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Friday, December 16, 2005
Thor Youth Phase Jacket
The Thor Phase Jacket is a great jacket that is aptly named, as it handles any phase of weather your kids will come in contact with and it comes in a size that will every kid.
The Thor Youth Phase Jacket is a 100% waterproof riding jacket that is made from a lightweight, seam-sealed Hipora outer shell that is both ventilated yet waterproof for all day riding on your ATV or motorcross bike.
Even in harsh weather conditions, this jacket performs. The Thor Youth Phase Jacket has zip off sleeves so if your child gets too warm when riding, simply remove them and keep the body of the jacket on and your Thor Phase Jacket converts to a riding great vest. If you need a place to carry your cell phone, id card for the track, or other necessary small items, the Thor Youth Phase Jacket has a special pocket sewn in for carrying your necessary things and keeping them in easy reach.
Other great features of the Thor Youth Phase Jacket are the dual closure zip and button front to insure that once your child zips this jacket, it stays closed and keeps the warmth next to his or her body and the inclimate weather conditions out. The lightweight fabric of this the Thor Youth Phase Jacket ensures that your child will have the ultimate in protection from the elements without added extra weight when riding.
Your child will like the velcro gaitor cuff ensures that this jacket keeps the water and weather outside your jacket and doesn't let anything in through the cuffs. The Thor Youth Phase Jacket makes a fabulous gift for the holiday season and you might even consider getting one for yourself. Ordering from Raceway is so easy, not only is shopping a breeze on the website, shipping from Raceway is always free!
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Thor Kids Phase Gloves
Looking for one more gift for that special rider on your holiday list? A pair of Thor Youth Phase Gloves will make a great present. These well-made gloves come in the following sizes X-Small, Small, Medium, and Large. They also come in a number of good color combinations such as : Red/Black, Blue/Black, Black/Gum, Red/White, Olive/Black, Lime/Green and Yellow/Black. These Thor Youth Phase Gloves will match nearly any riding outfit.
These are the same type of gloves that the Team Pro Circuit wears. Your kids deserve the same quality and safety features as the Top Supercross Champions and you can give it to them in the form of Thor Youth Phase Gloves.
The Thor Youth Phase Gloves are made with a 2-way stretch across the knuckles and fingers for improved flexibility. Meaning reaching levels and holding on to the handle bars won't be a difficult. The grip fingers are perforated to keep your fingers cool and able to give your best grip on the handlebars.
The Clarino palm pads on the Thor Youth Phase Gloves add more grip when riding and the extra padding at the base of the palm reduces bar vibration. The TPR hook-and-loop wrist closure system keeps the gloves on and in place when riding. Thor Youth Phase Gloves are designed to give a great grip when you ride and best of all when you order your pair from Raceway ATV, shipping is free.
If you're looking for a lightweight pair of racing gloves, the Thor Youth Phase Gloves will fit the bill for that special rider on your holiday gift list.
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Thor Kids Phase Pants
Thor Youth Phase Pants offer you a great fitting pair of pants that are also very durable. Thor knows, no matter how great the pants look, if they don't fit and aren't comfortable it will probably interfere with your riding.
With this in mind, Thor designed these Phase Pants with a split rear yoke for maximum comfort when riding and there is a heavy duty butt panel insures that your pants will last through many rides! The adjustable waist closure means you can adjust your pants to fit your form.
The seamless cuffs are a great addition to the Phase Pants design as well as the stretch panels for good fit and air flow. The knee panels on the Thor Youth Phase Pants are padded for comfort and if you get hit with debris, branches or take a spill, your knees won't get as much of an impact.
The Thor Youth Phase Pants are very well designed with double stitching throughout and triple stitching at stress points to add to the strength and durability of these pants. The poly and nylon material used to make these pants will make them more durable and weatherproof than other racing pants.
Best of all when you order your Thor Phase Racing Pants from Raceway, they are always delivered for free. These pants from in a huge number of choices in colors to match all of your Thor gear.
If you're looking for comfort and style for your next ride, look no further than Thor Youth Phase Pants.
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Thursday, December 15, 2005
Thor Girl's Phase Pants
Girls have had to wear racing pants made for boys for far too long. The pants were generally ill-fitting and uncomfortable. At last, Thor has designed a line of form fitting pants for the female body, that not only looks and feels good, they are designed with your safety in mind as well.
Thor Phase Pants offer up a great fit and are well made so they are durable as well. Thor knows, no matter how great the pants look, if they don't fit and aren't comfortable - it can interfere with your riding and they make safety their number one priority in all the riding gear they design.
Thor designed these Girl's Phase Pants with a split rear yoke for maximum comfort when riding and there the heavy duty butt panel is triple stitched to insure that your pants will last through many rides! The adjustable waist closure means you can adjust your pants to fit your unique form.
The seamless cuffs are a great addition to the Phase Pants design as well as the stretch panels for good fit and air flow. The knee panels on the Girl's Phase Pants are padded for comfort and if you get hit with debris, branches or take a spill, your knees won't get as much of an impact when you're wearing these Thor Phase Pants.
