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Tips to a wheelie....*reader discrition adviced.

2009-11-28T16:31:00.000+05:30

What do you need before you start?
Decent suspension with good fork seals
Chain in good condition and correctly adjusted
Take up any throttle slack
Decent tyres
A clear, clean and dry straight road.

Once mastered wheelies are best performed:
Abandoned pitch roads.
At a biker meeting when the boys are showing off.
At traffic lights if a bloke pulls up alongside you.
When you feel like it.!!!

Even though these techniques were perfected on the higher cc bikes I have used them on other bikes.

I’ve also used the following technique on most litre class sports bikes including:
Pulser, CBZ, CBZ Xtereme, Apache, Apache RTR, Unicorn, FZ, etc.
It should also work on anything with enough torque, you’ve just have to experiment to find the powerband.

The Instructions:
Select first gear Over-grip throttle so you can get at least three quarters movement in one twist.
Grip the tank with your knees
Steady yourself and cover the back brake.
Accelerate fairly slowly in a straight line up to about 22-25 mph
Do not dip the throttle to compress the forks
Twist the throttle in one fast sharp movement.
The front *will* come up.

At first the bike will just shoot forward but it will start lifting as you gain confidence with your throttle. The secret is to really give it a sharp twist

You’ll find there's about a quarter of an inch of movement which will control the height but this takes practice. When you get it right you will be able to keep it up and even produce a slight nodding movement to wave at other riders. The next stage is snicking through the gears.

It really does work but take care. It also works for most other bikes but you'll have to play around with the revs. When you get it right it looks good. When you get it wrong just don't look.

On a straight level road and in 1st gear.
Gently rev to 15
Open throttle quickly to just 20-30
Close throttle quickly to compress the front forks
At the same time apply back brake. This causes the bike to squat.
Open throttle to 50 at the same time release back brake
Flick the clutch.
The front will come up quite quickly.

An easier way but not as spectacular:
Rev to about 4,000 rpm
Pull in clutch and rev to 7000 (ish) you'll have to experiment to find the best position for your weight and seating position.
Release the clutch very quickly.

NOTES:
I prefer clutching up on the bigger bikes since it gives more control, the technique for this is fairly simple.
In second gear at about 45mph close the throttle slightly then rev to about 5,000 (on the RTR thou) and flick the clutch. The front will rise sweetly, you can either hold it there or snick through the gears. To lower the front end you can squeeze the back brake which will bring it down gently, I also just close the throttle off a bit. With practice you should be able to make a nice soft landing. Whenever outta control apply the rear brakes gently. The last thing you’ll want to do is land hard and damage your head bearings.

Please Don't Crash!!!....So just don't over do it...

Stunt Mania

2009-11-09T12:43:00.000+05:30

Taxation system of Bikes in Nepal

2009-11-02T22:41:00.000+05:30

This is a small research in the taxation system of bikes that are imported from India to Nepal and the final price that a customer pays after all the taxes and service charges are levied on the bike. The Parliament on 28 Asar 2064 passed â€œFinancial Act 2064Â.

All goods are classified under each Heading appropriate to the goods to which they are most akin. The Customs Tariff 2007-2008 has categorized Motorcycles under Heading 8710 which states that Motorcycles (including Mopeds) and cycles fitted with reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity not exceeding or exceeding 50 cc are levied 40% Import Duty of Invoice Value excluding excise duty.

The following example will make it clear the overall taxation procedure and how much we pay as tax to the government.
This is an example of CBZ extreme that cost around INR 54,000.00- INR 56,000.00 which is the dealer price.
Price in India INR 54,000.00@1.6 NPR 86,400.00
Import Duty @ 40% NPR 34,560.00
Sub Total       NPR 120,960.00
LDT (Local Development Tax @ 1.5%) NPR 1,814.40
Sub Total NPR 122,774.40
Excise Duty @ 10% NPR 12,277.44
Sub Total       NPR 135,051.84
VAT @ 13% NPR 17,556.73
Total      NPR 152,608.57

The above mentioned prices are subject to increase or decrease around NPR 10,000.00. Other charges like Freight loading charge at custom office, miscellaneous charges and excise duty when importing from India have been adjusted. This is a tentative figure, the general idea is to evaluate the tax system at different level.

