This article is about motorcycle theft
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Friday, April 13, 2007
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Stolen Motorcycles
California is one of the states where riding season is all year round. We, Californians are enjoying the nice weather and the captivating scenic spots perfect for a rider.
Every year, bikers spent time with their favorite motorcycle brand and type in notable places like Clear Lake, the largest natural lake and second oldest lake in the world and Sopiago Springs in Sierra Nevada. Thousands of motorcyclists travel the road going to Yosemite Park where bikers can enjoy the view of century old giant Sequoias.
But if you are not into scenic views, you can simply enjoy your motorcycle ride from your home to work. Motorcycles are considered to be one of the most cost-efficient ways to travel. And navigating congested cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco is a breeze with any street legal motorcycle brand.
Overall, motorcycles are huge help for many of us, may it be for pleasure of traveling or for everyday commute in urbanized areas. So it must be an emotional wreck if we find ourselves looking for our stolen motorcycle.
My friend who only live few blocks away is the latest victim of a heartless bike snatcher. He bought his used 1986 Yamaha Radian Blue with windshield just three months ago. He’s a full time student but managed to save some bucks for his first motorcycle. Unfortunately his relationship with his bike ended so soon.
Andrew is only one of more than 70,000 victims of motorcycle theft all over United States. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau Statistics, 20-25 % of motorcycles that are stolen are never found. And last 2005, California was the number one State with numerous motorcycle theft totaling to 9,110.
Andrews’ bike, Yamaha is only the second Most Stolen Motorcycle by Brand second to Honda. Suzuki is on the third place followed by Kawasaki.
It is quite obvious why motorcycles are desirable target for thieves. Its relatively small size and weight only takes about 12 seconds to steal for a professional thief. But when I say, professional, do not be too complacent and think that there are only few professional thieves out there and for amateurs, 12 seconds is just too short. When you don’t lock your bike in a mall parking lot, twelve seconds is too long for a beginner to snatch your motorcycle.
Be smart in safeguarding your motorcycle. Make sure you always use the best lock you can afford. Try to observe the parking area where you want to park your motorcycle on a regular basis.
Lucky for my friend Andrew, there is http://www.marksmotos.com. He can post his stolen bike there and at the same time look for a new second hand bike to own. Marksmotos.com is not only for Californians, it’s a nationwide online classifieds for used motorcycles. They have motorcycle accessories and gears as well.
Every year, bikers spent time with their favorite motorcycle brand and type in notable places like Clear Lake, the largest natural lake and second oldest lake in the world and Sopiago Springs in Sierra Nevada. Thousands of motorcyclists travel the road going to Yosemite Park where bikers can enjoy the view of century old giant Sequoias.
But if you are not into scenic views, you can simply enjoy your motorcycle ride from your home to work. Motorcycles are considered to be one of the most cost-efficient ways to travel. And navigating congested cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco is a breeze with any street legal motorcycle brand.
Overall, motorcycles are huge help for many of us, may it be for pleasure of traveling or for everyday commute in urbanized areas. So it must be an emotional wreck if we find ourselves looking for our stolen motorcycle.
My friend who only live few blocks away is the latest victim of a heartless bike snatcher. He bought his used 1986 Yamaha Radian Blue with windshield just three months ago. He’s a full time student but managed to save some bucks for his first motorcycle. Unfortunately his relationship with his bike ended so soon.
Andrew is only one of more than 70,000 victims of motorcycle theft all over United States. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau Statistics, 20-25 % of motorcycles that are stolen are never found. And last 2005, California was the number one State with numerous motorcycle theft totaling to 9,110.
Andrews’ bike, Yamaha is only the second Most Stolen Motorcycle by Brand second to Honda. Suzuki is on the third place followed by Kawasaki.
It is quite obvious why motorcycles are desirable target for thieves. Its relatively small size and weight only takes about 12 seconds to steal for a professional thief. But when I say, professional, do not be too complacent and think that there are only few professional thieves out there and for amateurs, 12 seconds is just too short. When you don’t lock your bike in a mall parking lot, twelve seconds is too long for a beginner to snatch your motorcycle.
