Motorbike Stunts

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Froilan Ong Said:

A wheelie on a motorized vehicle is not a new motorbike stunt. In drag racing, they are considered as a problem of robbing control that could be used to increase the speed of the vehicle faster, and many classes of drag racing use wheelie bars in order to stop them. However, those are the vehicles specifically built for drag racing, which rarely are street-legal, or customized from stock. In contrast, since at least the 1970s, some motorbikes straight from the outlet floor were able to be wheeled.

 

            Between the late 1980s and ongoing today, motorcycles especially sport bikes, have become lighter and more powerful, and have therefore become easier to do motorbike stunt. Other motorbike stunts have also become possible due to the development of motorbike technology. Martin child wrote about bike, as the bike with lighter, shorter, and better-braked are on the market, the motorbike stunt has never been easy for so many. However, at the same time, the cost of a motorbike has remained comparatively low as compared to other street-legal vehicles with similar power-to-weight ratios.

 

            Motorbike stunt riding is a rising sport in the United Kingdom and the United States. However, United States law prohibits “stunting” motorbike on public roads and it can even land you in jail quickly.

 

            If you are buying a second-hand motorbike then you must check whether anyone has done stunt on this bike. Take a test for horizontal spots on the front tire, which shows you that the bike has done some wheelies. You must check for the scratches, which could have resulted from a crash. Motorbike stunt can trash engines, transmissions and the suspension, so be careful unless you intend to use your bikes in the same way, as a stunt bike.

 

            Some motorbike riders form teams and make motorbike stunt into a marketable effort, such as the star boys. They sell branded merchandise of their stunts, produce shows and even offer schools on stunting. The star boys were produced in 1996 in Akron, Ohio, USA, and another business team, Las Vegas extremes formed in 1999.

 

 Frame sliders – these big knobs are attached to a motorbike’s frame to guard the fairing from damage when the rider laid downward the bike. Motorbike rider who do not do motorbike stunts also used frame sliders. It should not be considered as a substitute for a cage when learning how to stunt. Although frame sliders will cut the damage to the plastics and certain parts of the bike, they are not enough to keep from cracking motor gear and or cracking the frame itself.

 

Crash cages – these cages give more protection from break than frame sliders. There are many different designs and styles of cages in the market. It is mostly used by motorbike stunt riders. It is very important to check around, based on the type of bike you have, as what cage will work best at maximizing the protection for your specific motorbike. Sub cages are very similar to crash cages but for protection of a different sort. Front upper stay is meant to replace the upper stay on the motorbike.

 

One important thing that everyone should remember is not to perform any motorbike stunts without wearing a motorbike helmets. Motorbike helmets will protect you in case something goes wrong with your stunt.

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Motorcycles October 20th 2009

Road Traffic Accidents Due to Poor Road Surfaces

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Paul Steven Said:

No matter if your a motorist, biker or a cyclist, you’ll have witnessed at least once in your lifetime an accident or near accident where the main negligent party was the actual road surface itself. It is a problem that anyone who uses our roads is aware of and it is a problem that is getting worse. When you hear of a road traffic accident you automatically think of a vehicle collision. Poor road conditions amount for a high percentage of road traffic accidents each year including deaths.

Road Surfaces and the Weather

Adverse weather conditions make driving dangerous. It also makes roads sometimes virtually impassable to drive along. The weather causes all sorts of wear and tear to road surfaces, by wiping away road markings and wearing away the top layer of the road that helps with the traction of tyres.

Heavy Rain or flash floods, can dump 2 months of rainwater on an area in just a couple of hours. Uprooting trees and placing various obstacles making driving in these condition absolutely lethal. Strong winds can tear down road signs used to inform the driver of any up-and-coming dangers such as tight bends or speed limits. Ice is another danger that can lead to road traffic accidents, especially during the winter months, poor drainage is normally the problem with water freezing on word down tarmac leaving driving conditions to be extremely treacherous.

Pot Holes Mean Danger

Potholes are another common problem. Drivers will automatically try and swerve their vehicle out of the way of a pothole and can then put themselves in even bigger danger by over-steering into oncoming traffic or even mount pavements and put pedestrians at risk. The same can be said for motorbike riders and also cyclists. Hitting a pothole at speed is not good for the wheels and carriage of any road vehicle and can cause serious accidents if the driver loses control.

In most cases, if you have suffered an injury or damage to your vehicle or bike due to poor road conditions you may be eligible to make an injury claim against your local authority or council. By contacting a personal injury lawyer you can find out the correct action required and also receive expert legal advice about an injury you have received through poor road conditions.

If you have received an injury due to poor road conditions you may be eligible to make a claim for compensation for your traffic accident claim

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Personal Injury October 2nd 2009

How to Hire a Motorbike in Brisbane and the Gold Coast

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Nick Dinic Said:

Brisbane Motorbike Hire

Imagine a wild adventure through the countryside of Australia. Think about riding one of the best motorcycles on the market through amazing scenery as the wind whips by. Do your dreams include a motorcycle trek through some of the most beautiful places in Australia?

