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Chains and belts are the most common methods to get power from the engine on a motorcycle to a wheel. Some bikes do use drive shafts, but that is less common. Here's a look at these methods motorcycles use to get a ride down the road. WHICH CAME FIRST Belts drove the first motorcycles. Heavy duty leather was mounted to a large pulley. Today, that sounds close …

Running out of gas in the city is usually not a problem when riding a motorcycle. You can easily push your bike to the nearest gas station. But when out riding in the country, away from cities or towns and their convenient gas stations, then when you run out of gasoline you have a problem. If you are riding with some buddies, help is closer than you think. Obviously one way …

Old Man Winter is fast approaching and has already blown some of his cold breath in places. If you live in a place where you can’t ride in the middle of January, then it’s time to start winterizing your ride. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Detail Clean that bike up. Give it a good going over. Wash and then wax the metal. Put a protectant on the r …

Europe is going to roll out a mandatory Onstar-style system called eCall. Starting in 2018, all cars made and sold in Europe must have this emergency location phone system onboard. Like the American Onstar system, when you crash (like when your airbags deploy), a signal is sent to an operator which includes your exact location. The operator can then talk to you and ask if …