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		<title>Gifts for Motorbike Buffs &#8212; Motorcycle Garb</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[If your partner or a close friend rides motorbikes, you'll know how difficult it is to pick out a present for them. It's no simple task to figure out what they would like, and making a choice is harder if you don't understand the biker obsession yourself.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Motorbiking devotees are a special breed but they can also be notoriously tricky to buy for. The truth is unless you&#8217;re a motorcyclist, you are going to find it tough to understand all the industry jargon.</p>
<p>Luckily you can select from a few classic pieces which never go out of style such as the famous black leather biker jacket. In most countries you need to don protective headgear, but mandatory or not, a good quality helmet is sure to be appreciated. The selection of helmets on offer these days can be overwhelming. For instance, skull caps, which provide the bare minimum of coverage, but often come with great graphics. Half helmets just provide protection for the top and sides of your head. They occasionally have a visor. The highest level of coverage is provided by full-face helmets; these protect the whole head and face. Of course, you may come across some more unusual designs from time to time like dirtbike helmets, as you would expect these are manufactured specifically for off road usage.</p>
<p>Should you decide to buy that special someone some head protection for their birthday, you must take a look at the highly-popular German helmets. Similar to the half helmet, they provide basic coverage; however there are some differences, such as the overall look being evocative of second world war German army helmets. When the vast majority of individuals consider biker essentials, a motorbiking jacket is the first thing that comes to mind. In the past a motorcycle jacket was made only in black leather, but times have changed; so how about yellow leather one? You can make it even more personal and have their name or the name of their bike club emblazoned on the lapel. Many internet suppliers will even provide customization on their <a href="http://motodirect.com/category-1/102_103-Leather-Motorcycle-Jackets.html">Leather Motorcycle Jackets</a>, so you can be sure you&#8217;ll give the ideal gift every time. Never overlook motorcycle gloves. If you know someone who enjoys riding in a cold climate, gloves with a thermal lining will be perfect. Leather motorcycle gloves and gauntlets are always popular. It&#8217;s crucial that you select gloves that are well ventilated, but make sure they are made with safety in mind. The most dependable gloves have extras such as kevlar coating not to forget abrasion resistant palms.</p>
<p>With any luck, you should have a better understanding of what&#8217;s out there. Why not buy something the motorbike lover in your life will enjoy?</p>
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		<title>Kids Get Their First Education in Traffic on a Childrens Bicycle</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:24:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In Sweden, a good number of children drive a bike. Joy, fredom and independence are among the benefits that can occur with the ability to transport onself to and from school, to friends or back and forth from recreational activities.Whether you are living in the countryside or in a city it&#8217;s on the kids bike [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In Sweden, a good number of children drive a bike. Joy, fredom and independence are among the benefits that can occur with the ability to transport onself to and from school, to friends or back and forth from recreational activities.Whether you are living in the countryside or in a city it&#8217;s on the kids bike your children make their first experience in traffic. </p>
<p>It is crucial to get a fine beginning. </p>
<p>In recent years the so-called balance bicycles, childrens cycles with no pedals has become increasingly noticeable on the streets. This is a extremely good trend. Here you can understand and gain knowledge of about &lt;a href=&#8221;http://firstbike.dk/&#8221;&gt;boernecykler fra FirstBIKE&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&#8221;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhKTf7coiPw&#8221;&gt;first bike on the web&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&#8221;http://reptil.bz/b%C3%B8rn/leg-stimulerer-b%C3%B8rns-udvikling.html&#8221;&gt;firstbike mentions&lt;/a&gt;.</p>
<p>A great deal of data demonstrates that this specific type of junior bicycle is the perfect instrument to gain equilibrium, coordination competence and other capabilities required to develop into a qualified driver later. </p>
