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Harley Davidson : Harley Davidson Apparel : Kids Motorcycle Jackets : Harley Jacket

A kid's motorcycle jacket is perhaps the most crucial of all of the kids' motorcycle gear. Some of the jackets and other gear on this page are for costumes, photo shoots and performances.

Other items are of a quality built for safety and youth DOT certified helmets if your child happens to be riding with you or is older and learning to ride him or herself. Some are just good, quality warm coats with that motorcycle look.

If you're set on Harley Davidson, the iconic chopper company, you have some very fine officially licensed children's biker jackets to choose from. Baby Harley Davidson items are the greatest!

In 2013 Harley-Davidson® will be commemorating 110 years of "classic motorcycles and classic good times." Will you and your family be participating? You only turn 110 once and it's time for this USA Company to celebrate!

Are you planning a motorcycle birthday party? Looking for something for Halloween, a big photo shoot, dress up costume or pretend play time? Maybe you just want a really cool jacket for your child to wear on a regular basis! Vrrroooom!

The jackets, sweaters and hoodies on this page range in size from infant to child and tween sizes. As items sell out and more are added, that range may vary. Do you have a Harley toddler who needs his first jacket? Maybe your little girl was born to ride??

Some items are in limited supply. Sometimes others go out of stock. If they're expected to come back into stock in a reasonable amount of time, we'll leave them here on the page and announce when they come back available. Check what else is here and find just the right thing for you!

Are your kids ready for dress up?

Check out the biker dog costumes! Want your pooch to go trick or treating with you? Biker dogs are the best.

Kid's Polyurethane Pleather Classic Motorcycle Jacket - AET

Kid's Polyurethane Pleather Classic Motorcycle Jacket - AET

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Kid's Polyurethane Pleather Classic Motorcycle Jacket - AET

Made of Polyurethane- proper leather look and feel without the hassles of leather.

Silver hardware and working belt.

Zippered front.

3 zippered outside pockets.

1 coin pocket on the outside.

1 inside pocket.

Lined with black fleece.

Knit cuffs.

Children's Leather Jacket Overland Co. : Look like Dad

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Kids Leather Jackets - Kids Motorcycle Leather Jacket

Look like dad and be just as cool! This classic kids' leather motorcycle jacket is perfect for boys or girls.

Choose from several sizes

Infant Harley Davidson Black Jacket

Fits Sizes 1-2

Harley Davidson Infant Toddler Jacket (Toddler)

Kids Black Harley Davidson Jacket
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Kids Harley Biker Costume Infant Boys

Mommy's little biker's outfit!. Includes black jacket.

This Infant Harley Davidson Black Jacket is a great addition to your Biker Child Costume!

This Biker dude jacket will make your infant look like the real deal!

Zip-up jacket features the Harley-Davidson logo.

Fits Sizes 1-2

Bikerboy Toddler Costume

Bikerboy Toddler Costume


Bikerboy Toddler Costume


Get ready to ride in this official Harley-Davidson biker costume. Don this Biker jacket and bandanna along with orange T-shirt and blue jeans to look just like daddy. Let's ride!



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Harley Davidson Black Child Jacket : Costume Video Contest $1000 Prize

Harley Davidson Black Child Jacket

This Harley Davidson Black Jacket is a great addition to your Harley Davidson Child Costume or fun for dress-up.

Harley Davidson Boys Black Hat

2012 Costume Video contest
Totally Costumes is having a 2012 Costume Video contest and inviting everyone to join in for the chance to win $1000.00.
Your work should be posted as an original video in response to the Totally Costumes Contest Announcement video on YouTube.
The more creative the video, the better their chances of winning.

"Are you looking to create laughs at a public place in your funny costume? Perhaps you are a singing sensation in costume creating your own music video. Or maybe you have that extreme sports competition coming up and you are daring enough to wear it during the event!"

Deadline for entries is Sept 30, 2012.

JUDGING: Entries will be judged based on the following criteria:
25% - Costume:
How is the costume being used?
Is the entrant getting into their character and expressive?
Are there any props being used?
What is entrant doing to make their costume stand out?

25% - Location:
How does the location tie into the character?
Where are you willing to wear it (competition, extreme event, sporting event, etc)?
Was it in public? Was there a crowd?

