A bad motorcycle stator is no fun! You ride your bike, and it suddenly dies. You try to start it, but nothing. Dead. Then, you pull off your spark plugs, and they look like they’ve been burned, but they feel fine. What the heck happened? Did you accidentally break your stator? Bad Motorcycle Stator Symptoms … Read more
When you engage in riding a motorcycle, your hands are in harm’s way. You face the possibility of getting injured. How should one protect against injury? Here’s one solution: Wear motorcycle gloves. Some gloves have hard knuckles in them to guard against impact whether it is internal or external. The reason motorcycle gloves have hard … Read more
While riders can opt for any number of protective accessories, bikers face more risks on the road. This usually means that riders are more likely to have an accident, or sustain an injury. Therefore, investing in a pair of motorcycle gloves is both wise and needed. Motorcycle gloves are necessary for two reasons: they provide … Read more
Motorcycle brake pads should be changed to ensure that they are working and to avoid any damage being done to either the bike or the rider. How often should you change your motorcycle brake pads? In general, it is recommended that you change your motorcycle brake pads every 20,000 miles. But, if they are less … Read more
Does your bike stall out for no reason? Or does it stall when you try to accelerate? Is it difficult to get out of neutral? These can all be signs that your motorcycle is in need of some TLC. Stalling can be the result of anything from an improperly adjusted carburetor to something as simple … Read more
Motorcycle tires are important to overall performance and safety. If your motorcycle tires have fibers or cracks, they will wear out quickly. Even the best tires, and tires with the sturdiest treads, can succumb to a problem called cupping. Cupping is defined as the tire’s tread surface being deformed in such a way as to … