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Posts by Francois Steyn

link to Why are Cruisers so Slow and Under-powered?

Why are Cruisers so Slow and Under-powered?

You don't have to know much about motorcycles to know that cruisers, like Harley-Davidson bikes, are slower than sport bikes and tourers. But if you consider that most Harley engines are at least 1...

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Can a Motorcycle Gas Tank Explode?

We’ve all seen the movies. A car or motorcycle explodes and dramatically goes up in flames, causing the driver to have a near-death experience that he narrowly escapes from. Or perhaps the...

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How to Smoothly Stop a Motorcycle the Right Way (with Infographic)

If you are new to motorcycling you may be wondering about the correct way to stop your bike. In a manual transmission car you can simply brake, come to a stop and then shift straight from fifth gear...

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link to Can You Ride Your Motorcycle With a Nail in the Tire?

Can You Ride Your Motorcycle With a Nail in the Tire?

You're all geared up and ready to get on your motorcycle for a ride with your buddies when you notice a nail stuck in your tire. "Perfect! Now What?" You wrestle with the choice to cancel the ride or...

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link to Is Too Much Oil Bad for Your Motorcycle?

Is Too Much Oil Bad for Your Motorcycle?

Have you ever changed the oil on your motorcycle and when you checked the oil level afterward it was too high? Or you've had the bike serviced, and realized the oil level is above the full mark when...

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link to Riding Through the Drive Thru on a Motorcycle: 9 Tips

Riding Through the Drive Thru on a Motorcycle: 9 Tips

Have you ever left work just craving for takeaways, but you commute on a motorcycle and are unsure whether bikes are allow in the drive-thru? Or you are on an adventure bike trip and it is getting...

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I've been riding motorcycles since I was in school and have traveled thousands of miles on various bikes through more than 10 countries. For more info, check out my about page: https://adventurebiketroop.com/about-us/

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