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What gives motorcycle motors their sounds?

What gives motorcycle motors their sounds?

Posted by Ben Baker on Sep 15th 2016

The short answer to this is the internal combustion engine firing. Fuel jetted into the engine explodes creating noise. The spent fuel and some of the sound is then pumped out through the exhaust. Some of the sound is lost to the engine. That metal casing and the piston absorb some of the noise. We’ll discuss that more in a moment. …
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Getting Your Motorcycle License In The USA

Getting Your Motorcycle License In The USA

Posted by Mike Werner on Sep 1st 2016

Okay, so you have arrived here because you are interested in motorcycles, and you are even thinking about getting one. Good choice! But like many things in this regulated world, you will need a piece of paper called a Motorcycle License. The DMV issues the Class M license (or endorsement) that allows you to ride a Powered Two Wheeler (a fancy and bureaucratic word for motorcycle, scoot …
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The Dangers Of Riding Alongside Trucks

The Dangers Of Riding Alongside Trucks

Posted by Mike Werner on Sep 1st 2016

Trucks are requirement in today's society whereby we need to continuously transport goods over long distances. And to do this economically, the trucks need to be big in order to transport as much as they can. And when one says big, it means that these vehicles are going to take up a lot of space on the roads, and this will represent many dangers to us motorcycle riders. Let' …
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Group Rides for the Beginner

Group Rides for the Beginner

Posted by Team Motorcycle on May 3rd 2016

Taking rides with friends and even strangers can be an extremely fun and rewarding experience, but it's not something that should be done carelessly. One of the most excellent things about motorcycling for pleasure is that you meet and spot so many others who obviously share your love for the pastime. You'll find that you can instantly make friends with just about any biker you chat wi …
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