The nearly lost art of the kickstart
Article Abstract:
Motorcycles with kickstarters generate a different kind of excitement. Kickstarting a motorcycle provides real satisfaction to drivers because they feel the piston through the arch of their boots as it hits compression. Kickstarters, however, have become rare in modern motorcycles.
Publication Name: Cycle World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0011-4286
Year: 1998
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Do loud pipes save lives?
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Some cyclists claim that loud motorcycles are safer because they warn motorists when a cycle is near. However, car drivers and pedestrians are often annoyed by motorcycles that are too loud. An account of an attempt to modify the stock mufflers of a Ducati 900SS is given.
Publication Name: Cycle World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0011-4286
Year: 1993
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Paperweights of the gods
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Motorcycle parts are manifestations of the soul of the bike and the care and efforts the people who built the bike poured into it. The designers also speak through these parts telling enthusiasts whether to treasure the motorcycle or throw it away.
Publication Name: Cycle World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0011-4286
Year: 1999
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