About us
This Blog for those who are acronymically inclined, is alive because some of today’s top Web designers needed a place to drool and bitch about their motor vehicle obsessions. We won’t always talk about cars of course. Sometimes we will talk about trucks. Or motorcycles. Perhaps a motor-powered bicycle at some point as well.
more...

If you live in a climate where rain and snow are the norm during the winter months, your motorcycle probably spends most of the time in storage while you wait for more favorable riding conditions. Then at the first sign of warm weather, you pull on your leather pants and motorcycle chaps and hit the road ready to inaugurate a new riding season. However, along the way you might discover that the glimmer of sunshine was just a teaser and you find yourself riding in inclement weather. A rain shower or light snowfall doesn’t need to preempt your ride, but there are some precautions you should take to make the ride safer and more enjoyable than the ride would be if you weren’t prepared. Your motorcycle apparel will offer some protection, but there are some other precautions that you should take before your ride.

If you have never experienced being caught off guard by a sudden downpour without the benefit of a face shield, many riders will attest that those innocent little water droplets sting when they make contact with your face. In this situation, some motorcyclists will tie a bandana across their face to ward off those steely raindrops. If there is a chance that you might encounter some precipitation on your ride, plan ahead by packing a face guard for your helmet. In addition to your leather pants and motorbike gear, pack a rain slicker, gloves or gauntlets, and perhaps a sweatshirt. In a heavy rain storm you might be better off pulling over and waiting out the storm. If this is the case, you will still want to keep warm if you’re not near a place where you can go indoors. Your motorcycle apparel can provide some warmth and protection, but you don’t know how long you’ll be out so it’s better to plan ahead with some warmer clothes.

Mountain biking is a rough and tough sport. In involves riding and negotiating tough, off-road mountain terrain. Clearly, an ordinary bike is not up to the arduous journey.

So, what are the most important features of mountain bikes?

Mountain bikes do share certain similarities with ordinary bikes but they also incorporate many features that help them adapt to rough terrain and endure extreme conditions. Modern mountain bikes have a dual suspension system to help the rider move smoothly over bumps and holes. The tires are wider and more wobbly to provide more traction and balance and could be of 26 or 29 inches. These wide tires are generally mounted on reinforced rims so as to help mountain bikes withstand the stress of bad roads.

Mountain bikes have special features that facilitate easy handling and balance. For instance, the handlebar is raised, wide and flat. This allows a more comfortable riding position for the rider. If the handlebars are too much to the front or back, there will be excessive pressure on the upper part of the body, which makes riding a painful experience. Mountain bikes are heavier than road bikes so as to ensure more balance.

It is possible to adjust the height of the saddle so that riders can easily rest a foot on the ground, if and when necessary. To ensure this, riders generally make use of a slightly smaller frame size so both their feet can touch the ground. To ensure safety and good road control, mountain bikes make use of gears and disc brakes. Riders need to adjust the position of the brakes so they get proper control of the brakes. The gear ratio of mountain bikes is much higher to facilitate steep climbs.

Even though we’ve seen an increasingly tense competition for the leader spot in the ATV industry, Yamaha has still managed to remain one of the top performers. One of the reasons they have been able to remain such a huge player in the industry is because they consistently put out high quality ATVs that millions enjoy and stand by.

Yamaha is devoted to beating out the competition by creating highly advanced and sophisticated machines that outmatch what others are making, which is the driving force behind their work. Throughout the course of their increasingly intense battle for that top position among the industry leaders, Yamaha has managed to introduce some spectacular ATVs. A particular ATV that has caught the eye of many is the Yamaha YZF-450, which has received rave reviews.

The Yamaha YZF-450 is one tough cookie when it comes to ATVs and really puts the others to shame when it comes to competition. The outstanding 5 valve 449cc titanium engine is fan cooled for improved cooling and provides for a great combination of speed and power for this highly innovative machine. The 5 speed transmission is manually driven and as smooth as can be for increased drive-ability and control. The Yamaha YZF-450 features the cam style adjustable 2 wheel drive configuration.

If you’re looking to knock off the competition on those super-cross tracks or other racing venues, then the YZF-450 is your answer. This ATV is made to overcome even the toughest of obstacles with one of the toughest, creative chasis designs that Yamaha has put out. Durability is not a question even with the lightness of the body because each and every part on this machine is built to last.

Motorcycle restoration has grown in popularity over the years and and increasing number of people decide that they want to take on the task of restoring a bike every year, so the purchase a motorcycle so that they may do so. They buy a motorcycle that they feel can be given new life, which brings about a sense of pride.

Restoring a motorcycle is more than just a hobby or something that a person does because they don’t have anything better to do. For some it is a way of life, or a passion. There are many people all around the globe that have the drive and determination to restore bikes either for a business or a serious hobby that they can’t seem to shake.

When it comes to learning how to restore motorcycles, there are a large number of websites, online publications, or blogs that contain plenty of information, tips, and tricks for restoring bikes correctly. Motorcycles have become a huge part of many lives, and the increasing popularity of motorcycle restoration has proven this fact over and over again.

When it comes to restoring a classing motorcycle, there is an abundant amount of knowledge that is required in order to do so correctly. It certainly is not an easy task to conquer and requires a good deal of experience with working with motorcycles. If you do not have any experience with the mechanics of the motorcycle, then there is the opportunity for you to learn about the steps involved in the restoration process with How-To guides and instruction books that are available in many different places both online and offline. Some of the steps which you can learn about in many of these different restoration guides include body work and mechanical work, which otherwise would be difficult to do if you had no previous knowledge of how to perform these tasks.