<p>The 2  most important concerns<br />When you need to pay money for the fist childrens bike,there are a small number of things it is good to reflect about ahead of picking which brand and type to be invested in. Let&#8217;s drop the classic blue tree-wheeled cycle with let intended for the very small childrens solely to look at the two-wheeled kids bike, then the most vital is the  height and weight.<br />The ground should be reachable with both feet when the child sits on his bicycle. Among the youngest kids without fully developed equilibrium you must pay even more attention to this.</p>
<p>A bike must not weigh more than the child can lift it. Going up over the high curbs is more painless when the child can have a hold over the situation. The same applies for parking the bike in a rack. It is ridiculous with a cycle that weighs sixteen killos that just have to hold someone weighing twenty six kilo.</p>
<p>Price and characteristic.<br />Purchase the finest gear from the beginning, that it is best and as a rule economical. Usually do not buy too discounted because it can be really costly in the long run. </p>
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		<title>Does Someone in Your Family Have a Chopper? Then Have a Look at this</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:39:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Motorcycle buffs are a wonderful bunch of people but they are unusually difficult to decide on a gift for. And unless you're involved in the motorcycling world yourself, it's practically impossible to get your head around all the industry jargon]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;ve someone in the family who rides motorcycles, you will know how difficult it is to choose a present for them. To be honest, if you&#8217;re not a motorcycle fan, it&#8217;s practically impossible to get your head around all the jargon involved.</p>
<p>Firstly there are a few classic items that are always in style like the legendary biker jacket. In most regions you must put on protective headgear, but even if you don&#8217;t have to use it, a helmet will look great.</p>
<p>The variety of helmets on offer these days can be overwhelming. Skullcaps provide the least protection, but often feature brilliant artwork. An open face helmet (sometimes called a pudding basin helmet in Britain) goes over the top and sides of the head. The highest level of protection is provided by full face helmets; these protect the entire head and face. Of course, you may come across some more unusual variations now and again like motocross helmets, as you&#8217;d expect these are designed specifically for motor sport.</p>
<p>If you want to buy that special someone some head protection as a gift, you must take a look at the extremely popular German helmets. Based on a half helmet, they have basic coverage; but there are a couple of differences, such as the brim of the helmet being flared the whole way around. They&#8217;re highly customizable and can have everything from art and graphics to metal studs plus those great spikes German helmets are famous for. An icon for the lifestyle, <a href="http://motodirect.com/category-1/102_103-Leather-Motorcycle-Jackets.html">Biker Jackets</a> are not only great looking but they are practical as well. Traditionally made from black leather, they are now on offer in a huge selection of colors and patterns, they and they have a zippered front and a buttoned flap to stop the wind from getting inside during the ride. For a gift that is truly something special, customize it even more with an embroidered name or even artwork. Quite a few stores offer an option to customize their garments, no extra hassle involved.</p>
<p>If you are looking for something special consider a Joe Rocket motorcycle jacket. If the biker in your life will still be riding in cooler weather, then you&#8217;ll want to look for specially designed motorcycle gloves.</p>
<p>If you have an idea of what you&#8217;d like, find a company that has a fabulous range of alternatives and will suit your budget. If simply bing what you are interested in you will find businesses who sell everything from textile motorcycle jackets to bluetooth motorcycle helmets.</p>
<p>With any luck, you shouldn&#8217;t be quite so bewildered by motorcycling paraphernalia. Why not buy something the motorcycle fan in your life will be delighted with?</p>
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		<title>Popular Motor Scooters Compared</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vespa scooters are one of the oldest names in the scooter business. They have been manufacturing motor scooters since 1946 and their models are in great demand world wide. There are several popular Vespa motor scooters that range in size from 50cc to 200cc. 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Vespa scooters are one of the oldest names in the scooter business. They have been manufacturing motor scooters since 1946 and their models are in great demand world wide. There are several popular Vespa motor scooters that range in size from 50cc to 200cc. </p>
