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This is the first in a series of articles exploring motorcycle tire basics and various basic dynamic characteristics of the handling behavior of motorcycles. Overall this is a very complex subject
and needs a good level of mathematics and physics to properly understand what's happening.
However, in these articles I'll try and explain the basics with the absolute minimum of mathematics,
but where this is unavoidable I'll not go beyond simple trigonometry. For those that are unhappy
with any mathematics at all, don't worry, just skip those parts and the rest should still prove useful.
I'll try and illustrate the mechanics with many sketches and graphs.

It seems incredible that just two small contact patches of rubber, can support our machines and
manage to deliver large amounts of power to the road, whilst at the same time supporting cornering
forces at least as much as the weight of the bike and rider. As such the tires exert perhaps the single
most important influence over general handling characteristics, so it seems appropriate to study their
characteristics before the other various aspects of chassis design.
When Newton first expounded to the world his theories of mechanics, no doubt he had on his mind,
things other than the interaction of motorcycle tires with the road surface. Never-the-less his
suppositions are equally valid for this situation. In particular his third law states, "For every force there
is an equal and opposite force to resist it." or to put it another way "Action and reaction are equal and
opposite."

Relating this to tire action, means that when the tire is pushing on the road then the road is pushing
back equally hard on the tire. This applies equally well regardless of whether we are looking at
supporting the weight of the bike or resisting cornering, braking or driving loads.
What this particular law of Newton does not concern itself with, is which force is the originating one nor
indeed does it matter for many purposes of analysis. However, as a guide to the understanding of
some physical systems it is often useful to mentally separate the action from the reaction.
The forces that occur between the ground and the tires determine so much the behaviour of our
machines, but they are so often taken for granted. tires really perform such a multitude of different
tasks and their apparent simplicity hides the degree of engineering sophistication that goes into their
design and fabrication. Initially pneumatic tires were fitted to improve comfort and reduce loads on
the wheels. Even with modern suspension systems it is still the tires that provide the first line of
defence for absorbing road shocks.
To explore carcass construction, tread compound and tread pattern in great detail is beyond the scope
of this book. Rather we are concerned here with some basic principles and their effects on handling
characteristics.

Weight Support

The most obvious function of the tire is to support the weight of the machine, whether upright or
leaning over in a corner. However, the actual mechanism by which the air pressure and tire passes
the wheel load to the road is often misunderstood. Consider fig. 1, this sketch represents a slice
through the bottom of a rim and tire of unit thickness with an inflation pressure of P. The left hand
side shows the wheel unloaded and the right hand side shows it supporting the weight F. When
loaded the tire is compressed vertically and the width increases as shown, perhaps surprisingly the
internal air pressure does not change significantly with load, the internal volume is little changed.
At the widest section (X1) of the unloaded tire the internal half width is W1, and so the force normal to
this section due to the internal pressure is simply 2.P.W1 . This force acts upwards towards the wheel
rim, but as the pressure and tire width are evenly distributed around the circumference the overall
effect is completely balanced. This force also has to be resisted by an equal tension (T) in the tire
carcass.

The loaded tire has a half width of W2 at it's widest section (X2) and so the normal force is 2.P.W2 .
Therefore, the extra force over this section, when loaded, is 2.P.(W2 W1) but as the tire is only
widened over a small portion of the bottom part of the circumference, this force supports the load F.
The above describes how the inflation pressure and tire width increase produce forces to oppose the
vertical wheel loading, but does not completely explain the detail of the mechanism by which these
forces are transferred to the rim. The bead of a fitted tire is an interference fit over the bead seat of
the wheel rim, which puts this area into compression, the in-line component of the side-wall tension
due to the inflation pressure reduces this compression somewhat. This component is shown as F1 on
the unloaded half of F1 = T.cos(U1). The greater angle U2 of the side-wall when loaded means
that the in-line component of the tension is reduced, thereby also restoring some of the rim to tire
bead compression. This only happens in the lower part of the tire circumference, where the widening
takes place. So there is a nett increase in the compressive force on the lower rim acting upward, this
supports the bike weight. The nett force is the difference between the unloaded and loaded in-line
forces,

F = T.(cos( U1) -cos(U2))

The left hand side shows half of an inflated but
unloaded tire, a tension (T) is created in the carcass by
the internal pressure. To the right, the compressed and
widened shape of the loaded tire is shown.

Suspension Action

In performing this function the pneumatic tire is the first object that feels any road shocks and so acts
as the most important element in the machine's suspension system. To the extent that, whilst
uncomfortable, it would be quite feasible to ride a bike around the roads, at reasonable speeds with no
other form of bump absorption. In fact rear suspension was not at all common until the 1940s or 50s.
Whereas, regardless of the sophistication of the conventional suspension system, it would be quite
impractical to use wheels without pneumatic tires, or some other form of tire that allowed
considerable bump deflection. The loads fed into the wheels without such tires would be enormous at
all but slow speeds, and continual wheel failure would be the norm.
A few figures will illustrate what I mean:--Assume that a bike, with a normal size front wheel, hits a 25
mm, sharp edged bump at 190 km/h. This not a large bump.
With no tire the wheel would then be subject to an average vertical acceleration of approximately
1000 G. (the peak value would be higher than this). This means than if the wheel and brake
assembly had a mass of 25 kg. then the average point load on the rim would be 245 kN. or about 25
tons. What wheel could stand that? If the wheel was shod with a normal tire, then this would have at
ground level, a spring rate, to a sharp edge, of approx. 17-35 N/mm. The maximum force then
transmitted to the wheel for a 25 mm. step would be about 425-875 N. i.e. less than four thousandths
of the previous figure, and this load would be more evenly spread around the rim. Without the tire the
shock loads passed back to the sprung part of the bike would be much higher too. The vertical wheel
velocity would be very much greater, and so the bump damping forces, which depend on wheel
velocity, would be tremendous. These high forces would be transmitted directly back to bike and rider.
The following five charts show some results of a computer simulation of accelerations and
displacements on a typical road motorcycle, and illustrate the tire's significance to comfort and road
holding. The bike is traveling at 100 km/h. and the front wheel hits a 0.025 metre high step at 0.1
seconds. Note that the time scales vary from graph to graph.
Three cases are considered:

With typical vertical tire stiffness and typical suspension springing and damping.

With identical tire properties but with a suspension spring rate of 100 X that of the previous.

With tire stiffness 100 X the above and with normal suspension springing.

So basically we are considering a typical case, another case with almost no suspension springing and
the final case is with a virtually rigid tire. Structural loading, comfort and roadholding would all be adversely
affected without the initial cushioning of the tire. Note that the above charts are not all to the same time scale,
this is simply to better illustrate the appropriate points.