Be smart in safeguarding your motorcycle. Make sure you always use the best lock you can afford. Try to observe the parking area where you want to park your motorcycle on a regular basis.
Lucky for my friend Andrew, there is http://www.marksmotos.com. He can post his stolen bike there and at the same time look for a new second hand bike to own. Marksmotos.com is not only for Californians, it’s a nationwide online classifieds for used motorcycles. They have motorcycle accessories and gears as well.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
The Enigma of Motorcycle
Why is it more and more people are drawn (especially males) to motorcycles? What is the magic behind this 2-wheel vehicle patterned after a bicycle but powered with an engine and supported with a much heavier frame? Just how safe is it?
Motorcycles have been a part of transportation for a long time. Ducati started as early as 1926 in Bologna Italy. On 1934, couple of Austrians in Mattighofen showed their fascination about motorcycle by manufacturing one of the most admired and sought after motorcycle in the world, KTM.
But over the years, the motorcycle has come to fit a variety of needs beyond basic transportation. Every year hundreds of riders show their best skills in motocross. And bikers all over the world take their motorcycle for a cross country tour.
I myself am very much interested for a lengthy cross-country tour after watching the "Long Way Round" by Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman.
But just how safe is it to ride a motorcycle? The most recent data from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that in 2003, almost 4,000 motorcyclists were killed on the roads and highways of the United States. The biggest percentage rise in the number of motorcycle deaths is in under 20 and over 50 age groups. According to studies, most accidents happen when rider is alone rather than with big groups. And though 20% of riders in the U.S. are females, most of fatalities are males.
Despite of the above statistics, more and more people are drawn to own a motorcycle. In Ebay alone, there is an estimated 5,000 motorcycles for sale every month. Just look how fast those motorcycles disappear as soon as the seller offer his bike on the famous on line auction. Marksmotos.com, an online classified for used motorcycles just started few months ago, but it already attracted a lot of buyers and sellers. The site's popularity can be attributed to the fact that marksmotos.com only caters to biker's needs, from motorcycle accessories to motorcycle events.
I guess, there is unexplainable bliss of owning a motorcycle, may it be for motocross, cross-country road trips or just simply urban transportation.
There will always be issue of safety. But if you're a mature, responsible rider you will always take precautions seriously.
Motorcycles have been a part of transportation for a long time. Ducati started as early as 1926 in Bologna Italy. On 1934, couple of Austrians in Mattighofen showed their fascination about motorcycle by manufacturing one of the most admired and sought after motorcycle in the world, KTM.
But over the years, the motorcycle has come to fit a variety of needs beyond basic transportation. Every year hundreds of riders show their best skills in motocross. And bikers all over the world take their motorcycle for a cross country tour.
I myself am very much interested for a lengthy cross-country tour after watching the "Long Way Round" by Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman.
But just how safe is it to ride a motorcycle? The most recent data from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that in 2003, almost 4,000 motorcyclists were killed on the roads and highways of the United States. The biggest percentage rise in the number of motorcycle deaths is in under 20 and over 50 age groups. According to studies, most accidents happen when rider is alone rather than with big groups. And though 20% of riders in the U.S. are females, most of fatalities are males.
Despite of the above statistics, more and more people are drawn to own a motorcycle. In Ebay alone, there is an estimated 5,000 motorcycles for sale every month. Just look how fast those motorcycles disappear as soon as the seller offer his bike on the famous on line auction. Marksmotos.com, an online classified for used motorcycles just started few months ago, but it already attracted a lot of buyers and sellers. The site's popularity can be attributed to the fact that marksmotos.com only caters to biker's needs, from motorcycle accessories to motorcycle events.
I guess, there is unexplainable bliss of owning a motorcycle, may it be for motocross, cross-country road trips or just simply urban transportation.
