Motorcycles

Motorcycles

Any two-wheeled motor vehicle that can carry either one or two passengers.

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Motorcycles

A rat bike is a bike that is usually unkempt and is loaded with all sorts of luggage, tools, tents, bedrolls, flags, pots and pans, clothes, jackets, etc. You can't miss a rat bike. It has everything ...

rearsets

Automotive; Motorcycles

When racing a motorcycle or just doing the twisties, a rider often finds that the pegs just get in the way when leaning the bike. A way around this is to relocate the pegs, foot brake, and shifter ...

revolution

Automotive; Motorcycles

Revolution is the name of the Harley-Davidson engine first introduced in the V-Rod in 2001. This engine is an 1130cc, 115 HP, 60 degree V-Twin using rubber mounting with a single counterbalancer.

riceburner

Automotive; Motorcycles

A Riceburner is a Japanese motorcycle. The term tends to be used by riders of American made motorcycles.

ride bell

Automotive; Motorcycles

There are many stories about the Ride Bell. Here's one: Have you noticed that small bell on some people's bikes and wondered why it was there? It's more than just decoration. It has a specific ...

chain drive

Automotive; Motorcycles

Chain Drive is a method to transmit power from the transmission to the rear wheel of the motorcycle using a chain. The chain is much like that on a bicycle requiring periodic lubrication -- a messy ...

chaps

Automotive; Motorcycles

Most motorcycle riders like to have some protection on their legs while riding. A pair of leather chaps does the trick. Chaps usually have snaps near the ankles and a zipper down the legs. They're ...