25% - Popularity:
How many views has the video gotten?
Are there a good number of likes?
What sort of comments is it bringing in?
Where is it being talked about?

25% - Interesting:
Are there any special effects?
Creative concept
Production value (Can we see costume and hear dialogue)?
Is it entertaining?
Does it keep viewers watching the entire length of video?

-- Info from their site, many more details available at the link above. Good luck!

Kids Top Gun MA-1 Flight Jacket with Patches

Kids Top Gun MA-1 Flight Jacket with Patches

Real insignia patches
Tough nylon reversible orange lining
Well insulated against the cold with a warm poly fiberfill insulation

Five Star Rating

Choose black or sage

Available sizes from Extra Small to XL

Childrens Police Style Leather Motorcycle Jacket - LeatherBull

Five Star Ratings!

Children's Police Style Leather Motorcycle Jacket - LeatherBull (Free U.S. Shipping)

Plenty of Pockets & Carrying Space For Children's Treasures

*Polyester Lining

*Adjustable Kidney Belt

* Made of cowhide leather

Safari Scooter Jacket

Safari Scooter Jacket

French terry jacket

100% Cotton

Machine washable

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Harley Davidson Costume Tattoo Sleeves

Baby Rock

Harley Davidson Costume


Harley Davidson Costume


Harley Davidson Kit Born to be Wild! Includes: Harley vest and tee shirt with tattoo sleeves. Available Sizes: Infant 6-12 months Toddler

*Gloves, pants, and shoes NOT included





Tribal Child Tattoo Sleeves

Tribal Child Tattoo Sleeves Currently Sold Out

This awesome tattoo accessory is so cool! Perfect for biker, punk, and heavy metal rocker costumes, but don't stop there.

These fake tattoo gloves decorate your entire arm in a tribal, floral and bird or snake and skull pattern. Give your parents a scare?!








Leather Fringe Jacket : Kids Size : Choose your size

5 Star Ratings : Terrific Photos

Children's Leather Fringe Jacket

Leather Fringe Jacket just like Buffalo Bill Cody.

leather
100% Leather Suede
Fringed pockets,front and back yokes and sleeves

In wintertime, wear to the Christmas tree farm

Kid's Polyurethane Pleather Motorcycle Chaps - AET

Several sizes to choose from : AET Leather Motorcycle Gear for Toddlers and Kids

Kid's Polyurethane Pleather Motorcycle Chaps - AET

You want them to be safe while trying to do what you do or accompanying you

These chaps are made of sturdy material and easy to clean, without busting your wallet

With some features like a pocket and rear belt adjustment, these chaps are a great deal to keep your little biker safe and happy

From Bikers Den, this is not made to be a costume

Made of Polyurethane- proper leather look and feel without the hassles of leather.
Zippered sides with snap opening on lower legs.
1 traditional pocket.
Rear belt adjustment.
Lined

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Macho Biker Child Costume

Macho Biker Child Costume

This bad boy costume is great for Halloween!

Now you can ride with the toughest of bikers or become a member of Hell's Angels in this Child Biker Costume.

This biker costume includes:

Biker hat with attached chain
Padded muscle shirt with tattoos
Vest

Boy's Short Sleeve Brick Wall T-Shirt Harley-Davidson Toddler 2-4



Harley-Davidson® Boy's Short Sleeve Brick Wall T-Shirt. Printed Graphics. Toddler 2-4. 0174130

100% cotton

Amazing printed front graphics

"Little Rebel"

Back has no graphics

~ DOT Helmets, Harley Davidson Hats ~

Youth Motorcycle Helmets Sale! : Zox DOT Certified

Motorcycle Helmets for Children - DOT Certified

Lightweight fiberglass shell construction

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True youth size

Meets or exceeds DOT standards

Quick release shield with anti-scratch & UV protection

Choose Colors, brand, style

Check on shipping specials in US

Children's DOT EXO-400 Full Face Motorcycle Helmet, Black - ScorpionExo

Advanced Polycarbonate Composite Engineered Shell: Quiet, aero-tuned design for wind-tunnel tested comfort. EPS-lined chin bar for additional protection.

SpeedShift® quick-change shield system (patent pending): Easy, secure tool-less faceshield changes in ten seconds or less.

EverClear® no-fog faceshield: Optically-correct shield with state-of-the art fog-free technology and anti-scratch hardened coating.

