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How to Handle a Tire Blowout While Riding a Motorcycle

2007-09-14T02:02:00.000-07:00

How to Handle a Tire Blowout While Riding a Motorcycle

Motorcycle tires rarely blow with a bang. Follow these useful steps in the event of a tire blowout and you will decrease the risk of damage to your bike while minimizing the risk of danger to yourself and others.

Steps

1.Step One

Front tire air loss is particularly dangerous because it will make your motorcycle difficult to steer. Shift your weight as far back as possible when the front tire loses air pressure.

2. Step Two

Expect the back of the motorcycle to lurch from side to side if the rear tire starts to go flat. Stay seated as you are.

3. Step Three

Hold the hand grips tightly and concentrate on steering. Maintain as straight a course as possible.

4. Step Four

Gradually apply the brake on the tire that is not flat (provided you're sure which one that is). Wait until the motorcycle slows way down, then edge toward the side of the road and stop.

Tips & Warnings

Inspect your tires before your ride. Check your tire pressure and make sure it conforms with the recommended psi.
Look for nails, staples or screws in the tires and avoid riding on the shoulder or near meridians, where sharp objects tend to end up.
Respond quickly to maintain your balance if a tire starts to go flat. Detect the sudden air loss from the way the motorcycle rides.
Carry a cellular phone whenever you ride, in case of emergencies - they fit nicely in a saddle bag or inside your jacket pocket.

How to keep your motorcycle helmet from fogging up

2007-09-14T01:32:00.000-07:00

If you have a helmet with a face shield you have probably had to deal with it fogging up. This is just a fact of life for motorcyclists. Luckily there are some tricks that you can do to keep fogging to a minimum and possibly eliminate it all together.

Things You'll Need

Steps

1. Step One

Make sure that you are getting plenty of air flow. There are little air intakes on most helmets so if you are getting some fogging action on your helmet, increase the air flow. This alone might be enough to curb the fogging.

2. Step Two

Dish Soap

If increasing air flow isn't enough then you can put a couple drops of dish soap on your visor. Smear the soap over the inside of the visor. Make sure that you cover all of the visor.

3. Step Three

Buff the visor with a soft tissue.

How to Choose a Motorcycle Safety School

2007-09-14T00:51:00.000-07:00

Motorcyclists young and old can take safety training courses to sharpen their riding skills and prepare themselves for the motorcycle skills test, a prerequisite to obtaining a motorcycle license in many states, provinces and countries.

Steps

1. Step One

Consult the highway patrol or state trooper department in your area. Most can recommend motorcycle training schools that are priced at a reasonable rate.

2. Step Two
Browse the yellow pages or business pages in your telephone book.

3. Step Three

Check with your local municipal court, which may often refer people with moving violation citations to traffic schools.

4. Step Four

Have specialists from the schools help you decide whether you should take a basic or experienced course. The basic courses are for beginning and inexperienced riders, while the experienced classes are designed for seasoned motorcyclists and usually don't last as long.

5. Step Five

Search the Internet for links to these courses. Try typing in the words "motorcyle," "school," and the name of your city, town, or county.

Tips & Warnings

Motorcycle schools often include hours of classroom training as well as a day or more of on-cycle instruction. Be prepared to adjust your schedule accordingly.

How to Avoid an Accident on a Motorcycle

2007-09-12T07:27:00.000-07:00

here they are the tips :

Blame is irrelevant when people are killed or injured in motorcycle accidents. The reality is that it's up to you to stay out of accidents.

Steps

1. Step One

Wear highly visible clothing (especially at night) and use your headlight, even in daylight.

2. Step Two

Communicate with drivers in other vehicles by using the proper signals, brake light, and lane position.

3. Step Three

Keep an adequate space cushion when following, being followed, sharing your lane, passing other vehicles or being passed.

4. Step Four

Scan your course of travel 10 to 15 seconds ahead so you can identify and avoid potential hazards.

5. Step Five

Remain alert, and always be prepared to avoid a crash.

i have one more tips for you :

the tips :

Motorcyclists quickly discover that their eyes need protection from wind, dust, dirt, rain, insects and debris thrown from vehicles ahead of them.

Steps

1. Step One

Understand that helmets with plastic face shields are best, because they protect your entire face. But if your motorcycle has a windshield, you may have other options, such as goggles.

2. Step Two

Make sure your eye protection allows a clear view to either side, and that it's shatter-proof and free of scratches.

3. Step Three

Be sure the product allows enough room for eyeglasses or sunglasses to be worn underneath it.

Tips & Warnings

Fasten your eye protection tightly so it cannot be blown off.
Make sure your face protection allows air to pass through so it won't fog.
Tinted eye protection should not be worn at night.
Eyeglasses and sunglasses are not made to protect riders, and they can blow off when your head is turned. If you wear glasses, also use a face shield.

i hope that tips can help you yeah...
thank's..

