Friction Zone
Understanding the friction zone is key to riding a motorcycle. Without proper clutch control you may stall the motorcycle (kill the engine inadvertently) or accelerate uncontrollably, both of which are embarrassing and dangerous. The…
Flat Tyre
What to do with a flat tyre on a motorcycle? Get off the road! If you’re on a motorcycle and you suspect you’ve got a flat tyre, time is of…
First Ride
I’d like to address the issue of what a newbie has to confront when he buys his first motorcycle and has no more experience than successfully completing a beginner’s class…
First Motorcycle
So you’ve learned your motorcycling basics, taken safety courses, and decided to take the plunge and buy your first bike? Here are a few important factors to consider before you…
Electrical Systems
Sooner or later you will need to find a failing component, a broken wire, or a short in your motorcycle’s electrical system. Or, you will attempt to add a new…
Size Matters
Squeezing a wide tyre onto a narrow rim can be a big mistake. Here’s why. Those low-profile 190-series tyres sure look gnarly on the back of a sportbike, and we’ve…