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Two-Up Motorcycle Beginner Tips—Getting Started

Two-Up Motorcycle Beginner Tips—Getting Started

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How to Ride a Motorcycle With a Passenger Safely: 17 Tips from Steve and Rose How long have we been riding together? I’ve been riding long distance trips-tours with Rose for about 12 years, and here’s how we got started with a woman who had a fear of motorcycles at the time, and now we’ve covered thousands of miles together. Part two will cover what to do with the motorcycle, adjustments, weight shift, and loading tips. The first chapter describes…

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Motorcycle Safety secrets and guidelines

Motorcycle Safety secrets and guidelines

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Motorcycle riding advice from a pilot and a Professional rider Introduction Motorcycle Safety secrets and guidelines. After 40+ years of riding and 30+ years and 6000+ hours flying, I believe it is now appropriate to say a few things about riding safely. It is not the aim of this article to teach you how to ride it is up to you to gain experience. This article is about knowledge and how to use it for one purpose only to keep…

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Indian Chief 1922-1953, 1999-2021.

Indian Chief 1922-1953, 1999-2021.

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When Indian resumed civilian production after World War II, they revived only the Chief line. Production of Indian motorcycles ended with the last Chief made in 1953. The Chief was introduced for 1922 to replace the Powerplus, although the Powerplus was continued under the “Standard” name until 1923. Designed by Charles B. Franklin, the Chief had design features similar to Franklin’s earlier Scout, including the gearbox bolted to the engine casings and primary drive by gear train. The Chief had a bore…

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1946 Harley Davidson knucklehead

1946 Harley Davidson knucklehead

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__________________ Production of the Knucklehead continued into World War II. In 1942, Harley-Davidson began to fit improved crankcases, or long-rib cases, since dealers had reported breakage problems with the earlier short-rib cases. Typically a crack would form on the left-hand crankcase, unfortunately, the same side that carried the serial number. Harley-Davidson even built a few experimental 3-wheelers fitted with the Knucklehead engine. Civilian production began again in 1944 with a few models designated for crucial positions. If you were a…

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2021 Harley-Davidson Big Twins

2021 Harley-Davidson Big Twins

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Planned for 2021, the all-new custom motorcycle with a muscular stance, aggressive, stripped-down styling and pure performance. 2021 — TOURING. 2021 Harley Davidson Electra Glide™ Standard. 2021 Harley Davidson Heritage Classic. 2021 Harley Davidson Road King™ 2021 Harley Davidson Road Glide™ 2021 Harley Davidson Street Glide™ 2021 Harley Davidson Road King™ Special. 2021 Harley Davidson Road Glide™ Special. 2021 Harley Davidson Street Glide™ Special. 2021 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 2021 Electra Glide™ Standard · Purists looking to disconnect and enjoy the distance · Affordable long-haul touring built for potential · Milwaukee-Eight™ 107 V-Twin and batwing fairing USA PRICINGVIVID BLACK$18,999 2021 Harley Davidson Heritage Classic…

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2021 Harley Davidson Street Glide™

2021 Harley Davidson Street Glide™

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The 2021 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special changes this year focus on new colors and finishes. However, there are some other updates worth discussing. The 2021 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special is compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The smartphone apps are integrated into the Boom! Box GTS color touchscreen infotainment system. Unfortunately, it requires a wired connection. The new Street Glide Special gets a new Daymaker LED headlight 2021 Harley Davidson Street Glide 2021 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special Specifications ENGINE Type:…

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1976 Captain America Harley-Davidson Panhead

1976 Captain America Harley-Davidson Panhead

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General information Model:Harley-Davidson Captain America Chopper Year:1969 Category:Custom / cruiser Engine and transmission Displacement:1200.0 ccm (73.22 cubic inches) Engine type:V2, four-stroke Engine details:45 degree V-twinPower:60.0 HP (43.8 kW)) @ 6000 RPM Top speed:144.8 km/h (90.0 mph) Bore x stroke:86.4 x 101.6 mm (3.4 x 4.0 inches) Fuel system:Carburettor. Linkert Fuel control:Overhead Valves (OHV) Ignition:Battery/ coil Cooling system:AirClutch:Four speedChassis, suspension, brakes and wheels Front suspension:Telescopic fork extended Rear suspension:Rigid Rear brakes:Expanding brake (drum brake). Expanding shoePhysical measures and capacities Dry weight:272.2 kg (600.0 pounds) Power/weight ratio:0.2205 HP/kg Easy Rider…

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2006-2010 Harley Davidson Buell Ulysses

2006-2010 Harley Davidson Buell Ulysses

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The Buell XB12X Ulysses was a v2, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Buell between 2006 and 2010. Max torque was 84.01 ft/lbs (113.9 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 100.84 HP (75.2 KW) @ 6800 RPM. Engine The engine was a oil & air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 88.9mm bore x 96.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1202.9 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv). Drive The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet, multi-plate, compensated. Chassis It came with a 120/70-zr17 front tire and a 180/55-zr17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via…

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1982 Yamaha XT550

1982 Yamaha XT550

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The Yamaha XT550 was a single cylinder, four-stroke enduro / dualsport motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 1982 and 1983. It could reach a top speed of 93 mph (149 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 37.15 HP (27.7 KW) @ 6500 RPM. It replaced the Yamaha XT500 and was itself quickly replaced by the Yamaha XT600. Engine The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 92.0mm bore x 84.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 558.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc). Drive The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Chassis It came with a 3.00-21 front tire and a 4.60-18 rear…

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1938 BMW R51

1938 BMW R51

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The BMW R51/3 was BMW‘s second post-World War II 500 cc motorcycle, following the briefly produced R51/2. It featured a flat-twin engine and exposed drive shaft.[1] In 1951, the R51/3 succeeded and modernized the 1950 R51/2, which was essentially a pre-war design that was produced after the war. The 600 cc R67, R67/2, and R67/3 series and the more sporting R68 model also followed the R51/2. History Following World War II, Germany was precluded from producing motorcycles of any sort by the Allies. When the ban was lifted, in Allied-controlled Western Germany, BMW…

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