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Motorcycle Tire Measurements: Know What Your Tires Say
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Motorcycle Tire Measurements: Know What Your Tires Say

It goes without saying, choosing the right motorcycle tires is a must when you want to ride safely. That means you need to know the exact type of tire your motorcycle needs. But all those letters and numbers on the tire sidewalls, things can get confusing for rookies. Well, if you’re feeling as lost as…

Hole in My Tire: Can You Plug Or Patch A Motorcycle Tire?
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Hole in My Tire: Can You Plug Or Patch A Motorcycle Tire?

When you have ridden enough miles on your motorcycle, there’s one thing you know for sure. A flat tire is as inevitable as a hangover after a New Year’s eve. (And how the devil do punctures always happen with such perfect timing?) So you have a nail sticking into the tire. Can you fix a flat…

Dunlop vs Michelin Motorcycle Tires—Battle of “Big Daddies”

Dunlop vs Michelin Motorcycle Tires—Battle of “Big Daddies”

When you’re looking to burn the best quality rubber, there are many factors to consider. These include traction, comfort, and mileage.  Both Dunlop and Michelin are the two top names that offer excellent performance and have plenty of loyal followers, but which one is the best? Tough question. (Think of choosing between Batman and Superman.)…

Cruiser Motorcycle with ABS: All You Need to Know (+ Why Are They Rarer than Gold?)

Cruiser Motorcycle with ABS: All You Need to Know (+ Why Are They Rarer than Gold?)

Have you ever looked for a cruiser motorcycle with ABS only to find out it’s rarer than gold?  There’s a good reason for that. All other ADV, dual-sport and even heavy touring bikes have ABS built-in. Not as a premium option for salespeople to bug you with, but actually built-in! The thing is, even if…

Why Are Motorcycle Tires So Expensive? (Will You Pay The High Price?)
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Why Are Motorcycle Tires So Expensive? (Will You Pay The High Price?)

Have you ever found yourself wondering why motorcycle tires are so expensive? I have seen many newbie riders wonder why their motorcycle tires are priced so high when compared to a car or SUV. So, what’s going on? If you look closely, you will find there are three main reasons behind the high price of…

Homemade Motorcycle Tire Changing Stand [How to Make 3 Different Types!]

Homemade Motorcycle Tire Changing Stand [How to Make 3 Different Types!]

If you are a frequent rider, you know how fast motorcycle tires can wear out. And when you have to pay someone else to change tires, the expenses add up really fast. However, you might want to get your hands on a tire-changing stand before you start searching for the best motorcycle tires. What if…

Motorcycle Traction Control vs ABS (Differences That Save Lives!)

Motorcycle Traction Control vs ABS (Differences That Save Lives!)

“I remember the good old days when motorcycles were simple. No fancy computers or complex tech. You hop on, turn it on and ride into the sunset”  – Some old motorcycle rider, probably.  But times change. And technologies we put into our bikes change as well. All for the greater, safer good of the rider. …

Using Front Motorcycle Tire on the Rear (Change or Switch?)

Using Front Motorcycle Tire on the Rear (Change or Switch?)

Here’s one common question you will find on any motorcycle message board. Can you run a front motorcycle tire on the rear? Now that’s a wrong question to ask. Technically, you can run a front motorcycle tire on the rear if the size matches.  Here’s the right question – is running a front motorcycle tire…

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