Rare Bikes Found in Barn; Auction in April
Posted by Ben Baker on Dec 30th 2016
Eight historic motorcycles were found in mid-December in a barn in Great Britain. The bikes, none of which are in rideable condition, will be auctioned in April in England.
One of the bikes is expected to fetch more than $150,000 at the April auction at Bonhams in England. The 4-cylinder Brough (pronounced Bruff) Superior is only one of eight ever built. Maintained and ridea
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Carburetor vs Fuel Injector A look at the two systems
Posted by Ben Baker on Dec 29th 2016
The debate between carburetor and fuel injection is one that’s never settled and likely never will be settled as long as the internal combustion engine exists.
Here’s one fact that holds true for both systems:
Engine performance and efficiency, where fuel is concerned, is directly related to how much fuel and how much oxygen enters the engine. It doesn’t matter ho
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New Year Resolutions for Bikers
Posted by Ben Baker on Dec 28th 2016
With the turning of the year, a lot of people like to make resolutions. Here are some for the riders out there.
Ride more - Get out there and burn some gas and wear out some tires. Find new places and visit old places to see if anything has changed, or not. Ride to work more often.
Clean that ride - It is a pain? Yes. Is it worth it? Yes. Riding and
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The things we hit on two wheels
Posted by Ben Baker on Dec 18th 2016
What's the weirdest thing you've ever hit while riding a motorcycle?
After checking forums, I discovered that you can't get into the Top 100 Weird Things Hit Riding if it's just a bird. Depending on what happens to the bird, you can make the list. Bugs can make the list, but it's got to be more than a cicada that nearly knocks you out of the saddle. Other animals, even bats,
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