(Contributed Post for our Northern hemisphere readers) There is no way to sugarcoat it – winter can be very tough... Read More
Before any ride, you should go over a pre-ride checklist to ensure that your bike is not only safe to... Read More
If you’ve responsibly chosen to park your bike during the pandemic, then you may be considering using the time to do some valuable DIY maintenance. We love a bit of DIY bike maintenance, but there are a few pitfalls that can trap the unwary home mechanic, warns RACQ technical officer and... Read More
(CONTRIBUTED POST FOR NORTH AMERICAN READERS) If you like to customize motorcycles, you should know how to do it properly.... Read More
For your safety and to ensure that your bike is legal to ride, it is advisable to perform a pre-ride... Read More
Forget about tool kits and tyre puncture repair kits. Join a decent roadside assistance program and you will never again have to worry about being stranded. Even with the best tool kits and puncture repair kits you can still run into trouble. I did recently while out testing a Victory... Read More
Speedometer condensation used to be a common thing on motorcycles and even in some cars, but today’s instruments are much... Read More
If you haven’t already decided to self isolate, you may soon be forced off the road by government bans, so... Read More
You could do a lap of Australia on your bike and never have to bother about oiling the chain with a Cameleon Chain Oiler. The handy little device costs about $A230 plus postage. Oiling your chain is messy, it’s a nuisance having to carry chain lube with you and it’s... Read More
If you’re a Victorian rider and want to support a young, skilled and energetic motorcycle workshop, try Platinum Motorcycles in... Read More
This age-old question about oils doesn’t have an easy answer. However, your motorcycle manual will specify a particular oil. Some... Read More
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... Read More
The unexpected – such as detours and bits falling off your bike – can turn your average Sunday ride into... Read More
After a long ride on some dusty roads over the weekend it’s time to give the bike a thorough washing... Read More
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... Read More
Keeping track of your motorcycle maintenance can be difficult, especially if you are lucky enough to have more than one... Read More
We all want to keep the motorbike in top condition, and on the road. However, in the northern winter months... Read More
The future for backyard, independent and even multi-brand motorcycle mechanics may be a little brighter if the coming mandatory data sharing law is widened to include motorcycles. The law will allow owners the freedom to choose their mechanic as well as provide the backyard or independent mechanic access to service... Read More