While taking care of a motocross chain is one of the most key forms of motocross maintenance, it is also one that is frequently ignored by most riders. Many riders, whether they are bordering on semi-pro or are just starting out should always ensure that their motocross chain is regularly kept in tip top shape. This doesn’t just mean cleaning, but also means adjusting the chain, as well as making sure both front and rear sprockets are in A1 condition at all times. Regardless of this fact, most riders select to ignore manufacturer’s guidelines and skip or cut corners when doing their routine motocross maintenance.

Neglecting motocross maintenance and your chain in particular can have disastrous effects on your bike and your wallet.

A few tips:

- Make sure your chain is cleaned the best of your ability every single time you ride. Removing your chain from your bike is the easiest way to make sure that you are cleaning your chain effectively. Many motoring outlets will supply specialist brushes which are just the thing for getting into the nooks and crannies’, ensuring this part of motorcross maintenance is competed correctly. Read the rest of this entry »

Motorcycle chopper kits are a growth industry. But what does that mean to you and me? Well one thing that we know is that we will have more choppers to ogle at. There is not a single day that goes by without more and more pictures of chopper bikes that have just been finished showing up in all the motorcycle magazines. Then at the weekends, when we are on our “hot” rides, we will see four or five show finish level bikes. There are more choppers around now than there have been in the last twenty five years.

Most of these choppers have been built from motorcycle chopper kits, the “bike in a box” approach. But hey, don’t knock it! Building your own chopper has never been easier. There are rolling chassis kits, complete bike kits, and frame manufacturers give you a multitude of choice when it comes to take the plunge and buy a motorcycle chopper kit.

Thirty years ago, the old school chopper builders had to start with a stock bike off-the-shelf and literally chop it to pieces. With the modern chopper kits, there is a viable alternative to taking the cutting torch to your favorite soft tail! Read the rest of this entry »

So you want to be a custom bike builder? Well friend, before you rush out shopping for motorcycle kits, that will set you on the road to riches and fame, stop and think about the level of expertise and artistry the top builders have attained. More importantly think about how long it has taken them to attain it! Let’s look at a few key issues…

Education

You’d be surprised how well educated a lot of today’s top bike builders are. Several of them have degrees (some more than one!) ranging from mechanical engineering to business and marketing management. Billy Lane, the founder of Chopper Inc, has several patents relating to motorcycle technology in his name for example. What about someone a little more “old school” like Dave Perewitz? Dave has accumulated close to forty years of mechanical, metalworking and painting experience. Not theoretical, but genuine hands on, early morning late night kind of experience. Could you put that kind of time in? Matt Hotch is still only young, but has gained an incredible amount of practical experience customizing first bicycles, then VW’s before moving on to custom bike building.

Facilities

These guys are building choppers and custom bikes that are state of the art. They don’t get thrown together in the yard; the motorcycle shops have all the tools and equipment required to produce almost anything out of metal, not just bikes. Just as important are the other services these builders use; the local chrome platers, machinists, painters and so on. These guys have just as important a part to play in the construction of these one off bikes as the designer builders themselves. Read the rest of this entry »

How do you make your Harley Davidson look and feel like an extension of yourself!

Do you think maybe it’s time to do a little customizing for that old girl of yours? Ask yourself this first.

Why do we customize and add accessories to our Harley?

Well, for me it’s simple!

We want to stand out above all else! The last thing we want is to look like every Tom, Dick, and Harry out there on the road!

You may have different reasons. You may want to add an Accessory to your bike because it fits with you and your taste.

There is an element of being practical as well. If you install a nice chrome luggage rack on your back fender, or a detachable windshield, it not only looks good but it also serves a purpose. How else would you carry your tent and keep bugs out of your teeth?

Not everyone has the same taste in customizing. Thank God for that, or it sure would be boring taking a walk down on main street in Sturgis South Dakota during the 1st week of August.

Some people go overboard on customizing their bike. Overboard for someone may be a masterpiece for someone else. It all depends on who you are and what you’re about.

How do you pick out a Harley Davidson Accessory or decide on customizing?

It’s a hard question to answer. Read the rest of this entry »

Shopping for second hand motors using the internet has never been so easy. With lightning fast connection speeds, a massive range of cars to choose from and even more quality websites to look at, the odds really are stacked in favour of the buyer. So log on and prepare to go bargain hunting!

The first thing you need to do is type a search into Google. If you already know the make and model of the car you want, go ahead and put that in- something like ‘used Audi A4’ will bring up a good selection. On the flip side, if you just want to browse for a bit, put in a more general search like ‘used cars UK’. You’ll have to look through a few more results, but at least you’ll have some idea of what’s out there.

When a list of results appears, unless you know of a specific site already such as Carsource, try to stick to the first page. It costs a lot of money for websites to be on the first page, so you can be pretty sure they will be big companies. And to make a lot of money they need to sell a lot of cars- large sales mean happy customers and that in turn means reliable motors. So whether you’ve searched for ‘used cars UK’ or ‘second hand Mercedes CLK’, stick to the first page for the best deals.

So if you’re looking to get a new car and don’t want to spend all your money, a second hand motor should be your first thought. Using the internet to look for one is so easy, and the prices are so low it’s almost criminal. All it takes is a few keystrokes and clicks of the mouse- so what are you waiting for? Get online and get searching!