Modifying your motorcycle is a rewarding way to make it truly your own. There are plenty of ways to modify your motorcycle and one such way is turning it into a bobber. This article will dive into what a bobber is, what models work best as bobbers, some factory-built bobbers, and some how-to tips. Best […]
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The history of our beloved motorcycles is intriguing to hear and learn about. Someone, somewhere had to invent them to make it possible for us to enjoy as they are today. So, what is the oldest motorcycle in the world? Evidence and documentation suggests that the Reitwagen, created by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach, is
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Sharing can be difficult especially when it comes to sharing the road. When sharing the road, it is important to let other drivers know what you are trying to do. Using signals when turning helps the flow of traffic as well as prevents accidents. As such, modern motorcycles have been equipped with turn signals in
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Motorcycles are designed to be decently weather resistant. This is especially true with modern bikes that have electronics onboard which are very sensitive to weather. However, despite the many provisions designed to defend against weather, components are always prone to wear and tear. So was your motorcycle left in the rain and now won’t start?
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If you have ever thought about flying somewhere with your motorcycle gear, you may wonder what exactly you will have to pay to transport and what you can carry for free. Your helmet would be the biggest object that you need to transport. Does a motorcycle helmet count as a carry on item? Every major
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If you have purchased a motorcycle, you may have considered removing the front fender. Is this something that you can take off? What are the effects and consequences of removing the front fender? When I was building my first café racer I researched this question myself. Does a motorcycle need a front fender? Most states
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If you have ever tried starting a cold engine, you will know that it won’t easily start. This is especially true on carbureted engines, like those found on motorcycles. This is where the choke plays its part. How does a motorcycle choke work? The purpose of the choke is to deliver an enriched air-fuel mixture
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A fuel pump on a motorcycle is used to transfer fuel from the tank to the carburetor or fuel injector. A pump is required when the fuel tank is below the fuel system and the force of gravity is insufficient to get fuel to the carburetor. Such instances include when the fuel is stored under
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When I bought my first motorcycle and started looking around on forums as to why my motorcycle wouldn’t start I kept reading about a petcock and I was certain it must be a slang term for some part. But sure enough, that’s the actual name of a very important part of every motorcycle fuel system.
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