A custom motorcycle is a unique motorcycle with the frame geometry or engine differing from standard motorcycles. They are individually produced in limited numbers in factories. Some motorcycle enthusiasts feel that a true custom bike is one that is built from scratch in a local garage or motorcycle shop.

There are different types of custom motorcycles like road, cruisers and sports bikes. Custom road motorcycles are designed for the road with smooth tires and engines in the 250cc and over range. These bikes can run at great speeds of 16 ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

Harley-Davidson is an American manufacturer that is steeped in pop-culture lore. This motorcycle manufacturer also has one of the longest histories of any American company still in business today. Here is a brief overview of that very rich history.

Harley-Davidson actually began as childhood friendship between the founders of the company, William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson. This friendship continued when Arthur helped William build their first motor engine from plans that William had designed in 1901. Finished in 1903, this modest eng ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

It is said that the first scooter appeared in 1945, but it also well-known that Georges Gauthier presented a special motorcycle in 1902. This Frenchman presented a motorcycle which had very narrow wheels and which also has an open frame. This motorcycle also had a protection device, which made it very similar to the scooters we know today. This motorcycle was manufactured until 1914.

The origin of the motorcycle is very debated. According to some people, the motorcycle belongs to the German Henrich Hildebrand, who adapted a small steam m ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

Phillip Vincent was a determined man who had firm ideas on how a motorcycle should perform, and more importantly, how a motorcycle should be built.

He had studied mechanical science at Cambridge University and had a poor opinion of many features of the contemporary machines.

In the 1920s, he built his first motorcycle. Like all others, it had rear suspension with a triangulated pivoted fork and the springs were mounted beneath the saddle to work against the upper frame. It had a Swiss Mag engine, a Moss gearbox, Webb forks and Enf ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

Having storage while riding your motorcycle can be quite useful, especially on long adventures. There are many different saddlebags available now a day, but knowing what one to purchase can be difficult, especially if you've never done it before. Ensure you are able to put out the time and effort when you begin your shopping experience for a saddlebag.

To make your shopping experience easier go through the following tips to make things less confusing and stressful.

Tip #1:

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When a person is trying to determine which off road dirt bike is the best, there are many things that need to be taken into consideration. This article is designed to provide you with tips to help you decide which off road bike is best for you.

Tip 1: Your Budget

You need to determine how much money you have available to spend on your off road bike. This will determine whether you are able to purchase a new bike or a used one. It will also play a role in the size of bike you will be able to get. You want to have enough money set a ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

Motorcycle saddlebags are an essential part of your motorcycle because they are the only source to carry important luggage with you when you travel on your motorcycle. As there is a large variety of saddlebags in stores, it can get hard to choose a good saddlebag. It might be a bit confusing process to choose a saddlebag. Selecting and buying a saddlebag may take a lot of your time.

Here are some tips that will help you to buy good saddlebags.

First tip: First of all you should consider mounting of your saddlebag. This is the most ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

Even though American V-Twin and custom motorcycle frame manufacturers spend millions of dollars on engineering and research to set up their products for the best handling characteristics and rider friendly positions, many owners still want their bikes to sit a little lower. There are a lot of reasons for doing this ranging from supposedly easier handling, to just giving their bike the "slammed" look. And some folks, if they are short legged, do it to make it easier to have their feet touch the ground.

Without question, the lowest bike th ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......