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Speedometer condensation used to be a common thing on motorcycles and even in some cars, but today’s instruments are much better sealed against moisture. While modern cars have air-conditioning to keep the humidity level down, motorcycle instruments are still exposed to the weather, so they can still be vulnerable. Heavy rain, prolonged high humidity such …
We all want to keep the motorbike in top condition, and on the road. However, in the northern winter months it is difficult to get out and about and when you only have two pieces of rubber between you and the icy road, you don’t want to risk an accident. You can spend the winter …
After a long ride on some dusty roads over the weekend it’s time to give the bike a thorough washing in all the nooks and crannies, so I always reach for my favourite implement. It’s not a sponge or chamois, but a soft, long-bristle brush like from a normal household dustpan and broom set. You …
Keeping track of your motorcycle maintenance can be difficult, especially if you are lucky enough to have more than one motorcycle in your garage. When was the last time you changed your bike fluid, cleaned or lubed your chain, or inspected your brake pads? Now you keep track of maintenance on all your bikes with …
If you’re a Victorian rider and want to support a young, skilled and energetic motorcycle workshop, try Platinum Motorcycles in Keilor East, Melbourne. Director and owner Louis Grech started off in the motorcycle industry as a 13-year-old helping out Slipstream motorcycles in Sunbury after school and on weekends and a little over a decade later …
While many of us are lucky – or brave enough – to ride all winter long, some have had to perform ritualistic motorcycle maintenance to hibernate their bikes for the winter and wake them up for spring. Thanks to UK biking experts, Bennetts, we have put together some motorcycle maintenance tips on recommissioning your bike …
This motorcycle maintenance advice was provided by the RACQ to help riders keep their bike in good condition which is perhaps the most important factor in safe riding. Keeping your bike in optimum condition: Get to know your motorcycle, read the handbook and make sure you understand its features, servicing requirements and the manufacturer’s advice on how …
For your safety and to ensure that your bike is legal to ride, it is advisable to perform a pre-ride check every time you go for a ride. You can read my tips on pre-ride and post-ride checks here. Or you can watch the above video released by the American Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) and …
This age-old question about oils doesn’t have an easy answer. However, your motorcycle manual will specify a particular oil and it is prudent to adhere strictly to that. But usually the manual only provides specifications of viscosity/weight and service classifications, not the origin or the manufacturer. Synthetic oils are manmade, consistent and devoid of contaminants, …
You could do a lap of Australia on your bike and never have to bother about oiling the chain with a Cameleon Chain Oiler worth $239 (plus postage) from Australian Motorcycle Headlight Protectors. Oiling your chain is messy, it’s a nuisance having to carry chain lube with you and it’s something easily forgotten after a …