This shows the vertical displacement of the front wheel. There is little difference between the maximum
displacements for the two cases with a normal tire, for a small step the front tire absorbs most of the shock. However,
in the case of a very stiff tire, the wheel movement is increased by a factor of about 10 times. It is obvious that the tire
leaves the ground in this case and the landing bounces can be seen after 0.5 seconds.

These curves show the vertical movement of the C of G of the bike and rider. As in Fig 1 it is clear that the stiff tire
causes much higher bike movements, to the obvious detriment of comfort.

Demonstrating the different accelerations transmitted to the bike and rider, these curves show the vertical
accelerations at the C of G. Both of the stiffer tire or stiffer suspension cases show similar values of about 5 or 6 times
that of the normal case, but the shape of the two curves is quite different. With the stiff suspension there is little
damping and we can see that it takes a few cycles to settle down. The second bump at around 0.155 seconds is when the
rear wheel hits the step, this rear wheel response is not shown on the other graphs for clarity.

Front wheel vertical acceleration for the two cases with a normal tire. The early part is similar for the two cases,
the suspension has little effect here, it is tire deflection that is the most important for this height of step. As in Fig 5 the
lack of suspension damping allows the tire to bounce for a few cycles before settling down.

As in these curves are of the wheel acceleration, the values of the normal case are overwhelmed by the stiff
tire case, with a peak value of close to 600 G compared with nearly 80 G normally. Again note the effects of the landing
bounces after 0.5 seconds. This high acceleration would cause very high structural loading.

As the tire is so good at removing most of the road shocks, right at the point of application, perhaps it
would be worth while to consider designing it to absorb even more and eliminate the need for other
suspension. Unfortunately we would run into other problems. We have all seen large construction
machinery bouncing down the road on their balloon tires, sometimes this gets so violent that the
wheels actually leave the ground. A pneumatic tire acts just like an air spring, and the rubber acts as
a damper when it flexes, but when the tire is made bigger the springing effect overwhelms the
damping and we then get the uncontrolled bouncing. So there are practical restraints to the amount of
cushioning that can be built into a tire for any given application.

Effects of Tire Pressure

Obviously, the springing characteristics mentioned above are largely affected by the tire inflation
pressure, but there are other influences also. Carcass material and construction and the properties
and tread pattern of the outer layer of rubber all have an effect on both the springing properties and
the area in contact with the ground (contact patch). Under and over inflation both allow the tire to
assume non-optimum cross-sectional shapes, additionally the inflation pressure exerts an influence
over the lateral flexibility of a tire and this is a property of the utmost importance to motorcycle
stability. Manufacturers' recommendations should always be adhered to.

The influence of tire pressure on the vertical stiffness of an inflated tire, when loaded on
a flat surface. These curves are from actual measured data. Note that the spring rate is close to
linear over the full range of loading and varies from 14 kgf/mm. at 1.9 bar pressure to 19 kgf/mm. at
2.9 bar. The effective spring rate when the tire is loaded against a sharp edge, such as a brick, is
considerably lower than this, and is more non-linear due to the changing shape of the contact area as
the tire "wraps" around the object.

This spring rate acts in series with the suspension springs and is an important part of the overall
suspension system. An interesting property of rubber is that when compressed and released it
doesn't usually return exactly to it's original position, this is known as hysteresis. This effect is shown
only for the 1.9 bar. case, the curve drawn during the loading phase is not followed during the
unloading phase. The area between these two curves represents a loss of energy which results in
tire heating and also acts as a form of suspension damping. In this particular case the energy lost
over one loading and unloading cycle is approximately 10% of the total stored energy in the
compressed tire, and is a significant parameter controlling tire bounce.

Vertical stiffness of a standard road tire against a flat surface at different inflation pressures. This data is from an
Avon Azaro Sport II 170/60 ZR17. The upward arrows indicate the compression of the tire and the 2nd line with the
downward arrow (shown only at 1.9 bar for clarity) shows the behaviour of the tire when the load is released. The
shaded area between the two lines represents a loss of energy called hysteresis. This acts as a source of suspension
damping and also heats the tire. (From data supplied by Avon tires.)

Lateral stiffness of the same tire shown in fig. 9. The vertical load was constant at 355 kgf. and the wheel was
kept vertical. As expected the tire is somewhat stiffer with the higher inflation pressure but loses grip or saturates at the
lower lateral load of 460 kgf. compared to 490 kgf. at the lower pressure. (From data supplied by Avon tires.)

Contact Area

The tire must ultimately give it's support to the bike through a small area of rubber in contact with the
ground, and so "contact patch area = vertical force average contact patch surface pressure". This
applies under ALL conditions.

The contact patch surface pressure is NOT however, the same as the inflation pressure, as is
sometimes claimed. They are related but there are at least four factors which modify the relationship.
Carcass stiffness, carcass shape, surface rubber depth and softness, and road surface compliance. If
we have an extremely high carcass stiffness then inflation pressure will have a reduced influence.
Let's look at this in a little more detail and see why:

If a tire was made just like an inner tube, that is from quite thin rubber and with little stiffness unless
inflated, then the internal air pressure would be the only means to support the bike's weight. In this
case the contact patch pressure would be equal to that of the internal air pressure. For an air
pressure of 2 bar and a vertical load of 1.0 kN. Then the contact area would be 5003 sq.mm. If we
now increased the air pressure to say 3 bar the area would fall to 3335 sq.mm.

Let's now imagine that we substitute a rigid steel tubular hoop for our rim and tire, the area in contact
with the ground will be quite small. If we now inflate the hoop with some air pressure, it doesn't take
much imagination to see that, unlike the inner tube, this internal pressure will have a negligible effect
on the external area of contact. Obviously, a tire is not exactly like the steel hoop, nor the inner tube,
but this does show that the carcass rigidity can reduce the contact surface area as calculated purely
from inflation pressure alone.

I did 2 sets of tests. For the first I kept the tire inflation pressure constant at 2.4 bar and varied the tire
load between 178 and 1210 N. (allowing for the weight of the glass and wooden beams). Secondly, I
keep a constant load of 1210 N. and tried varying the inflation pressure between 2.4 to 1 bar.
Even with a generous allowance for experimental error the effects are clear. The graphs show that
the results appeared to fit reasonably well to a smooth line, there wasn't much scatter.

Point (1) on the curve with constant inflation pressure, shows how the actual contact patch pressure is
lower (just over half) than the inflation pressure, or in other words the contact area is greater. This is
due to the rubber surface compliance, thus this is more important at low vertical loads, whereas
carcass stiffness became more important as the load rose as shown by points (3) to (6) where the
actual contact pressure is higher than the air pressure, i.e. reduced area of contact.