The Phase Pants are very well designed with double stitching throughout and triple stitching at various stress points to add to the durability of this design. The poly and nylon material used to make these pants will make the more durable and weatherproof than other racing pants in the same catagory.
If you're a girl that loves to hit the trails and track and you want a great pair of pants to wear when your ride, look no further than Thor Phase Pants for your next time out on your bike.
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Thor Girls Phase Jerseys
Girls are becoming one of the fastest growing groups of motorcycle riders in the country. Bearing this statistic in mind, Thor has designed some great jerseys for girls to wear when riding.
Thor Girl's Phase Jerseys are specially designed to match the contours of the female form giving the rider maximum comfort and safety. These jerseys fit well and are comfortable. For many years, girls have been compromising both safety and comfort by wearing riding apparel designed for boys and Thor has designed this line of racing wear with just that thought in mind.
The Phase Girl's jersey comes with a lot of features you won't find in other jersey styles for girls. The Phase Jersey features "ride-lite" fabric throughout the entire jersey for a true performance feel and fit when you're riding. The classic raglan-cut pattern has been refined to fit the female body in the riding position but also allow total freedom of movement. There's not a constricted feeling when you wear one of these jerseys when you ride!
The graphics are sublimated, meaning no-fade for a sharp look every time you wear your jersey whether you're hitting the ATV trails or the Motocross track. The V-neck collar is knitted for comfort and the V-shape provides ventilation so you're never too hot or too cold when you wear your Thor Phase Jersey as you ride. The entire jersey is made from 100% polyester micromesh construction which means it is easy to care for and practically wrinkle free.
These great Thor Phase jerseys will keep you looking sharp when you ride on the track or the trail of your choice and their sharp design will get you noticed!
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Thor Phase Gloves for Girls
For years, girls that love to ride have been wearing gloves not made for the female hand. Female hands tend to run a little smaller with a different curvature. This is not only uncomfortable, it is also not safe.
Thor has designed a line of gloves for girls in their Phrase line of riding gear. Looking for one more gift for that special rider on your holiday list? A pair of Thor Youth Phase Gloves will make a great present. These well-made gloves come in the following sizes X-Small, Small, Medium, and Large. They also come in a number of good color combinations such as : Aqua/Brown, Blue/Grey, and Neopolitan. These Thor Phase Phase Gloves will match nearly any riding outfit she has put together.
Team Pro Circuit wears Thor Phase Gloves, so you know you're getting your girl the best gloves you can. The design of the Thor Phase Gloves for girls has made the standard for girl's gloves. The Thor Youth Phase Gloves are made with a 2-way stretch across the knuckles and fingers for improved flexibility and better fit. Meaning reaching levels and holding on to the handle bars won't be a difficult for her. The grip fingers are perforated to keep her fingers cool and will enable her to give the best grip on the handlebars that she can when riding.
The Clarino palm pads on the Thor Phase Girl's Gloves add more grip when riding and the extra padding at the base of the palm reduces bar vibration which is necessary for maintaining a good steady grip when riding. The TPR hook-and-loop wrist closure system keeps the gloves on and in place when riding. Thor Youth Phase Gloves are designed to give a great grip when you ride and best of all when you order your pair from Raceway ATV, shipping is free.
The Thor Phase Gloves for girls are lightweight and always make a great gift for gurk that loves to hit the track and trails!
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Get Chest Protection with the Thor Youth Force Protector
Chest protection is paramount when you ride. If you've ever been riding and had a rock roosted into your chest, even a small one, you know the pain that accompanies it. Wearing a chest protector will lessen the chance that those injuries will happen to you.
The Thor Youth Force Chest Protector is not only cool looking in design, it is designed to be safe and sturdy, ride after ride. The color choices are made to match the rest of the Thor Force line of riding gear and it is available in Clear/Blue,Clear/Black, Clear/Silver, Clear/Red, and Black Rubatone. This chest protector accomodates most rides up to 100lbs.
The Thor Youth Force Chest Protector is great coverage for your chest and sides. The sides are made from an injection molded durable, heavy duty plastic material. If you are looking for something that will protect your sides and ribs, look no further.
The removable upper arm guards make for ease of movement and very little "getting used to" time with this gear. The triple layer back protection system designed to fit your back perfectly so you have no strained muscles. The integrated venting system keeps your body cool as your ride. The molded unibody shoulder suspension straps keep your chest protector in place and let it assume the most beneficial place on your body.
The Thor Youth Force Chest Protector is a great choice if you're looking for a great little present for someone on your list that rides. As with all Thor equipment, this is well made and built to last!
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Save Time Christmas Shopping at Raceway ATV
Time is becoming more and more of a commodity. We're working longer hours,spending more time in traffic and having less and less time for personal errands.
If you've been apprehensive about shopping online or you've had a bad experience, don't let that jade you on the process. Buying from Raceway is safe and secure as well as convenient. Your payments are always handled via secure server, meaning when you pay, it's just between you and Raceway ATV. Shopping for your perfect gift to give from Raceway is even easier, you just point, click, and pay.