"Many states are passing laws that require motorcycle riders to have certified motorcycle helmets, which are also known as DOT helmets (Department of Transportation). These helmets are manufactured to conform to the standards set forth by the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highways Traffic Safety Administration standards.

"These standards focus on three aspects of a crash: impact, retention, and penetration. A certified motorcycle lid should protect the motorcycle driver from trauma caused by impact to the head, as well as stay on an individual during a crash or accident." -- information courtesy of Biker's Den

I remember the phone call saying that my teen nephew had been in an accident on his bike. He'd literally cracked his skull and was rushed to the hospital. Why wasn't he wearing a helmet? It was very frightening and painful for him and the family.

~ Girls' Jackets ~

Children's Pink Leather Motorcycle Jacket Sale! : Allstate Leather

Several sizes to choose from

Children's Pink Leather Motorcycle Jacket - Allstate Leather

Children's Classic Genuine Leather Motorcycle Jacket with Silver Hardware and so much more!

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It's an adorable children's motorcycle jacket with all the features and quality of an adult sized classic motorcycle jacket including a polyester lining with an inside pocket.

3 front-zipper pockets
Adjustable belt for a perfect fit
Attractive nickel hardware
Inside pocket
Polyester liner
Split cowhide Leather (1.0 mm - 1.1 mm in thickness)




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Harley Davidson Pink Jacket : Child

Three Sizes

Harley Davidson Pink Jacket : Child

This Harley Davidson Pink Jacket is a great addition to your Harley Davidson Child Costume and for dress-up!

Harley Davidson Girls Pink Hat Currently out of stock

Harley Davidson Girl's Pink Biker Jacket

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Harley Davidson Girl's Pink Biker Jacket

Traditional pink vinyl jacket with belted sides and pink Harley Logo attached.

Mommy's little biker's outfit is complete with this adorable biker hat!


Pink Biker Jacket and Hat : Toddler

Harley Davidson Biker Girl Toddler Costume

This Harley Davidson Biker Girl Toddler Costume includes a pink jacket, shirt, skirt and bandana.

Fits Sizes 2-4

Biker Baby: Born to be Wild!

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A Short History of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles

Harley-Davidson got it's humble start when William Harley and Arthur Davidson produced the first production motorcycle in 1903. The motorbike was to be a racing bike, and was built in a small shed wooden with the words Harley-Davidson Motor Company written on the front door. One year later Harley-Davidson had put out 3 production motorcycles for the public.

In 1905 Harley-Davidson wins it's first race and hires it's first employee. Three years later, in 1908, Harley-Davidson sold the first motorcycle to be used in police service to the Detroit Police Department. In 1912 H-D started building it's 6 story factory and exports it's first bikes to Japan, the first time sales were extended outside of the United States.

1914 marks the year H-D formally enters itself into the national racing circuit, and is quickly known as "The Wrecking Crew" for it's dominance in the racing industry. By 1917 one-third of all motorcycles produced would be sold to the military, and was also the start of the Service School for Harley-Davidson Mechanics, for both military and civilian bikes.

By 1918 half of all bikes produced were shipped off to military for service in World War 1, and Corporal Roy Holtz would be the first soldier to ride a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle in Germany. 1920 marks the year that the motorcycle company is the largest in the world in the motorcycle industry, and has over 2,000 dealers in 67 countries worldwide.

1931 is the year that almost all of Harley's competitors are gone, with the exception of the Indian Motorcycle Company. Harley-Davidson and Indian are the only two motorcycle companies in America, until 1953. As the world enters into World War 2, so does Harley go back into Military motorcycle production, and the service school is turned back into the military motorcycle service school, also known as the Quartermaster School for military mechanics. During this time the public could hardly get their hands on a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle.

In 1945 The wartime production slows to a halt and a civilian production starts up again, and in 1947 H-D starts to sell what is now the classic black leather motorcycle jacket. Throughout this whole time Harley is consistently winning races on street and dirt over and over and still dominates the racing circuit.

1952 was the year the Harley Sportster made it's debut, but as the "K" series. It would not be until 1957 that it wouldn't be named as such. In 1953 Harley-Davidson would become the sole motorcycle manufacturer in the United States when Hendee Manufacturing, the the Indian motorcycle company, goes out of business.