As per the Vehicle Tax mentioned in Aarthik Atyadesh 2064 following tax are included:
During vehicle registration a bike customer has to pay NPR 4,000.00 as Road Construction, Maintenance Tax.

For Private Registered Motorcycle annual tax is as follows:
1. 90 Rs 500.00
2. 90cc-150cc     Rs 1,000.00
3. 151cc-300 cc    Rs 1,500.00
4. 301 cc and above Rs 2,000.00
(Source: Aarthik Atyadesh 2064, Customs Tariff 2007-2008), Syakar Company, Kantipath.

Article courtecy:

Pride@merobike.Com

www.merobike.com

YOU KNOW YOU'RE A NEPALESE BIKER WHEN

2009-11-02T22:35:00.000+05:30

- You carry a picture of your bike in your mobile.
- Everytime you see a superbike you pose for a photo alongside, especially when you are abroad.
- Your idea of jewellery is chains and barbwire.
- You have swallowed different types of insects and taken in tons of dust while riding.
- Your facebook profile has at least one picture of you on your bike.
- You hate bus and micro buses along with their drivers.
- You're only sunburned on the back of your hands.
- Any day you ride is a risky day, but still the ride holds good for you.
- Your kids learn to ride on the tank of your bike before they can even walk.
- You never feel the need of a car since you can ride your family in your bike itself.
- You only go through the pictures and ignore the articles in motorcycle magazines.
- You throw a party and more bikes show up than cars.
- Your dream bike is worth more than your father's car.
- The first thing you ask when you regain consciousness after an accident is, 'How's my bike ?'
- You always promise to afford a superbike for your future son.
- You actually take the longer way home, so that your bike commute will be longer.
- You dream of winning a lottery, and the first thing you think of is, 'Which superbike can that money buy?"
- Someone in a car asks for directions and you accidentally give them the short-cut route that includes motor vehicle
barriers.
- You always wish that your father owned a superbike.
- You pull up hard on the steering wheel in your car trying to jump over a pot-hole.
- You think girls are turned on if you ride around in a bike.
- Most of your pants are stained with chain lube.
- Saturday is set aside for riding instead of watching sports on tv.
- At least one item on your new bike is not stock.
- When your income or pocket money comes in you start thinking about buying bike parts and accessories.
- Your bike/helmet/gloves/leathers/patches/goggles were not all bought on the same day.
- You have heard the name Valentino Rossi at least once.
- You have at least one custom part on your bike that you made yourself.
- You spend more time riding your bike than polishing it.
- It starts to rain while you are riding your bike and all you worry about is getting your bike dirty.
- You have a good time riding your bike even if nobody sees you.
- You and your biker friends usually hang out at the same place.
- You hate the traffic police and their system.
- You are thrilled by motorcycle stunts.
- You have gone for a ride till Malekhu at least once on your bike.
- You speed up when somebody from behind overtakes you.
- You think riding without helmets makes you look cool.
- Modification to you means placement of wider rear tyres and sporty handles and raising of rear suspension.
- You have taken a ride in a Bajaj Pulsar at least once.
- The only thing you like about the Traffic Police is their 600cc bike.
- You know Basantapur is the best place for bikers to hang out.
- You know the location of every pot-hole along your way home.
- You get hit by a vehicle, slide ten metres ahead and still manage to ride the bike home with a fractured hip.
- You've been too drunk to stand still but never too drunk to ride your bike home....

