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What are Cafe Racers?
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The cafe racer is a motorcycle that has been modified for speed and good handling rather than comfort. Cafe racers' bodywork and control layout typically mimicked the style of contemporary Grand Prix roadracers, featuring an elongated fuel tank and s
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What type of license do I need to sell motorcycles or pull-behind trailers?
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Motorcycles and non-motorized trailers do not meet the definition of motor vehicle or car, as defined in the Used Motor Vehicle Dealers' and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers' Registration Act. O.C.G.A. 43-47-2 (7) defines motor vehicle or car as ever
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Are there any Tire Rack-like websites for decently priced motorcycles tires?
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Well after converting the prices, he decided to order them and have us ship them back home, and to give you an idea of pricing back home, the cost of 2 tires (with lesser speed ratings) for his bike covered better tires for him and the wife's bike to
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are you using ordinary mobil 1 gear oil in the transmission?
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steve07 I see from your profile that you are from Kitchener and you use Spectro for 6 speeds in your transmission, Ive been trying to find some Spectro in the area, would you mind telling me where you get it Thanks Rick
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What are the advantages/disadvantages of a 2-stroke engine vs. a 4-stroke engine for a motorcycle or a scooter?
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Generally a two stroke engine is lighter and has less moving parts so loses less power through friction and inertia... Because 2 stroke engines fire every 2 strokes they can develop more power... Recently the Motorcycle grandprix changed from 500cc 2
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Can i travel 162 miles trip on a 125 cc honda pantheon FES?
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I did 503 miles in a day on my XT125 a few years back, so yep! You can use the motorways providing you don't have L-plates. I would rather stick to A roads anyway. Make sure you don't run too low on fuel though.
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Where can i buy an Indian motorcycle?
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At the Indian reservation shop! Doubt you will find one easily, quite rare now, try searching for an owners club, but expect to part with serious money.
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Where can I find motorcycle maintenance guide and part info?
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Clymer manuals are user friendly, inexpensive and written for those whom are new to the world of motorcycle repair. You can also purchase a shop manual at the dealership but they can be difficult to understand and may cost you as much as $60 bucks. T
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Is it possible to make a motorcycle frame using araldite?
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You can build a rame using aluminum but, for joints and links, Gas welding would be the best option. Dont risk with araldite, even if it sticks, I personally doubt the dependability on the frame strength.
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Do they still make Indian motor cycles?
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There's actually been 4 different companies making bikes under the name Indian: 1. The original Indian MotoCycle 1901-1953 2. The 1960's minibike 'Indian Papoose' made in Italy and imported by Floyd Clymer (he never did purchase the trademark!). 3. I
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