Archive for August, 2008

Motorcycle Accidents

by Thomas Tooma

Riding a motorcycle is an exhilarating experience-feeling the horsepower of the bike beneath you, the wind blowing around you-there is nothing else quite like it. It is just you and the open highway. The thrill does not come without danger, however, as motorcycle accidents are actually far more catastrophic than car crashes. The likelihood of suffering a traumatic head injury or perishing in motorcycle accidents is increased because the biker has nothing to absorb the force of the crash but his or her body. In an instant the thrill of just you and the open highway becomes the horror of just you and the pavement. Motorcycle accidents can be singularly catasrophic.

Take Advantage of Honda’s Fuel Economy Obsession

by Rebecca Worthlin

You might say that many are leaning towards obsessed when it comes to gas prices lately. And why not? They’re absolutely ridiculous. So when it comes to car purchases…most are looking for a vehicle with good gas mileage! And with Honda there are plenty of options! The current line up contains the tried and true picks: Civic and Accord, but many that are overlooked that also offer great fuel efficiency!

Save Money on Gas By Getting a Used Motorcycle

by Victor Arthur Pidkowich

High gas prices are probably here to stay. The destabilization in the Middle East and other oil producing companies has virtually guaranteed that we will not enjoy low gas prices ever again. Because of this, more and more people are looking to save money on gas. There are a number of ways to do this. The market is now flush with different kinds of hybrid cars and automobiles that operate on alternative fuels, but these vehicles can be quite expensive, especially if they are purchased new. Another alternative is the motorcycle and you might have been finding yourself interested in used motorcycles for sale.

Harley Davidson 883 – A Motorcycle Icon

by A R Thompson

Since 1957 Harley Davidson have been produced a motorcycle titled the Sporster, yet it was not until 1986 that the first Harley 883 rolled off of their production line. For many people who would like to own a Harley Davidson then the 883 is the ideal choice as it is the most inexpensive of all the models that this motorcycle now produce.

Today there are eight different models of the Sportster Harley Davidson available along with the four versions of the 883 there are three versions of the 1200 and of course the XL50. The XL 50 was introduced to the market as a celebration of Harley Davidson producing the Sportster for 50 years.

Deciding on the Best Design for Your Custom Motorcycle

by Jeff Glasser

So you’ve decided you really do want a custom motorcycle. Congratulations, you’ve just taken the easy step. Choosing what type of custom motorcycle you desire is now the fun part. Are you willing to trust the imagination of a motorcycle manufacturer or do you want a truly custom job that you design. Either way there are benefits. There is the added benefit of knowing that the bike will truly represent you if you decide to play a major part in the design of the custom motorcycle. To help you design the best bike here are a few tips.

The Honda Civic’s Evolution To Hybrid

by Rebecca Worthlin

The Jetsons left a great impression on me as a child. I loved the flying cars and the almost magical tubes that served as inter city transit. If you’ve see it you know exactly what I’m talking about! I used to envision myself driving one of the flying cars myself. As a kid, I thought the future was a lot closer than it actually was! I accepted that I had jumped the gun when I went to my driver’s test not in a flying car, but in a Honda Civic!