Buying a new or used motorcycle is serious business. It needs thought and careful selection. A motorbike is sacred to many and just a vehicle to some. However no motorcycle buyer should be without a check list that will help him or her make a great selection.
10 musts before paying for a motorcycle:
1. Check it out and do so with a motorcyclist friend in tow. Check if the motorcycle is clean and straight down centerline and forks.
2. Take along a list of models and their pros and cons. Discuss the nuances with the friendly sales person.
3. Find out about gears, brakes, clutch, and all other mechanics.
4. Determine engine specifics and details of gas tank and wheels.
5. Ask about service and warranties.
6. Get details of accessories and other musts like helmets, rear view mirrors and so on.
7. Sit on a lot of bikes to get a feel of height and riding position.
8. Read up on bikes in discover Today’s Motorcycling. Get all the information on types of bikes, financing, bike care and more.
9. If you are new to motorcycles choose a light-weight bike rather than the coolest, sexiest bike that only pros can ride. New riders should aim for a four-cylinder of less than 600 cc or 75- cc for sports machines and 150cc for everyday use.
10. Ask about safety gear and budget for this too in the cost of the motorcycle. Use pants, helmet, gloves, and jacket meant for motorcycling.
All motorcyclists must consider safety and reliability. Get a valid motorcycling license and insurance too. Be wise and take a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) course see: http://www.msf-usa.org/ .
Refer to magazines like beginner Bikes magazine for recommendations on good starter bikes. According to dedicated bikers, a good choice of a motorcycle for a beginner would be Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha, and Buell Blast.
Choose a bike that suits you and not one that looks good on the cover of a magazine. The rule of thumb is the motorcycle and its rider must fit like hand in glove. Test ride the motorcycle and get a feel. A large part of selecting a motorcycle is comfort and instinct. So choose a motorcycle with care so that you get long hours of riding as well as comfort and safety.
Never buy a bike on first sight or visit. Take your time in making a selection. Visit the many motorcycle websites on the internet and comparison shop. Find out what offline prices of motorcycles are and compare features as well as prices, service contracts, and warranties. Many people find that the best deals are available on the internet. Others feel a motorcycle must not be bought without viewing and test riding. So get all your thoughts and options in order before you make a choice.
Timothy Rudon is a writer for Motorcycles , the premier website to find motorcycles, motorcycle parts, used motorcycles, motorcycle accessories, motorcycles for sale, motorcycle insurance, electric motorcycle and many more.
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Texas drivers who have abandoned cars in order to save money on gas by riding a motorcycle need to understand the requirements and options available to them in the form of motorcycle insurance policies and coverage. Liability insurance is mandated by Texas, and motorcycle liability coverage is the same as that for an automobile: 25/50/25. It is wise to invest beyond the bare minimum of liability insurance, however, when seeking to indemnify your new motorcycle.
You should work with a licensed agent to assess what is called your asset exposure. This helps calculate the potential loss you could incur if you are ruled at fault for an accident and do not have the right type of coverage in your motorcycle insurance policy to protect you against that loss. Most motorcycle insurance carriers prefer the insured carry guest liability insurance in order to cover more than just themselves. This is because a passenger on the bike has the same rights to claim injury as someone struck by the bike should the cyclist be ruled at fault. Also, even if you are not ruled at fault, and a friend or loved one is injured in an accident, would you not want to cover the expenses of their medical bills should they be seriously hurt even if it is technically no fault of your own?
Of course you would.
Such additional liability and medical coverage options can be added to a motorcycle policy, but they need to be added under the careful scrutiny and advisement of an honest, ethical agent who can calculate the reasonable amount of risk and offer the best level of coverage for the price you can afford. Generic motorcycle insurance policies promising the lowest possible rates often fail to personalize the policy to this level, leaving the insured in a lurch if something serious happens that was not anticipated at the time of policy issuance.
If you already have a Texas motorcycle insurance policy, it is very important to see if your group insurance policy or your personal comprehensive major medical policy covers injuries sustained in an motorcycle accident. Texas Auto Home Insurance wants motorcycle owners to have valuable insight into how premiums can be reduced on their motorcycle insurance.
The first step in this process is to establish the exact coverage necessary. In addition to liability and guest liability, your policy covers against physical damage. This coverage is the most expensive part of your motorcycle policy because it covers the cost of repairing or replacing your bike in case of collision or other physical damage to the bike other than collision. The motorcycle owner must assess the replacement cost of the motorcycle and determine if it is necessary to include collision coverage and or comprehensive coverage. In many cases, we find that these coverage options have make the premium unaffordable because the actual value of the motorcycle is less than the premium cost reflects.
Discuss this and other coverage options with your agent at Texas Auto Home Insurance. Make certain that you are paying the correct premium for the required coverage. We will also evaluate the proper rating for the usage of your motorcycle.
If you are new to motorcycle driving, safety will be your first priority in making any decision. Texas Auto Home Insurance strongly recommends that all bikers take a motorcycle driving training course. There are a host of motorcycle training schools in Texas. While we officially endorse no particular agency here at Texas Auto Home Insurance, we do point out that one of the oldest facilities that offers such training is the Motorcycle Safety Foundation that has served all of Texas since 1974. This organization has graduated more than 4,000,000 students since 1974 and has centers all over the state. The training course normally lasts for two days and is conducted by qualified instructors. Texas Auto Home Insurance is sincerely interested in motorcycle safety and seeks every possible discount for clients who make their personal well-being a priority. Remember the Motorcycle Safety Courses will afford you massive discounts on your premium as well as prepare you for years of safe driving.
www.iFilmShowcase.com * Giordano World Entertainment * 70 year-old Emmett Deemus wants to be an outlaw. With the aide of a 1957 BMW motorcycle and a sidecar, he sets out for the big Harley Biker Rally at Sturgis South Dakota, to live that dream, “… by fighting the man, protecting Road Pilgrims from Injustices, and making some news.”When Emmett is stopped and harrassed by Officer Jeffrey Halpern of the Wyoming Highway Patrol, Emmett retaliates by stealing his badge – which leads to Officer Halpern’s being suspended for 2 weeks without pay by his Captain for the loss.This Outlaw biker comedy finds our “Don Quixote on a motorcycle” pursued by the vengeful Officer Halpern while Emmett also protects his sidecar passenger Rita Mulrooney a straight-laced, no-nonsense, church organist who’s hired Emmett to bring back her niece Wren, a teenaged runaway who’s hooked up with bad-ass, guitar-playing, Pluto LaPue, the leader of The Iron Hyenas, a notorious Outlaw Biker Gang.Pursued by Officer Halpern, urged on by Rita, and chased and ambushed by Pluto and his Outlaws in the shadow of the Grand Tetons Mt. Range, The Outlaw Emmett Deemus finally confronts Pluto, his Outlaws, and Wren in Badlands of South Dakota, just 30 miles from Big Harley Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota. When the deal goes down, The Outlaw Emmett Deemus strikes the first blow…
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