Measurement setup. Various weights were placed on the end of a beam, which also loaded the tire via a
thick plate of glass. The beam was arranged to apply the load to the tire with a 4:1 leverage. So a 25
kgf. weight would load the tire with 100 kgf. By tracing over the glass the contact area
was determined.

The top plot shows the measured contact patch pressure at various wheel loads for a constant inflation pressure
of 2.4 bar. The lower curves show the contact pressure at various inflation pressures for a fixed load of 1210 N. The
numbers at the data points correspond with the contact area tracings in the previous sketch. The plain line on each plot
shows the case of the contact patch pressure being equal to the inflation pressure.

The carcass stiffness helps to support the machine as the air pressure is
reduced, the contact patch pressure being considerably higher than the inflation pressure. It looks as
though the two lines will cross at an air pressure of about 3.5 bar. (although this was not tested by
measurement), at which point the surface rubber compression will assume the greatest importance.
This is as per the steel hoop analogy above.

We can easily see the two separate effects of surface compliance and carcass stiffness and how the
relative importance of these varies with load and/or inflation pressure.

These tests were only done with one particular tire, other types will show different detail results but
the overall effects should follow a similar pattern.

Area Under Cornering

Does cornering affect tire contact area?
Let's assume a horizontal surface and lateral acceleration of 1G. Under these conditions the bike/rider
CoG will be on a line at 45 to the horizontal and passing through the contact patch. There will a
resultant force acting along this line through the contact patch of 1.4 times the supported weight.

This force is the resultant of the supported weight and the cornering force, which have the same
magnitude, in this example of a 45 lean. The force normal to the surface is simply that due to the
supported weight and does NOT vary with cornering force. The cornering force is reacted by the
horizontal frictional force generated by the tire/road surface and this frictional force is "allowed" by
virtue of the normal force.

Therefore, to a first approximation cornering force will NOT affect the tire contact area, and in fact this
case could be approximated to, if we were just considering the inner tube without a real world tire.
However in reality, the lateral force will cause some additional tire distortion to take place at the
road/tire interface and depending on the tire characteristics, mentioned above, the contact area may
well change.

Another aspect to this is of course the tire cross-sectional profile. The old Dunlop triangular racing
tire, for example, was designed to put more rubber on the road when leant over, so even without tire
distortion the contact patch area increased, simply by virtue of the lean angle.

by Ray Taylor

http://www.CarsNet.com/motorcycle

Ray Taylor owns the real world San Diego Auto Swap and also owns http://www.CarsNet.com and http://www.SanDiegoAutoSwap.com

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We've all heard the laments of mothers and fathers forced to deal with the incessant thumping and pounding of boom box bass lines from their adolescent's car or room. There is something to say for the potential for this phenomenon to occur in a home theater as well. While walls, ceiling and floor will generally block high sound frequencies from leaving the room, they can actually increase the volume of the lower range sounds. While laying out your speakers, try to also find the right volume balance for all frequencies that your family can enjoy the sound quality a bass can provide without driving your neighbors crazy.

~Ben Anton, 2008

Ben Anton lives in Portland, OR and writes for Ronny's 5th St. Audio Vision.
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Motorcycle Mayhem X

The "Motorcycle MayhemX" DVD offers uncompromising action with tortuous curves at 120 mph, flying of the ramp and heroes of the dirt. It's set to music from cutting edge LA bands and includes Seth Enslow, Tommy Clowers, Chris Carr, Bubba Blackwell, Dana Creech, Joey Cisco, and many more.

Motorcycles are a bundle of energy, if there was ever one, condensed tightly into the smallest space. With all the trappings of modern man it makes sense to make the ride as easy and comfortable as possible. The lights, blinkers, indicators, audio gizmos and whatnots of technological advances that flood man in this age and time all demand clean power to be fed incessantly. And the most popular and reliable source that has served the purposes most conveniently and adequately is the motorcycle battery. It is capable of supplying increasingly larger and maintenance free DC power without lots of fuss.

Motorcycle batteries come in as many shapes, sizes and power capacities as the number of motorcycles donning the roads. Each machine's demands vary so very much from that of the others that the manufacturers of motorcycles opt to have batteries from the battery manufacturers. The charging rates of the motorcycle batteries, the discharge rate, the duration and optimum amperage and voltage of discharge define the electrical properties that differentiate each battery from one another.

The electrolyte, meaning in chemical terms the acid that goes into making the charges constituting the current that makes things work, like the lights, the blinkers and even used for spurring the engine to life instead of conventional kick-start, feed the electrical power generated is one of the most common types of batteries found in motorcycles.

It would do a world of good for motorcycle riders to be informed and aware of the ratings of the batteries that reside in their machines. Being educated about the periodic maintenance and top-up that the motorcycle battery requires would go a long way in ensuring longer life and consistent performance from the batteries.

It is also equally important to check the specific gravity and voltage levels to avoid irritating inconveniences. As the days wear on one could find salt deposits on the terminals that grip the electrodes (made of lead generally). Cleaning them periodically would save valuable contact assurance and also contribute to longer life of the battery.

To sum it all- know your make of motorcycle battery. It will in all probabilities vary with each motorcycle make. Be educated about the periodic maintenance it demands. Don't overcharge it or, on the other hand let the battery go into deep discharge. Clean the terminals if and when required. Enjoy the multiple benefits that the batteries can offer just by being aware.

Victor Epand is an expert consultant about motorcycle gear, used motorcycle parts, and used car parts. When shopping for motorcycle gear or used parts, we recommend only the best stores for motorcycle batteries and used motorcycle batteries.

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Wiley X Nerve Motorcycle riding goggles - package of smoke/grey lenses/Matte black frame

compact ballistic goggle provides superior eye protection in the harshest and most critical situations faced by today's military and law enforcement. Newly developed Top DownTM ventilation system keeps goggle fog free. Low profile design is night vision compatible. Nerve goggle fits largest range of head and facial sizes, also first goggle to fit women and men with narrow faces. Meets both ANSI Z87.1-2003 high velocity protection and MIL-V-43511C military ballistic standards. Includes hard case.

Still riding a conventional gas powered motocrosser? Nowadays when people are increasingly fed up with soaring gas prices and concerns about global warming are adding fuel to fire, there is a need for economical and environmentally conscious substitute. Yes, it's high time to switch over to Electric dirt bike. It can perform all the functions of a gas powered motocross dirt bike minus noise and pollution. Of course, that's an area where an electric dirt bike scores a competitive edge over their gas powered counterparts.

Not only for adult, electric bike are amazing and safe toy for your little child. They offer endless thrill of race and enable your kid to imitate his adult idol while raising the clouds of dirt all around him. The vehicle has been devised to accentuate the personality of the teen and add excitement to the outdoor activities.