Elvis Presley poses for a cover shot of Enthusiast, the motorcycle enthusiast magazine, in 1956. The 1960's showed Harley winning race ofter race after race, and he merge with the American Machine and Foundry Company, or AMF.

The 1970s ushered in a customizing craze amongst enthusiasts, and Harley-Davidson going through a company and factory wide renovation and restructuring. All production machinery goes through a major modernization and a new larger production plant in Milwaukee.

Harley's have been known to always have oil leaks and vibrate massively, sort of an attraction with Harley aficionado's. The 80's came in with a huge turn around with the motorcycle company, in dampening the vibration, quelling the oil leaks and making them oil tight. This coupled with a new belt drive instead of chain drive and the new "Softail" frame with hidden rear end shocks, Harley's became a very smooth and comfortable ride. 1981 was also the year Harley-Davidson bought out the merger AMC and took control back of the company.

The Motorcycle Company is traded on the American Stock Exchange, the first time since 1969, the year AMF merged with H-D. 1987 is the year H-D is traded on the New York Stock Exchange, and is publicly traded and the companies confidence in itself as a leader in teh motorcycle industry is evident in this move, as well as starting the "Buy Back Program" in which owners of older Harley's can trade in their old models and get full trade-in price on a new "HOG".

Harley celebrates it's 90 birthday and has a family reunion in Milwaukee, also taking a financial interest in Buell Motorcycles started by Erik Buell to manufacture American sport motorcycles using Harley-Davidson Engines and in 1994 enters into the superbike racing industry with it's first liquid cooled bike called the VR1000. Harley celebrates 95 years in 1998 and 140,000 riders come to Milwaukee to help with the party and celebration. Harley buys another 49% of Buell motorcyles making them the majority owner in the company and making the founder Erik Buell chairman of operations.

In 2003, more than 250,000 riders converge on Milwaukee for the final stop of the "Open Road Tour" and to celebrate Harley-Davidson's 100th Anniversary and Party. Harley-Davidson and the Muscular Dystrophy Association(MDA) mark 25 years together as partners in the fight against Muscular Dystrophy. In 2006 Harley announces plans to open a museum for the motorcycle company and plans for the opening to be in 2008.

Through this time H-D has been winning races and helping charities and people to make life better. This brief history on the building of the company is just a part of the Harley-Davidson legacy. Most people associate H-D with outlaw bikers and black leather jackets but many people don't know the otherside of things with Harley-Davidson. The work with charities and racing through out the whole growth of the company are things many people don't realize about this little family owned company, that is now Americas biggest motorcycle manufacturer.

Larry has been writing articles for a a few years and enjoys writing on a variety of topics. One such topic is Harley Motorcycle Parts. He has a website where he writes about finding and buying Harley Motorcycle Parts to help others find the sometimes rare and much needed stock parts for their Stock Harley-Davidson's.

By Larry L Clark
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~ Biker Dogs ~

Bad to the Bone MP3

George Thorogood & The Destroyers

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Biker Dog : Pet Costume

Is this the hound dog that Elvis was singing about??

Biker Dog : Pet Costume

This pet costume is for the dog that is bad to the bone. 'Bad Dog' will never mean the same again after a ride on the wild side.

The Biker Dog pet costume from Pet Frenzy gives off the biker bad dude appearance whether you are a Harley Davidson collector or bike lover.

This one-piece biker dog costume features a white shirt, shiny black vest, jeans, attached "chain" on pants, and attached character arms.

The "chain" necklace and matching hat completes the biker dog costume.

Tattoo Dog Pet Costume : Clearance!

Entering a Pet Costume Contest?

Tattoo Dog Pet Costume


Tattoo Dog Pet Costume


Includes: jumpsuit.



A dog with a bad side, this pup is ready for trouble! The Tattoo Dog Pet Costume includes a white and red hooded jumpsuit with attached tattoo sleeves and blue pants for an edgy canine look!

If there's a pet costume contest, a dog fashion show or Halloween costume contest coming up, this is one of the looks that will get the crowd cheering. :-) Biker dogs are pretty easy dog costumes and so fun.

Available in Pet Sizes: Small and Medium.

Approximate measurements are: Small - Neck 9", Back Length 11". Medium - Neck 10", Back Length 12.5".

