Motorcycle Safety

The 1999 Yamaha Virago XV1100 LCÊdid come with a rev limiter. This means that the RPMs of the vehicle won't go over a set limit.

1 mile = 5280 feet

1 hour = 3600 seconds

so

1 mph = 5280 ft/3600 seconds = 1.466... fps

I my self held the clutch and softly and pump the rear brakes. this will slow you down to where you can comfotably apply more pressure to a rolling stop.

When you are being passed you should stay in your lane and maintain your speed.

Because if you have the crusie control on and you are going up a steep hill it will do anything it can to keep that speed.

Usually different tires have different pressures. Tires should have Max. Cold Pressures recomendations printed on their sidewalls (don't exceed this number !!), check there or in the owner's manual for your bike, if you have one. I know some guys run about 34-38 in fronts and the same or a bit harder in the rear, again depends on the type of tire, size, weight of bike/rider, speed rating etc., etc. As a rule if you carry passengers, loaded saddlebags or top boxes regularly guys like to bump a coupla' extra lbs. psi in the rear tire. Be sure to check your tires before EVERY RIDE , since they are the only part of your bike you ever want touching the ground, while riding.

Arai and Shoei, and in Europe, Airoh have the best reputations for producing outstandingly safe helmets. Can't go wrong with any of the three.

Took the written Test in IL at the DMV yesterday. There were 13 questions. Really easy, just read the little booklet.

1 mile = 5280 ft

62.5 feet per second = 62.5 * 60 * 60 = 225000 feet per hour

225000 feet per hour = 225000/5280 = 42.6136 mph

Over 60% of motorcycle fatalities are caused by head trauma

it will go from 75 to 80 stock.

crf150r because a cr85 you have to put oil in the gas and you have to change the piston and the rings ever 50 hours.

The manufacturer of Hawk brand motorcycle helmets is Leather Up who is also known as My Leather (www.leatherup.com, www.myleather.com)

Buy a tire repair kit from a big store like Walmart or preferably from a motorcycle shop. Choose a kit that suits your kind of tyres: tubed or tubeless (a MC shop staff-member can help answer this question). Do replace the tire ASAP if the sidewalls (where the writing is) are damaged, and have an MC shop inspect your repair in any case. Until those things are done, do not use the bike at high speed or for long distance. change the tire as soon as possible - your life depends on it!

If you just want to slow down a bit you can use the brake without applying the clutch. But if you want to stop you will need to disengage the clutch at some point during braking. In fact, while slowing down on a motorcycle, some riders prefer to shift down through all the gears while slowing down, whether just a little, or a lot (i.e. to a full stop). There is some debate as to which is the preferred technique.

Personally, I prefer to "gear down" so that a) I always have the bike in gear, and b) it's in the appropriate gear for the speed I'm traveling. This way, in the event that I have to accelerate again prior to coming to a stop (for instance, when that red light you're stopping for turns green!) you will always be able to accelerate smoothly without a frantic search up or down for the correct gear.

A secondary benefit of this method is that it saves wear and tear on the brakes. A secondary DETRIMENT of this method is that your brake light doesn't come on to show those following that you are, in fact, slowing down. (For this reason, I always make sure to apply either the front or rear brake gently, just to give the added visual evidence that I am slowing.) Sorry about the long-winded answer, but, as with most motorcycle activity, it's an art and a science......with a little bit of politics thrown in on the side.

CE armor is a type of padding required by European specifications. It is usually found in the knees, elbows, shoulders and sometimes the spine area of motorcycle jackets. It is designed to crush on impact and to provide padding in the same way that a helmet protects the head.

It is required of EU motorcycle riders.

Stand on the ground on the left side of the bike. Have your left hand on the handle-bar and your right hand under the rear rack. Push down on the center stand with your left foot while pulling up and back on the rack. It's more a knack than strength but it takes a little practice. Oh yeah, you may want to have someone help steady the bike until you get the hang of it.

It is okay and appropriate to use the downshifting of a motorcycle to help slow you down before a stop. This will let the engine take some of the work off your brakes. Be sure to shift at the appropriate RPMs, much as you would for upshifting. Downshifting will help ensure your engine isn't having to 'lug' along, but run at an RPM that keeps it smooth and strong with torque readily available as needed. When your engine begins to "lug" or the bike begins to "lurch", you know it is time to downshift. Many owner's manuals have suggestions for upshift points and downshift points. They are often conservative points/speeds for shifting - use good judgment and keep an eye on the tach (if you have one) or a good ear on the engine speed. If it whines, upshift. Hope this helps.

By dot helmet do you mean a Department of Transportation approved type ?

Mono cross means the single suspension system also called as mono cross suspension . this is called as Mono cross.

I have found that the best gas station for my motorcycle is the cheapest.. that is normally a good Ideal for cars also. I would worry so much about the differences of gas in the different gas stations since 90% of gas stations get it from the same source they just add different color dyes.. to give it a slight different color. Also the Octane is not as important as some people believe since the different is so minor.. between regular and premium.

Yes they have to, for their safety, just like adult passengers/bikers.

Without a doubt, yes. It is one of the most dangerous things a human can do and if it helps cut down on serious injury and death then they should.

Of course! With a top speed of 120 its suitable for any roads.