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CW TIPS & TRICKS: How to Prepare For Track Day Tip #171 from the pages of The...
The street is no place to practice advanced sportbike riding skills—that’s why you head for the track. Track days and race days both happen on the same pavement, but a track day is about improving...
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CW TIPS & TRICKS: Pack a Motorcycle Repair Tool Kit Tip #226 from the pages...
We don’t mean a rollaway filled with a ton of shop tools here—thits kit is a compact set that fits under your seat or in a daypack. In the old days, your bike probably came with one; now you may have...
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CW TIPS & TRICKS: Get a Driver’s Attention While Riding Your Motorcycle Tip...
Texting, phone calls, narcolepsy, general ineptitude—automobile drivers may not be deliberately trying to kill you, but they can do a fine job of it without trying. Your defense? First, get as far...
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CW TIPS & TRICKS: Take Your Motorcycle on a (Really) Long Distance Road Trip...
Every two years, the aptly named “Ironbutt” race takes place in the U.S over eleven days and 11,000 miles (17,700 km). Riders must hit a series of checkpoints in a very tight timeframe. Why does this...
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CW TIPS & TRICKS: Know Why That Used Motorcycle’s For Sale Tip #30 from the...
Used bikes can be a bargain or a nightmare. But the choice between buying used and riding or not buying and not riding at all is a no-brainer. And especially for new riders who are looking for an...
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CW TIPS & TRICKS: Ride a Motorcycle with Full-Automatic Transmission Tip #67...
Over 90 percent of all cars sold in the United States have automatic transmissions, but few motorcycles do. That’s changing now, especially with the rising popularity of “manumatic” (manual-automatic)...
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CW TIPS & TRICKS: How to Clean Your Motorcycle Tip #269 from the pages of The...
Washing your car is simple—you just clean the glass and paint. Washing your bike? There’s a lot more to contend with. Dirt bikes don’t need much more than a blast with the powerwasher. They lead a...
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THE INSIDE LINE: Circuito de Jerez Tip #87 from the pages of The Total...
FAST FACTS OFFICIAL NAME Circuito de Jerez LOCATION Andalucia, Spain, northeast of Jerez de la Frontera TRACK LENGTH 2.751 mi (4.428 km) DATE OPENED 1985 FAMOUS FEATURE Lorenzo Curve (Turn #13), named...
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CW TIPS & TRICKS: Five Motorcycle Pocket Essentials Tip #38 from the pages of...
When heading out, you know you’ve got your spectacles, your wallet, and other essentials. But here are a few more things you should make room for. First, carry a spare key, preferably tucked into an...
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CW TIPS & TRICKS: Don’t Forget to Wear Earplugs When Riding Your Motorcycle...
Say “motorcycle noise” and most people think of loud exhaust pipes. But savvy riders know there’s a much greater enemy—wind. Exposure to sound louder than 95 decibels (dB) can cause permanent hearing...
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CW TIPS & TRICKS: Understanding Motorcycle Rake and Trail Tip #71 from the...
Spec charts sometimes quote rake and trail numbers for a motorcycle chassis, but what does this mean? If you ask, you feel like you’re getting sent on some sort of snipe hunt. Not to worry—we’re here...
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THE INSIDE LINE: Isle of Man Tips #216-220 from the pages of The Total...
FAST FACTS FAMOUS POINTS ON THE TT COURSE 1. Bray Hill 2. Quarterbridge 3. Ballaspur 4. Cronk-y-Voddy 5. Ballaugh Bridge 6. Waterworks 7. Windy Corner 8. Creg-ny-Baa 9. Govenor's Bridge OFFICIAL NAME...
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CW TIPS & TRICKS: How to Stay Cool on Your Motorcycle Tip #56-57 from the...
Those same five heat-loss mechanisms you may remember from TIP #54 (radiation, respiration, conduction, convection, and perspiration) can also work to cool you down in hot weather. STAY COVERED Ever...
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CW TIPS & TRICKS: Triangulate Yourself on a Motorcycle Tip #75 from the pages...
What’s the first thing riders do when they walk into a dealership or a bike show? Swing a leg over the saddle, sit down, and reach for the handlebar. Then they usually issue an insightful...
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CW TIPS & TRICKS: Understanding Your Motorcycle’s Anti-Lock Braking System...
Most bikes differ from cars in that they have separate front and rear brakes, while most cars' brakes function as one. In addition, motorcycles use different front and rear tires; weight shift is also...
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CW TIPS & TRICKS: Know Your Motorcycle Jacket’s Safety Features Tip #42 from...
On- or off-road motorcycle riders should look for jackets with the following features: 1. Smooth inner lining to reduce skin abrasion 2. Zip-in liner for cold weather 3. Windflap behind the zipper 4....
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CW TIPS & TRICKS: Get the Right Motorcycle Helmet For You Tip #46 from the...
When it comes to motorcycle helmets, plenty of riders get all wrapped around the axle discussing helmet laws. We’re smart enough not to wade into that mess, but our opinion is that no matter what the...
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CW TIPS & TRICKS: Motorcycle Riding in Extreme Heat & Surviving in the Desert...
BEAT THE HEAT Planning to ride across Death Valley in July? Most modern bikes are pretty tolerant of hot weather, as long as you keep them moving so there’s airflow over the radiator or cooling fins....
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CW TIPS & TRICKS: How to Pick Up Your Fallen Motorcycle Tip #161 from the...
You’ve come to an unceremonious halt, and either fallen off your ride or dismounted in a hurry. First, make sure you’re okay. If you’re in one piece, the next order of business is to get your ride up...
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THE INSIDE LINE: Laguna Seca Tip #27 from the pages of The Total Motorcycling...
FAST FACTS OFFICIAL NAME Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca LOCATION Monterey, California, U.S.A., south of San Francisco TRACK LENGTH 2.238 mi (3.602 km) NUMBER OF TURNS 11 DATE OPENED 1957 FAMOUS FEATURE...
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