The distribution cost is almost negligible as they are available all over the Internet. You just have to send an e-mail to the area sales representative who will bring the bike at the destination specified by you for personal test ride. If you decide to buy, all the formalities and documentation can be completed online. The light weight of the bike minimizes the risk of injury from the machine falling on the rider.

Well it is a bit costly but we hope that it will come down in the years ahead. Anyway the electric dirt bike quickly pays for itself if gas prices continue to empty wallets. The new age eco-friendly is waiting for you. Good luck!

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DAY/NIGHT INDOOR FIXED CAMERA PAK, WV-CP254, 5-50MM LENS, HOUSING, WALL MOUNT

The Sony Bravia KDL-46V3000 46" 1080p LCD HDTV is an elegant looking set with its piano black frame. The black finish is reflective, but not annoyingly shiny like a mirror as long as you don't put it directly in front of a light source. It's a serious looking LCD HDTV with its black finish and anti-glare screen. Not only does it look nice aesthetically, but it looks awesome where it counts the most, the picture.

The picture, like the Sony Bravia V2500 models, looks amazing. No annoying glares will ruin your viewing experience and the fogging that hit some of the owners with the V2500 model is gone. If there are any, you must be unlucky. The Sony Bravia KDL-46V3000 1080p LCD HDTV has a 60 Hz refresh rate while the higher end models have 120 Hz so the motion blurring will not be as smooth as the more expensive sets. That doesn't mean it's blurry though. It's still pretty smooth during fast action sequences and you probably won't be able to tell anyway when playing HD content.

The Sony Bravia KDL-46V3000 1080p LCD HDTV up-scales 480i standard definition content with its Reality Creation Multi Function v1.0 technology and you can see that it truly helps make SD stuff less horrible than it otherwise should be. This basically means watching standard programming is good, but not at the level you're used to when watching with a CRT, but also not as bad as many other LCD TVs.

The black and the contrast is good unlike what has been expected of LCDs. The colors are rich and the picture comes to life more so than other LCD HDTVs. Side by side with the Samsung or Sharp, the Sony looked better. In fact it can even compete with some of the plasma TVs out there. Just switch to normal mode and not use vivid mode and make some tweaks from there to your liking and the image will be near perfect. Try sharpening the image and increasing the black.

Configuring the settings in the Sony Bravia KDL-46V3000 1080p LCD HDTV is a breeze with the highly regarded XMB menu system that's also in the PS3. Speaking of the PS3, watching blu-ray on the KDL-46V3000 is simply stunning. If you don't have a PS3 or a Blu-Ray player, you need to get one if you're getting an HDTV. HD-DVD is dead.

The Sony Bravia KDL-46V3000 1080p LCD HDTV does not have PIP or picture in picture, but it does have P&P or picture & picture. You can play video from two input sources at the same time, but only from HDMI, TV tuner, and video on the left side of the TV and component on the right. That means no watching HDMI & HDMI at the same time. It's not a deal breaker since the picture quality is way up there.

Sound quality is good should you choose not to invest in a home theater surround sound system, but it does lack some oomph in the bass department. It's much better than many LCD panels out there considering how small the piano black frame is.

I recommend the Sony Bravia KDL-46V3000 1080p LCD HDTV if you don't want to spend a few extra Ben Franklins on the XBR4 and you don't want the older, but still excellent KDL-46V2500. You can't go wrong with this choice and it's one of the best bangs for the buck.

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Hydraulic Motorcycle Lift Jack - 1500 LB Capacity

Get your bike or ATV up and off the floor for easier-access, tuning and maintenance work. Easy to operate; wide, tip-resistant frame provides firm and steady platform. 74 lbs, ships UPS.

Finding a good personal injury lawyer has never been easier. There are adverts on the television most nights and there are dozens of accident claim websites. But who should you choose? Well if you go online you will find lots of claim sites but how many of them actually show pictures and name their lawyers? Not many but there are some. Accident Consult for instance has pictures of their lawyers with their names. This proves to me they have nothing to hide and they are just a legitimate company making a living helping those that have been harmed from accidents.

Because most accident claims can be sorted out by telephone calls and without the need of going to court you can use any personal injury lawyer in the UK. Lawyers will not take on a case they think will go to court unless they are in the same area of the UK. Also because of no win no fee contracts they won't even take on a case they believe they can't win. So if you have been injured and contacted a personal injury lawyer and they believe you have a case, you should go ahead and proceed with the claim.

You should always claims for an accident because it might save someone else going through a similar accident. Surely you would like to see some good come out of claiming compensation? Obviously the main reason is to compensate you for your suffering and costs since the accident. But if your accident happened at work because of old machinery or because you employer didn't follow basic health and safety guidelines then your employer needs to be sued. Another accident is just waiting to happen if you just brush it off and take an apology off your boss. The next accident could be a lot more fatal with far worse consequences. Obviously this wouldn't be your fault, but if your employer had been sued for other accidents he or she would have had to remove the machinery and ensure they follow health and safety. So you see it is for everyone's own good that you sue for an accident that happened at work or in public. If the accident could happen again then you should claim. Even if it was a one off freaky accident as long as it was not caused by your own negligence or wrongful behaviour you should claim for damages.

Claiming compensation has never been easier. All you need to do is find an accident lawyer, they will send you a form for you to fill and return. Once this form has been returned you just sit back and wait for what is rightfully yours. There really is not hidden burden to you; the lawyers do all the hard work. They will get paid at the end of the case and you will receive 100% of any compensation awarded. If you're told you wont receive all of the compensation find another lawyer.

Claiming compensation for an accident that was not your fault is your civil and legal right. You are daft not to claim. It is your entitlement and if you don't claim you are just loosing out. All it takes is a bit of effort filling out a form. Don't let your employer or public services get away with their negligence. Claim today to stop someone else having a similar accident.

Accident Consult are experts in recovering damages for Personal Injury Claims.

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ShelterLogic Sport Shed-in-a-Box Snowmobile/Motorcycle Shed - 12ft.L x 6ft.W x 8ft.H, Model# 70413

Win back some garage real estate with this house style shed storage solution for your snowmobile or motorcycle. All-season shed protects your machine from sun, rain, tree sap and more. Compact, affordable and easy to set up. All steel frame and heavy-duty 7.5 oz. UV-protected waterproof ripstop fabric. Zippered front door. Includes temporary anchoring system. Gray with white interior.

Used motorcycles for sale classifieds online can be an awesome way to find your next used motorcycles for sale at a best deal price. However, as with everything, you really need to be made more fully aware of some of the pitfalls, so that you are better armed to come to making an excellent informed choice, whether the motorcycle you intend to buy, is the bargain of the century that you hope for.