Best of all when you order from Raceway ATV, your shipping on your item is free. That's a real boon if you want to give a fun gift like an ATV or a motocross bike as a holiday gift to someone special on your list.Also, all items purchased from Raceway come with a 15-day money back guarantee.
You can purchase great gifts such as racing gear, helmets, jerseys, accessories such as chest protectors and boots. If you're looking for stocking stuffers, Raceway ATV carries a great line of T-shirts and other little items that are sure to please the ATV or motocross enthusiast on your gift-giving list.
You can find a gift that's sure to please at Raceway, just have a look around and you'll be inspired. Another good thing about shopping online, the store is always open when you want to shop. If you want to shop at 3 AM you can just pull up a chair,log into your computer and go shopping!
Raceway ATV can make your holiday shopping experience a lot easier, pick up a few gifts today!
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Raceway ATV Also Carries Helmet Accessories
You know that helmets are the most important part of your safety equipment that you can wear when you ride but did you know that Raceway ATV also carries accessories for your ATV or motorcycle helmet?
Thor has made accessories for each of their helmets that Raceway ATV currently sells on their website. You can purchase Thor EXT Helmet Accessory Kit and the EXT Chrome Helmet Accessory Kit which both come with Colored Visor, 3 Mouth Vent, & 4 Small Vents. The available colors are blue,red,black,yellow,pink,baby blue, and dragon.
Thor EXT Cheek pads come in handy if you ride a lot of rough tracks. Your helmet, even a well fitted one, can vibrate and move when you're riding. Check pads cushion the helmet and give it a padding so it isn't riding down on your face and disrupting your vision or your ride. Cheekpads are also available for the Thor Force line of helmets.
Thor Force Helmet Liner is a great thing to have. Liners get a lot of wear and hopefully get washed often enough too. If they don't,simply replace it and vow to be better about keeping your helmet liner clean. The Thor Force Helmet Liner fits in your helmet quickly and snugly and gives you an extra barrier against sweat and a comfortable fit when you're wearing your Thor helmet.
Thor Force Air Fins are another accessory you can pick up for your helmet through the Raceway ATV website. Best of all when you purchase your helmet accessories from Raceway, your shipping is always free.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Thor Static Gloves - for Kids
Gloves are a very necessary item when you're riding. They give you good grip, make it easier for lever control and keep your hands warm and sweat-free which makes for a safer ride.
Thor Static Gloves were designed with all those features and more in mind. These gloves The Static Glove offers just the right amount of coverage while offering great flexibility for a variety of riding styles and conditions.
The Thor Static Gloves have lightly padded Clarino palm and silicone fingertips for increased grip and better lever control than ever before. The TPR hook and loop closure system keeps your Thor Static Gloves on your wrists with no slippage that you probably have experienced with other riding gloves. The 2-way spandex design gives added mobility to the entire design of the Thor Static Gloves.
There is the added feature of the direct inject TPR on the knuckles that give your hands added protection when you ride in the unfortunate case of a spill.
If you have a rider on your holiday gift giving list, consider giving them a pair of Thor Static Gloves. These gloves will take them safely through all kinds of weather conditions and always give them the same great grip and performance.
Your kids may not feel as strongly about the safety features and design of the Thor Static Gloves, but they will love the array of styles these gloves come in. There is a glove design to match every riding outfit and when you order from Raceway ATV, your Thor Static Gloves will be delivered to your door for free.
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Keeping Your Children Safe With the Thor Youth Aftershock Protector
If your kids are crazy about riding, you want to let them do it, but you want your kids to ride safely. Next to a helmet, one of the best pieces of riding gear you can get your kids is a chest protector.
The Thor Youth Aftershock Protector is fantastic for protecting your child from the dirt, rocks and debris (called "roost") that get kicked up by motocross bikes and ATVs. The Aftershock is one of the most popular roost guards ever produced.
This chest protector fits over the riding jersey of your child and its famous boxed-rib design that provides both rigidity and natural air channels keeping your kiddo both protected and cool.
The Aftershock is made from an energy absorbing, high density foam padding underneath a heavy plastic shell. For added shock absorbtion. One high-velocity rock hitting your child in the chest can cause serious injury, make sure you get good chest protection for your child.
The adjustable side buckle closure system is another boon to this chest protector, as it allows for the rider to adjust the Aftershock to have the perfect fit to their individual body style. The free-floating shoulder system allows for better freedom of movement when riding and the fully padded neck roll helps keep riding fatigue at a minimum by keeping the chest protector comfortable.
You want safety and comfort for your kids when they ride, you won't do better than the Thor Youth Aftershock Protector and when you order from Raceway ATV, your shipping is always free!
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Raceway ATV's Boys Casual Apparel
The boys casual apparel at Raceway ATV makes a great gift. The Thor designed Hoody collection shirts are made from an 80/20 cotton poly blend fleece for comfort and worth and come in the following styles : Chad Reed, Jeremy McGrath, Tony Pastrana, Code and Youth Factory are emblazoned with the logos.
Another great casual apparel item for boys are the Thor B-Line Shorts which are constructed using 100% cotton and with their microweave design even though they are cotton, they won't be as prone to wrinkling and will always look ready to go.
