by Cristina Conley — published on November 30th, 2008
by Jared Conley
Looking to supplement that gas-guzzling SUV and pick up an economical motor scooter? You’re going to return home with a model that will do nothing more than collect dust in your driveway unless you follow a few simple guidelines.
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Motor scooters can come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, from small, toy-like scooters to large motorcycle-like scooters. Consider your needs and where you’ll be using the scooter. If it’s just for corner jaunts, there are any number of small, cheap scooters that would be all that you need. Perhaps a 125 or 150 would be the largest to consider.
by Roman Robinson — published on November 26th, 2008
by Roman Robinson
Wheels have come along way from the stone wheel of primitive man. Who knew the wheels development would lead to custom wheels that can be steel, spoke, shiny chrome, antiqued chrome, painted, or even powder coated. These custom wheels can cost up to $1500.00 each. When investing that much money into a product, it makes sense to clean and protect it.
They can make or break the overall appearance of a vehicle. Clean, shiny wheels dazzle the eye, giving the car a custom look. Wheels and tires become dirty much quicker than the rest of the car, so cleaning on a regular basis is a must. Most of the dust covering them comes from the brake pads, while the rest is dirt, tar, oil, and gunk from the roadway.
by matthew lewis — published on November 23rd, 2008
by Frank Medley
When you’re in the market for a motorcycle helmet, there are a few elements that are very important to you. How safe is this helmet? How does the helmet look? And how much does this helmet cost?
When you’re buying your first motorcycle helmet, trying to decide what design is the best for you, safety wise, can be a very difficult call. Any helmet will protect your head, but what other features does your helmet have? What is the best motorcycle helmet for you?
by Frank Medley — published on November 21st, 2008
by Frank Medley
For a motorcycle rider, one of the best parts of riding is being outdoors, having fun. If that’s something you enjoy, then wearing accessories that cut you off from nature makes no sense.
If you love feeling the wind in your face, an open face helmet may be right for you. It offers much of the same types of protection as a full face helmet, while giving you more freedom while you ride.
An open face helmet offers many different types of protection; though make sure to check on model specifics, as not all different protective components are found in each helmet by company.
by Frank Medley — published on November 14th, 2008
by Frank Medley
If you’re an old school motorcycle rider, you may have had the same helmet for years. The beat up thing looks cool while you’re riding, but can it still protect you, or should it be replaced with a new motorcycle helmet?
There are many reasons why you would need a new motorcycle helmet immediately. If you are very safety conscious, you should get a new helmet if yours suffers a hard fall, say from a high shelf. This can weaken it.
by Frank Medley — published on November 13th, 2008
by Frank Medley
Your bike is an extension of you. Many bike owners spend more on their bike than they do on their car, and take better care of it than they do of themselves. So why wouldn’t you want top line gear as well?
If you’re a serious rider with a serious bike, than shouldn’t you have some serious gear to accent your amazing ride? Motorcycle helmet customization can help you to do that, so you’ll be looking your best.