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Monday Nov 30, 2009
The perfect gift for a motorcycle rider is anyone of a multitude of items that range from a few dollars to thousands of dollars. We are going to attempt to give you some direction, a way to figure out the gift that will make their day!
To get a general direction for your gift answer the following questions:
1) What type of personality does your biker have? Do they appreciate a good joke. In other words if they were picking out a sun block for themselves would they get a 30 SPF cream called “Coppertone” or would they prefer a 30 SPF spray called “Red Neck Repellent”? This will determine if a serious or funny gift is appropriate.
2) What type of bike do they ride, is it a a Sport Bike (ride position is leaning over the bike, Racer type, Crotch Rocket, Ninja) or do they ride a Cruiser (ride position is upright, chrome headlights, speedometer on tank, floor boards)? This will determine the look and style of any accessory or even clothing that would be appropriate for that type of rider. With all parts & accessories, you will need to know the make, year and model of the motorcycle.
3) Do they love chrome or do they prefer colored or blacked out parts? Again, this is very important when selecting the look and style of the accessory.
4) Do they wear full leathers, a full face helmet, A leather jacket, gloves, jeans, a t-shirt, ½ shell helmet or no helmet at all? The style of what they wear is just as important as the fit. The inherent problem with clothes is the fit. Different manufactures fit differently. If you can trick your biker into trying on the same make ahead of time, this is the best. If not, keep that receipt because they may need a re size.
5) Do they have tattoos? Do they have a favorite tatoo artist? Do they have a favorite tatoo parlor? Think gift certificate and you might want to pick them up an aloe product like “Red Neck Reverter” The name is funny and the aloe inside is the best.
6) Do they talk about how fast it’ll go or how pretty it is? Could be the difference between a new exhaust muffler for design and sound or a new exhaust system for air flow.
7) Do they work on their own bike or send it out to be fixed? Consider this as part of the cost. If they are a do it yourselfer and have the appropriate skills & tools then they’ll prefer to do it themselves. If not, you might consider getting a gift certificate for the installation as part of the gift
Do they take day trips or multi day tours? This will again determine the type of accessories or equipment you get for the bike. A piece that deals with storage would be very appropiate for the tourer whereas, not so good, for the day tripper.
9) Are they male or female? Young or older? Who do they ride with? These all come into play when selecting the best gift.
10) Lastly, How much do you want to spend?
The options are virtually limitless and always keep in mind, if you are purchasing clothing and vehicle specific parts, you will need the appropriate information. Gloves, sun glasses and helmets should all be fitted because they are just like any other item of clothing, the actual size & fit depend on the manufacturer. Even sun glasses, if they are a little big they can blow off and if they’re too tight they will rub a sore spot above your ear. If they have tattoos, sleeveless or tank top might be the best way to go. The one great thing about clothes is, they are returnable and if you bought them over the internet or at a store be sure to keep the gift recipient so if necessary they can always go back and hopefully find the exact thing they want.
Motorcycle parts or accessories can be either generic (one size fits all), type specific (cruiser / sport), brand specific (Harley, Honda, Victory) or model specific (Ultra Classic, ZX-14, VTX). You will need specific information to buy these parts. They can be easy to install or they can be a royal pain. The most important thing here is the accuracy of your information. Be prepared to answer questions like make, model, year, CC’s/CI, and options. This is also the time to note if your biker will work on things themselves or will they take it to a shop. Make sure whatever part you buy is able to be returned for a refund because a store credit may not offer a big enough selection. Be careful about electronic parts, many are not returnable.
The easiest gifts to purchase for your biker are the generic ones. These items take the least spying and usually less money than the above listed items. They are the one size fits all type of product and once again your options are limitless: biker gift kits, helmet stick ons, patches, models, hats, bracelets, necklaces, motorcycle polish, earrings, decals, biker skin protection, bifocal reader sunglasses, belt buckles, t-shirts, shoe jewelry, biker hand cleaner and biker pain relief products.
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Friday Nov 27, 2009
I bought a 1982 Yamaha Virago and found a 1984 for parts, and I was wandering if a lot of the accessories would match up or not. Like the seat, fender and taillights, and the tank. Can someone help me?
I don’t think so, if I remember correctly 1984 was the year the bikes came with dual rear shocks instead of the monoshock.
There were a lot of changes, at least to the chassis. You can check part numbers at bikebandit.com to be sure, they assign their own numbers to parts so it’s easy to cross reference. The factory numbers are a pain since they use different series and revision numbers for the same part for different years.