50s Dog T-Bird Pet Costume

Choose your size

50s Dog T-Bird Pet Costume Currently out of stock

This 50's Dog T-Bird Pet Costume includes a jacket that says T-Bird.

The collar on this costume looks like a character that stepped out of Grease.

Your dog will be the coolest T-Bird.

Biker Hound Dog Costume

Biker Hound Dog Costume

If your dog loves to ride along with the wind in his face, then this is the perfect pet costume for him!

This Biker Hound Dog Costume includes a black faux leather jacket and a matching black biker hat with a silver chain accent.

Sure to have any pooch looking bad to the bone. Your dog will supply the attitude.

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1996 Harley Davidson by Battistinis Custom

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Hello Kitty Angry : Hello Kitty Items

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Hello Kitty Angry Giant Face Lunch Box is Currently out of Stock

# Bring your lunch to school the coolest Hello Kitty way with this neat vintage style metal lunch box.

Hello Kitty is an international icon. Hello Kitty merchandise is hot, trendy and doesn't seem to ever go out of style!

Having a cool and protective case for your Apple MacBook or MacBook Pro is essential. Looking for an efficient, budget-friendly, lightweight laptop for your college-bound son or daughter? Maybe you're looking to upgrade.

It isn't just Apple's Macbook. Acer, Toshiba, HP, Samsung, Sony and more of the top computer companies have outstanding products in this category. You're sure to find something in the array of amazing quality notebook computers 13 inch and 14 inch range. Hello Kitty meets the Apple MacBook. What could be better?!

These cases aren't limited to Apple MacBooks. Check your mini laptops, your netbooks, Kindles, your eReaders, etc. These great cases can accommodate cool gadgets in the range of about 13" to 15". *Check dimensions given and compare to your product for each to be sure.

You may be unfamiliar with some of these versions of Hello Kitty. Angry Hello Kitty with grey and black monochrome. Kitty wearing those ultra-trendy glasses who loves nerds! How about Kitty who hangs out with monsters and aliens?!

Hello Kitty Mac Book Pro Laptop Cases
HELLO KITTY ANGRY FACE METAL LUNCH BOX WITH PRINTED AND EMBOSSED GRAPHICS.

Product Dimensions:8"" Wide X 7""High x 4"" Deep

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Motorcycle Fund Jar

Motorcycle Fund candyjar
Motorcycle Fund by Ladiebug
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10oz. Cork lid included

100% bright white porcelain

Dishwasher safe and microwave safe

Imported. Printed in the USA

Treasure Chest : Toy Box : Pirate Treasure Chest

Pirate Chest

Guidecraft Pirate Treasure Chest
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Features:
Spacious interior with dividers
Safety lid supports
Cut-outs to prevent finger pinching

Harley-Davidson Deluxe Party Pack & 8 Favor Boxes

Harley-Davidson Deluxe Party Pack & 8 Favor Boxes


Harley-Davidson Deluxe Party Pack & 8 Favor Boxes


Live to Ride, Ride to Live! with a Harley Davidson Deluxe Party Pack!

Includes 8 invitations, dinner plates, cups, forks, spoons, activity place mats, 16 napkins, solid-color table cover, foil balloon, 18 balloons (3 colors), crepe paper rolls (3 colors), curling ribbon (3 colors), silver star confetti and cake candles. ($38.33 if purchased separately).



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Born to Be Wild MP3

Steppenwolf

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Harley Motorcycle Cake

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Centerset "Motorcycle" Bathroom Faucet

They won't forget to brush their teeth when they have this to look forward to!

Centerset "Motorcycle" Bathroom Faucet Currently Out of Stock ... Check back July 2012

Decorating your kids' bathroom? This is great for any bathroom but particularly a bathroom attached to a theme room in your home! How fun!

Heavy-duty bathroom faucet and true conversation piece

Solid brass construction

Chrome / Polished Brass Two-Tone Finish

Metal lever handles

1/4 Turn Ceramic Disc Cartridges

Includes brass pop-up drain

Perfect for the motorcycle enthusiast!

New To Motorcycles? Learn The Basics

Interested in motorcycles? Who can blame you! Motorcycles reek of coolness, but before you jump into the motorcycle riding scene, you need to learn the basics of the bike!