An unsolved answer for the modifiers in Nepal who are impending for modifications………

2009-10-30T11:28:00.001+05:30

The issue on modifications in Nepal moreover specifically in Kathmandu has really been a subject for the teenagers having immense passion and high spirits for modification. Along with increasing pace of new technologies and blooming styles among Indian bikes,modifications on other hand has been increasing rapidly every day although it has been declared illegal on the rules stated by the ministry of transportation. But the reason behind declaring modification as an illegal act; still is unsolved and has been an obscure issue which has been rumbling on the heads of the keen modifiers today.

The common and flagrant modifications in Nepalese biking include extension of shock to a greater height, two piece handles, silencer pipes producing large sounds etc.But as far as the rules of transportations are considered, modifications have been banned here due to the perilous road accidents where bikes with rough modifications have been listed. A few years back, bike modifications were not such big issues as the road accidents hardly involved modified bikes. But now along with the proliferation in the number of bikes, rough modifications have been one of the prime causes of road accidents which have been an easy excuse for the traffics who have been against the issue of legalizing modifications.

But again, looking at the other side of the coin, the reasons against defining modifications as an illegal act has also been a subject to ponder upon. The question arises whether the road accidents involve only modified bikes or are the other factors such as vehicle mismanagement, chaotic traffics, and culpable negligence of the pedestrians? But justice is not served by saying that the modified bikes are only responsible for the road accidents or by saying that other factors mentioned above are only responsible for road accidents.

But we have stepped into a country where rules do not count, where the bad ones are rewarded and the good ones are discarded, where bike modifiers with simple paint jobs are doomed by the traffics for no apparent reasons and where applause is received by the modifiers who turn out their cd-100’s to Karizmas. There is no place for any sort of justice here; instead of justice being the right to each and every citizen, it has been an unsolved mystery till the day today. But still we one of the literate ones, who have thrilling passion for biking and modifications may find a way out if fortune is in our hands. We at least can follow the traffic rules, discard rough modifications and stop lame traffics who boast that “modifications have caused accidents therefore they need to be banned!!” It’s almost impossible to put one’s money on the legalization of modifying bikes but we could at least expect the government to maintain a standard as to what types of modifications deserves to be fined and which don’t deserve....

Article Courtesy

BijayBhai

http://www.merobike.com

Some stunt names

2009-10-29T21:06:00.004+05:30

Basic Wheelie
Lifting the front of the motorcycle off the ground by means of either power or use of clutching the bike into a wheelie. There are many variations of the basic wheelie, some of which will be listed below.

Circle

A wheelie performed traveling entirely within a circle. Can also be combined with all other wheelie variations.

12 O'clock
Very high wheelie, past the normal balance point of the motorcycle.

High Chair
Wheelie with the rider's legs over the handlebars.

Spreader

Wheelie with the rider sitting on the tank with legs spread.

Coaster
A wheelie that is balanced without the acting force of the motor i.e. with the clutch pulled in. The Wheelie is so far back beyond the balance point of the wheelie that the rider must constantly ride the rear brake to keep the wheelie from falling over backwards, effectively slowing down. A rider can pull in the clutch to create the effect of a wheelie with no engine noise. Conversely some riders will pull in the clutch and peg the engine on its rev-limiter, called a "rev-limiter coaster"

Frog
Wheelie standing on tank during wheelie

Seat Stander
Wheelie standing on the seat of the motorcycle.

Bar tricks

Ape Hanger
Hanging from the bars with one's hands while doing a 12 O'clock, scraping the bike's 12 o'clock bar and allowing the riders feet to drag behind the bike.

Cliff Hanger
Hanging from the bars with one's feet while doing a 12 O'clock.

Stoppie
Lifting the rear wheel of the motorcycle using momentum and braking force. Also referred to as an Endo.

Biscuit Eater
Stoppie with the rider's legs over the handlebars. Also known as the "highchair endo"

Burnout
Using the power of the engine and braking force to cause the rear wheel to spin, heating the rear tire and producing smoke.

