Motorcycles

Motorcycles

Any two-wheeled motor vehicle that can carry either one or two passengers.

Industry: Automotive

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Automatics

Automotive; Motorcycles

Riders of motorcycles are used to shifting gears and using a clutch. However, some new riders would like to do away with shifting and clutching since they may have become used to automatic ...

Bagger

Automotive; Motorcycles

A Bagger is a motorcycle that is fitted with saddlebags to allow the rider to carry items for a trip. Many start riding with no particular way to carry anything of any size. Some will resort to ...

Balaclava

Automotive; Motorcycles

A Balaclava is a thin pull-over head and neck cover with eye slits for winter usage under a motorcycle helmet.

Basketcase

Automotive; Motorcycles

A Basketcase is a pile of parts usually bought as a whole and supposedly from a single bike model. Basketcases are bought especially by motorcycle restorers to help finish out a restoration.

Battery

Automotive; Motorcycles

A Battery is an electrical storage device that forms the central core of a motorcycle's electrical system. Most modern batteries are 12 volts. Many riders use trickle chargers to maintain their ...

Beanie

Automotive; Motorcycles

A beanie, also called a shortie, is a small helmet that sits on the top of the head providing less protection than other helmets. Some beanies are not made to safety standards and used mainly for ...

Beginning riders should not attempt to buy a new motorcycle as their first bike. Almost always, a new rider will take a spill or two on their first bike and cause some physical damage. It's better if ...