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…
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…
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…
Do you really need wider tires on your motorcycle? Obviously, if you’re the caped crusader out for vengeance, you might need them. Or else, a roaring Harley with big tires might be the object of your desire. But for ordinary folks like me, a wider tire is not always the best choice. Why do I…
Honestly, I am just like most other motorcycle riders. I hate to replace tires unless it’s needed. But the fact is… worn-out tires are a safety hazard! Are you waiting until your tires turn as bald as a coot before replacing them? Too bad. You need to live longer to ride more. No questions about…
So you have spray-painted your motorcycle. Great! But now you have a few paint splashes on your tires that you have to remove. Here’s another worst-case scenario. (It happened to a friend of mine) Some unsympathetic schmuck left a puddle of paint on the street and you just ran over it. Now’s a good time…
Ever had that unusual feeling that something is vibrating and out of balance when you’re riding? (No, I am not talking about indigestion.) If so, chances are, your motorcycle wheels are out of balance. Fact: Riding a motorcycle is all about balance. And if you’re riding on wobbly wheels, you are seriously compromising the bike’s…
To be honest, swapping out motorcycle tires isn’t an easy task for newbies. No matter how easy it seems when veterans do it in YouTube videos, it involves a lot of sweat and can even draw some accidental blood. (If you manage to damage the shiny rotor in your new bike, tears may come too.)…
So you have invested in some fresh rubber for your motorcycle. Time to jump aboard and hit the twisties. Stop right there! First, you need to break in the tires. Unless you put some miles on them, those shiny new tires will not deliver the traction or performance you need. And that means you might…
What’s the longest time your motorcycle’s rear tire has lasted? I ran one of mine through 16,000 miles before the treads were toast. And that’s when I faced issues with the squared off motorcycle tires. If you haven’t been through this already, know that you will at one point or another. So, why do motorcycle…
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