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How to Choose a Skiing Helmet: Accessories, Measurements and More
From sizing to selecting the right attachments, use this guide to find the right ski helmet before you head out on the slopes.
Find the Right Snowboard Helmet Speakers for Your Helmet
Helmet Type...
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Dirt Bike Riding for Beginners: The Ultimate Guide
Like most hobbies, you need to develop some skills on a dirt bike in order to have fun and be safe. The learning curve can seem steep initially, but the basics are actually easy enough to master, a...
Motorcycle
Can You Talk on the Phone While Riding a Motorcycle?
Using a phone on a motorcycle isn’t a good idea – if the phone is physically in your hand, that is. Most states have clear laws that prohibit motorists on four wheels from texting while driving, bu...
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Belt Drive vs. Chain Drive vs. Shaft Drive Motorcycles: Understanding the Types of Motorcycle Drive Trains
Chain Drives
The chain drive has become the go-to choice for many manufacturers in the motorcycle industry. Simple and easy to produce, the chain drive will serve you well in a variety of situatio...
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Cardo Packtalk Bold vs. Slim
Cardo Packtalk Bold vs. Cardo Packtalk Slim
Both products offer excellent helmet communication, but they differ in the following ways:
Design
Let’s start with aesthetics, as this is the firs...
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Hardtail vs. Softail Motorcycles: Differences, Pros and Cons
Hardtail vs Softail: Design
The hardtail design ruled the road for many decades until the pros at Harley Davidson changed the game. Before the softail made its debut, motorcycles were made with on...
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How Motorcycle Gloves Should Fit
The Perfect Fit
It’s best to find gloves that aren’t too tight or too loose. They should fit securely around your fingers and palm without being uncomfortable. Practice moving your hands and finge...
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Leather vs. Textile Motorcycle Jackets: Benefits, Differences and Choosing Which Is Best for You
It should also be comfortable without limiting your range of motion. An overly tight or loose jacket can be a recipe for disaster on the road. Regardless of how you like to ride, use a motorcycle B...
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What to Pack for an Overnight Motorcycle Trip: Your Essential Checklist
Bike Maintenance and Safety
Let’s start with what’s most important: your health and safety.
When it comes to fixing up your bike, bring along the following essentials:
– Tool kit, including ca...
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Is ABS (Anti-Lock Braking) Worth It on a Motorcycle?
Anti-lock braking systems (ABS) have become the norm in the automobile industry, but motorcycle manufacturers have been hesitant to include this technology on their products. Many riders say they’d...
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What Are the Different Types of Motorcycle Engines?
There’s more to buying a motorcycle than you might think. Every bike comes with a different type of engine. These systems come with their own pros and cons. Choosing the right type of engine all de...
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Ultimate Guide to Bike to Bike Communication
Learn More About Motorcycle Communication Systems
Learn more about these bike to bike communication systems, so you can listen and talk on your bike without putting yourself or others at risk.
Wh...
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Automatic vs. Manual Motorcycle: Pros and Cons
If you’re thinking of buying a motorcycle, you’ll need to choose between an automatic and manual transmission. The automatic vs. manual motorcycle debate has been going on for decades and will like...
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What Is Trail Braking?
Trail braking is a common riding technique that can help you tackle turns on the road. It’s mostly used by more advanced riders, but everyone should know how to trail brake – regardless of their ex...
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Entfernen und Vorbeugen von Rost an der Motorradkette
Nichts ruiniert das Gesamtbild Ihres Motorrads so gründlich wie Rost. Die Antriebskette ist dafür in der Regel am anfälligsten. Überschüssige Feuchtigkeit und Sauerstoff lassen das Metall korrodier...
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How to Break In Your New Motorcycle
So, you just bought a new motorcycle? Congratulations and welcome to the club! Before you start enjoying all the perks of owning a motorcycle, you need to break in your bike so it warms up to the r...
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Can You Wear Earbuds While Riding a Motorcycle?
Why Wear Earbuds?
Riding with certain types of earbuds may benefit you behind the wheel. It may be safer to have your GPS issue instructions directly into your ear so you can hear what it’s saying...
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The Best Way to Learn How to Ride a Motorcycle
For those just starting out on their journey as a motorcyclist, the tips in this article will help you get revved up safely. Learning to ride is a long and often intense process of self-discovery t...
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Ultimate Guide to Motorcycle Helmet Styles
But choosing a helmet can be easier said than done. There are lots of different motorcycle helmet styles to choose from. Use this guide to find the right safety gear and accessories for your new ri...
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Guide to Motorcycle Club Group Riding Formation
What Is a Motorcycle Group?
Motorcycle groups come in all shapes and sizes. They serve all kinds of different needs and purposes in their respective communities. Riders may coalesce around their lo...
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What to Do if Your Motorcycle Gets a Flat Tire: Safety Tips and More
Studies show vehicle failure accounts for less than three percent of motorcycle accidents, and most are single vehicle accidents where control is lost due to a puncture flat.
You can prevent flats...
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How to Make Your Motorcycle More Visible
Wear High-Visibility Riding Gear
You have a lot of say over what you wear on your bike. Most of us love the traditional black leather riding jacket, but dark colors won’t help you stand out on the...
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How to Clean a Motorcycle Helmet Visor
Let’s face it – your motorcycle helmet visor isn’t as clean as it used to be. You might think that visors are made to get dirty, but tiny imperfections, like cracks, dirt and stains, make it harder...
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Essential Riding Skills Every Rider Should Know
You can enroll in a motorcycle training course, but you might need some additional practice on your own. Take your bike to an empty parking lot or lonely stretch of road to practice your skills. Th...