Dirt Bikes
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Tuesday, August 11th, 2009For those who have been doing this for a while or know someone who has, here is a little bit of dirt bike history, courtesy of Jesper at Helmet Hair Blog. This is how it was done way back in 1970. It’s a wonder they lived to tell the tale. Look at all that safety [...]
The Evolution of The Dirt Bike
Wednesday, July 8th, 2009The evolution of off road motorcycles, more commonly known as dirt bikes, is a long and complicated history. Most of the first motorcycles made were basically bicycles with an internal combustion engine strapped on somehow. These bikes were constructed just as paved “roads” were beginning to appear, so from the beginning, all motorcycles were built [...]
Dirt Bike Safety for Kids
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009A dirt bike is designed to travel off-road. It is in fact a light weight motorcycle equipped with rugged tires and suspension with the express purpose of thrill seeking and off-road exploring. Dirt bikes have been around since the 60s and are still thriving. Both Children and adults alike thirsting for adventure and [...]
Do Dirt Bikes and Water Mix? What To Do When You Hit The Water
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009Now I’m not advocating putting your bike in the drink, but it doesn’t suddenly become trash when you do. So what should you do if you didn’t see that pond or creek soon enough? Well first, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure . . . make sure your engine is sealed [...]
What Makes KTM The Dirt Bike of Choice?
Friday, June 5th, 2009Why do KTM dirt bikes seem to be the bikes of choice. Why are they treated as though they are ‘Holy Grail’ rather than, say a Honda? What makes them faster, better, and more racable? What are the differences in KTM 250 and a Honda 250? There are those who will say its orange and [...]
The Big Differences in Street vs. Dirt Bike Riding
Monday, June 1st, 2009So which is harder, riding a street bike or a dirt bike? Is it that much different riding one or the other? Well the short answer is not too much just more idiots to look out for . . . but there are those who would question whether I was talking about the idiots on [...]
Is There A Street Legal Dirt Bike?
Friday, May 29th, 2009There are many people who want to have a bike that is street legal to ride back and forth to school or work, but can be used evenings and weekends as a dirt bike. But Is there such an animal? Is There A Street Legal Dirt Bike? Enter the Enduros and Dual-sports – Favorites are [...]
Why Dirt Bike Have Single Cylinders Rather Than Multi
Monday, May 25th, 2009So what’s the big difference? Why do street legal motorcycles have multi-cylinders and dirt bikes have only one? Is it just to control vibration? If it’s simply to spread out the power stroke around the crank, why isn’t that good for dirt bikes too? The answer to this question is two fold. First it’s about [...]
Where Can I Find A Cheap Dirt Bike?
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009If you are looking for a great used dirt bike like 125cc or so to learn how to ride a motorcycle and shift the gears – Dirt-Bikes-for-Sale.com is the right place to be. You can find tons of used dirt bikes for sale at a price to fit you wallet. We have lots of used [...]
450 Dirt Bikes for Sale
Friday, May 8th, 2009If you are looking for a great buy on a 450 CC Dirt Bike, you have come to the right place. Here are the ones we have on sale today. If you do not find the specific 450 CC Dirt Bike you are looking for, try modifying your search. US Auctions Australian Auctions Austrian Auctions [...]
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