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At least that's the message from a recent comprehensive study of crashes involving motorcyclists in Europe. A thorough reading of the recent Motorcycle Accident In-Depth Study (MAIDS), which examined
921 crashes in five European countries, offers some real-world insights that are worth considering every time you fire up your bike. The study also points out the strong need for similar research here in the
United States, where the last major look at motorcycle crashes is more than two decades old, and where motorcycle usage patterns are different.  |
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| Today's bikes aren't cheap, so getting your money's worth out of your bike is critical to your enjoyment of the sport. It's possible to offset the cost of riding and greatly extend the
life of your bike if you keep up the necessary routine maintenance. There are many little chores that are easily neglected; such things as lubing the cables after you wash your bike or
tightening the spokes properly can allow your bike to not only last longer but to operate better. Some of these tech tips may seem simple, but we feel these seven areas are often
overlooked—and have the most potential to save you money in the long run. So we caught up with Pro Circuit's ace wrench Dave Chase and asked him about routine maintenance |
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| Dirt bikes have come a long way in the past 25 years. It was once common practice to buy a new bike then spend 10 to 20 hours in the garage prepping it before you ever
rode your shiny, new mount. You had to go about changing darn near everything before you could take your first ride, much less enter your first race. |
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Chain Replacement
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| Before we get into all the how's and why's of the job,I need to first state that many shops will tell you that you need to replace your chain and sprockets at the same time, every
time. This is incorrect information. If you replace your chain before its completely worn out, you're sprockets should be just fine. The old rule of thumb is two chains to one set of
sprockets. You only really need to replace your sprockets when they show signs of wear. On a side note, I've been doing this for hundreds of thousands of miles on my bikes and
have never had any problems from doing this. |
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| When it comes to sport bikes, the subject of tires is a common topic of discussion, and few topics evoke as much passion or controversey. What is the best tire? How old of a
tire should you run? When is a tire worn out? How many heat cycles will a tire last? Where is the best place to purchase replacements? What is the best tire pressure? Etc., etc.,
etc. The answer to every one of these questions is the same; it depends. Depends on your riding style, where, when, and how frequently you ride. However, there are some
guiding basics that will help you make the best decision. One thing to remember, is that tire technology is moving extremely fast. The greatest performance tire of all time from a
few years ago can't even compare to today's sport-touring tires. |
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