Chopper Ride Oakland Ca

Chopper Ride

A casual chopper ride through Oakland California. Custom chopper builder Max Schaaf of 4Q Conditioning in Oakland, California.

Chopper (motorcycle)

Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, photos from https://sandiegocustommotorcycles.info :

While all choppers are highly customized bikes, sometimes even being built from scratch using all custom parts, not all customized bikes are choppers. In Europe at roughly the same era that choppers were invented and popularized in the USA, bikers modified their bikes (primarily English brands like Triumph, BSA, Norton and Matchless) in a different way, to achieve different looks, performance goals and riding position. The resulting bikes are known as café racers, and look very different from a chopper. (more…)

By biker1, 8 yearsMarch 12, 2018 ago

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Counter Steering A Motorcycle

The biggest problem some people have about learning Counter Steering is grasping the concept of “turn right to go left” So here is a better way to learn counter steering a motorcycle:

Counter-steering, leaning, and using massive throttle to steer the motorcycle from the rear is currently the quickest combined technique to change direction of a motorcycle. Of course on the street most people will not do the third part, so Counter-steering and leaning together will always change the direction of the bike faster than Counter-steering by itself (on the street). On the track, the best racers use all three combined. It doesn’t matter if you’re riding a Harley or a cutting edge Sportsbike, I strongly recommend practicing both together.

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By biker1, 8 years ago

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Motorcycle Snow Ride

Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Snow Ride

A lot of people say that if you ride a motorcycle you have to be a little crazy. Well, as a longtime motorcycle rider, I say if you ride a motorcycle in the snow, you are crazy!

Motorcycle riders here in Southern California sometimes don’t realize how great we have it! Now, don’t get me wrong did a lot of stuff that’s wrong with California, but the weather is certainly not one of them! (more…)

By biker1, 8 yearsMarch 10, 2018 ago

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Radical Chopper Motorcycles

Crazy long front forks and handlebars on chopper motorcycles. Radical Chopper Motorcycles:

It seems there are people who always want to take a look to its extreme or radical possibility. Unfortunately, when doing this, especially on an auto or motorcycle handling and therefore safety are compromised.

Yes, it’s one thing to put on a long front end just for shows, but to actually operate a motorcycle with one of these radical extended front ends and extreme rake, is just an accident waiting to happen! (more…)

By biker1, 8 yearsMarch 3, 2018 ago

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Big Dog Motorcycle For Sale

2006 Big Dog Motorcycle For Sale

This beautiful factory custom soft tail chopper has just over 1,833 original miles! Big Dog Motorcycle For Sale:

This big dog is registered here in California and has a brand-new battery. Comes with the OEM big dog sissy bar, passenger pegs and a removable pinion pad for your passenger. this is one good-looking bike with an installed custom exhaust and the leather tool bag is also included. (more…)

By biker1, 8 yearsFebruary 28, 2018 ago

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Big Dog k9 For Sale

Big Dog k9 For Sale – – 2007 Big Dog k9 Motorcycle

This good-looking and powerful factory custom chopper motorcycle is for sale. This is a 2007 Big Dog K9 with approximately 15,000 miles on it. this big dog K9 for sale is located in San Diego California. It has a clear title from Utah. This good-looking motorcycle is being offered at just $12,500, which is below theBlue Book retail value. Here in Southern California these bikes typically sell for substantially over their Blue Book values!

Many motorcycle enthusiast believe that the Big Dog K9 motorcycle is the best looking soft-tail classic style chopper motorcycle that has been factory produced. Since the bike was re-wired by its prior owner, the speedometer, turn signals, horn and OEM ignition do not work. (more…)

By biker1, 8 yearsFebruary 27, 2018 ago

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Smart motorcycle helmet

Crosshelmet – Smart motorcycle helmet

Motorcycles have evolved faster than helmets have . . . Well, that was then, this is now:
The CrossHelmet is a next generation motorcycle helmet with sound control and 360° visibility that will transform your riding experience. Before you read any further, let me tell you what I think is the big downside to this helmet . . . And that is the estimated price of around $1700! I just can’t see a lot of motorcyclist spending that kind of money for a high-tech helmet. So if this company is going to be a success I hope they planned on very limited production or future price drop two under $1000.

The CrossHelmet brings state of the art technology to a safety staple that has remained stagnant for years. Our product combines integrated head-up display with 360° range of vision, sound management, and Bluetooth features to riders. It is the smartest motorcycle helmet ever.

360° VISIBILITY – We believe rear vision is an essential part of increasing rider safety. That’s why the CrossHelmet is equipped with a rear-view camera. The camera is combined with a wide-view visor that allows more road-vision and eliminates blind spots, allowing for optimum, 360° views. (more…)

By biker1, 8 years ago

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How To Pick Up A Dropped Motorcycle

A demonstration of how to pick up a dropped motorcycle the easy way!

A Haley-Davidson representative doing this demonstration. How to tip your Harley back up when you drop it! Keep in mind that if you been riding a long time they say it’s not if you ever drop your bike but when you drop your bike!

On big dress bikes,. what really helps is the crash bars and bags not letting the bike actually get laid all the way over. When a bike is laying all the way on its side with no crash bar or bags to keep it at about a 45 degree angle it is definitely a lot harder to get back up. (more…)

By biker1, 8 years ago

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Kickstarting a Motorcycle

Kickstarting a Motorcycle – I certainly remember those days!

Since I started riding in the 1960s I remember well kickstarting Harleys! You really had to have your bike all tuned up and be careful not to flood the engine. Even then, sometimes you had to jump on the pedal 10 or 12 times to get the engine running. This video is shows a gal kickstarting a Harley Ironhead. this bike or gal definitely has perseverance and a great never give up mentality!