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July 24, 2018

3 Reasons to Buy a Motorcycle

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Get your motor running, head on the highway, looking for adventure, and whatever comes our way.

You’ve definitely heard Steppenwolf’s classic song “Born to be Wild” at least a few hundred times in your life, and if you’re like the majority of people out there, you’ve probably got a sense somewhere deep down that motorcycles are just… well, really cool.

Of course, for every image of Marlon Brando looking intense in The Wild One, and every trope of a cool kid racing through town on his slick bike, there’s the less flattering association of a guy having a midlife crisis and upsetting his wife by bringing home a beast of a Harley, or the unfortunate fact that motorcycles are, after all, pretty dangerous.

If, however, you’re willing to deal with the sideways glances from your relatives, and are happy enough to take the risk of riding one of these humbling machines, there are a few pretty compelling reasons why you might want to get Shiply to deliver a motorcycle to your home in the near future.

May 21, 2018

Are You As Safe On The Road As You Think?

by AlRitch, in Safe Driving

Driving is a huge part of our everyday lives. So much so, that we often tend to see as being on the road as safe. But in reality, it’s not always. The roads can be dangerous. And even when you think that you’re a great driver, the risks may not even be based on your own actions. Because other road users can be the danger. So let’s consider how you can be safe on the roads.

Insurance Options

First of all, it’s going to be in your best interest to get insurance. You know this is a legal requirement, but you should also concentrate on getting the right cover and policy options too. Be sure that you are covered for the things that matter to you the most. Because if something were to happen, at least you have that protection to fall back on.

Driving Skills

Next, you will want to make sure that your driving skills are up to scratch. You have to be conscious, not careless. It’s easy to just assume that you’re safe, but you may not be. So you will want to drive carefully, be aware of others around you, and maybe take a safety class just to be sure.

Motorcycle Musts

And finally, if you’re thinking about getting a motorcycle, or you know that you want to consider the option, you have to be safe. When it comes to riding a motorcycle, you will want to ensure that you know what safety gear to wear and how to drive well. The below infographic has more information on this.

April 02, 2017

Two Wheels Can Be As Safe As Four

by AlRitch, in Safe Driving

Thinking of changing your vehicle? Well, rather than buy a car, why don’t you think about getting a motorbike instead? They are often a lot cheaper, and the running and maintenance often work out much more affordable as well.

But, of course, there is one main reason why people are put off by motorbikes: safety. Motorbikes and scooters have got a bad reputation for being very unsafe vehicles, as there are quite a few road traffic accidents involving them each year. There is a way you can beat the statistics, though, and make sure you stay safe on your two wheels. You just need to remember these points.

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Practice, Practice, Practice

Before you can ride a motorbike out on the roads, you will need to take some lessons and a test. This is just like learning to drive a car, but this time it will be on a motorbike. It is important that you get in as much practice as possible, as this will help you become a safer driver. Not doing so could result in an accident and you needing to find an accident attorney! You will find a great article you can read about getting a motorcycle injury attorney online, or you could just practice your driver as much as possible to ensure you never get into a crash. It’s up to you!

January 28, 2017

Surprising Reasons Why Your Next Vehicle Should be a Motorcycle, Not a Car

by AlRitch, in Motorcycles

If you’re thinking of buying a new car, maybe you should widen your scope a little. There are other vehicles out there that might be worth your time. For example, motorcycles are seen as far better options by many people. If you only ever drive a car and ignore the real benefits of buying yourself a motorcycle, you could really miss out. Here are some surprising reasons why your next vehicle should be a motorcycle and not a car.

There’s Something About Being Out of a Car

When you’re in a car, you’re completely closed off from the world around you. You can’t feel the wind hitting up against you and you are not directly exposed to the elements. That’s not the case when you’re driving a motorcycle. You are outside of the shell of your car and you feel more connected to the world around you as you pass through it. This is part of what makes motorcycles so closely associated with freedom. You can feel like you are at one with your environment and you’re free to go anywhere in it.

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They’re More Fuel Efficient

Many people don’t realise this, but motorcycles are actually more fuel efficient than the vast majority of cars. They are certainly the greener choice if that matters to you at all. And you should also end up spending less money on fuel, which is definitely a big bonus for most people. You can also pass through traffic when things are jammed. By winding through the traffic and switching lanes, you can avoid stopping and starting the vehicle. This is another example of how motorcycles use fuel more efficiently than cars. All that stopping and starting wastes a lot of energy.

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June 01, 2016

Cars VS Bikes: The Age Old Debate

by AlRitch, in Motorcycles

The debate over which is better, cars or bikes, has been raging for as long as cars and bikes have been around. But recently, thanks to the internet and blogging, it's gone into high gear. Numerous websites now devote enormous tracts of column space to answering this question. And nobody seems to have a clue which way the pendulum swings.

In this post, we're going to strip away all the nonsense and look at some of the facts on both sides before coming to a balanced conclusion. In the battle of bikes vs cars, who will prevail? Let's take a look at some of the reasons why you might choose a car.

Cars Are All-Weather Vehicles

Bikers often wax lyrical about the joys of riding their motorcycles on the open road. But, of course, that only really applies on a sunny day in California. Most of us aren't fortunate enough to live in such favourable climes. And even in California, it's not perpetual summertime.

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When it's raining, it's cold, or it's snowing, riding a motorcycle is not fun. Many motorcyclists report that hail stings, even through leathers. And of course, it's hard to stay warm when temperatures dip below zero.
In a car the hail is kept out, the heating is turned on, and windscreen wipers do a good job of getting rid of the rain. Bicycle helmets don't have windshield wipers so good luck seeing where you're going.