Jerseys are always a great additional to any boy's casual wardrobe. The Thor line of jerseys are replicas of the actual racing jerseys worn by the pros. If you have a racing fan on your gift giving list this year, this is a must have gift for them.
If jerseys aren't your thing, check out the Thor T-shirts. The Thor line of t-shirts are pre-shrunk heavy-weight cotton emblazoned with a non-fading logo. You can buy all sorts of t-shirts from the Thor Youth McGrath Tee, Thor Youth Pastrana Tee, Thor Youth Reed Tee to the Thor Youth Clean Tee, Thor Youth Tradition L/S Tee, or the Youth Lo Carb Tee and finally in the collection of t-shirts is the Youth Diablo Tee. These make great stocking stuffers for the riding fan on your holiday list.
There is also a collection of snazzy white t-shirts that have some catchy sayings imprinted. Such as "Motocross is not for Girlymen" or the ATV themed "You're not having fun unless you come home with sand in your shorts!". These t-shirts are made from 100% pre-shrunk cotton and won't shrink or wrinkle.
If you need a fun gift for someone, check out the t-shirts on Raceway ATV, the boys casual apparel has something for everyone.
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Girls Casual Apparel at Raceway ATV
Need a gift for your little princess this holiday season? Check out the girl's casual apparel at Raceway ATV.
Thor has produced a great line of casual apparel any girl would love to chill out in. The Thor Girls Sleek Jacket looks great and will keep her warm. The full nylon outer is lined with a faux fur liner to keep body heat in and the cold out.
Thor Girls Split Path Sweater makes a fantastic holiday gift with its split neck and cool graphic. The Thor Girls Kelly Jacket is a great jacket for the girl on the go. It has a warm design with a reverse applique and even a handy cell phone pocket. Thor Girls Purr with satisfaction when they step out in the Purr Warm-Up Suit by Thor. This sleek suit is a poly/cotton/lycra blend for perfect fit and added stretch.
You'll want to get a pair of pants to go with these great sweaters and jackets. Check out the Thor Girls Start Me Up Jeans. These sandblasted, low-rise boot cut jeans look nice and wear long. They pair up nicely with any of the sweaters and jackets.
Thor Girls Speed Racer Long Sleeved Tee is a thermal delight any girl will enjoy wearing. The Girls Vixen Long Sleeved Tee is another great additional to any girl's casual wardrobe with it's sleek design and V-neck design.
Get the flower of your eye a Thor Rose Hoody to keep her toasty in the cooler months. This hoody comes in 2 colors (rose and black) and its french terry design pairs well with it's reversible self ribbing.
There are so many casual apparel additions for your girl's wardrobe available at Raceway ATV, and best of all - shipping is always free!
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Finding Motorcycle Safety Instruction
If you are a new owner of a motorcycle, you will probably be in search of a school or class that can give you a bit of instruction on safety when riding. There are many different options available to motorcycle riders that can give good instruction as well as many safety tips to help out along the way. Even if you are already a rider, you could also take a course to help sharpen your skills.
One of the things that many riders will do when looking for a school is check the telephone book. This is a good option, especially if you may have heard about certain schools or courses within your area and you are just unsure where to start. With the technology today, many people will go to the internet as well to help them out. Not only can you use the internet to find locations of classes within your area, some people may even find that they can take some of the courses that they are searching for right on their home computer.
Many people do not realize that they can also call the local highway patrol in their area to find these classes. The state troopers department can be a great resource for finding some of the best motorcycle training schools in your area. Often times, the schools that they will refer you to are also the most reasonably priced as well.
Whichever avenue you choose to pursue your courses, keep in mind how important they can be. You may even have to take them before even getting your motorcycle license because some states do require it. Either way, these courses can give you some great tips and help you learn how to stay safe.
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What Is A Motorcycle GPS?
A motorcycle GPS is a wonderful invention that helps riders so that they do not get lost during trips. Not only can this be used by a conventional rider, but many off road riders love to use them as well. A motorcycle GPS can give any rider the freedom of plotting their own course for riding right from their home computer.
This can be great for the motorcycle rider who is getting tired of riding on some of the same old trails and paths time and time again. All you have to do to start with is go through and pick your new trails for your trips from your computer. The next step is taking your motorcycle GPS unit and downloaded all of your chosen routes. You take your convenient hand held unit with you on your trips and use your downloaded trails to guide you along. This can make for some truly amazing rides in all new terrain!
Just imagine the possibilities! Not only are you able to use your hand held motorcycle GPS unit to choose some really amazing, new trails that you can explore, you also have the added bonus of help when you are lost. Anyone who has ever been lost when they are out riding can appreciate how wonderful it would be to own such an item. These motorcycle GPS units are pretty much worth their weight in gold. So, if you are a rider, you really should get yourself one of these units. They can make all the difference between a good ride on your motorcycle and an unbelievable one!
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Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Keep Your Kids Legs Safe with Thor Youth Static Pants
You know your kids need protection when they ride. You've gone and gotten them the best Thor helmet for their use, you got them a good riding jersey, goggles, gloves and boots. But instead of just a heavy pair of pants, looking into getting your child a pair of Thor Youth Static Pants.