Some things you need to check not just once, but twice, to absolutely make sure that the motorcycle you want, meets all of your expectations.

First and foremost, read the sellers description in it's entirety. Do not be tempted to gloss over, skimming your eye over the full description. If the seller is honest, the way s/he has worded the advertisement has been accomplished in such a way that the intention is there to help you make a good informed buying decision. Do not be tempted to simply look at the photographs if supplied, but read thoroughly all of the content, twice if needs be.

Keep a pen and pad handy.

Does the motorcycle that you are interested in, really tick all of your boxes, all of your requirements? If not, what is missing? What would you like to ask the seller, by email, pm or on the telephone? This is your hard earned cash we are talking about here, so do not be afraid to ask as many questions as possible. The seller will not mind you asking perfectly reasonable questions - they want you to buy the motorcycle afterall!

Does the advertisement describe the motorcycle in a very clear and concise manner? Does the used motorcycles for sale classifieds advertisement read very fluently, or do you detect that the seller is intentionally holding something back? Often, your gut instinct is your best friend. If the advertisement does read very well and covers comprehensively all the points that you as a buyer would normally ask, you can then, with caution, assume that the seller is as honest as you are and that the deal will be a very good one.

The classified ad itself, apart from the body of the text, are all the other fields filled in correctly with the right information, for example, the exact age of the motorcycle, is it new or used, how many miles has it done, on what kind of roads were these miles clocked up? What of the condition of the motorcycle, is there anything that the seller has inadvertently left out of their motorcycle classified advertisement? If you do not ask, perhaps you will never know, until it is too late. So think to ask everything possible.

What about modifications, were these carried out personally or were they carried out by an authorized dealer repair shop? Perhaps you are looking for total originality, then you certainly need to ask if there have been any modifications carried out at all, which for you might detract from the interpretation on your part of the motorcycles total authenticity.

Has the motorcycle ever been involved in an accident of any kind? Is the paintwork absolutely perfect? Ask the seller if there is anything else that you need to know. For example, outstanding finance etc, do they have clear title to sell it etc.

What about service history? Does the seller have all the receipts for work carried out?

As with most buying experiences, a good dollop of commonsense never goes amiss, so write every question down no matter how insignificant it may seem at the time, if the seller is 100% honest, then they will truly appreciate you asking so many questions.

Abiding by these few simple buying guidelines could save you not only a large amount of money, but also a lot of heartache too. If you are stuck for the right kind of questions to ask, ask a friend of yours, someone you trust very well to lend you a hand, this can be a member of your family with experience on the subject or someone you may know in the motorcycle industry.

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Sunex 1500 Lb. ATV-Motorcycle Lift

Features:
Ideal for Motorcycles, ATVs, Snowmobiles, and more.
Wide load bearing surfaces
Heavy-duty steel casters for ease of rolling. Great for small shops!
Non-slip rubber foot pad
Three locking levels to assure stability
Two 1" wide tie downs are included.

Specifications:
Capacity: 1500 lbs maximum
Minimum height: 4-1/2"
Maximum height: 16-1/2"
Base size: 17" x 35"

In 1963 the Kymco Company was founded in Japan. As the popularity of this company grew the Kymco Company soon became the leading manufacturer of scooters in Taiwan, while also exporting to over 70 countries worldwide. Their quality reputation soon became unprecedented as their scooters continue to gain popularity throughout the United States and neighboring Countries.

The unique characteristics of the Kymco scooters are legendary, but what is of more interest to the purchasers of these high quality bikes are their durability. Kymco also serves as a Original Equipment Manufacturer. They have complete control of all of their manufacturing products ranging from every single bike part including tires, batteries and every component in between. Kymco is completely self sufficient and the reason that they have such high quality service.

Kymco scooters come in a array of styles and makes for every individuals needs. The 49 cc stoke is perfect for city traveling. The 150 cc can reach up to 60 mph with the 250 cc catering to the serious traveler who wants a large bike with explosive acceleration and speed.

For those of you looking for a gas saving scooter, but need and want a bike that can hold a large frame person, the Kymco has just the bike. The Kymco Xciting 500 was recently reviewed and found to possess a very smooth ride with great acceleration for such a heavy bike. The seat positioning is higher then most and easy on the back, although some consumers complained that the seat was too hard.

The engine of the Kymco Xciting 500 was found to be very quiet during idling and the controls were displayed in a comfortable position. Some drivers felt that the horn was a little to touchy and was positioned too close to the turn signal.

If you are looking for a scooter with a lot of grunt, comfortable ride and gas saving capability the Kymco Xciting 500 just might be the scooter for you. If you are a smaller frame person and just don't need such a powerful machine, I have placed several other gas powered scooters on a small web page for you to view and compare.

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13588 - Motorcycle Pendant

Chain suspended, this ultra-cool Meyda Tiffany's oblong pendant ceiling lighting fixture sports a slick red chopper complete with a v-twin. Game rooms, rec rooms, wet bars and other fun areas really come alive with the heat of the roadtrip. 38 inches long. 9 inches wide. 26 inches high; adjusts to 43 inches high Burgundy finish. Includes 1 Tiffany red motorcycle shade. Needs two 25W 36-inch fluorescent bulbs, not included.

For the large contingent of motorcycle riders in the UK, bike insurance offers crucial cost protection for both the equipment and the rider. Riders who race motorbikes, or who ride a bike for transportation, need to protect the investment in their bike, while also having access to affordable health costs if injury occurs from an accident.

While there are many customized coverage options available to bike riders, three particular covers are important to riders. Riders who buy expensive bikes, and want to protect their investments, are concerned with insurance for their equipment. Bike protection offers similar benefits to other auto protection. Coverage includes collision protection and payment for damage or repairs covered by the plan. Some plans also include breakdown recovery service in the event the bike breakdown in a remote location.

Other bike insurance seekers are more concerned with rider protection. Some bikers need coverage for both themselves and their bikes. However, some bikers that do not necessarily have as much invested in their bikes, are more concerned with having adequate coverage for personal injury. Additionally, bikers who race or ride bikes as a profession might need protection against loss of earnings or income, if they rely on their bikes to make money.

Thirdly, bikers need legal or liability protection. Some insurers include a certain amount of motor legal protection with all plans. Legal motor protection helps protect the rider from liability or legal issues that arise from accidents or other situations where the rider is at fault.

Finding a service provider that offers the need protection benefits, with great service and claims response, at a reasonable cost, are all important to bike insurance customers. Insurers that respond quickly to claims, with little to no hassle, who also provide great customer support, are often more beneficial than the cheapest insurers. Riders can still find great service at reasonable rates from insurers that specialize in bike insurance.

