To Spray or not to Spray? NOS is the Question.

Just imagine another 20 to 40 horsepower to the rear wheel of you motorcycle. Yes it’s possible and yes it’s safe. There are a few different companies on the market today that sell Nitrous Oxide for motorcycles. By adding one of these kits to you bike, it’s like giving your motorcycle a kick in the pants. Nitrous oxide is a safe non-flammable gas that when introduced into fuel system adds oxygen to the gasoline making the fuel burn fast, thus giving you more horsepower. Just make sure you follow all local motorcycle safety laws before use of a dry nitrous system.

Would you like a side of Nitrogen with those tires?

You might have heard the buzz about using nitrogen instead of air in your tires, but you may have asked why? Most tires are filled with compressed air, which when dry consists of about 78 percent nitrogen, 21 percent oxygen, and 1 percent other gases by volume. Water vapor (humidity) can make up as much as 5 percent of the volume of air under worst-case conditions. Filling your tires with nitrogen mainly does two things: it eliminates moisture, and it replaces small oxygen molecules with fat nitrogen molecules, reducing the rate at which compressed gas diffuses through porous tire walls. That means, theoretically at least, that a tire filled with nitrogen retains optimal pressure longer, leading to more uniform tire wear and better gas mileage. The commonly quoted figure is that tires inflated to 32 psi get 3 percent better mileage than at 24 psi. And who doesn’t want better gas mileage these days? Which would mean you could afford to put more items in your motorcycle saddlebags than before.

Motorcycles! Crazy, Sexy, Cool?

Everybody has their own opinion on motorcycles, so why not share it? As the number of motorcyclists is ever increasing so would be true for motorcycle related accidents. But just because accidents happen doesn’t mean you have to worry about them. Fact is your still more likely to get into a car wreck before you end up a bug on a buses windshield. Just make sure to follow all precautions like protective jackets and motorcycle helmets. We want to here from you! Crazy, Sexy, Cool? What’s your view?

Your Rally or Ours?

Whether your looking for a family related rally, or an adult related rally, you’ll be able to find everything you need to know on the web. There are special web sites designated to finding you the rally of your choice, as well as a variety of rallies dedicated to your specific tastes, whether you like Harleys or Hondas, the list continues. Here is a link to one of my favorite sites that will aide in your decision of, “what motorcycle rally is right for me?”

Powering Tomorrows Cars with Motorcycle Engines

Many 600cc sportbikes produce over 100hp and 1000cc liter bikes develop over 150hp so there's no reason why we can't use a sophisticated motorcycle engine to power a smaller car. Powering a car with a motorcycle engine is a bit more complex than dropping a small-block Chevy into your old street machine. The one down-fall to using a motorcycle is that, most motorcycles do not have a reverse, which would make getting out of a parking spot a little tricky! Among some of the builders of motorcycle-cars is Suzuki and the Smartuki has now been built. It’s a GSX-R1000 powered Smart Car with 180hp, 0-60 in 4.2 sec. and 12.4 quarter miles. Do you think they will make us wear motorcycle helmets in these new cars?

The Black Bike Week

The Black Bike Week 2009 (Also known as Atlantic Beach Memorial Day Bike Fest) will be held on May 21-25, 2009 at the Atlantic Beach in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This event is always held on the Memorial Day weekend, where many bikers from all over the world flock to the Atlantic Beach in South Carolina to enjoy a fun-filled event with Biker Babes, Motorcycles, Fellow Bikers, Shops and so much more.

Babes and Bikes! Does It Get AnyBetter?

Over the last few years, more and more women have been riding into bike weeks and rallies than every before. Through the first three quarters of 2008 a survey found a 29 percent increase in the percentage of female owners, compared to 2003. That last survey found that 9.6 percent of owners were women. Over the first nine months of 2008, the number had grown to 12.4 percent. This is most likely the most substantial rider segment of growth in the findings which is logical if you compare the growth of women in other segments such as single home owners and business operators. The on-going phenomenon is do to the ever increasing line of motorcycles designed for women, and an endless line of accessories to please them. Ladies now have gear designed specifically for them, to be not just fashionable but protective also. Womens motorcycle jackets are far more advanced than the offerings even two years ago. Lady riders will continue to be a huge part of the ever growing motorcycle market.

