Friday, August 30, 2013

More Information About Street Fighter Motorcycle

By Luna Cole


Planning to buy a motorcycle? Be sure to think over your decision a lot of times because choosing the kind of motorcycle to buy will give you a hard time especially now that there are a lot of motorcycle types, style form and sizes that you can choose from. One should know that the two most popular type of motorcycle that commonly purchased are those that are street motorcycles and those that are designed to be ridden in paved roads. Other kinds of motorcycles are also emerging nowadays.

One type of motorcycle is the street fighter motorcycle which is a kind of sport bike that is made and customized for the purpose of achieving a more aggressive overall appearance. Customization of this kind of motorcycle includes removal of the fairing or the shell that is typically place on top of the motorcycle's frame. The purpose of removing fairing includes decreasing air drag and providing protection to the rider against hazards caused by the wind.

To make a motorbike into a street fighter motorcycle, changes and customizations has to be done. These changes include making mufflers short and loud, the pair of headlights should be round and large and handlebars are made to be upright and tall.

The street fighter motorcycles are gaining popularity worldwide that is why a lot of motorcycle manufacturers like Honda, Ducati and Triumph have tried to produce street fighter motorcycles that are factory built.

Street fighter motorcycles are said to be popularized by European motorcycle riders however it is believed to be inspired by Japanese motorcycles during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Before, the reason why motorcycle fairings were removed is because of the facts that young motorcycle riders during that time could not afford to continuously replace damaged fairings that is caused by frequent crashes. In order to help the riders be able to perform different stunts, it was eventually added more customization including making the headlights round and large and making handlebars upright and high.

After we have discussed topics about street fighter motorcycles, people must also be aware of the important safety measures that will help them to avoid accidents. The following are some safety measures that will guide riders and drivers to prevent the occurrence of accidents:

-Before you ride or drive any motorcycles or vehicles, be sure that you are already capable of doing so and that you have at least the basic knowledge of proper driving to make sure that you can avoid accidents to happen.

-Be careful when you are driving and avoid driving recklessly even if you think you already are an expert driver or rider. Even if you are already an expert rider, there is still a tendency that you might encounter beginner riders which may cause you to have an accident.

-Motorcycle drivers and riders should be extra careful especially in changing or turning lanes because of the fact that motorcycles are smaller and harder to notice compared to other types of vehicles. When steering, make sure to do it clearly.

-Last but no the least on the list of our safety measures for motorcycle driving and riding is to use your common sense and all other senses that you have especially when you are driving. If you think you are not capable to drive your motorcycle properly maybe because you are drunk or you are not feeling well, do not drive. A lot of motorcycle accidents should have been avoided if motorists have decided not to drive during times when they are drunk and unwell.




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