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Motorcycle; simply say the word, and immediately people will have thoughts of their teen years while others have visions of some motorcycle movie made during the sixties and early seventies. Some think rallies, Hells Angles, or choppers ridden by motorcycle gangs and clubs. The motorcycle has given us many models and dreams to dream.
Depending on whether you count a steam engine as a "true" engine, the first motorcycle was either built by Sylvester Howard Roper, an American, who built one powered by a two-cylinder, coal powered, steam engine, in 1865. If you do not consider steam a "real" fuel, then Gottlieb Daimler, automobile industry giant, built the first motorcycle in 1885, when he attached a gasoline-powered engine to an ordinary bicycle.
Motorcycles have changed, a lot, throughout the years. There are now three basic types of motorcycles: touring, cruisers, and sport motorcycles.
Touring motorcycles are exactly that-motorcycles built for touring the country. Touring motorcycles can as many features as some automobiles, including audio, windshields, and even small trunks. On many touring bikes the back passenger seat has a high back that is rounded, and may have armrests.
Motorcycles such as those ridden in "Easy Rider" and other motorcycle movies are called cruisers. "Choppers" or "Hogs", have the seat far back, the handlebars high up in the air, and the foot controls close to the front of the bike. The rider looks almost as if he was driving while lying down with his arms and legs stuck straight out in front. A cruiser's design tells one that this motorcycle is not meant for staid, safe riding down a country road or freeway. Instead, this motorcycle almost has an attitude of its own, which says, "Come on, let's have some fun!"
Sport motorcycles are those that are intended mainly for racing or off-road riding. You will see many sport bikes used on the road moving their rider from Point A to Point B. These motorcycles are smaller than either touring motorcycles or cruisers, and are styled for speed and aerodynamics. In sport motorcycles, the driver's feet are further back and tucked under the driver. The handlebars are short and straight, and close to the body. The motorcycle is meant to be ridden with the rider leaning over the front gas tank tucked behind the windshield. The riders position reduces wind resistance and allows for greater control and stability when negotiating tight turns or launching the motorcycle over inclines or ramps.
Motorcycles can be much fun, and many a young man's first "vehicle" was a motorcycle. Motorcycles are not cars, the rider is not surrounded by metal like in a car, and even the largest touring motorcycles or cruisers are still not as big as average-sized cars. Riders should always protective gear including helmets, gloves, and special boots and suits if racing. In most states, helmet laws are in force, but even in those states which "let the rider decide" they can be the difference between life-and-death. Special gloves and jackets have building in protection to prevent skin and bone damage in a crash. Be safe, ride often, and have fun. Also, when working on motorcycles make sure they are properly secured in the upright position so they don't fall on you. It's important to use specially made motorcycle stands. Most racing bikes don't have a built in stand so they need front or back stands or lifts.
There is a ton of fun to be had when touring, cruising, or racing a motorcycle. The right bike for you and the right equipment can turn an ok experience into an awesome own. Stop dreaming of days gone by and get out there and ride.
Bob Jamel loves to write about autos, travel, and now motorcycles. Some information on motorcycle apparel and motorcycle stands was found on the Sportbike Track Gear and Pit Bull web sites.
The Different Types of Quad Bikes
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Although there are different types of quad bikes, they are all of a similar shape, and are driven in the same fashion. Unlike a traditional motorbike, a quad bike has four wheels, offering more stability than their two wheeled rivals. However, like a bike, a rider will straddle the seat of their quad bike, using their hands to accelerate and brake, and turning the handlebars to enable the machine to be steered.
All quad bikes have this functionality in common, but there the differences end. Some models are appropriate for use on public roads, while others are purely for an off road setting. Some models are designed for speed, others for utility. Different models are better suited to different age groups, and carry different sized engines. Let's consider these differences in more detail.
Sport vs. Utility
On the whole, quad bikes can loosely fall into one of two categories; sport or utility. Those quads classified within the sport category are commonly used for recreational purposes. They are usually smaller than the utility models, with quick acceleration, two wheel drive and a manual transmission, therefore it is usually these models that can be seen in quad bike races.
Utility quad bikes on the other hand are larger and are more commonly four wheel drive to enable them to tow trailers or other vehicles, as well as to cope with more difficult terrain.
On-Road vs. Off-Road
Traditionally quad bikes were designed for off-road use, helping in agricultural settings with their ability to traverse uneven ground. As their popularity increased, so did the requirement to make these machines road legal to allow owners to drive themselves to their off-road locations.
On-road quad bikes feature the additions that are required by law to make a vehicle road legal, such as mirrors, lights and a horn. These vehicles must also be taxed, insured and have a valid registration number. Both utility and sport quad bikes can be classified as road legal, assuming they meet the specified standards.
Power
As you look at different models of quad bike, you will soon notice that there are different engine sizes. The smallest quad bikes start with engines of around 50cc. More powerful models can feature engines of up to 1,000cc, though an engine size that large is rarely seen except in racing circles.
The different power outputs of the engines are a means to class the suitability of the vehicles for different age groups. On the whole, bikes with an engine larger than 110cc are only suitable for those aged over 16, whereas those between 70 and 110cc are suitable for children between the age of 12 and 16, though only for off-road use. Likewise smaller quad bikes with engines smaller than 70cc can be used for children above the age of 6.
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On my ten speed bike, is is bad to switch a drop or 'racing' style handlebar for a touring style handlebar?
I imagine my top speed might go down by 1-2 mph but I don't don't use the lower portion of my racing handlebar that much anyway. Sitting up touring style is easier on my back. Is there a down side to switching out and putting in a touring style handlebar?
If you've got a threaded headset with a quill stem, you can raise the stem (and thus the bars) to a height that is equal to, or even above, the saddle height. If your current stem doesn't allow you to raise your bar sufficiently, you can buy quill stems with deeper bodies that allow this (Nitto Technomic). Nitto also makes a "Dirt Drop" stem that features a positive rise and a shorter length which work would work to bring your current bar higher and closer to you.
Any time you sit up to expose a larger frontal profile, you're losing some aerodynamic advantage. If you're currently using only the tops of your drop bar, I wouldn't believe you'd notice a decline in average or top speed.
If you want to really raise your back, you can look into some "Moustache" (Nitto) bars or a similar variation of them (Dove, Albatross, etc). These promote an upright riding position when you hold the ends of the bar, but you can also grasp the "hooks" toward the center of the bar for those times when you might want to get out of the wind. You can use downtube or barend shifters with any of these, and your current road brake levers are compatible with Moustache bars.
Do what works for you. If you're comfortable, you'll probably ride more,,,and that's what matters most.
Triathlete, WWII vet still nervous before races
The guy in black who just blew past on his bike? That's Charley French.
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