Thor Youth Static Pants were made for the track and trails and are one of the best ways to keep your kid's legs safe when they ride. These versatile riding pants have 3 zippered pockets and the thermoplastic rubber patches protect and provide durability to the stress points that tend to wear out first. If your child does a lot of heavy duty riding, you'll be happy with this pant's design.
Another great feature of the Thor Youth Static Pants are the adjustable buckle closure system keeps the pants fitted exactly as your child wants them and the inner lower boot gaitor keeps mud and dirt out which can be distracting and uncomfortable to the rider.
The Thor Static Line comes in sizes from X-Small to X-Large insuring a good fit for every body style. There are a number of color and design choices for you to choose from and best of all, when you order online from Raceway - your Thor Static Gear is always delivered for free.
These make great gifts for the young rider on your holiday list. Give the gift of safety and style to a child that loves to ride, look into getting a pair of Thor Youth Static Pants today.
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Stabilizing Your Motorcycle's Gasoline For Winterizing
When you winterize your bike, you have to think about the gas tank. It should take you between an hour or two to get your bike's gas tank properly winterized. First of all, you'll want to run your bike for one last time. Don't worry about the roads possibly being too snowy or salty, because you'll be washinig your bike before the final lock-down for the winter season.
Ride your bike all over, and get a really nice ride out of it. If you do this during the autumn season, you should be sure to take your camera and get some nice fall foliage pictures. Before you arrive at your final destination (where you'll be storing your bike), stop in at the gas station and fill 'er up. If you want to make sure that your gasoline and gas stabilizer solution extra well, put the stabilizer in the bike just before you refill the tank. You want to make sure to store your bike on a full tank, so make sure it is your last and closest stop before you reach the storage facility.
This bike ride is crucial, as you'll want to make sure that the bike is good and hot. Keep the bike at the right operating temperature for a good, long period of time. The minimum of twenty minutes should be a guideline before taking your bike to the gas station. This will make sure that no moisture is in the tank as well as making sure the oil is hot enough to get the by-products of combustion easier to be removed when you do your oil change on your bike.
If you've decided to wait on adding the stabilizer in your bike's gas tank, do so as soon as you get back. Run your bike for another good five minutes if you have waited to add the stabilizer so that you know that it's gone through your bike's entire system. Be sure not to do this in an enclosed space, as carbon monoxide fumes will escape and can be deadly. An important note for those who need their bike to be nice and chromed--keeping the engine running while sitting still will discolor your pipes.
It is very important to stabilize your gasoline in your bike before winterizing, because the compounds which make up gasoline will eventually harden and turn into sludge. This will muck up your carburators and cause them not to work. Stabilizer will help greatly in the prevention of this.
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Keeping Your Bike Maintained
In order to keep your bike working properly for the spring, you'll want to make sure that you take good care of your bike during the winter months while it's stored away. You don't want to run the engine or you'll risk getting moisture in it. Make sure to oil up your cables and just work through your controls to get them moving a little bit during the winter. You'll also want to change your brake fluid in your bike, as well as the clutch fluid and any other fluids.
You will also want to check your air filter, too, and if you need it done, replace it. Make sure that nothing has loosened up that shouldn't be. This includes bolts as well as your chain. Your bike tires also need a quick once over to make sure nothing has happened to them such as uneven wear or cuts and that sort of thing.
The basics in checking your bike over the winter are just making sure that everything gets moved, lubed and tightened. If you happen to find any rust spots, you'll need to sand down to the metal, and repaint. If you've washed your bike thoroughly before storage, this shouldn't be an issue, but you never know what could happen.
One other item you may want to check off your list during this non-riding season is to order spark plugs for your bike. This is not something that is absolutely necessary, but in most cases spark plugs do not cost that much and, if you have ever needed a spark plug replaced and not had one, you know what an annoyance it can be. Having good spark plugs in your bike will make it just that much nicer to be able to get up and ride off in the sunset on that first fifty-five degree day in February.
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Storing Your Bike For Winter
If you're like most bike owners, your bike is your baby. When the time of the year comes when you are forced to part with your little darling, you want to take the best care of it that you can. Before you start, here are some of the things that you'll need to pick up to winterize your bike.
First of all and foremost, you'll need a place to store your bike. You'll really do great to store your bike inside if possible, rather than just covering it up with a bike tarp. You want to keep the bike in a place out of any extreme temperatures and out of the elements. It's best not to keep your bike in an area that has a lot of chemical fumes because the rubber on the bike can get dried out. Motors and electric heaters will cause the same kinds of damage to your bike, so take care to avoid keeping your bike in that type of storage area as well.
The next step in finding the perfect, cozy, winter home for your bike is to make sure that it is somewhere that it is sure not to get knocked over. Somewhere with a level and smooth ground is the ideal flooring for your bike, and, if you must put your bike in where it will be sharing the place with people at any given time, try to find the most out-of-the-way area in which to keep it.
