BestBeginnerMotorcycles

Guide for New Bikers: Finding a First Bike Made for You

Jennifer Angelina — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:20:36 +0000

“How Do I Know What to Buy?” A larger engine, or a smaller engine? Sportbike, cruiser, mod bike, dual sport, dirt – there are so many different specializations within motorcycling that without riding them – how do you know what is right for you? Working in a local dealership, selling motorcycles in my early 20’s, ...

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Motorcycle Riding Safety Tips All Riders Should Know

Jennifer Angelina — Sat, 08 Dec 2018 21:22:52 +0000

Check the Basics Before You Ride You would never take part in a marathon with your shoelaces untied, so what is the difference between that and not checking your bike before you ride? Not much really, leave it to chance and both ways, you are going down – it’s just a matter of when. It ...

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Defensive Riding Tips to Avoid Accidents

Jennifer Angelina — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 18:02:06 +0000

This is the thing none of us want to ever have to deal with, but should consistently practice and prepare for. Without preparation, the results of an unexpected situation can be catastrophic. The Four Essentials to Practice Hopefully, at this point you’ve already gone over the finer points and practiced them: Slow Motion Riding Clutch ...

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Motorcycle Hill Starts & Habits to Avoid Getting Into

Jennifer Angelina — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 17:17:46 +0000

Back to the Basics My number one rule for hill starts or any riding really is making sure you have the front or rear brake applied while stopped at all times. Getting into the habit of this will ensure that it becomes a natural body reaction and will help you keep from losing control of ...

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Counter Steering on a Motorcycle: Physics & Techniques

Jennifer Angelina — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 18:10:30 +0000

Jennifer Angelina demo’ing push steering for the class Push Steering or Counter Steering? “Tom-ay-to, Tom-ah-to” – Both Terms Mean the Same Thing Push steering, or countersteering – this is a label that seems to boggle most minds of riders because the actions behind it seem counterintuitive. You look right, push the bar right and the ...

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[Guide] Shifting Gears on a Motorcycle

Jennifer Angelina — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 22:01:38 +0000

When it comes to riding smoothly on a motorcycle, Mr.Chow from the Hangover would probably ask – “But, did you shift?” The majority of motorcycles on the market are a manual shift, meaning you change gears yourself instead of relying on the vehicle’s mechanics to do it for you and they involve a lever called ...

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Motorcycle Clutch Control & the Friction Zone

Jennifer Angelina — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 20:19:33 +0000

What is the Clutch & How Does it Work? In simplistic terms, the clutch is the part of the motorcycle that connects the engine and gearbox to the rear wheel and tells the bike to go forward or not. When the clutch lever is all the way out, this is supposed to be a full ...

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How to Ride Slow on a Motorcycle

Jennifer Angelina — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 19:59:53 +0000

Why Ride Slow? Before we get into anything more complicated, we’re going to take a quick dive into slow motion riding. Riding a motorcycle at slow speeds can be way more technical and difficult than opening the throttle and going fast. Most of the time on a motorcycle, we’re moving or going at least the ...

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[Guide] Basic Mechanics, Operations, & Physics Behind a Bike

Jennifer Angelina — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 21:33:25 +0000

It is a good idea to try to learn as much as possible, not only with riding skills but the mechanics of the motorcycle itself. Starting from the very basics is key to figuring out a solution to a problem that may occur during riding including with mechanical breakdowns Starting Point: Basic Controls on a ...

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Affordable Helmets by ZOX: Our Impressions

Gerry Cote — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 20:05:08 +0000

About ZOX Helmets For over 10 years, ZOX helmets have been providing quality helmets at a great price. The philosophy behind the ZOX brand is to provide an affordable, safe, stylish helmet to the public. ZOX has been involved in the Canadian racing community since the very beginning on a local, provincial and national level. ...

