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Victory Tops Motorcycle Brands in Overall Quality
Victory Motorcycles consistently beat out the Harley Davidson brand of bikes in quality and serviceability. The new American motorcycle made waves since it appeared on the market years ago, and now diehard Harley riders are turning to Polaris' Victory cruiser bike line to hit the road with style and piece of mind.
Hardly any Victory bike leaves the shop without new pipes or other specialty Victory parts and accessories added on.
Exhaust pipes more than any other product seem to grace the rear end of Victory motorcycles so riders can be the baddest and loudest bikers on the road.
Bikers love to customize their motorcycles as they take them to various rallies and cruise nights for that award winning one-of-a-kind look.
And for a company like Victory, their brand quality is reflected in their parts as well. Of course, even the worst bike cannot be improved with the best parts.
Buyers should consider researching the bike that best matches their riding style and determine what parts they need, and what parts are about as useful and kitsch as tassels on the ends of bicycle handlebars.
Chrome always makes a motorcycle stand out well. Sometimes even going for specialty all-black parts can really give a cruiser that dark and imposing look.
Online retailers like Full Throttle Motorsports sell these parts and some of the coolest custom cruisers Victory has made, including the limited edition Arlen Ness designed motorcycles.
Arlen, and his son, Corey Ness, made names for themselves as some of the top crafters of motorcycles today, and could be considered the Ed "Big Daddy" Roth team of modern day chopper bikes.
Even Victory motorcycles, with their leading overall quality record according to JD Power and Associates, typically need repairs and maintenance.
Thousands of Victory replacement parts can be purchased and ordered through Full Throttle Motorsports' online shopping catalog. Orders over $100 even receive free shipping.
Full Throttle Motorsports, Michigan's leading powersports dealer even sells parts and vehicles for many other types of motorsport brands, including: Yamaha, Suzuki, Polaris, Scwhinn, Piaggio, Vespa, Vectrix, Victory, Ranger, Aprilia, Big Bear Choppers, Big Dog Motorcycles, and may order parts for off-brand vehicles.
Motorcycle repair experts always advise properly winterizing motorcycles if the local climate reaches freezing temperatures. Some suggest storing a motorcycle with a full tank of fuel so that moisture does not seep in the tank during the winter months.
When getting a bike ready after the long winter months, be sure to check for cracks in any liquid reservoirs on the bike and make sure tires have not lost inflation.
Some motorcycle race tracks change their safety requirement rules from time to time. It is important to check with racetracks to make sure ones bike has all of the most recent safety equipment, in order to ride at any race day event.
Of course helmets and protective leathers are practically a requirement for any kind of riding condition.
About the Author
Joe Bowlerson is the pen name of a freelance journalist.
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Types Of Motorcycle Fairings Prevalent Today
Motorcycle fairing is the shell positioned over the frame of sports bikes and racing motorcycles mainly to reduce the air drag. It also protects the driver from wind, weather and debris and cushions the vehicle in case of a crash. As speed of the motorcycle increases, body of a motorcyclist experiences increasing wind resistance that slows down the bike. With fairings, a biker can duck low and nullify almost all air resistance.
Types of Fairings Depending on Coverage Area
Depending on area of coverage fairings may be full, half or quarter.
• Full fairing – They cover both lower and upper portions of the motorcycle, minimizing air drag and providing protection to the engine, gearbox and chassis.
• Half fairings – They feature a windscreen, extending below the handlebars. Many half-faired models have kits by original manufacturers to convert them to full fairings.
• Quarter fairing – This generally comprises a windscreen and minimum fairing around the headlight.
• Belly Pan Fairings – These are used in combination with quarter or half fairings below the engine to minimize the aerodynamic lift and to increase the appeal of the bike.
Types of Fairings Depending on Their Placement
• Depending on their position you can have
• front fairing
• rear fairing
• left body fairing
• right body fairing, and
• tail fairing.
There are some specialized fairings manufacturers that have come up with innovative and attractive fairings, adding a new dimension to the biking experience.
Some popular motorcycle fairings brands:
• Batwing fairing: Clean aerodynamic shape, easily detachable, 36 inch wide and 17 inch tall, without windshields from Memphis. Windshields are available in three heights and seven colors. The inner wall is black textured, ABS outer shell is black and paint ready. However, it is not compatible with any other windshield other than Batwing.
• AirMaster Universal Deluxe Fairing: Way ahead of time, this subtle and classy styling of Kuryakyn fairings will set a different look for your bike. The attractive standard features and tempting list of optional accessories make it one of the finest fairings in the market, especially, for music buffs. Stereo, CD, AM & FM, specially designed and fitted speakers, direct ipod control, and glove compartment are some of its distinct features. It can be fitted to all types of bike.
• Arlen Ness Fairing: Designed to be used on all front ends, its body is constructed by heavy ABS plastic and the windshield is made of smoked plexiglass. It is smart, good looking and inexpensive.
• Premeux Classic Fairing: These fairings give excellent protection from wind and rain. Made of composite fiberglass, chromed brackets, and black gel coat surface, these are available ready to be painted to match the colors of the motorcycle. Inside the inner fairings enough place for speaker mounts, antenna and glove box are kept.
Gone are the days of Dustbin fairings and Dolphin fairings. Today, fairings have become an integral part of design and style statement of a sports or racing motorcycle. The increasing craze for stylish fairings has encouraged the leading manufactures to come with aftermarket fairing kits to be fitted to their respective models. They are now offering a whole new updated range of fairings that may be full or half, depending upon the choice. It is time to gear up for a whole new biking experience!
About the Author
Darren Faulkner provides up-to-date information on motorcycle fairings.
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