How to Ride a Motorcycle in Wet or Icy Weather

2007-09-12T07:06:00.000-07:00

here they are the tips :

Wet pavement, particularly just after it starts to rain, along with mud, snow and ice, can mean disaster for motorcyclists who aren't particularly careful. Here are some pointers for operating safely in wet and icy conditions.

Steps
1. Step One
Avoid slippery spots if possible. Always drive on the driest pavement you see ahead of you.

2. Step Two
Reduce your speed - particularly on curves - because it's harder to stop on slippery surfaces. Don't forget, the speed limits posted on curves apply to good surface conditions.

3. Step Three
Use both brakes and remember that the front brake is more effective than the back, even on slippery pavement. Squeeze the brake lever gradually to avoid locking the front wheel.

4. Step Four
Avoid using the front brake, though, on extremely slippery surfaces, such as ice. Squeeze the clutch, look for an escape route and gradually coast to a stop. (Attempting this maneuver at anything other than the slowest of speeds could be dangerous.) If you must ride on icy or snowy roads, keep your bike straight up and proceed as slowly as possible. Avoid sudden moves and abstain from any quick changes in speed or direction, which can cause skidding on slippery surfaces.

5. Step Five
Turn, brake, accelerate and change gears as little and as gradually as possible. Make no changes at all in very slippery places, such as a patch of ice, until you've crossed it.

Tips & Warnings

Remember that oil leaked from cars and trucks tends to build up in the center of the lane, particularly near intersections. Ride in the track created by the wheels of moving cars. Also, watch for oil spots when stopping or parking. Putting your foot down in the wrong spot can make you slip and fall.
Certain sections of a wet road dry out faster than others, and snow melts quicker on some sections than others. Stay in the safest part of the lane whenever possible.
Consider skimming your feet along the pavement to keep from falling when you're changing lanes on extremely slippery surfaces, but only attempt at the slowest speed.
Stay away from the edge of the road when making sharp turns at intersections or when entering and leaving freeway ramps at high speeds. Dirt and gravel tend to collect along the side of the road.
Be warned that it's next to impossible to keep your balance on ice, hard-packed snow, or wet wooden surfaces. Follow the advice of the most cautious and experienced motorcyclists, who stay home when the roads are covered with ice or snow.

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news from honda

2007-09-11T22:35:00.000-07:00

this is the newest news from honda.

Live from Frankfurt, Germany.

September 11, 2007– Honda presented to the world the exciting Accord Tourer Concept and the new generation of Honda diesel engines, i-DTEC at the 2007 Frankfurt motor show.

Accord Tourer Concept

The premiere of the Accord Tourer Concept provides a strong indication of the design direction of the all-new generation Accord Tourer set to debut in mid-2008. The wider, lower look signals a sportier, more emotional styling approach, and while the design of the current Accord Tourer maximises its load-carrying capability, the new model goes for smarter, sleeker proportions while retaining a strong degree of versatility and practicality. The Concept's greater width makes for a more spacious cabin and also allows an increased track for enhanced handling characteristics.

The all-new Accord range will boast one of the first all-Euro 5-compliant engine line-ups which will consist of two i-VTEC petrol engines of 2.0 and 2.4-litre capacities and a newly developed 2.2-litre i-DTEC next-generation diesel engine. Compared to the current Accord engine line-up, power output will be boosted and emissions and fuel economy significantly improved. The latest engines will be complemented by innovative new chassis technology that will deliver exceptional handling, greater linear stability and a more involving driving experience without compromising ride comfort.

The all-new Accord will debut in Sedan and Tourer forms at the 2008 Geneva motor show.
The all-new i-DTEC is the 2nd diesel engine Honda has developed. By further improving the current award winning i-CTDi's superb performance, fuel economy and emission efficiencies, i-DTEC has achieved various stringent emission standards in the U.S., Japan and Europe (Honda test data).

The first phase of the programme - compliance with the Euro 5 legislation expected in 2009 - has already reached fruition, and an example of the new engine, which makes its first appearance in next year's Accord range, is being shown on the stand.

Honda continues to work on the second phase of development of its latest diesel engine and has already achieved compliance with the stringent US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier II/Bin 5 emissions requirements. This is of particular significance to the European market in that the Tier II standards are even more demanding than the Euro 6 requirements which remain at the proposal stage. An example of this engine is also on display at the stand.

In Euro 5 regulation, emissions of particulates from diesel-engined cars are expected to be reduced by 80 per cent compared to Euro 4 (down from 25 to 5 mg/km), while NOx levels are cut from 250 to 180 mg/km.

