Owning a Harley Davidson Motorcycle is a dream for many. It is an expensive vehicle and therefore, a luxury to possess. Most people secretly wishing to buy a Harley-Davidson settle for other lesser-known makes because they are usually beyond reach of purchase. Many opt to buy second-hand options because a bra-new bike may not be possible for them to purchase. So, if you are getting a nice Harley...

Two friends had a dream and while they worked together at a Milwaukee engineering firm they turned their dream into reality. We know their dream as - Harley Davidson. William S Harley and Arthur Davidson built the first 400cc single-cylinder engine in 1902. Joining them a year later was Davidson’s older brothers Walter and William A, and together they fitted the single-cylinder engine into the...

Before you get started you may need some tips to help you place your classified quickly and sell your motorcycle as fast as possible. First things first, you should have your basic vehicle information handy for example the year, make, model, and selling price these are all questions that potential buyers would want to know.

A mini motorcycle is basically a smaller, cuter version of a regular motorcycle. Traditional mini motorcycles are usually equipped with 4-stroke engines that turn the rear wheel by use of a chain. While the engine used by mini motorcycles are similar to that of lawnmower motors, a regular lawnmower engine may not be used for assembling mini motorcycles. The newer models of mini motorcycles may...

The 2008 Yamaha YZF-R1 is here! Born from MotoGP technology Yamaha claims the YZF-R1 is ” the most advanced open-class motorcycle ever built.” I must admit the R1 is one awesome looking motorcycle. The R1 has a liquid cooled 998cc in-line four cylinder powerplant, making more power than the previous versions. Yamaha also claims the 2008 R1 “is the most powerful, tractable R1 powerplant ever,...

One of the most important things that you can do to keep you Kawasaki motorcycle running at optimum performance is to perform regular maintenance. There are a number of ways to do this. Some owners take their bikes into a repair shop every six months or so for a check-up. Others save money by doing the work at home themselves. Doing it yourself can help keep the maintenance costs of your Kawasaki...

When most people think of a Harley-Davidson the first image that comes to their mind is a loud, grumbling, large motorcycle, traveling with 1500 of their drinking buddies dressed in black with large beards following along. The 2008 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod is the Harley that shatters the image. Dressed in black, and the motorcycle Dracula would most likely ride, the VRSCDX Night Rod is one...

To some a dreaded never ending task. Why? Because you have not found the products that will save time, money and work well together to actually keep your bike cleaner, longer. These are professional products. Like the ones the Detailer's use. Did you ever stop to wonder how they do it? The only thing they know that you don't know, is what products to use.

With your fine line tape, lay out the shape of your flames, working from left to right. Push and pull the fine line tape into position with both hands working in unison. Pay close attention to the balance of the area to be painted, and the background (that will be masked). If it seems tricky, don't sweat it...you'll get the hang of it with a little practice.

I recently had the pleasure of motorcycle riding instruction from a friend, Tony, a professional racer. He was an outstanding instructor and provided some great experience-based insight into the more intricate details of motorcycle riding. But, the one thing that stuck in my mind was his comment of "always look where you're going." I had always assumed that this is what I did, but I...

Buying a used motorcycle is a lot like buying a used car, and the same rules apply. If you don’t want to have little moths and smoke-trails coming out of your wallet as the result of a bad deal, or have your flashy new ride suddenly blow up underneath your crotch in the middle of the freeway, here are a few simple things to remember.

Harley-Davidson and the Hells Angels. Few pairings are as synonymous as those two names. The pairing of Harley Davidson and the Hells Angels is something akin to peanut butter and jelly, but sometimes it turns into oil and water. In other words, sometimes the two don’t mix. Since the formation of Hells Angels, Harley Davidson has been their motorcycle of choice, which hasn’t always thrilled the...

While there are various ways of cleaning your motorcycles chain as well lubricating it, I prefer to use the good old kerosene (if not available then petrol) to clean the chain. A small brush dipped in kerosene cleans out most of the sludge. Although it is a bit time consuming, but it usually does the trick and leaves a thoroughly cleaned chain.

Motorcycles are economical transport! Think about it! Two wheels, light, at most using only six cylinders and usually carrying one passenger. You’re obviously looking to save fuel? Find out why bikes are fuel saving vehicles, an answer to pollution, traffic jams, parking problems and boredom.

People have now noticed the rising trend of scooters - specifically a gas motor scooter in the streets. Those of you who are accustomed to riding behind a wheel, and listening to the radio might be wary of buying a scooter. The comfort and convenience that is provided with your current automobile might not be given by a scooter too. Still, you can't help but wonder if a scooter will be more of a...