Archive for the ‘Performance’ Category

Second Quarter Profit Of Motorcycle Maker Harley-Davidson More Than Doubles

July 19th, 2011

Riding on the US demand, the profits of Motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson increased by more than double in the second quarter of 2011. This is the first U.S. sales increase for the company since 2006. …

Used car parts or motorcycles parts make more sense than new parts

October 30th, 2009

Most of us love our motorcycles and cars more than our wives and a number of men would agree with me, though in private. A number of people including students are generally short of cash and find it a…

Goodyear Mud Runner Run-Flat Tire

June 2nd, 2007

One of the things ATV riders worry about while riding is getting a flat tire out on the trail, miles away from camp or help. Goodyear has come to the rescue with the Mud Runner Run-Flat tire. This tir…

Key Elements Part V: Assertive Predictability

February 12th, 2007

One thing every rider must have is the ability to actively and aggressively see the world around them, and to make decisions based on that vision. That vision includes not only looking deep into a cor…

Key Elements Part II: Turning

February 8th, 2007

Turning is the second most important element of safely riding a motorcycle besides braking and accelerating. It requires a solid understanding of other elements including grip, dynamics, education, an…

Key Elements Part I: Acceleration and Braking

February 7th, 2007

The first and most important elements of riding are acceleration and braking. They involve (and are largely dependant on) several other elements including dynamics and physics, grip, and sudden inputs…

Key Elements: Introduction

February 6th, 2007

Key Elements Introduction

There's nothing like the feeling you get when you're on your favorite road with a familiar bike. You flow through corners as if on a rail, senses peaked, adrenaline …