There will always be issue of safety. But if you're a mature, responsible rider you will always take precautions seriously.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Web Advertising
After 5 months, the website, www.marksmotos.com has been attracting a lot of sellers and buyers. The hits jumped significantly during the past two months.The success that the site is reaping at the moment came with hard work. Marksmotos staff is working harder to make the site the no. 1 online classifieds for used motorcycles.
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Web Advertising
My friend just started a website for bikers. It is an online classifieds for used motorcycles. It’s somewhat like Craigslist but the only difference is the website specializes on Motorcycles and motorcycle accessories only.
He himself is a biker, he owns more than three motorcycles including a KTM adventure (which I really admire). Other than loving his motorcycles and taking it one at a time on his road trips all over U.S., my friend is also a shrewd businessman. He seems to have a Midas touch in every business he starts.
An idea of developing an online classifieds for used motorcycles came to his mind. He knows a lot about motorcycles but having a web base business seems a challenge to him.
We did some research on web advertising, including the Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Let me tell you folks, it doesn’t come cheap at all. The SEO companies will lay down plans on how they will make your website number 1 in Google or Yahoo or any search engine. The promise of visibility in the web seems really enticing, the only problem is the high cost. Your $15,000.00 can disappear in less than two months.
But I should thank the weblogs and personal e-mail invitations (which sometimes mistakenly called “spamming”). They saved us a lot of money. Its hard work and time consuming but you learn a lot a long the way.
After 5 months, the website, www.marksmotos.com has been attracting a lot of sellers and buyers. Our hits jumped significantly during the past two months.
The website is still a toddler, but we are sure glad to know that there are other options rather than paying marketing and advertising companies thousands of dollars just to get a small space in the web.
He himself is a biker, he owns more than three motorcycles including a KTM adventure (which I really admire). Other than loving his motorcycles and taking it one at a time on his road trips all over U.S., my friend is also a shrewd businessman. He seems to have a Midas touch in every business he starts.
An idea of developing an online classifieds for used motorcycles came to his mind. He knows a lot about motorcycles but having a web base business seems a challenge to him.
We did some research on web advertising, including the Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Let me tell you folks, it doesn’t come cheap at all. The SEO companies will lay down plans on how they will make your website number 1 in Google or Yahoo or any search engine. The promise of visibility in the web seems really enticing, the only problem is the high cost. Your $15,000.00 can disappear in less than two months.
But I should thank the weblogs and personal e-mail invitations (which sometimes mistakenly called “spamming”). They saved us a lot of money. Its hard work and time consuming but you learn a lot a long the way.
After 5 months, the website, www.marksmotos.com has been attracting a lot of sellers and buyers. Our hits jumped significantly during the past two months.
The website is still a toddler, but we are sure glad to know that there are other options rather than paying marketing and advertising companies thousands of dollars just to get a small space in the web.
Passion for motorcycles
The stories in these blogs are about motorcycles such as KTM, Kawasaki KLR650 and BMW F650. It talks about their features and estimated second hand prices at marksmotos.com.The stories are short, precise and concise. It's informative as well
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Saturday, March 3, 2007
used motorcycle
Kawasaki KLR650 "The Mule of the Road"
See it at marksmotos.com
Kawasaki KLR650 is an inexpensive bike that does not give you a cheap performance at all. This motorcycle is considered by many to be one of the best round motorcycles made, with legions of followers all over the globe. This motorcycle is also distinguished by riders for its durability and use on both paved and unpaved roads.
This hardworking "mule" has an engine that provides a wide range of power uniformly suitable for negotiating low-speed trails and cruising at a more vigorous highway speed.
Power for the KLR650 comes from a strong, dual overhead cam, four-valve, liquid-cooled, single cylinder, 651cc four-stroke engine.
It has 5.7 gallon fuel tank and a top speed of approximately 105 mph.
Suggested retail price is approximately $5,199.00 but for used ones, price range from $3,000-$4,500 at marksmotos.com and ebay. The price of course varies according to upgrades and mileage.