When you are seeking an area for your bike, keep in mind that dirt isn't the greatest surface to keep the bike on. This is due to the fact that moisture will come up from the surface and get under the bike tarp that you'll be placing on your bike.
What you'll need to buy at the auto parts store to get yourself started winterizing your bike (after procuring the perfect bike haven for the winter) are just a few items:
Enough oil to change the oil in your bike
1. Your favorite brands of cleaning and waxing solutions for your bike
2. Fuel Stabilizing solution
3. An oil filter
4. Any tools that you don't already have for the body work, spark plugs, gas tank and windscreen
With a proper storage area for your bike and the aforementioned list of items for your bike, you'll be well on your way to properly winterizing your bike.
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Taking Your Bike Out of Storage
Finally the weather is warm enough for you to get back onto your bike for a much anticipated first ride of the year! Don't get too excited yet... you'll have a little bit of work to do, but for your iron horse, it is worth it, isn't it?
First of all, once you take the cover off of your bike, you'll want to check the tire pressure with your tire gauge. No self-respecting bike rider should be without a tire gauge. Remove your bike from the stands (if applicable) and you will want to wash her off. Aside from removing dust from your bike and removing any extra WD40 or anything else that may have gotten on your bike during storage, you'll certainly want to wash her off so that she sparkles like a diamond in the sun.
You will want to install the battery back into your bike, making sure that it is clean and charged. If you have kept your battery clean, warm and charged variously throughout the winter, this should not be an issue.
For people with bikes that have a fuel petcock, you can now turn on your fuel system. For settings on your fuel petcock, you will want to set the petcock to the "PRI" setting. Leave it for only about twenty seconds, then turn it to the "ON" setting. If there is no "PRI" setting, you can simply turn it on. For fuel pump bikes, set your kill switch to "RUN".
If you have placed any kinds of covers on any of your intakes or exhausts, you can remove those now. You are now closer than ever to that first ride. Move your bike into an area with great ventilation, and ladies and gentleman, you may start those engines! You can run your bike for about twenty minutes, or for the amount of time it takes for the fan to come on two times. If you have a fuel system, turn it off.
As much as you don't want to, you should really do an oil change now. You can put some great quality stuff in now, rather than the cheap oil you used for winter storage. Now that your bike has an entirely full tank of gas in it, you better go burn all of it of, and then put some kind of additive fuel system cleaner (like Techron or something similar) for the next two tanks worth or so, and remember to change the spark plugs. Enjoy this seasons riding!
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How To Setup A Regular Maintenance Schedule For Your Motorcycle
As many motorcycle owners already know, it is very important that you take good care of your bike and keep it on a regular maintenance schedule. Keeping your motorcycle taken care of will not only prolong the life of your ride, but it can also keep you safe as well. Good maintenance means monthly and yearly checks as well as tune-ups and even short checks before each time you set out to ride.
When you are setting out to ride, there are several different things that you should be inspecting for your own safety. For example, always checking your tires can be a great safety measure. You may even want to check all of your nuts and bolts as well to make sure that everything is perfectly tightened. Many riders will often forget to check their headlight and their signals before they head out. Checking all of this stuff before every ride may be an extra step, but it could be one that you would regret missing later down the road if something were to happen.
For a regular maintenance schedule on your motorcycle, there are several things that you can go through and take care of yourself. Checking your oil level as well as all of your other fluid levels is always a good move. Another smart thing that you could do yourself is change the spark plugs every year. Many experts will say that you should replace the spark plug wires as well every two years.
Once you have started your motorcycle with regular maintenance and checks, you are on the road to a safe future. Keeping track of any problems with your motorcycle before they start could possibly save your life as well.
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Monday, December 12, 2005
A Cleansing Goodbye To Your Bike
Before you put your bike away for the winter, it is always a terrific idea to wash, dry and wax it. The important reason for doing this, is to get any additional salt off of your bike that may have collected in your rides from late in the season. Salt will oxidize on the metal of your bike; in other words, this will rust your bike, big time!
Let's face it, most of us just love to wash our bikes; it's really a great feeling to clean your bike up nice and shiny, so you can stand back and look at the hot paint job and the sparkling chrome. So take your time and really enjoy the last bike wash of the season before putting her away for the winter.
Many bikers prefer to use specialized chemical washes and waxes on their bike. This is a great idea to get your bike nice and sparkly, but is not altogether necessary. A mild soap and tap water works fine. It is just important to clean the entire bike, including the underneath, the entire suspension system and wheels. Washing your bike from top to bottom works the best, as this prevents getting soap on the parts of the bike that have already been washed.
Drying is a crucial part of washing your bike. Drying also prevents rust, and you have to dry before you can wax. You may not have to worry about drying the engine, but the chrome, frame and wheels definitely need drying.
Each part of your bike that is painted be waxed. Waxing is an important step in keeping your bike from rusting during the winter months.
For those with a pressure washer, make sure to know not to point that strong stream of water onto any crucial parts of the bike that could be damaged by water.
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Storing Your Bike for Winter - Protect The Frame
It's not a huge endeavor to protect your bike's frame from the Winter elements, however it is a very important step in the process of Winterizing your bike.
