| A motorcycle a means of transportation with two | | | | bike falls. Extra hand grips can protect hands from |
| wheels. It is like a bicycle, but instead of peddling, it | | | | freezing. It also prevents hands from numbness and |
| has a motor engine similar to a car for it to run. | | | | fatigue. |
| Therefore it also needs gas fuel, and has a key | | | | Rear view mirrors must be of high quality and |
| ignition. | | | | concave. Other mirrors include LED mirror lights |
| And just as there are car racing sports, there are | | | | integrated with the turn signals. Some also offer blind |
| also motorcycle sports. There are many types, in | | | | spot mirrors, useable when changing lanes. |
| fact. The most popular is motorcycle racing. In this | | | | Chain guards are used to prolong chain and sprocket |
| sport, motorcycles race to the finish line in a | | | | life. Drive chains and sprockets are the most |
| disciplined road or off road. A tarmac, discipline road | | | | expensive wear items. |
| has a smooth surface like a highway. Off roads are | | | | Saddle bags keep your belongings secured during |
| unpaved, with sand, gravel, snow, rocks or mud. | | | | your ride. The best kinds are lockable, bike specific, |
| In track racing, there are several teams or individuals | | | | and with built-in durable liner. Some are metal frame |
| involved and are racing around an oval track. A grass | | | | reinforced to prevent sagging. They are easy to |
| track is one of the variations but it is mostly held on | | | | detach with their quick release buckles. |
| cemented or asphalted roads. | | | | Helmet is one of the most essential accessories. It |
| In a rally sport, racing is done in public roads with | | | | doesn't only protect the head, it also has added |
| checkpoints and traffic laws to consider. Since it uses | | | | features like: face shield, ventilation, intercom and ear |
| public roads, there are announcements given in | | | | protection. There are five types of motorcycle |
| advance to the public that certain streets will be | | | | helmets: full face, off road, modular, open face and |
| closed for a certain event. In other instances, the | | | | half helmet. The full face is the most protective. It |
| sport only occupies and closes one lane for the race, | | | | particularly protects the chin bar area which is the |
| while the rest of the road can still be plied on. | | | | major affected part in most crash incidents. |
| Motorcycles are not that cheap so think carefully | | | | A side stand supports the weight of the motorcycle |
| before buying one. There are so many models to | | | | when parked. Some are sensitive and kill the engine |
| choose from but always check your personal budget. | | | | when transmission is out. Others offer position |
| Consider your needs and preferences. Some may use | | | | detecting device. It is equipped with an auxiliary |
| it only as a means of transportation. If for sports, | | | | wheel associated by the clutch lever of the |
| you might need one with higher specifications. | | | | motorcycle. |
| Include in your budget some useful accessories like | | | | Riding a motorcycle can be quite dangerous, |
| motorcycle seats and wheels. These accessories add | | | | especially when joining motorcycles races. So always |
| safety to your ride. | | | | wear protective gears, even if you are just a |
| A crash guard protects or supports the legs when a | | | | passenger. |