Harley Davidson Made What! Trikes?

Finally the Harley-Davidson Corporation is going to get into the game. After booming sales of Trikes in the past few years Harley has finally got the message, and their response is the new 2009 Harley-Davidson 3 Wheeler called the Tri-Glide Ultra Classic. It is based on a new chassis and offers the classic styling and popular touring features of the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide in a vehicle that will be sold and serviced by the network of Harley-Davidson dealers and covered by a two-year Harley-Davidson limited warranty. The Tri Glide will have an MSRP of $29,999. Along with the beast of a trike, HD has just came out with yet another unbeatable line of Harley Davidson Boots.

Hells Angels Blacklisted?

The Canadian Parliament is considering outlawing motorcycle gangs and criminal organizations, starting with the Hells Angels. Just as terrorist organizations are officially blacklisted the motorcycle gangs would be eliminated from Canadian territories. Canada has had a list of banned terrorist organizations since 2001, mainly pulled from an international list, that has led to more than 150 arrest in the Hells Angels. Criminal Intelligence Service Canada reported in August 2008 that there are 900 organized crime groups operating in Canada. So all you bikers out there, be sure to wear your Motorcycle helmet in Canada to ward off the billy clubs to the head.

Tax Incentives For Buying Motorcycles/Scooters?

The United Stated government has been handing out price breaks hand over fist, due to the increase of gas prices and the dramatic decrease in today's economy. Just like the big named car companies, motorcycle dealerships are going to be able to offer some significant price breaks. Also, mainly due to the demand on gas prices, electric scooters have shown a huge increase lately. This is due to EPA rebates designed to keep vehicle carbon foot-prints to a minimum. Maybe you will get to write off the new Harley Davidson boots you have been wanting on next years taxes.

Sturgis South Dakota, is home to an annual event know by most bikers as the biggest party of the year. By far more bikers show up to the rally than any other. Started in 1938 in a sleepy little town by the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club, Sturgis has grown over the years by leaps and bounds. Most motorcycle clubs last for very few years, the good ol’ boys that started this have gone down in history as legends forever.

Motorcycle Helmet Laws Saves Lives

Helmets Save lives. Helmet laws increase motorcycle helmet usage which in turn saves lives and reduces head trauma. This has been proven numerous times through state fatality data (including Illinois, California, Washington, and Louisiana) that allowed comparison of deaths and injuries before and after helmet laws were enacted. The most accurate reflection of a state’s helmet use law is through the comparison of that state’s motorcycle crash-related fatalities before and after enactment or repeal a helmet law for all riders.

Cool New Motorcycles

With the New Year just around the corner there is a whole new line of cool motorcycles that are absolutely amazing. In the next few minutes you’re going to have a full comparison of upcoming motorcycles, from the new Yamahas to the awesome new Harley-Davidson V-rod. For about the last 10 years styles have been changing by leaps and bounds. But I’m sure the next years models will be at the top of everyone’s wish list. Plus check out a cool line of ultra-cool motorcycle jackets, and motorcycle helmets.

Karen Davidson

"Ever since her dad taught her how to ride when she was nine years old, Karen Davidson has been rolling down byways and highways in the saddle of a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle. Of course, that should come as no surprise, because Karen's dad is Harley-Davidson styling legend Willie G. Davidson. "

Karen started working at Harley-Davidson Motor Company in 1989 when the Company created a new, branded line of apparel and accessories for its customers – Harley-Davidson MotorClothes. Today, Karen is the Creative Director for General Merchandise and is involved with the creative direction of all the leather collections and accessory products.