Suicide Burnout
Burnout with the rider dismounted and standing in front of the motorcycle.

Chainsaw
An extreme form of Burnout performed by the stunter standing beside a motorcycle laying on its side holding the motorcycle exclusively by the right handle bar. Then causing the bike to "orbit" around the rider while maintaining control during the burnout.

Merry-Go-Round
Rider lays the bike on its side and climbs onto it. The rider then leans back on the bike while holding the throttle, causing the bike so spin round while doing a burnout.

Acrobatics

Hyperspin

Switchback
Any stunt performed with the body facing the rear of the motorcycle, opposite the direction of travel.

Christ
A stunt performed with the rider standing straight up on the seat or tank of the motorcycle with both arms extended while the bike is in motion. Also called a "Jesus Christ" or a "Cross". Can be combined with a switchback.

De activator
Riding a wheelie on idle and jumping off the back of the motorcycle.

Definitions courtesy of Wikipedia

Buying Tips

2009-10-29T14:41:00.001+05:30

There are many benefits to owning either a motorcycle or a moped. Aside from the sense of independence and freedom you experience whilst riding on the open road you also can save quite a bit of money in petrol costs. Most of us dread going to the pump to fill up our vehicles knowing it’s going to cost a small fortune whereas motorbike owners can fill up for a fraction of the cost. Did we mention less emissions too?
OK, so you’ve decided you want to save money, like the idea of freedom and being able to weave in and out of traffic, now how do you go about buying the right motorbike? Costs will vary significatly depending on whether you need speed and power or simply a small vehicle to get you around town.
If you’re new to riding then you may want to consider a moped, simply to get used to how a motorbike handles.
Don’t be seduced into the style of a speed rocket like a Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade or the cool muscular look of a Harley Davidson if you have never ridden a motorised bike before.
When it comes to buying tips for motorcycles and mopeds just remember that there are more than just costs involved, be honest with yourself and buy the right vehicle for your needs. Costs can vary from 1,50,000to over 200,000 for a brand new motorbike.
If you’re new to buying a motorbike, you may want to consider buying one with a smaller engine and that is pre-owned.
If you do buy a new vehicle, be sure you understand your manufacturers warranty. Repairs can be costly and you’ll want to know what is covered in the event of damage. As a general rule, be sure you ask your dealer about specific details of your warranty especially pertaining to the costs of parts and labour.
The best buying tips for motorbikes and mopeds is to first write down your needs, shop around for the best deals, determine what’s affordable, ask questions, and always remember - safety first!

A Brief History Of Motorbikes

2009-10-29T14:10:00.001+05:30

Before taking on the shape and power of today’s motorbike, the first gas-powered 2-wheel bike goes back to around 1885 and looked more like a bicycle than a motorbike. However, this early type of motorbike was a prelude to the future of petrol-powered vehicles.

As the motorised bike became more popular, enthusiasm lead to greater advancements and even competitive racing which also inspired further development and innovation. In only three short decades the motorbike went from a modest motorised vehicle to a serious high speed machine. New designs meant faster, stronger engines meant to last.

The history of motorbikes includes their role in World War II where they were deployed as quick, lightweight, and easy-to-transport vehicles for military personnel. Movies like The Great Escape with Steve McQueen magnificently portrayed the “freedom” motorbikes symbolised during the war. Today, the motorbike still represents a sense of freedom and independence as well as speed and high-tech engineering.

There are concerns when it comes to safety as you are much more vulnerable to injury due to exposure of outside elements, unlike a car. However, overall motorbikes not only offer a sense of freedom but are very economical as they use less petrol and emit fewer emissions than cars. A motorbike is ideal for city travel and can easily get around traffic congestion once again emitting less pollution.

There are as many styles and types of bikes as there are personalities who love them. From small bikes for city travel to large “hogs” for leisurely cruises to even high powered speed demons for racing, the history of motorbikes is truly a history of motorised vehicles that affect our lives every day.