Many factors can affect the cost of bike insurance. The value of the bike and the riding history of the rider, are important factors. The more risk of payout to the insurer, the more expensive the premiums. Thus, riders with a spotty record and a history of lots of claims can expect to pay more.

The age of a bike is also relevant. Some companies offer certain promotions or varying rates and coverage that are affected by the bike's age. One great option for some riders is the ability to combine bike insurance with motor insurance, or other insurance products. Some insurance specialists offer discounts on combined products in order to attract more business from existing customers and spread the risk. Joint coverage is also available.

A bike insurance customer needs to consider his or her needs based on activities the bike is used for. A casual weekend rider has different protection requirements than a sport rider or every day rider. A specialist bike insurance company has products and benefits available to protect for a variety of customers and needs. Service and support are keys to long-term satisfaction from coverage.

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If you are a serious motorcycle enthusiast, you probably spend hours a week riding, fine tuning, and thinking about your bike. But was about your bike accessories? A high quality motorcycle deserves a high quality motorcycle helmet.

If you've got the money to spend on the best bike, why would you skimp when it comes to your safety? A well made motorcycle helmet ensures that you are getting the best protection for your dollar.

When you're spending serious money on your bike, you want all aspects of your ride to be perfect. Making sure you have the highest quality helmet helps to set you off as you ride, and complements your bike.

If you're in the market for a high caliber motorcycle helmet, there are many good options. One of these is the Joe Rocket 101 Carbon. This helmet has all of the features you need and want, and looks amazing.

When you look at the 101 Carbon, the reason for its name becomes immediately apparent. It has a lightweight carbon fiber layer, which helps to protect you and looks cool. There are also shock absorbing layers for maximum protection.

If you love to ride fast and hard, then this is the right helmet for you. It's designed with aerodynamics in mind, which lets you go faster. And it can include a communications system, so you can talk to your riding buddies.

When you want a high quality helmet, the 101 Carbon may be the one for you. It has an easy to remove shield, which is UV resistant, giving you maximum protection and convenience.

Finding helmets is pretty easy to do. Which helmet is best for you depends on many different factors, taking in to account what you're looking for in a helmet, and how much you're in the market to spend.

Seriously think about it, after having forked out good money on an awesome bike - it would seem like a shame to just any old cheap helmet. Not only are high quality motorcycle helmets almost always better looking, but they will do a much better job of protecting your noggin if you have a spill.

No one wants to ever have to lay their bike down, but it is probably that if you ride enough, it will happen. The difference between walking away from it and getting all jacked up almost always lies in the hands of the helmet.

The better the helmet, the higher the safety rating, the higher quality the helmet, the better job it will do of protecting you while driving.

So when you are ready to get good noggin protection, look at the Joe Rocket 101 Carbon helmet. It will provide that good level of protection that only a high quality helmet can provide.

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The Best of the Eagle Mountain Motorcycle Rally 1993

motorcycle rally at Eagle Mt. Lake

Women's motorcycle apparel is more than just a great outfit for riding a bike. Yes, ladies, we all want to look good, but your apparel should be just as much about safety and comfort as it is about looks. You will need a jacket or motorcycle suit, chaps, motorcycle gloves, a helmet, glasses, accessories... Okay, I'm getting off track and going back to the look, but look is important too, even in the safety apparel.

Typically you think of women's biker apparel as some kind of petite, collarless top or tank top, a pair of tight blue jeans, boots, and maybe a jacket in leather or denim, depending on the season and the look you are trying to achieve. Let's talk about the other women's motorcycle apparel you need.

Jacket or Motorcycle Suit

When riding a bike it is important to not only block some of the wind, especially when it's cold out, but safety is important. You want to cover your skin in a thick material, as thick as you can stand, in case of a fall. A thick jacket, leather if possible or a leather motorcycle suit can help to protect you if you put the bike down. You can also get waterproof jackets, some of which will roll up and stow away under the seat.

Chaps

Chaps can take the place of a motorcycle suit when a jacket is worn. These are leather or shearing leggings that wrap around your legs and protect them from scrapes during falls and even from burns from the tailpipe. You may or may not like the look of chaps, I personally think they look very cool, but you will appreciate them the first time you try to do a wheelie and your bike flips over on top of you and you can't lift it off you while the tailpipe is burning a hole into your leg... Again, I digress (but you should see my scar!)

Motorcycle Gloves

One often missed piece of women's motorcycle apparel is the gloves. Motorcycle gloves are important to not only protect your hands from the cold, but to grip the handles while riding. A good grip on the handles is kind of important, wouldn't you agree? Without gloves your fingers and hands can easily go numb from the cold winds. Numb hands don't feel the grip very well, do they?

Helmet and/or Glasses

Yes, ladies, you will need one or the other. While we all know that a great pair of sunglasses looks better than an helmet, a helmet is much safer (and required in most states). You can find a very sexy helmet if you look around at the motorcycle outlets near you or do an online search for women's motorcycle apparel.

You're going to have to decide on the accessories for yourself because this is all a matter of taste. However, might I suggest a backpack or fanny pack as opposed to trying to carry a pocketbook while riding your bike? Trust me ladies, women's motorcycle apparel is even more fun to shop for than new shoes.

For more examples of Women's Motorcycle Apparel, visit http://www.bestwomensmotorcycleapparel.com

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Best MPG mopeds are today flying off the 'shelf' due mostly to the high prices of gas at the pumps. Rather than spending $400 plus a month on gas, essentially pouring money straight down the drain, why not opt for a much more fuel efficient mode of transport that today is really taking off?

It's not just older people these days that buy the best mpg mopeds and the best gas powered scooters, far from it, they are gaining an ever greater popularity among a much younger audience that are seeking to cut down drastically on their weekly, monthly and annual gasoline bills. Today, you are just as likely to see every age generation riding around on these nippy and ultra economical mopeds and scooters.

You too could buy one today and within 3 months it would pay for itself completely, in effect, you ride one for 3 months and the fuel savings alone over your regular transport means that you are purchasing the bike completely FREE.

Is it any wonder that in Asia and Europe people ride these mopeds and scooters in their hundreds of thousands? Join them today and in just 3 months the moped, scooter will pay for itself.

The smallest gas powered scooters and best mpg mopeds are just 50cc, infact usually they are just 47.5cc or 49cc and they return a whopping and awesome incredible 100MPG Plus! Ok, the top speed may not be anything to boast about at 35mph maximum, but if living in the city with the usual traffic jams, then often they can get you from A - B just as quickly, if not faster than any ordinary vehicle. The price for one of these 50cc cheap gas scooters a very low and affordable $800 - $1000! Just over 2 months based on average mileage figures and it's paid for itself, in effect you are getting the best MPG moped for absolutely FREE!

