Thursday, 19 April 2012

What Does CC Mean Motorcycle Terminology Lesson

"What Does CC Mean" Motorcycle Terminology Lesson When you start out with any new hobby the terminology can be confusing. When looking at "what does cc mean" motorcycle terminology is no different. The term "cc" is thrown around throughout many different automotive circles, not just for motorcycles, so the meaning that you will learn here can be translated to the car or even lawnmower world. In the engine world "cc" stands for cubic centimeters. This is a measure of the size of the engine chamber for motorcycles. The term "cc" will often be picked up by new or wannabe motorcycle riders as the most important factor when determining how fast a motorcycle goes. Related articles on this site:

How Fast Does A 250cc Motorcycle Go?

How Fast Does A 250cc Motorcycle Go If you are asking the question of "How fast does a 250cc motorcycle go?" then I am guessing that you are a looking to become a rider, or you are a worried parent with a child who wants to buy their first bike. Do you want an easy answer so you can stop reading? A Kawasaki Ninja 250r might hit a top speed of around 100mph in the right conditions. Are you still reading? If so, we will now take this opportunity to educate you in the different factors which affect the "speed" of motorcycles, as asking "How fast does a 250cc motorcycle go?" is like asking how fast you can fly around with world without knowing if you are going in a helicopter, plane or hot air balloon. Related articles on this site:

Are All Motorcycles Manual

Are All Motorcycles Manual The answer to "are all motorcycles manual?" will come down to how you define a motorcycle. Motorcycles have traditionally been produced with manual gearboxes, however just like the car industry there is a switch to investigate newer technologies which may suit the needs of the public. Having said this, there are a number of alternative motorcycles which have either semi-auto or fully automatic transmissions. The question we face though, is whether or not these should be classed as "real" motorcycles, which may just come down to whoever you are debating with at the time. Related articles on this site:
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Monday, 16 April 2012

What Kind Of Motorcycle Did Fonzie Ride?

What Kind Of Motorcycle Did Fonzie Ride? Happy Days was one of the cult sitcoms that took over the 1970s. It ran from 1974 through until 1984. There was no more popular character on the show than Fonzie, or we can use his full name Arthur Fonzarelli if you prefer. He was the cool cat who got the girls and more importantly looked cool riding motorbikes. There is quite often the debate amongst the dinner table about which type of motorbike Fonzie rode. This confusion is understandable however, as there were a number of different bikes which Fonzie rode throughout the series. Let's take a look at a few of them and hopefully put to rest the question of "What kind of motorbike and Fonzie ride?", at least for a while.   Related reading on this site:

What Kind Of Motorcycle Did Fonzie Ride?

What Kind Of Motorcycle Did Fonzie Ride? Happy Days was one of the cult sitcoms that took over the 1970s. It ran from 1974 through until 1984. There was no more popular character on the show than Fonzie, or we can use his full name Arthur Fonzarelli if you prefer. He was the cool cat who got the girls and more importantly looked cool riding motorbikes. There is quite often the debate amongst the dinner table about which type of motorbike Fonzie rode. This confusion is understandable however, as there were a number of different bikes which Fonzie rode throughout the series. Let's take a look at a few of them and hopefully put to rest the question of "What kind of motorbike and Fonzie ride?", at least for a while. http://cliffynotes.com/blog/2
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Sunday, 1 April 2012

Motorcycle Squid Slang - About Squid Motorcycle Riders

Motorcycle Squid Slang - About Squid Motorcycle Riders Squid slang is thrown around quite often in motorcycle communities, however many people have a misunderstanding of the meaning and will use it in the wrong context. We will take a look at the meaning behind being referred to as a squid biker, the characteristics, the acronym and also the history behind squid.   Related articles on this site:

What Are Motorcycle Fairings?

What Are Motorcycle Fairings?   Terminology is often thrown around in motorcycle communities. You may hear about a motorcycle rider dropping his bike and then commenting that his fairings are now smashed up. This then leaves you with the question running around your mind of "what are motorcycle fairings?". In this article we are going to explain what motorcycle fairings are, as well as show you the different types.   Related articles on this site:
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