Archive for April, 2011
Tips For Buying A Motorcyle
When shopping around for a good motorcycle keep in mind that like every other business out there the dealers are out to get your money. It may seem like a harsh thing to say but their main goal is to get your cash but let’s face facts. No business is out to give away things for free. Every dealership is going to be looking for ways to maximize their profits at the expense of you the buyer.
To avoid getting your wallet unnecessarily drained keep in mind that when shopping for a good motorcycle you shouldn’t simply look at the flatout front end price of the bike. Since many dealers will have their front end prices vary some will seek to make a profit by offering a seemingly rock bottom front end price but will have other additional fees and charges that will make them a kickback.
These additonal charges have to be factored into the overall price when you compare motorcycle dealer offers so that you can pick one that will offer the least strain on your budget. These additional areas to look for are the following:
Installment Payment while the ability to pay for the price of your bike with monthly installments seems to take a huge burden off as opposed to making a much larger 1time cash payment or credit charge look at the terms of payment involved in the installment package. Usually the overall amount of money you’ll be spending will be subtly higher.
Motorcycle Loans loan programs may seem useful too but dealerships which offer partnerships with a bank and give you a bank loan option for financing your new motorcycle will usually tack on an added amount into the interest charges of the loan. The banks in these cases often give the dealers a kickback from the additional interest.
Warranties extended warranties beyond the basic necessities will usually involve extra cash. Check the terms of the warranties including overall price and the duration of the warranty as well as it’s coverage to make sure you get the best possible comprehensive warranty.
Freight Shipping and Handling Charges while seemingly innocuous quite a few dealers actually subtly hide their additional kickbacks in additional freight charges for delivering your motorcycle. Find out beforehand how much damage financially speaking you’ll be taking from the dealer for freight.
It is your duty as a consumer to make sure that you get the best possible deal for your money so being able to detect these little areas where dealers make an extra at your expense profit are a must.
About the writer:nbsp;nbsp;Lorna is a keen motorcyclist and webmistress ofThe Great Big Motorcycle Shopwhere you can find a huge range of motorcycles and scooters parts andaccessories and motorcycle clothing.
This Is Not Nascar
This is NOT NASCAR
By Jan Luparell
If you think of these numbers who do you think of? 9 20 or God Bless 3? If youre thinking Casey Kahne Tony Stewart or Dale Earnhardt then not only are you at the wrong race but youre also about to get a lesson in fast paced excitement and what fanfriendly really means.
9 belongs to Jay Springsteen Rookie of the Year in 1975. Just one year later he earned the title of Grand National Champion and kept that title from 19761978 not an easy task in one year let alone three. The two traits he shares with Kahne are a quick smile and a fierce determination.
20 is Johnny Murphree Rookie of the Year in 1997. Not a bad start for the nineteen yearold Californian. While he is a fierce competitor like Stewart hes never had an anger issue.
God Bless 3 is Ricky Graham. Like Earnhardt this multitime champion had a quick mind and a deeply rooted love for racingFlat Track Motorcycle Racing.
Flat Track Motorcycle Racing is one of the oldest forms of motorized racing in the world. It is the birth mother of road racing at one time being part of the series somewhat like a road course is part of NASCAR. Like the car races Flat Track raced on the sands at Daytona and still starts the Series there each March.
Still thinking about stock cars? Okay take away the HANS device. That shouldnt be hard since its only been mandatory for a few years. Take away the customfitted seat the roll bar; remove the body of the car. Now take away two wheels and the replace the steering system with handle bars.
Still with me? Replace the fire suit with leathers. Take away the driving booties; replace with heavy boots and add a steel shoe to the left foot. Got the picture? The speed stays up; by the way did I mention Flat Trackers do it on dirt? Now you have the right idea!
Arguably one of the NASCARs premier races is Talladega. So what? Flat Track Racing has the Springfield Mile!
The Springfield Mile is the fastest dirt track in the world; people come from around the world to watch these athletes give their all in an attempt to win the coveted trophy. Imagine going into a corner at over 100 milesper hour on two wheels! The perfectly groomed black dirt and clay gumbo make that a reality. Suzukis HarleyDavidsons Hondas Aprillasmake the laps in 36 seconds or less.
Lap after incredible lap at speeds so dangerous it makes you weak in the knees. One lap to go then the checkered flag is flyingwho won? Photo finishes are the standardalmost. While the photos are being reviewed fans flood the track and the infield ready to celebrate with the winner or seek out their favorite racer.
No helicopters come to whisk them away so finding that racer doesnt take long and that racer is ready to share a few handshakes a picture here and an autograph theremany racers have pictures theyll autograph and give out. Chances are very good that you may have shared the same hotel with the racers seen them in the restaurants and you might even go to a party where they are at. Flat Track is very fan friendly.
So if you start playing number games in racing better clarify which race discipline. All discussions go much better if everyone is on the same page. See you at the track!
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Jan Luparell is editor of the Illinois Motorcycle Dealers Associations newsletter.
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About the writer: Jan Luparell is the editor of “The Cycle Digest” newsletter for the Illinois Motorcycle Dealers association.
The Rewards Of Electric Mopeds
Last year tons of individuals were swapping in their SUVs and trucks in the hopes of acquiring a much smaller car. The reason for this is to spare them money in this economic crisis. I am one of those types of people who was happy enough to do this even if many were stuck with their gas gulpers.
College students are some of the worst to suffer. They are at school full time working to begin their careers and this leaves little time for them to get more then just a part time position someplace. They are constantly trying to determine unusual methods in which they have the ability to preserve money and transportation is one of these methods that might help.
Instead of buying a car numerous are pondering utilizing an electric moped. There are tons of rewards to utilising these vehicles. One of the more profound of these reasons is money. The price necessary to buy one of these mopeds is much lower than what is required for a car and it does not require any amount of gas. The whole thing operates on a battery that is able to be easily recharged.
Some other great reason is the measure of safety that people are offered. Mopeds are a type of motorcycle but at the same time they are dramatically distinct. They are much smaller and are not able to reach high speeds. Because of this they are better to manage though we do not think it is wise to drive them out on highways.
Numerous who are considering about buying a moped are also on the threshold of receiving a motorcycle as well. Nevertheless it is substantially worse to get a motorcycle because they are pricey and they demand a special license to operate. This license can cost you close to 200 and demands a series of tests that you will need to pass. Still in many states there is no demand for a license of any type or tests that need to be passed.
If you are someone who cares about what happens to the environment and are troubled by the amount of toxins pressed into the air then you will be happy with electric mopeds. Because they do not need any type of fuel they will not let go of any detrimental emissions into the air that can stimulate pollution.
About the writer:nbsp;nbsp;Learn the important Moped Safety Guidelines and what Electric Moped Accessories you should buy.