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Advantages to Getting a 50cc Motorbike

July 6th, 2010

People from a non-biking background tend to criticise the 50cc motorbike for being underpowered, girly and like a toy, but this is a very shallow view. This article aims to turn those people into 50cc bike lovers! All its main advantages are listed below, hopefully they are all things you agree with.

Low Running Costs

For most people buying a 50cc motor bike, cost is factor. As a rough guide, the smaller the engine, the lower the cost and this means that 50 cc motorbikes are often the cheapest to purchase. 50 cc motor bikes use a lot less fuel to run than bikes with larger engines and perform very well in mile per gallon (MPG) comparison charts making them popular with young drivers.

Cheap Insurance

As with cars, motor bikes are divided into insurance groups relevant to the power they have and the speed they can travel. The logic behind this is the slower you can drive, the less likely you are to have an accident which is likely to incur a insurance claim. 50cc bikes are the least powerful bike on the market so are in a low insurance group and have very low insurance costs.

Age

In a lot of countries including the UK it’s possible to drive a 50 cc motor bike or scooter two year before it’s possible to drive a full powered bike. As a result a lot of youngsters use the smaller bikes to learn their basic road craft.

Environmentally Friendly

As mentioned previously, 50cc motor cycles consume a lot less petrol than bikes with large engines and are therefore are a lot less harmful to the environment.

Safety

Driving at slower speeds decreases the chance of accident and this has been proven time and time again. Also, the slower you drive the less likely you are to sustain serious injury if you were to crash.

Conclusion

Due to their image, 50cc motor bikes are not for everyone but if you’re a youngster, poor or want to make your fist steps in to bike riding then you will not be disappointed with a 50cc bike.

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Getting Afloat This Summer Despite the Credit Crunch!

March 16th, 2010

If like me you are worried about how you are going to enjoy this summer season afloat then why not consider these options?

Keep the big boat on the hard, in the boatyard or beside the house this summer and downsize instead. What do I mean by downsize? Well why not use the dinghy or a dinghy instead? If your present tender is too small for messing about in, then consider buying something slightly larger that you and the family can use this coming summer. I am going to keep the thirsty jet cruiser firmly in the driveway and use instead the trusty old Mirror dinghy to enjoy the water over the coming months! I have a plan to get the Mirror dinghy ready for the sea and in tip top condition. If you want to get afloat as cheaply as possible – then buy a sailing dinghy or a reasonably sized dinghy for rowing or fishing. There are always loads to choose from in local or national adverts or auctions. Once you decide roughly what type you are looking for then next think about how you are going to transport the dinghy to the water. You can either tow or use roof bars on the car.

Some dinghies for sale will come with a trailer in the sale price. However, others will require roof bars. These can be bought for around £40 as universal fitting bars that suit most cars. Once you have the dinghy and a means to get to the water, then the usual safety equipment needs to be taken as well. Lifejackets, anchor and warp, mobile phone, handheld flares etc. Always check the weather forecast before setting off and tell someone where you are going and when to expect you back. These will no doubt be short informal trips out from the shore so no need to inform the Coastguard! As long as you think of all the stuff you need to make the trip as comfortable and safe as possible you will soon get into the hang of frequent journeys in your dinghy that will be enjoyable and memorable for years to come!