Before I begin, a warning… Are you one of those riders who shudder at the thought of a quiet motorcycle being quiet? Perhaps you prefer those nightmarish screams from the exhaust? Then this isn’t the right article for you. (Unless you have a change of heart.) This is for riders who love a quiet ride…
What makes motorcycles so fun is that every variety has its own special features. Take sports bikes for example. Chances are, you have heard through the grapevine that they are more challenging to ride. I wouldn’t say that’s pure hogwash. But the truth is, ride comfort is a relative factor. And there are quite a…
Allow me to start with a warning. If you’re a newcomer to the world of motorcycles, there’s a lot to get confused about. And one of the areas where many newbies get baffled is choosing the right lubricating oil for your engine. So let me rephrase the question: what if I put 10w30 instead of…
Planning to buy a used motorcycle as your chopper? Great idea! But considering the rising prices of used bikes, chances are you’re in for a shock. So why are used motorcycles so expensive? And is there a lack of quality cheap bikes in the market? Keep reading to find out. Reasons Why Used Motorcycles Are…
To be honest, the concept of engine break-in in a motorcycle is a controversial topic. And one of the prime reasons for that is TONS of misinformation that’s available all over the net. I agree that this is nowhere as controversial as some of the important philosophical questions of life. For example: What came first? The chicken…
Imagine riding a big Harley. Something like the Road Glide Ultra. You must have noticed this… When you are on the move, you hardly feel the weight. But the moment you slow down or stop, the bike feels super heavy. If you use your motorcycle for daily commuting, you’ll need to get used to walking…
Let’s admit it. Chain drives aren’t noise-free. With hundreds of metal parts engaging and disengaging while moving at high speeds, avoiding noise is impossible. However, if the drive chain is as noisy as a living skeleton having a fit on a metal roof, something is wrong. And if you pay attention to it, you can…
You know what I’m tired of hearing? That spoke wheels are “low-tech”. Honestly, I love using cast wheels. And I know spoke wheels have their own drawbacks and aren’t ideal for high speeds. And broken spokes can be a real mess. But they still have some technical advantages. Moreover, there’s that aesthetic appeal that’s beyond…
Ask anyone to name the most mysterious component of your motorcycle. Odds are, most people will point at the clutch system. No matter how many times you engage or disengage the clutch in a day, not many riders tend to look into its working mechanism. And without knowing that, we can’t talk about adjusting the…
Honestly, I never felt the need to change the angle of the stock handlebars in my motorcycle. However, a friend of mine wanted to bend the T-bars in his bike a wee bit down to make his wrists more comfortable. And he managed to do it in a few simple steps. It goes without saying…
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