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The Proper Way to Brake on a Motorcycle

Jennifer Angelina — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 17:35:48 +0000

The Mechanics of Braking Weight Distribution, Center of Gravity, & Overall Weight Weight distribution, center of gravity and overall weight of the bike with fluids has an impact on how the bike will react to braking. Like we learned in High School physics, Interia is a huge factor when considering braking on a motorcycle. Inertia ...

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Bell RS-2 Full-Face Helmet: A Great Mid-Range Helmet for New Riders

Cameron Martel — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 03:24:20 +0000

The RS-2 is Bell’s evolution of their wildly popular RS-1, and features numerous improvements compared to the outgoing model. It’s sleeker, better vented, and incorporates a new face shield and sun visor. It’s also claimed to be lighter, quieter, and easier to live with. On paper, the RS-2 is not so much an evolution of ...

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Motorcycle Preparedness: The Importance of Being Prepared for the Road

Gerry Cote — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 17:57:10 +0000

This article will focus on the things you can do to prepare for situations that might arise while riding your motorcycle. Unlike a car, space on a motorcycle is limited and it makes it a bit more difficult to have everything you need in the event of a breakdown while on the road. I hope ...

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2016 Honda CB500X ABS: Another Perfect Beginner Motorcycle

Jim Pruner — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 16:56:30 +0000

My wife wants to join me out on motorcycle rides, but not as a passenger anymore. She wants her own wheels. No problem since there are plenty of excellent options out there. She Wants To Write Too She wrote an introduction about what criteria were most important and why she picked the Honda CB500X in ...

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A Brief Guide to Motorcycle Coolant: Operating Temperatures, Change Frequency, & More

Cameron Martel — Sun, 19 Aug 2018 23:22:00 +0000

Liquid-cooled motorcycles use coolant (also referred to as antifreeze) to keep their engines within safe operating temperatures. This system requires periodic maintenance, especially as your bike accumulates mileage. If your bike is older, or if you recently purchased a higher-mileage used bike, there’s also a good chance that the coolant/cooling system would benefit from a ...

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A Look at the 2016+ Royal Enfield Himalayan BS-IV

Rider — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 02:05:46 +0000

Royal Enfield launched a new motorcycle in 2016 that many riders got excited about. Earlier, bikers used to get their sports bikes modified in order to drive through the challenging, yet thrilling, routes of the Himalayas. Thanks to Royal Enfield, there is now an ever-ready bike that can take these challenges head-on. Royal Enfield took ...

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5 Clothing Items Every Rider Should Avoid and 6 Must Haves

Rider — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 18:44:15 +0000

Motorbiking is a daring sport. At the same time, it is adventurous and can actually be a lot of fun. Whether you’re a first-timer or a regular motorbiker, here are 6 clothes you should avoid and 6 you must have for an enjoyable (and safe) motorcycling experience: 5 Clothing Items Every Motorbiker Should Avoid: 1. ...

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2018 Kawasaki 400 Ninja Review: It Lives Up To The Hype

Jim Pruner — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:58:27 +0000

I’ve been eagerly waiting for an opportunity to test ride the brand new 2018 Ninja 400. Finally last week I did just that at a Demo Day put on by the local dealership in Calgary: BlackFoot Motosports! The new 400 Ninja is lightweight, equipped with an all new trellis frame and has noticeably more horsepower ...

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Common Mistakes New Riders Make and How to Avoid Them

Gerry Cote — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 16:14:04 +0000

It’s been several months since you started studying for your motorcycle license. When you see a motorcycle in the street, you become envious, you spend all of your nights comparing all of the models to find the one bike that will take you to the end of the world… The biker passion is in you! ...

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2018 Gear Guide: Best Riding Boots Under $500

Kathy Koewler — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 14:54:09 +0000

Best Touring and Adventure Boots Under $500 As a new rider, you might not be very focused on footwear but it can be a very critical piece of gear if you get into a wet environment or find yourself coming to a stop on loose gravel or dirt. You will also quickly learn that different ...

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