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Flushing Your RadiatorOkay, so it's really hot outside. But you still want to ride. I know I do. But you're concerned because the temperature gauge on your bike is always getting close to the red. Not good. The reason could be because you are sitting idle in traffic way too much. Or it could be that your radiator could use a flush. Realize, before we start that many bike will have different components or different procedures based on the bike. Check your service manual before starting. |
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How to Bleed Hydraulic BrakesLet me shed some light on this. Brake fluid is used in the hydraulic clutch and front and rear braking systems of most late model motorcycles in production today. When the fluid breaks down, the brake pistons have a tendency to stick and cause your brakes to drag and makes it hard to pull your brake lever. The reason your brake fluid should be changed more often than you realize is because these systems are in constant stress from the brake hoses, hard braking, and using the clutch in traffic. This fluid can also draw moisture into the system. Therefore, I recommend that you change your brake fluid every one to two years, minimum. The bike we are servicing today has less than 300 miles on it and is a 2003, and by the color of the fluid, I can see that it is already starting to break down after just two short years. |
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Hydration SafetyMany athletes, including a large number of the finest Motocross riders, often experience dehydration on a regular basis and frequently fall victim to the consequences. Whether you're out racing or just riding for fun, it has been proven that vigorous physical activity, especially in a warm environment is one of the greatest physiological stresses the human body can encounter. In fact, the competition between muscle and skin for a limited blood supply can quickly overwhelm the body's cardiovascular capacity to endure. |
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Keeping it CoveredA helmet is the single most important piece of safety gear a rider can wear on a motorcycle. Not only do helmets save lives, they prevent devastating and life-threatening head injuries while protecting your face, brain, and skull. It is crucial to find and wear a helmet that fits just right and will offer you the protection you deserve. With many top-notch, safety approved helmets on the market today, finding a helmet that will protect your head in a crash, shouldn't be a problem. |
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Knee Guards VS. Knee BracesAs any smart rider knows, there is a lot of different gear necessary to make sure you are safe when you hop on your bike. Helmet, boots, gloves, goggles, chest protector, elbow pads. One of the most important pieces in your gear bag is your knee protection. |
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Lower Body ProtectionStudies have shown that only 46% of riders choose to wear protective motorcycle pants during their commute and 68% during their recreational ride- a mistake that may cost them serious bodily injury. |
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Necessary Safety Itemsfor a Beginning RiderBoots are an obvious essential while on the track. While serving superior ankle and heel protection, a high quality pair will give you complete freedom, flexibility, and feel by following your natural movements of the foot and ankle. The support system in many boots are built inside their construction, therefore offering upper and lower protective structures. While improvements are consistently being made to many boots on the market, the main concept is to bring protection closer to your body. Most riding boots are very comfortable to wear while still being extremely strong, stable, and remarkably lightweight. |
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Oh, No! It's Raining! Hints & Tips for Riding in the RainIt's 8AM Tuesday morning and you peer out your kitchen window. Although the weatherman on TV had announced the night before that clear skies were in today's forecast, dark grey rain clouds are looming in the distance. While sipping on your morning cup-a-Joe, you try to estimate just how soon they'll be hovering over your home and contemplate thoughts to yourself such as, 'If I leave now, maybe, just maybe I'll be able to make it in to work without getting wet.' After all, that shiny bike of yours, sitting in the garage all night is begging for you to take it for another spin. You glance back up at the clouds and decide that yet again, you will chance it and ride on into work. In case luck is not on your side, here are some tips on how to prepare for riding in the rain and to keep yourself as dry and as safe as possible without having to succumb to driving to work in a cage. Let's begin! |
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