A touring bike is designed to withstand the weight of luggage and an extra passenger while maintaining speed and providing rider comfort. You don't have to own a touring bike to go on a long distance motorbike ride. Let's take a look at a few things you can do to make your sports bike more comfortable for riding long distances.
Saddle
Technological advancement in motorbike seating materials means that any bike can be equipped with a comfortable saddle for long distance riding.
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Your windscreen is an incredibly important part of your car. If something is wrong with it, you should get it fixed as soon as possible. Windscreens are one of the most fragile parts of cars and often need to be repaired and sometimes even replaced. So, for what reasons may your windscreen need repairing? And what risks are you running by potentially not doing so?
Chips
Though generally minor is appearance, a chip in your windscreen can often lead to more serious consequences.
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While the zombie apocalypse has not arrived yet, that doesn't mean it's not worth taking steps to be prepared. Some may choose to hunker down in abandoned real estate. Others are going to hit the road Mad Max-style to find a better environment in which to live. A normal car is not really up to the task of dealing with wandering zombies. So, you may wish to ask your mechanic to perform a few necessary customizations.
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Your car's transmission is one of the most important parts of what keeps your vehicle running. Due to their intense use, transmissions experience more wear and tear over time than other car parts. Their issues are frequent and can develop into serious problems unless you check your car periodically and maintain it regularly.
How do transmissions work?
Transmissions control the output of power from the engine to the drive wheel. Engine parts operate at very high speeds during motion and need to be slowed down for starting, stopping or slower travel.
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Driver fatigue is a serious issue when it comes to staying safe on the road. Up to 30% of road fatalities can be attributed to driver fatigue. The repercussions of driver fatigue related accidents are even more substantial when it comes to heavy vehicle accidents, largely due to the size and force of impact caused by a truck or other large commercial vehicle. Here are three ways to fight driver fatigue during the next long haul trip in your Hino truck.
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