Kamis, 19 Oktober 2017

Two Very Different Types of Saddlebags For Motorcycles

Saddlebags for motorcycles are not a new item. They have been around for 50 years. However back then they were more of a must have item than just a way to dress up a bike. Back then riders used them to store their very important items in, today those same saddlebags are used but they look much cooler and are much more attractive and they definitely cost a whole lot more.

The original purpose behind saddlebags was that they could really hold absolutely anything you might want, especially when the biker went on a long trip. The pockets of a riders jeans and shirts just could not fit everything a biker needed it too and these very handy type of saddlebags became a necessity for every single bike and rider out there.

Today, these same saddlebags are still available and are still a very important part of motorcycles, but you will find that there are currently two very different types available. The first type is a hard mounted one and the second type is a throw over the seat type. You really need to understand the two very different types so that you can easily figure out which one you would rather have for your bike.

Hard Mounted

These saddlebags for motorcycles are hard mounted onto motorcycles to secure them. With this method and this type you never have to worry about your bag flapping in the wind and causing a big distraction for the rider. When you purchase your bike they usually come with one already on the frame.

They are constructed of premium leather. You can choose which type of leather you want, and if you want it to be a soft, or hard leather. Most bikers prefer hard leather because it tends to last longer.

The Throw Over

Some people do not want to buy or install permanent bags to their bike and for these people this style works better. All a biker does is he just throws it over the seat and tightens the string to secure it and away he goes.



Senin, 02 Oktober 2017

Suzuki Motorcycles and Motorcycle Accessories

Suzuki is one of the top four motorcycle manufacturers in the word. They have a wide variety of motorcycles to choose from, including the following most popular:

    Diamond Free
    X-6 Hustler
    Titan
    GT750
    RG500
    XN85
    GSX-R

Diamond Free

The Diamond Free made the world take notice of Suzuki by winning the Climb at Mount Fuji Hill in 1953.

X-6 Hustler

The X-6 Hustler was the company's first street-legal performance bike. It was introduced in the mid 1960's. This bike was the fastest 250cc bike during this time.

Titan/GT750/RG500

The Titan was a 500cc model bike. The Titan was the predecessor to the GT750, a two-stroke motorcycle that reached up to 110mph, going from 0mph to 60mph in five seconds. Following the GT750, Suzuki introduced a larger version of that same bike, the RG500. The RG500 ended up being the most successful racing bike of that time period.

XN85/GSX-R

The XN85 motorcycle that was introduced in the 1980's won many races, including the first World Motocross Championship won in America. Following that, the next turbo-charged racing bike offered by Suzuki was called the GSX-R. This motorcycle had an aluminum frame which made it the lightest motorcycle in this class.

Various motorcycle reviews showed that Suzuki dominated the motorcycle racing circuit for a time, especially after winning the World Motocross Championship six times in the 1970's. In the late 70's, Suzuki successfully redesigned their four stroke models to meet new emissions regulations. Sales for Suzuki continued to soar.

In addition to the racing circuit, Suzuki did well in the cruising market. They introduced the Boulevard. This five-speed transmission model bike came in many different sizes. This was an attractive, extremely comfortable motorcycle that offered a very smooth ride no matter how long or on what terrain you traveled. It was priced right at just over $12,500. Their addition of the Boulevard and other cruising model bikes made the Suzuki brand motorcycle attractive to Mrs. Motorcycle, just as the racing bikes did for Mr. Motorcycle.