shoes, boots, and clothing, as well as a visor or protective glasses.

Riders should keep in mind that vision is key to knowing what is going on around them; so choosing the proper helmet with a good viewing radius is important. If the rider chooses to not wear a helmet, a good set of goggles is the next essential piece of safety equipment. Remember, if that bug is flying across your path when it hits you, it could easily bypass those sunglasses and hit you in the eye, temporarily blinding you at 70 mph.

Proper Motorcycle Maintenance

The importance of proper motorcycle maintenance is fully realized when one thinks about the consequences of a front tire blowout at 70 mph. I don’t even want to think about that possibility. As they say, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

Good motorcycle maintenance means a lot of things. It means to make sure that the motorcycle always has a good set of tires on it. It means making sure that the motorcycle always has a good set of brakes. Motorcycles are inexpensive to care for properly, so there is no excuse for not taking care of it in a way that will prevent accidents and malfunctions.

By looking over the vehicle at regular intervals, one will be able to determine whether there are motorcycle parts, scooter parts, or even ATV parts that will need to be replaced in order to help keep the vehicle in its best condition. For example, with motorcycles, riders should always take a close look at the clutch cable, fasteners, spokes, steering heads, oil levels, and brake pads. These motorcycle parts often show signs of wear and not fixing the problem in a timely manner could easily lead to an accident.

Similarly, there are scooter parts that riders should examine regularly. Scooter tires, starters, batteries, fuel filters, chains, and other parts can suffer wear and reduce the safety and reliability of the scooter.

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ATV and off-road cyclists who ride on trails and other rough surfaces will see wear and tear to a much larger degree, and they may need to replace a variety of parts to keep riding fun: oil filters, gaskets, tires, pistons, and brakes. Additional ATV parts also need to be cared for and maintained at regular intervals. Off-road riders should also check the frame of their motorcycle or ATV on a regular basis, in order to ensure that the frame has not become a hazard to the safe operation of the bike.

No matter what, why, or how you ride, staying safe is the key. Replacing worn parts, wearing protective clothing, and following the rules of the road, all serve to keep motorized travel and recreation safe for people of all ages.

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