Stand Up Straight Please

It's mind boggling how they do it, but motorcycles stay upright while they are moving due to some pretty advanced physics. A still motorcycle will lean over without some sort of support. But a moving motorcycle will stay upright without much effort thanks to a couple of little things called angular momentum and torque.

To see these physics at work, imagine that you're holding a bat in your palm with the heavy end up. It's going to tip over, right? It's too unsteady. Now imagine that you're wiggling your palm in an effort to always keep it directly under the heavy end of the bat. Suddenly the bat is steady. That's how motorcycles stay upright.

Driving forward on a motorcycle thanks to the power and torque provided by the engine, the rider (or the palm in our example) is constantly moving the bike (the bat in our example) to keep it directly inline with the center of gravity (that is, the heavy end of the bat in our example).

Yes, I know I am over-simplifying with this example. But in fact, it's basically the forward momentum and the rider constantly adjusting the center of gravity that will keep the motorcycle upright.

Going, Going, Go

Regardless of the varying motorcycle designs produced over the years, most bikes include some pretty standard operating configurations.

One of those is the arrangement of elements in the steering mechanism (the handlebar). On the right handle is the throttle and twisting it backward will give the engine more gas so the machine will accelerate (as long as the brakes are off). On the left handle is the clutch lever. Pulling it in and then releasing it will enable you to change gears. Some motorcycles have automatic shifting, but they are far and few between.

The gearshift on a motorcycle is normally under the rider's left foot. Riders will squeeze the clutch lever (left hand), ease off the gas (right hand), and move the gear shift up or down (left foot). Releasing the clutch (left hand) and twisting the throttle backward (right hand) will make the motorcycle move forward.

As you can see, there's a lot of left-right hand and foot action going on here and it's going to take a bit of practice to get it right. It'll be difficult to grasp at first, but with some practice, it becomes second nature.

Stopping the Motorcycle

Now that you know how to "go," it's time to learn how to stop! Attached onto the right handle grip is the front brake lever. This lever gives the motorcycle most of the friction it needs to slow down (about 80%). The friction is caused by pads squeezing against a metal disc (or drum in older bikes) in the center of the wheel. Since this particular lever is so powerful, it can even flip a bike if it's pulled too fast especially on downward slopes.

The rear brake lever is next to the right footrest. When it's pressed, it engages the rear brake mechanism. Push it too hard and you will make your rear tire skid.

Both, the rear brake lever and the front brake lever, will eventually bring a bike to a complete (but not necessarily) controlled stop if used individually. It's the correct combination of front and rear break power that will bring a bike to a smooth stop. Constantly pumping either one however will unduly wear your brakes down and loosen their effect ahead of time.

Bikes that have linked braking systems work a little differently. With this kind of system, the rear brake works with the front break because it engages part of it. As with the more traditional types of brake systems on a motorcycle, it's the combination and simultaneous use of both brakes that creates smooth stops.

So now you know how to go and stop. But what about turning the motorcycle off in an emergency? Almost every motorcycle today has a kill switch you can use in case need to hurry up and turn the thing off for whatever reason (failing brakes, you fall off, etc.).

Is that all I need to know?

Of Course not! There's a lot more to motorcycle riding but the above should give you a good idea of the overview.

Not all motorcycles operate in the same manner so some of things will work differently -- especially if you're attempting to ride an older bike that uses a kick starter! Newer models may offer GPS systems, custom suspension, and electronic de-fogging mirrors -- things that I haven't even touched on.

Remember to always wear your protective gear and enjoy the ride!

Passionate about motorcycles, Daniel Levy is the owner and/or contributing writer of different motorcycle sites. To learn more about motorcycles and motorcycling visit http://www.worldwidemotorcycles.com
By Daniel Levy
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  • Deadicated Mar 14, 2012 @ 8:47 pm | delete
    Bikers are the only 1%ers I like. Lol Live to Ride, Baby!
  • mihgasper Mar 2, 2012 @ 10:27 am | delete
    Wow, some of these boys look like real men! Cute little men, but still men:-)
  • alwaysjules Feb 27, 2012 @ 9:48 pm | delete
    Super cool stuff. I loved the little baby leather jacket I used to put on my son. Squid Angel Blessings on your lens!
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    Niiice!
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    Great site! Didn't realize the selection of clothes available for babies and kids - my hubby rides a HD but haven't bought anything for the grandkids - yet. Good Lens!

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