Tier II is the second stage of US emissions standards and is split into eight permanent and three temporary certification levels called ‘bins' to which vehicles are certified. When fully implemented in 2009, a manufacturer's light-vehicle fleet has to meet the average NOx standard of approximately 43.5 mg/km (0.07 g/mile) - the Bin 5 level (and equivalent to California's LEV II standard).
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2007-08-29T03:21:00.001-07:00

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honda FCX

Honda to Begin Producing Next Generation FCX Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle
Production Car Will Closely Resemble the FCX Concept Vehicle making its North American Debut at the North American International Auto Show
DETROIT, U.S.A., January 8, 2006 – Signaling a rapid advancement in its fuel cell vehicle technology, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced that it will begin production in Japan of its next generation FCX hydrogen powered fuel cell vehicle (FCV) in three to four years. The FCX Concept vehicle, unveiled just four months ago and now on display at the North American International Auto Show, boasts a fuel cell system that delivers more power in less space, in a unique, low-floor fuel cell platform. The premium fuel cell sedan offers the ultimate in clean-running performance, and represents Honda's vision of future mobility in which vehicles are less dependent on fossil fuels and produce no significant emissions. Honda's FCX Concept defines a new stage in the evolution of fuel cell vehicle technology. The FCX Concept is designed with a low center of gravity and a full-sized cabin, offering the kind of driving pleasure and roomy interior previously unimaginable in a fuel cell vehicle. The FCX Concept is designed with a short front end to make the most of its unique low-floor platform, creating a comfortably large cabin. A tapered cabin profile and accentuated fender flare create an attractively dynamic look. The FCX Concept is an FCX that delivers style and excitement.
Using an innovative approach, the new, high-efficiency, compact V Flow fuel cell platform takes possible the lowest-floor platform in an FCV ever. Oxygen and hydrogen flow from the top to the bottom of the fuel cell stack (vertical gas flow) and the fuel cells are arranged vertically in the center tunnel (vertebral layout) for new, high-efficiency fuel cell packaging (volume efficiency).

Compact enough to fit neatly into the center tunnel but robust enough to put out 100kW of power, Honda's V Flow fuel cell stack offers space efficiency and high-energy output. The key to fuel cell performance is water management; Honda's new system takes full advantage of gravity to efficiently discharge water formed during electricity generation. This improves performance in sub-zero temperatures, further solving the problem of cold-weather startup that has been a key obstacle to the commercialization of FCV's. Now, with the V Flow fuel cell stack Honda has achieved ultra-low-temperature start-up performance on par with that of a gasoline engine. The FCX Concept drive train features three energy-efficient motors- one 80kW in the front and a 25kW space-efficient motor in each rear wheel, leaving ample room for a spacious cabin.

One barrier to FCV commercialization has been the need for high-capacity yet lightweight and compact hydrogen storage. Honda has now developed a new approach to expanding storage capacity, a newly developed hydrogen absorption material in the tank doubles capacity to 5 kg of hydrogen at 5000 PSI, extending cruising range to 350 miles, equivalent to that of a gasoline-engine car.

Approaching the vehicle, the driver is recognized by vehicle sensors and intelligent cameras unlocking the doors. The driving unit also automatically sets the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, and instrument panel to the optimal position for the driver. The instrument panel tilts up and down 45 degrees in response to vehicle speed to give either a sense of security or a relaxed feel. A system installed in the instrument panel senses the driver's line of sight shifting toward menu icons, and operates switches accordingly, allowing the driver hands-free operation of audio, AC and other systems.

As part of its effort to ensure the viability of a hydrogen-based society, Honda is developing the Home Energy Station, a comprehensive system designed to meet residential energy needs by supplying electricity and heat in addition to hydrogen fuel for vehicles. Generating hydrogen from natural gas supplied for residential use, the Home Energy Station system also offers consumers the convenience of refueling hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles at home. The system is equipped with fuel cells that generate and supply electricity to the home, and is configured to recover the heat produced during power generation for domestic water heating. In addition to reducing carbon dioxide emissions by some 40 percent, the Home Energy Station system is expected to lower the total running cost of household electricity, gas and vehicle fuel by 50 percent. added from : Honda Worldwide

