Learning to ride a motorcycle can be a challenging endeavor. You have to learn how to start, steer, and handle your bike safely. But without a doubt, the most difficult aspect is learning how to shift gears. With that in mind, here’s everything you need
Next, unless the motorcycle has just been running, open the choke. This is unnecessary on fuel-injected bikes. Set the engine kill switch to “run,” and put the bike in neutral. Many motorcycles have a neutral indicator light, so it is helpful to have the key in the “on” position ...
Motorcycle brake rotors work much in the same way as car brake rotors. The rotors spin along with the wheel, and when the brakes are applied, the brake pads grab the rotor to stop the wheel from spinning. On a motorcycle, however, the front and rear brakes usually operate independently...
Bungee jumping and motorcycle racing (摩托车赛) are quite thrilling sports. Bungee jumping only lasts for a few minutes or even seconds. You jump from a high place, about 200 meters above the ground, and there is a rubber band (橡胶带子) tied to your legs. When you jump down, the rub...
As the motorcycle comes to a stop, your left foot should go down first to stabilize it. Keep your right foot on the motorcycle’s rear brake until you’re completely stopped. Did that feel awesome, or what? (It might have felt scary, and that’s OK, too!) The important thing is th...
I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciated your Bicycle Safety site.I biked to work for the first time here in S.F. today, and although my time on a motorcycle made me rightfully paranoid, I see I made a lot of small mistakes that could add up to a big problem some ...
Performing a Burnout on a Motorcycle Be prepared to break yourself and your bike Apply the front brake firmly with your middle finger Stand up to keep weight off the rear tire Select first gear Rev the bike and release the clutch, keeping the front brake applied Performing a Burnout in a ...
You’re enjoying your ride on your motorcycle and you come to a halt at a stop sign. Then, all of a sudden,a car plows into you from behindbecause the driver either was not paying attention or lost control of his vehicle. This common type of car accident is also known as a “fender...
This goes the other way and is particularly relevant for EV cars too, which stop more quickly because of the reverse linear shut down of electricity bringing a car to a more sudden halt than you may expect. To try and minimize the risk, it’s important to take into account your road an...
exhaust system with headers is installed, your motorbike will save a substantial amount of weight while also gaining power and torque, enhancing throttle response, and reducing weight. Additionally, it improves the sound of your motorcycle, giving you the impression that you are moving more quickly...