So visit marksmotos for a used KLR650 and you're on your way to a great, memorable ADVENTURE!
Sunday, February 18, 2007
KTM still the leader in motorcycle technology
If you ask anyone in any motorcycle off-road competition and racing, what is the best bike to have, KTM brand will surely emerge.
This giant name began its roots in Austria on 1934. It started as a metal shop in Mattighofen by an Austrian engineer Hans Trunkenpolz. Few years later, a businessman, Ernst Kronreif decided to invest in the company creating the name KTM, which stands for Kronreif, Trunkenpolz, Mattighofen.
From their humble beginning, as a metal working shop, KTM became the leader in motorcycle technology. It’s the first company to manufacture liquid-cooled four-stroke motorcycle engine for off-road. Then on 1986 KTM became first in including both front and rear disc brakes on an off-road motorcycle. And as we all know, they were the first to offer hydraulic clutch mechanisms on all models of motorcycles.
Being an ingenious company, KTM brand attracted a lot of motorcycle enthusiasts and adventure seekers. KTM is a very famous name in motor sports and road racing.
With dependable, resilient, heavy-duty bike backed up with a good name and superb after sale service, a new KTM bike like, KTM 950 Adventure, KTM 525 SMK Supermoto, KTM 525 E/XC racing 4-stroke, KTM 400 E/XC racing 4-stroke don’t come cheap.
But, there is good news! There is a website formed by geniuses called http://marksmotos.com. You can find dependable used KTM at a reasonable price. Marksmotos.com is the fastest growing online classifieds for motorcycles and adventure seekers. The website is free from annoying pop-ups and advertisements. It is monitored daily by a motorcycle connoisseur himself. He owns 2006 KTM 950 Adventure whom he took to travel from San Francisco to Florida last December 05.
If you have queries about your KTM, you just e-mail the administrator. It’s one of the site’s advantages over other online motorcycle classifieds. Whether you are buying or selling your KTM, a fellow biker will be able to help you out in the website for FREE.
This giant name began its roots in Austria on 1934. It started as a metal shop in Mattighofen by an Austrian engineer Hans Trunkenpolz. Few years later, a businessman, Ernst Kronreif decided to invest in the company creating the name KTM, which stands for Kronreif, Trunkenpolz, Mattighofen.
From their humble beginning, as a metal working shop, KTM became the leader in motorcycle technology. It’s the first company to manufacture liquid-cooled four-stroke motorcycle engine for off-road. Then on 1986 KTM became first in including both front and rear disc brakes on an off-road motorcycle. And as we all know, they were the first to offer hydraulic clutch mechanisms on all models of motorcycles.
Being an ingenious company, KTM brand attracted a lot of motorcycle enthusiasts and adventure seekers. KTM is a very famous name in motor sports and road racing.
With dependable, resilient, heavy-duty bike backed up with a good name and superb after sale service, a new KTM bike like, KTM 950 Adventure, KTM 525 SMK Supermoto, KTM 525 E/XC racing 4-stroke, KTM 400 E/XC racing 4-stroke don’t come cheap.
But, there is good news! There is a website formed by geniuses called http://marksmotos.com. You can find dependable used KTM at a reasonable price. Marksmotos.com is the fastest growing online classifieds for motorcycles and adventure seekers. The website is free from annoying pop-ups and advertisements. It is monitored daily by a motorcycle connoisseur himself. He owns 2006 KTM 950 Adventure whom he took to travel from San Francisco to Florida last December 05.
If you have queries about your KTM, you just e-mail the administrator. It’s one of the site’s advantages over other online motorcycle classifieds. Whether you are buying or selling your KTM, a fellow biker will be able to help you out in the website for FREE.
Monday, February 5, 2007
Marksmotos.com
Free online classifieds for motorcycles and adventure enthusiasts
Free online classifieds for motorcycles and adventure enthusiasts
A lot of websites charges you for posting your motorcycle for sale. Some of them charge an arm and a leg. They will not tell you the fee until you're done posting your ad. It's really a big astonishment after you've down loaded your bikes' pics.
