It's bound to happen sooner or later. You're ready to ride, but your motorcycle won't start. Before you call for help, consider performing a few simple steps on your own. Quite frequently, the cause and the remedy are both very simple.

First, try starting your motorcycle again, but this time pay careful attention to your starting procedure. Are you forgetting that the sidestand has to be up or that the motorcycle must be in neutral to start? Modern motorcycles are equipped with safety lockouts to prevent starting your bike in gear ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

A J Stevens & Co (AJS), was founded by Harry, George, Jack and Joe Stevens on 14th November 1909.

Harry set about designing the first two machines called model A and Model B, which saw the company through until the war.

1912 saw the launch of the model D.  However, due to the War, petrol was scarce, so the company decided to try testing town gas instead.  They managed to set up a feed, and the speed was varied by turning the gas on or off.

On 3rd November 1916, the government prohibited the productio ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

Motorcycles have become a cultural icon all over the world. However, as with anything, it's important to understand the origin of the motorcycle, and who was actually responsible for inventing the motorcycle. People often wonder this and whether the first motorcycle was actually run off of gas or steam.

The man who is accredited with creating the first motorcycle was Gottlieb Daimler, who invented the very first motorcycle in 1885. As for the next question, the first motorcycle was in fact gas powered, as a man named Nicolaus August Otto ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

Due to the fact that gas prices are still rising, many people are starting to look for different alternatives. For years, the Piaggio company has been making a number of different scooters and bikes that are all great on gas mileage as well as super fun to drive around. In order to learn some more about these products, take a look right now to learn about the history of Piaggio Scooters.

Italy is the country that is widely known for creating these scooters and the styles have been passed through a number of different countries. There are ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

For years there have been brand new motorcycles and brands being created for individuals to buy and ride. These motor vehicles are designed to get you from point A to point B, without spending too much time or money on gas. One of the most popular brands out there is Piaggio, and for a number of great reasons. Take a closer look here and learn a little bit about the history of Piaggio motorcycle.

This particular cycle was originally created and manufactured in Pontedera, Italy. Due to the fact that the roads are tighter and much smaller, ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

Is history important? At times, we have the notion that we should leave history in the past. Perhaps we argue that all we have is the present. Maybe we feel disconnected from events that happened years, decades, or even centuries ago. Possibly, we believe that today's innovations have made yesteryear obsolete. However, a product's history provides us with a better understanding of, and appreciation for, today's versions of the product. So before you strap on your Harley Davidson motorcycle boots, remember that without the motorcycle, no need fo ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

With rising gas prices, many Americans are turning to alternatives from their gas guzzling cars. And yet while common sense would lead one to believe that a motorcycle is a better alternative to a car, the well established name brand motorcycles aren't seeing the same huge spike in sales that motor scooters are. And why not?

The answer is simple. The best selling brands of motorcycles in America are, relatively speaking, expensive. Whether you're considering economic evaluators such as "total cost of ownership", "return on investment", o ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

In this article we'll take a look at some tips on motorcycle storage. These will include some helpful products and some important basics. Two of the leading products on the market that can help give you proper motorcycle storage are the Cycle-Shield and the Bike Barn.

Cycle-Shield bills itself as "a clean, dehumidified, climate controlled enclosed cover with a bottom." Cycle-Shield is designed to: prevent the need for dusting, washing, or re-waxing; the pitting or tarnishing of chrome pieces; water getting in the gas tank or fuel system; ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

There are many persons who run scared of the idea of purchasing an electric scooter. They feel that such a vehicle will require a lot of maintenance. Well, there is no doubt that electric scooter maintenance is an unavoidable aspect of your life. However, the same is true for gasoline engine or natural gas powered scooters as well.

Show me a vehicle that does not require maintenance and I will show you a vehicle that is not exist. Any engine that contains moving parts will require frequent lubrication, cleaning and maintenance. This is u ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......

1945 Harley-Davidson : HARLEY DAVIDSON UL Bidding has ended

This auction is for a 1945 Harley Davidson UL police bike. It has a 74 cubic inch motor. Serial number is 45UL1490. It belongs to my friend David, who many ..... Continue Reading. Click HERE .......