Next up, the 150cc, faster, sleeker, more powerful, quieter, capable of carrying two people, usually comes with an alarm, lockable trunk, sometimes even an MP3 player, will climb easily the steepest of hills, excellent braking, very good stability and road handling characteristics, superb style, aero-dynamic, up to 75-80mph, more than fast enough for most road users and still returns 75-100MPG! The cost? Less than $1500 - what a great deal!

For a top of the range model, with all of the above plus points, even greater ride comfort, speed etc, still returns 60MPG and can convey you more than above every states speed limit. Cost? Under $2,500!

Can you afford not to buy one? Don't you want to save $3-400 per month on gas? That's a saving up to $4,800 per year! What could you do with this extra money?

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Do you live for the adrenaline rush and exhilarating experience of riding a motor bike? If that's your cup of tea make sure you are riding responsibly along with having fun. Being a responsible motor bike rider does not only mean riding responsibly and ensuring safety. It also means having the right bike insurance that's perfect for you and your motor bike. Motor bike insurance is when a motor bike rider pays a set premium to an insurance company so they will cover certain or all aspects of the expense if an accident takes place. The policy ensures that they are bound to pay for your specific financial losses pertaining to your motor bike.

If you're thinking of getting a motor bike insurance policy it is very important to first educate yourself and understand all of the conditions and coverage aspects. Most people think that they are covered and only when an accident occurs they are shocked to find that their policy doesn't cover the damages in that type of situation. Simply put, a car ensures more safety to the driver and to others around as opposed to motor bikes. Since motor bikes are high risk most insurance companies are reluctant to cover them. There are three types of insurance policies for motor bikes which are offered by most insurance companies.

Liability, Collision and Comprehensive are the three major types of insurance policies. Liability insurance is when the injuries or damages of an accident are covered for the other people involved in an accident. This is the most basic and cheapest insurance policy to get into. However, the drawback of this policy is that it doesn't cover you or your motor bike's damages. Collision coverage is when the policy covers to pay for the damages to you and your motor bike. It is important to check if the cost of the bike will be replaced if it is deemed a total loss by the insurance company. Watch out for policies that have fine print expressing that they will only pay the depreciated value of the bike. That's a trick most insurance companies use to get away with paying for the complete cost of the bike. You have to make sure and ask about the medical coverage the insurance policy will provide. Most insurance companies which claim to have cheap motor bike insurance policies to offer are covering extremely few aspects of medical coverage or none at all. Comprehensive coverage is a policy which covers incidents such as fire or vandalism damages caused to your motor bike. If your motor bike gets stolen, comprehensive coverage replaces the bike for you. But it will be a difficult claim to make if the bike is stolen with the keys still in the ignition.

The premium that you pay for an insurance policy is determined and calculated according to different factors such as: your age, how many years you have had a motor bike driving license, your riding history, for what purpose you will be using the bike, the kind and brand of motor bike, how far you will be riding the motor bike annually, and what area you live in. You are responsible for notifying the insurance company of any changes you have made to the bike whether it is cosmetic or performance enhancing. If you change the purpose of usage for the bike or if other people are using it are also reasons to notify the insurer.

It is easy to save money and get a decent insurance policy by incorporating a couple tips in your life. An insurer usually offers a mileage discount if you limit the usage of your bike. You can also avoid paying higher premiums by storing the bike in a garage, getting the motor bike fixed with an alarm and other proper security features to avoid it being stolen or vandalized. It is also a good idea to get a policy with higher excess which is what you will pay towards any damages in an accident before the insurance company contributes. In most cases, if you purchase motor bike insurance online you will get it considerably cheaper. If you have the financial means to make your payment all at once as opposed to monthly installments you will be rewarded with a cheaper motor bike insurance policy. It is also necessary to build a respectable no claims history with the insurance company for a couple of years before you get a bike insured. If they see your credibility beforehand, the chances are you will get a great policy with that insurance company. If you have more than one bike to insure a multi bike insurance policy might be a better option for you to obtain. A multi bike insurance policy allows you to add many bikes under one policy.

There is no instant solution for getting a good deal on motor bike insurance. The key to getting a great deal is maintaining a creditable riding record, no claims history and researching and finding out the options you have with all the insurance companies available before you settle down to pick one.

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Auto loans help people to afford transportation that they might not have if they could not borrow money to purchase an automobile. Before you decide on an automobile, you should do a lot of research about the type of financing available so that you get the most car for your money. Start by requesting a copy of your credit report, because the better your credit rating is, the less interest charges you will pay on loan. It will also determine how much money you are qualified to borrow. If you see errors on your credit report, make sure they are corrected before you apply for credit. Otherwise, you could lose hundreds, if not thousands of dollars in financing.

It is always better to finance through a bank or credit union. Car dealers do offer financing, but the rates on auto loan financing can be a percent or more higher than a financial institution. And, if you finance through the auto dealership, you may be paying more for the car than its worth. The cost of the vehicle can be hidden in the financing transaction.

Know what you are buying, and dont let a slick salesperson talk you in to anything more than you can afford. Also, know what the interest rates are and dont settle for anything but the going lowest rates, especially if you have excellent credit. You can go on the Internet to check the rates of hundreds of lenders, and many places will respond to your request immediately.

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If you have been injured in a car accident or injured by another person's actions, you have probably been told that you need to talk with a personal injury lawyer. In fact, in most cases, it is to your benefit to have a lawyer handle your case. Here are 5 benefits to having a personal injury lawyer represent you.

1. Personal Injury Lawyers Know Personal Injury Law.

This may sound obvious, but many people think that they know just as much as a lawyer and that a lawyer just collects the money. That is simply not true. Just because you have been injured doesn't mean that you are entitled to full compensation for your injuries. Few states recognize contributory negligence nowadays, but contributory negligence says that if you even slightly contributed to a car accident, you are not entitled to compensation. Most states recognize some form of comparative negligence which allows you to receive at least some compensation for your injuries depending on your involvement in the car accident.

Another portion of personal injury law is knowing what personal injury claims to which a person is entitled. There are a lot of possible claims, many of which a non-lawyer doesn't think about.

You benefit by the lawyer knowing personal injury law in that an insurance adjuster cannot BS or misrepresent the law in trying to convince you that you will not receive compensation to which you may really be entitled.

2. A Personal Injury Attorney Knows Insurance Law.

This may sound like it doesn't make a difference, but it can make a dramatic difference. For example, an insurance policy may provide for a benefit of $20,000 to an injured person. The insurance adjusted tells you that he will give you the entire $20,000 since you have a good personal injury claim. What the insurance adjuster does not tell you is that there may be ways under state law that you can receive more. For instance, some states allow "stacking" of insurance policies in certain circumstances and this means that you can receive more compensation.

