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		<title>Three Types of Bikes: Sport Bike, Cruiser, Touring</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>When one talks about motorcycles, the first thing one thinks about is &#8216;Harley Davidson&#8217;, a famous brand. What many people may not know is that if one wishes to race or tour the countryside, then one cannot use a Harley because it is the wrong type of motorcycle for that purpose, but it is what [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When one talks about motorcycles, the first thing one thinks about is &#8216;Harley Davidson&#8217;, a famous brand. What many people may not know is that if one wishes to race or tour the countryside, then one cannot use a Harley because it is the wrong type of motorcycle for that purpose, but it is what is known as a Cruiser.</p>
<p>There are three types of bikes: sport bike, cruiser, touring, and each are built differently to suit ones needs. A sport bike is built in such a way that the foot pegs and shifter face backwards and so do the rider&#8217;s legs. One leans forward and this gives that aerodynamic posture needed to ride at breakneck speeds. This bike cannot be taken on long trips as it places pressure on the wrists and the overall body posture is uncomfortable. A sport bike is known to have as many features on it, ensuring speed and high performance. They have a small seat, hidden engine and are made of mostly plastic material.</p>
<p>A cruiser, also known as a chopper, is usually a heavy machine that lets one sit back and their feet are placed forward to allow for a more comfortable ride. The speeds on a cruiser are not as high as those for sports bikes.</p>
<p>Touring bikes are used for long rides and can be used on regular roads. The shifter is placed directly below the waist and this allows one to sit almost upright to allow the rider to be as comfortable as possible on long trips. Touring bikes come with as much as cup-holders, luggage compartments, CD players, passenger armrests and so on. One should choose a sport bike for its speed and can only be used on a track, or a cruiser for a comfortable ride on a large bike, or a touring bike for a unique vacation ride.</p>
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		<title>Types of Motorcycle Batteries</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:29:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>When it comes to having a motorcycle battery, it is important to ensure that the battery is original. With there being different batteries for different types of motor bikes, one has to make a very rational choice when it comes to buying this equipment. This being so it can be [...]]]></description>
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<p>When it comes to having a motorcycle battery, it is important to ensure that the battery is original. With there being different batteries for different types of motor bikes, one has to make a very rational choice when it comes to buying this equipment. This being so it can be helpful to look into certain features when one seeks to acquire a motorcycle battery.</p>
<p>Some type of batteries come equipped with it a sensor. With one having this knowledge, it would be wise when one gets to buy a new battery that they ensure that the sensor gets to be change with the putting in of a new battery. This will not only see the battery gets to act correctly but it will also help ensure maximum performance is provided. Types of battery that can be found here range from type to type.</p>
<p>One of the motor cycle batteries that can be used here is the maintenance free type of batteries. Owing to this battery being so, it holds the water put in it for a  very long time ensuring that it can stay for a very long time without having to check either the acid or the water in it. Another type of motor cycle battery used in the running of motorcycles is the YuMicron batteries that with through its high technology it has separators that make it possible to install extra plates per cell. This makes it possible to improve the cranking performance. Being the first type of battery to use lead calcium technology, the YuMicron battery is also another type of motor cycle battery. This type of technology can be helpful in that it ensures that less maintenance gets to be put in with there being a longevity being put in the battery while more power gets to be utilized.</p>
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		<title>Lessons on Motorcycle Racing</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Are you a one of those people who love motorcycle racing and do not know how to race or do not have enough money to enroll yourself in a motorcycle racing school? Well, not all hope is lost. There are a few basic that you can teach yourself and get onto [...]]]></description>
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<p>Are you a one of those people who love motorcycle racing and do not know how to race or do not have enough money to enroll yourself in a motorcycle racing school? Well, not all hope is lost. There are a few basic that you can teach yourself and get onto the track within some time. There are things that you will have to take into account in order for you to take it to the track.</p>
<p>To begin with, you will need to familiarize yourself with the braking systems. You will need to learn more on emergency brakings since they are a common thing in motorcycle racing. It is a difficult lesson to learn and you should be aware that you would fall off the bike a number of times before you learn how to undertake the task. The success behind this form of braking is to be conscious of the things you are doing. You will need full concentration. You could utilize the front brakes for any emergency. The reason behind this is that when you opt to use both brakes, you will need more coordination skills and much more concentration. Using both braking systems would also put your safety at a compromise.</p>
<p>The other thing is counter-steering. In order to achieve this in motorcycle racing, there is one cardinal rule that you will need to remember and that is “like follows like”. This means that if you are going left, then you should let the left hand do the job. Practice this move more often and within no time, you will find it becoming easier for you to successfully counter-steer. You will also need to work on cornering. It is an important lesson in motorcycle racing. You will need to think quickly, you will be forced to make accurate calculations of how to take your corners and this is mostly within seconds. You could look at your surroundings to do this.</p>
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