toyota Fine-N

futuristic!!!!only that word can i spell for my comment! this car called city car Fine-N. The Fine-N hints at the coming revolution in automotive design by employing an advanced fuel-cell system. It touts an innovative package and fresh styling made possible by its fuel cell layout and four in-wheel motors. added from Toyota.com with any changes
designer : In 1800, Alessandro Volta arranged zinc and copper discs in a column and invented the battery. 204 years later, Toyota has electrified automotive history with the first high-performance hybrid, named in his honor. The Giugiaro-designed carbon-fiber body seats three people abreast and features "drive-by-wire" controls, allowing you to position the steering wheel and pedals in front of any one of them. And the Volta's 408-hp Hybrid Synergy Drive® (a 3.3-liter V6 with an electric motor for each axle) not only delivers 435 miles on a 13.7-gallon tank, but 0-60 acceleration in a mere four seconds. Somewhere, Count Volta is smiling.
the crown concept : The Crown Concept's innovative styling and superior driving performance makes a shift in the Crown's concept of being "stationary" to being "active," raising the traditional feeling of hospitality to the world's highest level so as to propose the ideal for a next-generation luxury class sedan.
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Daihatsu HVS

The HVS is a hybrid open sports car that offers a sophisticated fusion of driving performance and environment-frendly performance.
This advanced roadster points the way to the next generation of sports car, with its hybrid system delivering sporty response on a par with that of 2-litre engine vehicles and excellent fuel economy of 35km/litre*, surpassing expectations for 1-litre engine vehicles - all packed into a compact open body.

Specifications

Overall length	3,715mm
Overall width	1,695mm
Overall height	1,235mm
Wheelbase	2,235mm
Kerb weight	-
Seating capacity	2 persons
Engine type	TOPAZ inline 4-cylinder, 16-valve DOHC gasoline
Displacement	1,500cc
Drive	Electric 4x4
Tire size	205/40R17

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toyota MTRC

The idea of the concept car began with General Motors in 1938, when it unveiled the first-ever concept car. The Buick Y-Job, whimsically named so by its designer because most carmakers called their experimental vehicles 'X', gave Buick the chance to showcase features that it would come to use in Buick and Cadillac products through the 1940s. As well as providing an opportunity for General Motors to show off a little, it generated a sudden interest in GM's existing vehicles. The success of General Motors' first concept car led other car manufacturers to put time and effort into their own concept car unveilings.
In addition to a range of new, commercial vehicles, regular visitors to motor shows have come to expect something a little more exciting. There's an increasing demand for car manufacturers to unveil innovative, extravagant and sometimes way-out concept cars -- vehicles that are not quite ready for mass production but offer a thrilling insight into what might be rolling off the production line in the future. The unveiling of a new concept car allows manufacturers the opportunity to test out radical designs, body shapes, alternative power sources or new control systems, all without needing to worry about the costs or feasibility of mass production.
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Mitsubishi i :
The Mitsubishi i is a kei car from Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors, first released in January 2006, twenty eight months after its debut at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show.It is the first four door automobile since the 1960s to employ a "rear midship" setup with the engine behind the passengers, in an attempt to improve safety and interior space without enlarging the overall exterior.

The innovative layout and styling of the i proved an immediate critical and commercial success, exceeding Mitsubishi's initial sales targets by 20 percent and winning four major awards in its first year. Although designed with the Japanese keijidōsha light automobile class in mind, the attention it generated led to its subsequent introduction in right hand drive markets in Asia, Oceania and Europe. It is also speculated to be the basis of the battery electric vehicle Mitsubishi has timetabled for introduction in 2010.

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Suzuki P. X

The PX is an entertainingly offbeat, American retro-styled, three-row minivan concept with a very luxurious, six-seat cabin. It is aimed, Suzuki says, at men with families who don't necessarily want to conform to the routine and normality of everyday life, which sounds like the marketing brief for half of the SUVs built in the past ten years. The military-inspired, aerodynamic body is 174 inches (14.5 feet) long and rides on a long, 118-inch wheelbase and twenty-inch tires (try that on your mom's Odyssey).

Inside, the classic twin-cowl dashboard is reminiscent of the 1963-68 Corvette. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine comes from Suzuki's new domestic-market Escudo (sold in the U.S. as the Grand Vitara). The PX name, of course, refers to the U.S. military canteens, which is no surprise since the United States has maintained huge military bases in Japan since WWII.

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How to Handle a Tire Blowout While Riding a Motorcycle

Introduction

Steps

Tips & Warnings

How to keep your motorcycle helmet from fogging up

How to keep your motorcycle helmet from fogging up

Introduction

Things You'll Need

Steps

How to Choose a Motorcycle Safety School

How to Choose a Motorcycle Safety School

Introduction

Steps

Tips & Warnings

How to Avoid an Accident on a Motorcycle

How to Avoid an Accident on a Motorcycle

Introduction

Steps

How to Choose Eye Protection for Riding Your Motorcycle

Introduction

Steps

Tips & Warnings

How to Ride a Motorcycle in Wet or Icy Weather

How to Ride a Motorcycle in Wet or Icy Weather

Introduction

Tips & Warnings

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