You benefit by a personal injury lawyer knowing if state laws entitle you to more compensation for your injuries than is apparent.

3. Personal Injury Attorneys Know Approximate Values Of Injuries

Experienced lawyers have handled a number of cases and have a good idea of what most injuries are worth. Also, personal injury lawyers know what facts may increase or decrease the amount of compensation to which you are entitled. By virtue of the attorneys' experience, insurance adjusters and lawyers cannot BS or misrepresent the value of a personal injury claim.

4. A Personal Injury Lawyer Will Go To Court.

Insurance adjusters know that if a case goes to court, the insurance company could be forced to pay a lot more that they want to pay. The adjusters also know that if you are representing yourself, it will be difficult for you to go to court. They know that a personal injury attorney will go to court. Therefore, the adjusters have to be more realistic in what they offer you as compensation for your personal injuries.

5. Personal Injury Lawyers Generally Increase The Value Of A Case.

Basically for all of the reasons stated above, insurance adjusters will offer more compensation when a lawyer is representing you. Some people will tell you that the increased compensation amount is offset by having to pay a lawyer. So you end up with the same amount in the end. Sometimes that is true, but in many cases, because of his/her knowledge and experience, a personal injury lawyer will recover more than enough for your personal injury claims to offset the attorney fee.

I cannot and do not vouch for the experience or effectiveness of any personal injury lawyer. The above is merely a guide as to what you may expect. Also, the results of any case may be vary from lawyer to lawyer.

This is general information only. If you have any questions whatsoever, talk with a lawyer licensed in your state.

This article may be republished, but the wording must not be changed and the author links must remain active.

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There are some great reasons for you to own an all weather motorcycle jacket. In fact, you may want to purchase a motorcycle jacket even if you don't have a motorcycle! As you'll learn shortly, there are many benefits to owning such a jacket whether or not you intend to use it riding on a motorcycle down the highway.

Generally speaking, motorcycle cold weather clothing provides great protection from the elements. The motorcycle jacket gives excellent protection from cold weather and windy conditions. Jackets can also be treated with special substances to make them water repellent. So you don't have to worry about ruining your new jacket even if there's rainy weather outside. If you want a great looking garment that keeps you warm, heated motorcycle clothing is hard to beat.

Of course, the practical use of all weather motorcycle jackets is really just a beginning. These motorcycle jackets look great, and many people like the style even if they don't plan to own a motorcycle. Many jackets are designed with a number of pockets for storing your possessions, which makes them very useful as well as stylish. A motorcycle jacket can make you feel youthful and adventurous even if you don't climb onto a Harley Davidson!

Many adults, both men and women, like these jackets because they add a bit of mystique (probably because of the anti-establishment sentiment going back to the 1950s). Men and women of all ages, from the teenager to those beyond middle age, have made the motorcycle jacket popular. Few jackets have the appeal of a quality motorcycle jacket, and they make a great combination with a pair of jeans which so many people tend to wear already.

Aside from the fashion statement you would make by purchasing such a jacket, it is also possible that you would one day purchase a motorcycle. If you do decide to go this route, your stylish jacket will be waiting for you. Maybe a friend of yours already has a motorcycle and has invited you on previous occasions to join the ride. Well, now you have the opportunity to do so without sticking out like a sore thumb. Maybe you can attend a fifties style diner and reminisce about the good old days (even if you weren't around then). I'm sure you'll find the right occasion to make use of your all weather motorcycle jacket.

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A buddy of mine who I met while trying out for our high school baseball team used to live near a former major league ballplayer and he had access to the guy's indoor batting cage. I used to meet up at his house to hit a couple of times a week. Eventually, I used to also trek over to my buddy's house because his mom did a great job of making sure that their refrigerator was stocked with bagel dogs. There was always a fresh can of Strawberry Quik in the pantry. During our senior year, I discovered the nice stock of pilsner beer...you get the point. My buddy had an older brother who I started looking up to because he had a nice collection of punk rock albums. He had everything from The Addicts, early Bad Religion, The Damned, to the Wild Samoans. The guy was always a jerk to me, but I still respected him for some reason. The one thing that sticks out is that he was always in the garage, working on something. That something turned out to be Vespa repair.

During the one or two minutes that he would pay any attention to us, usually by dishing out a barrage of insults, I would try to get a look at the materials that he had around him. He had these dirty white scooter body shells strewn about the floor, along with small tires and engine parts. By this time, my dad had introduced me to motorcycling, so I thought that these scooters were the equivalent of a go-kart compared to a real race car. One day, he had a repaired Vespa scooter parked in the driveway. Out of the blue, the hero-jerk asked if we wanted to take it for a spin. I was used to a normal motorcycle clutch and gear system and was blown away by the strange technique used to shift the Vespa gears. I believe that while pulling in the clutch lever with your left hand, you would simultaneously turn the left handle to shift gears. It was also awkward to feel like you were sitting in a regular chair attached to two wheels rather than straddling a motorcycle seat with the emphasis of keeping your thighs as close to the chassis as possible. It definitely took a bit of time to get used to, but it was fun as hell. It turns out that my buddy's brother was into Vespa repair because he was a member of a club that raced these machines.

Although I started listening to some of the hero-jerk's music from that point on, I wasn't hip enough to catch onto the Vespa buzz. Now that the advantages of riding a scooter in today's world are evident and practical, I'm thinking about looking up my buddy's brother to see if he can cut me a deal on one of them Vespas, jerk or no jerk!

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As with any automobile, your RV needs to be insured. It is not only the law, but it is also a protection for you and the investment you made in your recreational vehicle. But, you may be worried about the cost, particularly if the RV you are looking at is one of the more expensive models. That is why it is so important to find cheap RV insurance that gives you total protection at a low price. Think of it as combination auto and homeowners insurance. An auto policy from a regular insurance provider will not give you the extent of coverage that a well-designed RV insurance policy will give you.

Where should you begin your search for cheap RV insurance? The most comprehensive resource for RV owners available today is the internet. Not only will you find a wide selection of RV insurance providers, you will be able to get a quote within minutes in some cases, and you will be able to compare policies very quickly to decide on the best cheap RV insurance policy for you, your RV, and your budget. Many dealers offer RV insurance through their dealership and there are also insurance companies that specialize in this type of insurance as well. You can get insurance for every age and type of recreational vehicle if you look.

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In this specialized insurance market, in order to stay competitive, insurance brokers must offer prices that are appealing to consumers-in this case, RV owners. All you have to do is look, ask questions, and educate yourself on the basics. Once you have found RV insurance that appeals to you, you will be able to have greater peace of mind every time you head out on the road.

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