Streetbikes

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CHOOSING YOUR STREET MOTORCYCLE
8
Types of Street Motorcycles
10
ENGINE FACTORS
18
Engine Displacement
19
Number of Cylinders
21
Engine Configuration
23
CHASSIS STUFF
32
Other Bits of Frame Info
33
Motorcycle Clothing
102
What Makes a Good Riding Jacket
104
Womens Apparel
107
The Lower Half
108
Full Riding Suits
109
Rain Suits
110
Electric Clothing
112
Boots
114

Brakes
39
Final Drive
40
BRANDS OF STREET MOTORCYCLES
44
Alternative VTwin Manufacturers
50
Custom Motorcycles
54
FEATURES AND OPTIONS
56
Braking Options
58
Cruise Control
60
Sound Systems
62
Other Niceties
64
MOTORCYCLE ACCESSORIES
66
Seats Pegs and Bars
70
Touring Accessories
75
Wind Protection
79
Fairings
81
Wheels
83
SIDECARS TRAILERS AND TRIKES
86
Trailers for Hauling Motorcycles
91
Trikes
93
APPAREL
94
Types of Helmets
96
Other Helmet Considerations
98
PERFORMANCE CONSIDERATIONS
116
Suspension Upgrades
118
Lowering a Motorcycle
122
Brakes
125
MAINTENANCE
126
Tires
130
Batteries
135
Picking Up a Fallen Bike
137
LETS RIDE
138
Mechanical
141
Passengers
142
Women Who Ride
143
Commuting
144
Motorcycle Events Rides and Rallies
147
Camping by Motorcycle
148
Organized Tours
149
Track Days
151
Racing
152
Motorcycle Terms
154
Index
158
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