With a heady combination of amazing views, well-paved roads and adventure riding trails, South America is just the perfect place to go on your next road trip. Both cultural and geographical diversity adds on to overall charm of the place. And, the icing on the cake is, paperwork required for taking your own bike and riding it is quite straightforward. You can make a plan according to the time you have for exploring the place. With limited time, the best option is to focus on just one or two countries. What to Look Forward to? There is no other continent that has more to offer in terms of biological…
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Top 5 Reasons To Look Out For When Your Bike Won’t Start
It’s really frustrating when you’re on a pleasant trip and your bike won’t start. You turn the key but your bike is silent and it won’t start. Whether your battery is dead or your fuel line has water or you’re using the wrong oil there is a number of reasons that interfere with the performance of your bike and you don’t know when it’ll fail while running on the road. So before you book an Ola cab or call your buddy in any such situation check these common reasons why your bike fails to start and ends up in the shop. #1. Fuel/Air mixture Sometimes your bike’s engine has trouble…
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25th International Motorcycle And Scooter Ride To Work Day
The 25th annual international motorcycle and scooter ride to work day is celebrated on June 19, 2017, to help traffic flow better and show people how convenient and economical it is to ride two-wheelers. Riders from across the world will become a part of this worldwide event and encourage their coworkers and friends to use two-wheelers to go to work. This special day will demonstrate the rising number of bikes and scooters to the general public and convey this message that bike or scooter riding is a social good. We all work to ride but this year the motto of this event is to encourage people to ride to…
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Ready checklist of every motorcycle race
Enthusiastic bikers look forward to the track days to test themselves. It is important however not to forget something valuable as it can play a spoilsport. You should have some of the necessities ready for you to prevent any hiccups. We have therefore prepared a checklist for you which will help you to be prepared for the D day. This will help you to enjoy fully. As a beginner, it may not be possible to have all the items on this list but as you get more seasoned you are likely to acquire them. #1. Tools You don’t want your tires or brakes to spoil the fun so carry…
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10 Best motorcycle tracks in Latin America
Latin America is a continent of diverse cultures and experiences and there is no better place to go on a bike tour than this continent of lush forests and mesmerizing trails. Through a road trip, you get to experience beautiful landscapes and new culture and to make it even more memorable, make sure you include some of the most famous roads in the continent into your itinerary. So here are the 10 best motorcycle trails of Latin America. 1. Pan-American Highway The Pan-American Highway passes through Alaska, all the way to Chile. Since it passes through some of the most enchanting climates and ecologies the region has to offer.…
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7 Safety Tips First Time Riders Need To Know
Whether it’s the wreck of handling an overpowered bike or watching for road hazards there are tons of difficulties that new riders have to face for the first time as they get set to twist the throttle of their bike. Before you dive in on your bike for the first time you cannot overlook these safety tips that will optimize your odds while driving and will help you stay safe on your two-wheeler. Check out these safety tips to have an exhilarating experience while you dive in. Your bike should match your riding level You might wish to own a high-performance bike like Kawasaki or Ducati but do you own…
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Better Safe than Sorry
To a biker, there are few thrills in life more compelling than zipping through an open road at 70 mph with the wind whooshing around the helmet. But, this very tendency of racing a motorcycle as if it is meant to fly is one of the most prominent reasons why two-wheelers are more prone to accidents than other vehicles. To go by stats, according to the FAL Bulletin N°342 of the Economic commission for Latin America and Caribbean (ECLAC), the rate of fatalities from road tragedies in the region grew 20% in the first decade of the current century, rising to 17.68 deaths per 10,000 in 2010. Clearly, bikers need…
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6 Things Riders Must Take Care of While On The Road
Have you ever thought of riding a high-performance bike for the first time on the roads or have wished to head to an event to try out skyrocketing speed adventure? Have you dreamt to return home with a cruiser all within your first road trip? If yes then you are not heading out in the right direction and your riding experience can turn into a complete mess. Get closer to action and stay safe while riding on the roads with these safety tips that will make people aware of your intention and will keep your ride smoother and safer. So, let’s take a look at some of the key points…
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A Guide To Tune In Your Carburetor For Great Mileage
Do you want to elevate the problem of cold start of your bike? Does your engine overheat whenever you race your mean machine? If your bike is not running smooth and the fuel efficiency has reduced to a great extent then tuning your carburetor can help in optimal power delivery and improved performance of your bike. This will not only increase the bike’s engine life but will also give you an optimal air-fuel setting. If you’re wondering how this is done then here’s the detailed guide to adjust the carburetor without the help of any mechanic. Know Your carburetor well Learning to tune your carburetor without knowing how it functions…
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Carburetor vs Fuel Injection
Carburetors and fuel injectors both have their share of avid supporters. When motorcycles debuted bikers used carburetors simply because that was the only option but the advent of fuel injection pumps in the 1980s now offers them the choice. Beginners may not even be interested in the discussion as they buy based on the make, model and price but let me tell you this thing alone can change your whole bike riding experience. Choosing between the two requires thorough research as both have their share of pros and cons but you need not worry as we have done it for you. So you may just go through the features to…