I don't seem to understand, don't they get it. The reason why you are selling the bike is because you don't have money. Well I know for some people there are other reasons but the major one is having no money. So, that only means some of these websites are really taking advantage of most sellers.
They also make you believe that you will actually get a lot of inquiries (which don't normally happen).
So, in order to help sellers and buyers, www.marksmotos.com was born.
You can post your bike for sale like, Harley, BMW, KLR, KTM, Honda, Suzuki and Buell. Whether it's dirt bike or custom bike, posting is free. You can upload up to 4 colored pictures without a single penny. To top it all, your ad will stay there for 45 days. If after 45 days, no sale was made, you can renew your ad again. That's SIMPLE. It's a user friendly site so even a person who was not listening to his teacher during computer lesson, can actually follow simple instructions on how to post his bike.
If you're a buyer, the website is free from pop-ups and annoying advertisements, so you can actually concentrate on browsing.
So, whether your are selling your bike or just want to buy one, visit, www.marksmotos.com and you will find out what I've written above are true.
Friday, February 2, 2007
The "Scarver" BMW F650 CS Check it at marksmotos.com
This is a machine that can be a good first bike for the new rider. It is small with seat height of only 780 mm. Perfect for 5'7 or 5'10. Your feet are parted on the ground when stopped. The riding position is relaxed with little body weight being taken through the arms. The generously padded wide seat gives good support as well.
It is light, fast (125 mph) and can give you 60-70 mpg on the highway. This baby is powered by a single cylinder 4-stroke motor.
Starting this bike when it's cold takes a couple of tries but when it warmed up, it runs flawlessly. Good urban ride and truly a "chick magnet".
The BMW Marketing department dubbed this bike, "The Scarver". It’s made to mainly attract the youth market. I guess it did not make a mistake for targeting the right customer.
When bought used, the price ranges from a low of $3,500 to a high of $6,900. When new it's about $13,700.
I'm not trying to sell you one. I'm just sharing some of the best characteristics of this bike. If you want to get one, you can check at www.marksmotos.com And if you already have one, share your experience in this blog.
It is light, fast (125 mph) and can give you 60-70 mpg on the highway. This baby is powered by a single cylinder 4-stroke motor.
Starting this bike when it's cold takes a couple of tries but when it warmed up, it runs flawlessly. Good urban ride and truly a "chick magnet".
The BMW Marketing department dubbed this bike, "The Scarver". It’s made to mainly attract the youth market. I guess it did not make a mistake for targeting the right customer.
When bought used, the price ranges from a low of $3,500 to a high of $6,900. When new it's about $13,700.
I'm not trying to sell you one. I'm just sharing some of the best characteristics of this bike. If you want to get one, you can check at www.marksmotos.com And if you already have one, share your experience in this blog.
Saturday, January 27, 2007
PASSION FOR MOTORCYCLES
MARKSMOTOS.COM
Free online Classifieds for the Motorcycle and Adventure Sports Enthusiast
Since I'm always fascinated with motorcycles, I decided to design and make a website that will be exclusive for bikers and people who wants to own one. You can post your bike for sale like Harley Davidson, Aprilia, BMW, Buell, Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, KTM adventure, KTM dirt, Triumph, Yamaha, Husqvarna and ATVs.
Posting is absolutely FREE. You can even put up to 4 pictures and make an ad for the bike where you can edit anytime.Your ad will stay there for 45 days. Sounds like a good deal eh!
The website is free of annoying advertisments or pop ups, so you can concentrate on your search or browsing.
The website doesn't have a forum where bikers like me can exchange thoughts, but you can always e-mail the administrator for questions. We will research for answers for your questions. If it's too technical for us, we will suggest sites that will help you find the answers you're looking for.
So, whether you are looking for a nice bike to ride or wanting to sell one, visit the website and you will miss none.
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