Basically when you do this process, you're protecting your bike's metal parts that are have the possibility of being exposed to the elements. The estimated time to run through the routine of winterizing your bike frame is about ten to thirty minutes.
To protect the metal parts of your bike for Winter, simply spray the exposed metal parts of your bike with a good rust inhibitor such as WD-40, Cosmoline, or Maximas Chain Wax works well.
Doing this simple step will prevent rust and corrosion from happening on your bike frame during the Winter months and it can set in faster than you might think. You just need to make sure that you do a thorough job removing these chemicals that you apply to the frame when you want to ride your bike again in the Spring.
If you do see a rusty spot on your bike frame, you'll want to spray it well with a rust inhibitor at the very least and most likely address the rusty spot and prevent it from doing any more damage to your bike during the Winter storage time.
Also, if you happen to get any ChainWax/WD40/cosmoline/whatever rust inhibitor you chose to use, on your bike's parts. You can do a little spot washing to remove the chemicals and insure they don't wreck the finish of your bike while it is in Winter storage.
A fast way to remove these chemicals is to use a diluted solution of a degreaser, organic or otherwise,it's your choice. Simply spot clean any place you've gotten a rust inhibitor on your bike that the chemical should not have gone. This will insure that you have a well maintained and long lasting bike that will give you years of good riding fun, even after Winter storage!
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Use Fogging Oil To Winterize Your Bike
When putting your bike away for the winter, you will want to consider using fogging oil. This could be just a quickie ten minute job, or, depending on how your bike's engine is set up, a couple of hours. You may have to remove your bikes actual gas tank, oil cooler or radiator in order to find your spark plugs.
First thing you will want to do is get the muck and dirt out of the spark plug holes. You can buy those air compressor cans for just such a job, and you will find that this works wonders! If you visit your local bike shop, you should be able to find some fogging oil to purchase. If you absolutely can not find any, even after you ask the clerk, you can use some motor oil or WD40 in lieu of fogging oil, but fogging oil works best in order to get your cylinder walls well lubricated. Use no more than one teaspoon per cylinder. In the case that you are unable to remove the spark plugs you can take off the carburetors and spray the oil in through your bike's intakes. Be sure to put your bike into top gear, and spin your bike's engine by rotating the back wheel slowly approximately ten or fifteen times. If this is not possible, the fogging oil will work as well. If not, use your motor that is left over or the WD40.
The spark plugs should go back into place now. It's your choice put just a tiny bit of anti-seize on them also, so that your threads are protected.
Now put your bike back into the neutral position; perhaps you will need to spin the rear wheel once again so that your transmission shifts correctly on the bike.
If all goes well, your bike will be well on its way to being properly winterized.
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A Bike Stand For Winter
When you park your bike for the winter in your storage location, you will want to remember to put it up on a bike stand. Having your bike lean for the entire winter season while you will not be riding it will not cause even distribution to your bike's tires, and you'll end up having to refill your tires again in the spring. This is not an enormously crucial step, however if you have ever had to ride any vehicle on low tires, you know how aggravating this can be.
If your bike is already on a center stand, all you have to do is set it up on the center stand for the winter and your bike is all set.
For those who have a swing bar stand and a front end stand, or for those who have a swing arm stand and a fork stand, you may also store your bike using just these two stands.
If you have only the one kick stand, you do not have to worry about rigging some sort of stand for your bike. This causes the risk of dropping your bike, which is much more serious than worrying about having to fill your bike's tires up in the spring. You will just have to keep in mind over the winter to take heed with your tires.
Your tires are an important aspect to your bike, so you'll want to put them up on a bike stand if at all possible, but remember that it is more important to have a cherry, unscratched bike than it is to have even air distribution in your bike wheels.
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Changing Your Bike Oil For Winter
If you have a bike, it is important to change the oil in it before storing it for winter. Doing so will prevent the by-products from gumming up and ruining your carburetors. If you skip this step while winterizing your bike, you may damage your bike permanently.
Please remember that it is very important to dispose of your bike oil in the proper way. Check with local auto parts stores to find out if your state allows for you to bring in the old oil to be recycled.
First, check out your bike's owners manual and fill your oil tank with the proper amount. because you will more than likely be ridding yourself of this oil early on next year, you do not have to buy the most expensive oil. The cheapest oil you can use for your bike works fine.
Once you have changed your oil, you can move the bike to a well ventilated area. Make sure that your engine is still warm and start running it. This will run the new oil through your bike's system and get rid of all of the old, used oil as well. You only need to run the bike for a couple of minutes, and you can stop it. Then put your bike into it's storage facility. Make sure not to run your engine after it has cooled, as this will only serve to form moisture within the bike's engine.
Changing the oil in your bike before winter is one of the most important aspects of winterizing your bike, so do not skip it just to save time and money. By skipping this step, you may end up wasting a lot more money in the long run, trying to fix your bike so that it will run up to snuff again.
