Long before tires had the grip available today, a rider whose knee touched the ground was milliseconds away from crashing. But over the decades, as technology developed in both motorcycles and tires, it became possible for a good rider to lean over so far that a knee touched the ground. In basic scientific terms, knee-down […]
Author: William Gual
BTRubbertire: Tuning for Motorcycle Engines (Performance)
There has always been confusion about the word “tuning” when referring to engines. But we prefer and choose the dictionary definition: “to bring into harmony.” We need to say that about motorcycle engines, there are a number of different applications of the word “tune”: What does we mean with “Tuning”? • Engine tuning• Tune up• […]
BTRubbertire: Know the Basics of Motorcycle Safety Gear!
Buying gear can be overwhelming: dealerships and online superstores are full of expensive products promising to combine style with protection, but what do we really need? Find out where it’s safe to be frugal – and where pinching pennies will cost you more in the long run. One of the major benefits to riding motorcycles […]
The Moust Essential Guide to Your Motorcycle Tires! – Continuation of “how to read your motorcycle tire codes”. Part #3
Motorcycle Tires 101 Information is a handy thing to have, and this is particularly true when it comes to something as important to your health as your motorcycles tires. Accordingly, tire manufacturers and the federal government have devised a system that lays out just about everything you need to know and placed it conveniently on […]
The Driving Change: Why More Women are Riding Motorcycles Today?
Whether it’s for freedom, adventure, spiritual experience, confidence, independence, or community, women are taking to motorcycles with an increased voracity. _______________________________ Nine years ago, Debra Teplitz, 44, decided to silence the voice in her head that said, “Nice Jewish girls from the North Shore of Chicago don’t ride motorcycles.” Like so many women who are […]