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Replacing a motorcycle seat cover is different for each bike model, but usually the bolts can simply be removed and the seat will come loose. Reupholster a motorcycle seat with helpful tips from an experienced motorcyclist in this free video on motorcycle accessories.
Increasing gas mileage on a motorcycle involves riding at reasonable speeds, getting regular tune-ups and checking the oil often. Maintain a motorcycle to get the best mileage out of it with helpful tips from an experienced motorcyclist in this free video on motorcycle riding.
Shifting gears on a motorcycle is done by pulling the clutch, dropping the throttle, shifting up one gear and releasing the clutch. Practice shifting gears on a sports bike with helpful tips from an experienced motorcyclist in this free video on motorcycle riding.
A motorcycle helmet that fits great should be comfortable but snug so that it does not fly off the head in the case of an accident. Find the perfect-fitting helmet for optimum safety with helpful tips from an experienced motorcyclist in this free video on motorcycle accessories.
Riding a motorcycle safely through heavy traffic requires making yourself as visible as possible to other drivers, keeping out of cars' blind spots and always having an escape route in case a car starts merging into you. Find out how to be a safe and considerate rider with helpful tips from an experienced motorcyclist in this free video on motorcycle riding.
Learning to safely ride a motorcycle is imperative to owning a motorcycle, and there are state-endorsed motorcycle classes that concentrate on safety techniques. Take the time to learn the proper safety precautions before riding the bike regularly with helpful tips from an experienced motorcyclist in this free video on motorcycle riding.
Changing the oil in a motorcycle is similar to changing the oil in a car, as the oil must be drained, the filter must be replaced and new oil must be poured into the oil reservoir. Change the oil every six months, or every 4,000 miles, with helpful tips from an experienced motorcyclist in this free video on motorcycle maintenance.
The clutch on a sport bike is located on the left handlebar, and the gear shift is located at the foot pedal on the left side. Learn the placement of the basic controls with helpful tips from an experienced motorcyclist in this free video on motorcycle parts.
Discount motorcycle clothing can be found both new and used on manufacturer's Web sites, on eBay and on Craigslist, but helmets should always be purchased new for safety reasons. Find less expensive motorcycle gear with helpful tips from an experienced motorcyclist in this free video on motorcycle accessories.
Chris Poulsen Chris Poulsen is an experienced motorcycle rider and author of "Motorcycle Drills For New Riders," a self-paced guide to learning the fundamentals of motorcycle riding and safety. This book breaks down the actual actions and techniques of safe motorcycle riding into practical drills which a new rider masters fully -- one at a time.dkdk
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