<p>The Vespa Granturismo has a 200cc engine which is the biggest, fastest and most powerful Vespa ever made. It has a 4-stroke 4-valve engine that is liquid-cooled. With its powerful engine it has the ability to pull away from almost any kind of traffic you could encounter. Even with its larger and more powerful engine it is still a very quiet motor scooter and emits exceptionally low levels of pollution.</p>
<p>The Granturismo has 12 inch wheels and both front and rear hydraulic disc brakes. Plus it has some good storage space. Two open face helmets can be stored under the seat plus a few extras in the glove compartment.</p>
<p>Other popular Vespa models are the LX, PX 150, PX 150 Limited Edition and some top motor scooters in their Piaggio line.</p>
<p>The LX motor scooter comes in either the classic 50cc or 150cc versions. The LX scooters are made for commuting. They aren&#8217;t as powerful as the Granturismo, but they save on gas. It&#8217;s amazing how much more fun everyday errands can become when you surround yourself with the style, performance and safety that the LX encompasses.</p>
<p>The PX 150 motor scooter is 150cc of classic Vespa. It comes complete with manual gears and a rear foot break. This is the original, the legendary, the classic PX. It&#8217;s available in the United States once again after a 20-plus year hiatus. These scooters are brand new, but maintain the original design. It comes with a 4-speed gear shift, manual 4-speed transmission, rear foot break, 150cc engine and a standard spare wheel.</p>
<p>The PX 150 Limited Edition is limited to just 500 scooters. The first PX motor scooters were made in 1977 and they have become one of the most recognized scooters in the world. Over 2 million have been sold world wide and they have achieved a true cult scooter status. For collectors you can&#8217;t go wrong with a PX 150 Limited Edition scooter.</p>
<p>Vespa also makes motor scooters under the Piaggio name. They have several popular models that are very powerful machines. The X9 Evolution has a 39 horsepower engine that will reach a top speed of 98 mph. </p>
<p>The BV200 and BV250 models boast a single cylinder, four-stroke engine with an automatic transmission. No need for constant shifting here. This makes it an ideal motor scooter for stop and go situations, the type of travel you will find in the city. And on the open highway they will reach top speeds of 75 mph.</p>
<p>The BV series boasts large 16 inch wheels and dual shock absorbers for the smoothest ride in scootering. Plus, there is plenty of room for a passenger. They also have lockable storage compartments under the seat for helmets or groceries. These are great gas powered scooters for city driving.</p>
<p>If you need to step up a notch you will find the Piaggio BV500 ideal. It&#8217;s great for scootering around the city. With its powerful engine it will take you anywhere you want to go in a hurry. It too has 16 inch wheels, a 4-stroke, 4-valve Piaggio Master engine, and the exclusive Piaggio integral braking system for safe and smooth stops. There are many other features that make this a popular scooter.</p>
<p>Piaggio also has other models such as the FLY150, which is a smaller cheaper model with 12 inch wheels. It&#8217;s not quite as powerful as the bigger models, but it maneuvers around town very well and gets better gas mileage.</p>
<p>Honda is a very popular scooter manufacturer and has many wonderful models to choose from. Among the most popular are the Silver Wing, Helix and Elite.</p>
<p>The Silver Wing has a powerful liquid-cooled 582cc engine, automatic transmission and seats two people comfortably. It is a strong scooter that is made for touring.</p>
<p>The Honda Helix also has room for two and has a built-in trunk with plenty of storage room. It has 244cc of pure power, a liquid-cooled four-stroke engine and has been an extremely popular model for many years.</p>
<p>The Honda Elite is the gas-saver. It has a smaller 80cc four-stroke engine and is fully automatic. You can enjoy the ride without worrying about shifting gears all the time. Plus, with the smaller engine you save on gas.</p>
<p>Another lesser known, but quality model, is the Bajaj. Bajaj scooters have the highest mileage rating of any 150cc scooter in the U.S. allowing you to get up to 110 miles per gallon (per EPA City Cycle dyno tests). It has a 4-stroke 4-speed engine and is built by a company with over 40 years of experience building motor scooters and utility vehicles. So if you want reliability and high gas mileage the Bajaj may be what you&#8217;re looking for.</p>
<p>There are many scooter manufacturers around the world. There are electric scooters and gas powered scooters. Scooters have become a popular form of travel because of the great savings achieved due to their high gas mileage, cheap prices and low operational expenses. Plus, they are extremely fun out on the open road.</p>
