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How to keep your bike in top condition to handle the conditions and your exacting demands. DIY, maintenance, repairs and more are included.
If you’re out looking at buying a second-hand motorcycle this weekend, no doubt you will check the odometer reading to see if the bike has high mileage. Often two similar bikes will be advertised for sale at substantially different prices, the cheaper bike usually has the higher mileage. But is the odometer reading really an …
Sponsored post If you are thinking of going on a long-distance drive on a motorcycle, there’s a lot of things to consider when it comes right down to prepping it for the trip. Regardless of the number of miles you are going to cover, there’s still a need to make sure your bike is prepped …
Sponsored post Whether it’s for financial reasons or because you’ve become attached to your two-wheel friend, you may be wondering about the best ways to extend its lifespan. How to do you keep it safe and legally running year after year? Here are 6 of our top tips to do just that … 1) Keep …
Sponsored post If you want to ride your motorcycle faster and a turn heads at the same time, you need more than just the stock setup. While aftermarket parts and upgrades vary greatly in price, here are our top 10 picks to improve performance and looks … 1) Mirrors Mirrors are obviously a legal requirement, …
Sponsored post The motorcycle experience is much more nuanced than driving a car. How your bike responds has a lot to do with body position, throttle control, and cornering. However, if you want a faster ride, there are some simple things you can change to a stock bike to increase power and engine performance. Let’s …
Sponsored post If you need personal transport but are conscious of the costs, a motorcycle generally offers more bang for your buck than a car. However, there are certain things to consider before getting on those two-wheels. First, let’s address the obvious savings you can make by buying a motorcycle instead of a 4-wheeler … …
Buying a new motorcycle for a newbie is an important step in life. Whether you have been waiting for this purchase for several years or just come up with a thought of buying a motorcycle in two days, you still need to pay close attention to too many intricacies in order to avoid disappointments and …
If you’re so short you or your partner can’t reach the pillion pegs, Alaskan riders Rich and Rosanne Gressett have a great motorcycle hack for you. Back in Alaska, they have modified the rear pillion floorboards on their Harley tourer with a bracket that makes them higher to accommodate “pocket rocket” Rosanne’s 152.4cm (5’) stature. …
Proper wheel maintenance is essential for adventure bikes. These motorcycles are built using tough and rigid components. The wire wheels or spoked wheels may look formidable especially when fitted with wider and beefier tyres, but the prior deserve proper maintenance to ensure smooth and trouble-free operation. Here are some helpful tips on proper wheel maintenance …
The second-most-common question I have been asked in the past couple of decades as a motoring journalist is what motorcycle or car do I own? (The most common question was, “what motorcycle or car should I buy?” The answer could easily take up a book as big as the Bible/Koran.) Journalist choices But the answer …