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Winterizing Your Bike's Battery
While your bike is away in storage, you don't need to have a battery inside of it. The main important thing when winterizing your bike in regards to its battery is that you need to keep it indoors, warm and dry. You should not leave your bike battery outside in the cold, as doing this will freeze your bike battery. When a battery freezes, the solution expands, and then when you go to start it up in the warmer months, your battery will be cracked and spill the acid all over your bike! This, in case you have not yet figured it out, is very, very bad.
If you happen to have a place to store your bike where it won't be exposed to freezing temperatures, then it's perfectly okay to leave the battery in your bike.
You will want to keep your battery charged, however, no matter where you store it. It is important to either put your bike on a "Smart Charger", or a "Trickle Charger". You should continually charge your bike battery throughout the winter. You do not want to "over-charge" your battery, just keep it charged periodically throughout the winter.
You will also need to check the fluids on your battery on a regular basis to ensure that those fluids are not boiling, and clean the battery on a regular basis following manufacturers instructions. If acid has leaked outside of the battery, usually the manufacturers will give you instructions to clean it with baking soda and water. If your battery is maintenance free, do not let the name fool you. You will still need to clean the terminals; instructions should be on the battery information from the manufacturer.
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Sunday, December 11, 2005
Why You Should Wear Motorcycle / ATV Gloves
The main reason that you wear motorcycle and ATV gloves when riding is to protect your hands in case of an accident. The other reason is to provide good grip on the handle bars and prevent accidents like that from happening, especially in inclimate weather conditions. Also, gloves protect your hands when you're out on the trail from the slapping of tree branches, flying debris and bush limbs.
If you ride an ATV or Motorcycle, the palms of your gloves will be very important, since when you take a spill natural human reaction is to spread your palms and attempt to break your fall. This will lead to a major case of road rash on your hands if you aren't protecting your hands with a good pair of motorcycle or ATV gloves.
For either type of riding, flexibility is an important concern. You need to be able to grip your handle bars tightly for good steering control and you need to be able to have lever control.
Inclimate weather is another concern. You need to make sure your motocross or ATV gloves will keep your hands warm and dry in case you happen to riding in poor weather conditions. Make sure they have tight stitching and good rubber or silicon palms and fingertips. That will insure a good grip when you need it most.
Keeping your hands warm is a job most good riding gloves will do for you. Thor makes some great gloves in their line for this purpose that are well within anyone's price range.
Try on gloves before you buy. Put your hand in the handlebar gripping position, that is how it will be held most and make sure that your gloves are comfortable in that position.
Now that you know the basics for getting a good pair of gloves for riding your motorcycle or ATV, you can shop with confidence and best of all, when you purchase your gloves from Raceway ATV, shipping is free.
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Why Should I Wear Boots while Riding an ATV or Motorcycle
Let's face it, riding your ATV or motorcycle is just about as much fun as a person can have legally. But you need to be smart about it. Properly protecting your body when you ride is essential.
You know that you need a helmet, gloves, and goggles and you know exactly why you need those items when you ride. Have you thought about the footwear that you should be wearing when you ride?
Boots are class A protection for your feet, ankles, and lower legs. Riding boots are specifically designed to protect your feet, ankles, shins, and lower legs from flying debris such as rocks, branches, sticks and sometimes even other vehicles. Motocross boots are stiffly designed to protect you against foot movements of the foot and ankle that wouldn't occur naturally. The boot will attempt to stop your foot and ankle from turning in awkward directions and thereby save you from a break in place.
One great example for wearing proper riding boots is if you run into a stationary object such as a tree stump or a log. These can seriously hurt your leg or foot if not properly protected. You might get a bruise if you hit one of these objects when wearing a good pair of riding boots, however if you're not adequately protecting your legs and feet, you could fracture that area on impact.
A good rule of thumb many ATV and motorbike riders use is to dress for a crash. If it doesn't happen, great! If it does, you'll be more than protected and ready.
Use proper protection for your legs and feet when you ride and you're assured of a lot of good safe fun on your ATV or motorcycle.
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What is a Chest Protector and is it Necessary?
Short answer is : to protect you and yes. The longer answer that will explain why follows. A chest protector is very necessary riding exquipment because a lot of debris and rocks (roost) gets kicked up by yourself and other riders. That debris and especially rocks, can hit with an amazing amount of force. A chest protector will save you from pain and injury when you get pelted with debris and roost and also during a fall. If you have ever seen a rock the size of a fist lofted into someone's chest, you'll probably say it's worth it right then to get chest protection for yourself when you ride.
There are two types of chest protectors, the plastic protector deflectors that fit on top of your riding gear and cover your until upper body. The type is protective body armor that fits under your clothing when you ride and usually fits snugly to your body as you ride. Either one is great for keeping your body from taking an impact from a flying rock or other debris. Protective body armor is usually a little more expensive but it's a lot less bulky and most of them come with built in kidney belts.
If you are worried about getting your body armor or protector to fit right, don't worry - it's easy! Generally speaking, just buy the same size that you wear when you purchase a t-shirt. If you will be wearing your protector over a jacket, you may want to go one size larger to insure ease of movement.
Thor makes great protectors for your chest when your ride. Check out the entire line of Thor products at Raceway and best of all, shipping is always free.
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