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Sally Johnson is a writer who enjoys an active outdoor lifestyle. She loves gas powered scooters because they are fun and because they help save a little bit of our limited resources. For more information about gas motor scooters please visit her site.</p>
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		<title>A Basic Introduction to Electric Mountain Bikes</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nowadays the real cost of buying an electric bike have dropped in price, so you can find yourself saving a lot of cash on gym memberships, fuel, bus fares etc. by buying and on a regular basis using an electric bike.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We all want to do more exercise but so many things stop us. We watch people crowded into gymnasiums doing exercise, and think : I have to go to the gymnasium, pay my member&#8217;s fee, then get to do some exercise. It seems like too much hassle, isn&#8217;t there something I can do that&#8217;s not going to waste too much of my precious time &#8211; maybe something that&#8217;s actually practical?</p>
<p>You may then consider purchasing a bike, as bicycling is a very effective means to improve one&#8217;s health . You can bike to work or to the shops, so it&#8217;s rather practical. It&#8217;s also money-saving &#8211; there&#8217;s no fuel required and the running costs are almost nothing. It&#8217;s also very &#8220;green&#8221;. Oh, and it improves your health too!</p>
<p>Yet many people are  unwilling to get a push bike since it&#8217;s just TOO much exercise. As odd as that sounds, it could be because they may live in a hilly area, be elderly or have a particular ailment that make pedaling too much effort for their abilities. And for a few people, it&#8217;s not practical pedaling to work since they will sweat too much because of the exertions of bicycling. </p>
<p>Now it&#8217;s time to talk about electric bikes. E-bikes let your legs have a break on the awful slopes merely by turning your hand on the handlebar and letting the electric motor take over &#8211; pedalling is no longer required then. Then when you&#8217;re ready to switch to manual, just pedal. So you get your gentle exercise and clean air without over-doing it. E-bikes are also cost-effective to run needing only a daily recharge if you cycle about 15 to 22 miles per day, although most people need just a couple of re-charges a week as they are not doing this kind of distance. You can find a local supplier of <a href="http://www.topelectricbikes.co.uk/">electric bikes</a> by searching on the internet.</p>
<p>Nowadays the real cost of buying an electric bike have dropped in price, so you can find yourself saving a lot of cash on gym memberships, fuel, bus fares etc. by buying and on a regular basis using an electric bike. </p>
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		<title>Early Motorcycle Lights</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 23:24:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before electronics how was a motorcycle supposed to light up the road at night? Just riding during the day is not what the full experience is all about.  So when the first light was put on a motorcycle it was called the carbide headlight.  It is kind of a strange way to generate [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Before electronics how was a motorcycle supposed to light up the road at night? Just riding during the day is not what the full experience is all about.  So when the first light was put on a motorcycle it was called the carbide headlight.  It is kind of a strange way to generate light.  What they did was put an acetylene tank on the handlebars, and yes, this is the same thing they use for welding.  The way it worked was that the calcium carbide would react with some water and when the reacted together it produced acetylene gas and calcium hydroxide.  The acetylene gas makes a real bright light.  It must have looked so cool to see a motorcycle zipping down the road late at night with a light shinning in front of it that looks like the torch of a welding unit.  This is not the safest or the best way to light up the front of a motorcycle, so thank goodness electronic lighting came into the picture.  Riding motorcycles is great fun.  The feeling that you get is hard to duplicate.  It can get tiring to ride for along time, so make sure to bring your <a href="http://www.acceletrimweightloss.com/">Acceletrim fast energy</a> solution for taking breaks on your trips.  Stop off and exercise, walk around and take a break from riding, that way when you get back on it will be that much more fun to ride. </p>
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