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Friday Nov 27, 2009
I have a bmw motorcycle and i have it in the garage and well its getting very dirty because of all the dust and so i was wondering where can i get something that goes over the motorcycle and covers it. I already went to bmw. com and theres nothing there.
just throw a sheet over it, fabric or plastic don’t matter since its in the garage
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Wednesday Nov 25, 2009
Motorcycle USA got a chance to test ride the new 2009 Yamaha YZ125 and YZ250, the last of the Japanese 2-stroke motocross bikes. Check out the video and then read the full review at www.motorcycle-usa.com
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Saturday Nov 21, 2009
Harley-Davidson announced Vickie Sampson as the winning film maker in the Motor Company’s Bikes, Camera, Action! film contest. Because Harley-Davidson knows that women have the power to motivate and encourage other women, they created the Bikes, Camera, Action! contest to challenge female film makers from around the country to inspire other women to get behind the handlebars of their very own motorcycles.
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Tuesday Nov 17, 2009
check out this guy trying to do a loop on his pocket bike!!!
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Monday Nov 16, 2009
I live in newaygo co. MI. I’m sure there are other christian riders in west Mi. It is almost impossible to find these stickers and patches in stores.
From time to time you find some motorcycle related stuff at Family Christian Book Stores but only rarely. I think most of the patches and stickers are through organizations such as the Christian Motorcycle Association and other groups like them.
I think your idea has a great deal of "viability" to it. Personally, I think, there are more Christian riders, who belong to no club or organization, here in michigan than most people believe, and I’ll bet they would love something proclaiming the Lord. Further more, I know I’ve grown tired of the same old images of death that seem so much interwoven into the world of riding motorcycles and would love to see more light and life in this area. I would love to see a Christian motorcycle accessory store, even more so here in Michigan.
Ride Safe
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Monday Nov 16, 2009
Here’s the AD:
2004 Harley Davidson with over 10,000 worth of modifications and accessories. 200mm rear FAT wheel kit with 18" solid disk wheel and 21" dual blade front wheel. STAGE II engine kit with 6 speed transmission box supported by Vance & Hines pipes, SE high flow air filter element & Dinojet power commander to control the many extra added horses. Billet spike hand grips, foot pegs, custom mirrors and drag handlebar. A very attractive Harley Davidson Racing lines peel-off custom paint job to finish the power plant.
The bike is guaranteed to run flawlessly.
27k on the clock since brand new.
Here’s a video of some images that were included in the ad.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1o28SSHqOk
Pleas let me know how much you think it’s worth
I;m not sure why, but some people think I’m selling this bike. No, I’m thinking about buying it
"Worth" is a varible.
It is worth a minimum amount to the seller, the least he is willing to take for it.
It is worth some maximum that you are willing to give to buy the bike.
Since I do not know you or the seller I cannlt tell you what the bike is worth to either of you. All I can tell you is what the bike is worth to me — nothing.
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Monday Nov 16, 2009
As i already know by interstate is the shortest voice if i’m riding a bike or a motorcycle.But what can i do to make the trip easier if I am doing a transportation? It does not matter of where i’m coming from in connecticut and where i am going to maryland.
what is doing a transportation mean
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Friday Nov 13, 2009
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I hit a buck (had 2+ in. antlers) on my 04 GSXR 1000, which is the best looking year, on June 28, 2009.
I did not crash, but the bike was totaled. It literally jumped right in front of me (about 10 feet at most) and I had no time to react! While editing this vid, the deer was only on cam for 3 frames which is 3/30 or 1/10 of a sec! I saw it’s head right in front of my fist and then boom! I think the momentum from accelerating out of the corner is what saved me, along with the fact that I hit it while it was still in mid-air.
Not only did I not crash, but there was no car coming the other way to kill me when I crossed over. I rode it for another 45 mins until it overheated. It was also amazing that none of the riders following closely behind me hit the unpredictable, spinning deer!
I survived with not a scratch. The deer was still in mid air as it’s neck/shoulder was sliced by my right fork and brake rotor. Then it busted my frame slider all the way back, brushed my knee (leaving fur in the velcro), and flung off the exhaust, when it made like a top and spun to the other side of the road, leaving a blood trail over 50 ft. The 2 parallel lines of blood keep intersecting, which show how much the deer spun.
By the way, I am not looking at my gauges. The cam was tilted down by accident, but I was fortunate because IF it was tilted up you wouldn’t be able to see the impact! Unfortunately, I forgot to buy a lotto ticket that day. Filmed with a VIO POV 1.5 helmet cam.
Duration : 0:6:8
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