All of those things can be your reality when you hire a motorbike in Brisbane or the Gold Coast from Thrill Rider. The open road is all yours.

Book a Hire

To book a motorcycle hire in Brisbane or the Gold Coast you need to contact Thrill Rider. At that time, you can set up all the details about the schedule date and the time and place for delivery. Remember that Thrill Rider makes it simple for you with delivery and pick up right to and from your door.

Hires can be booked for time ranges from 24 hours to 7 days. It is important to understand before booking a motorbike for hire that there are rules to keep in mind. The top rule is the age limit. All riders must be over 25 and have a valid Queensland motorcycle license. If you are between 21 and 25, you can sign up for one of our organized motorcycle adventures where a motorcycle guide leads a group of motorbike riders to all the popular biker spots.

The motorbike is a Kawasaki z750. This bike is made for tight corners and mountain climbs. The z750 features an in-line four engine with 104.19 horsepower at 10500 RPM. With a 41mm inverted fork front suspension and gas charged shock rear suspension this bike handles like a dream. It is one of the best bikes on the road and it can be yours to cruise wherever and whenever you desire when you hire the motorbike in Brisbane or the Gold Coast. Go to http://www.thrillrider.com.au for more details.

Thrill Ride offers you an amazing experience that comes with a lot of responsibility. To ensure safety, a good ride and an enjoyable experience, there are some important details that you should keep in mind. These details cover costs and responsibilities you have when you hire a motorbike in Brisbane or the Gold Coast.

There is a $100 booking fee. This is a non refundable fee as Thrill Rider has to book in a delivery driver as soon as you book. At the time of delivery you pay the agreed upon difference between the booking fee and price charged for hiring the motorbike. You will also fill out liability forms and provide copies of your identification.

If you are over 25 years of age there is an excess of $1500 which is pre-authorised against your credit card before you take possession of the motorcycle. For those between 21 and 25 years of age, the insurance excess is $1700. All safety gear is included in your motorbike rental costs.

You need to be aware that you must have bond pre-authorised on your credit card and have 100 ID points available. If you are visiting from another country, you must provide your passport and are still required to have a driver’s license which allows you to operate on Queensland roads.

Once all the details are handled, your motorbike and safety gear is yours to enjoy. To experience the most amazing ride of your lifetime you just need to book a motorbike hire in Brisbane with Thrill Rider! Once you book your hire you will be on your way to exploring the Australian outback in a completely new way.

To book a motorbike, please call Nick at 0420228143. International callers please dial +61420228143. Or email nick@thrillrider.com.au.

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Travel September 3rd 2009

The History Of Motorbike Helmets

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Froilan Ong said:

 The first motorbike was reported to have been made by Gottlieb Daimler in 1885. At that time, it was built not for speed.. As speed is not being a factor, no one really thought of motorbike helmets. Probably, the motorbike helmets were not at all necessary in the beginning. Nobody imagined about wearing motorbike helmets when the speed was not an issue and the roads were not filled with millions of motor vehicles. However, as public started to demand the need for speed, motorcycles were made to go faster. Between 1931 and 1953, the speed of motorbikes increased, as people started to show interest in riding motorbikes and passion for speeding. As the speed increases, so did the number of accident fatalities. In 1953, Mr. Lombard applied for a patent for his helmet. This was the foundation of the development of the modern-day motorbike helmet. The standard had been set, and helmet manufacturers quickly followed Lombard’s guide.

 

Since the first motorbike helmet was introduced, safety agencies, many of them government, recognized the need for head protection for riders. The number of head and neck injuries was increasing, so the use of helmets had been verified in order to reduce the number of accidents. So the safety agencies lobbied for compulsory helmet laws. In 1961, the world’s first mandatory motorbike helmet law was passed on and the safety agencies really got into the act. In 1966, throughout the controversy over mandatory helmet laws, helmet manufacturers did what they could to present better protection to riders. In 1967, the first full facial helmet was introduced, providing improved vision. Stronger and lighter helmet was developed, giving motorbike riders more comfort and more protection. In the 1970s, technology created an improved use of energy- absorbing equipment and better eye protection. Finally in 1974, U.S department of transportation introduced federal motor vehicle safety standards for motorbike helmets. It turns out that many people found motorbike helmets to be too silly in looks or too-un-cool to wear. Following the order was the only way to make sure that they received funds for the highway maintenance and construction that was needed. The motorbike riders argued that in should not affect anyone else if they were injured or killed in a crash. Well, they were wrong about that! As people get order, they feel a stronger need for freedom, which includes the freedom to ride their motorcycle without a helmet. Again, the results speak for themselves – no helmets, more deaths.

 

            There is an important source of crash data and that is the U.S.C. hurt traffic accident survey. Dr. Hurts has attended over 900 motorbike traffic accidents and analyzed over 3600 motor cycle accident reports.

 

            Motorbike Helmets are now manufactured by about hundred companies. When you buy a helmet, the most important thing to remember is to get a Snell and DOT (department of transportation) certified helmets, which fits and feels good. In those cases, wearing a motorbike helmet makes the difference of your life and death.

           

Motorcycles August 27th 2009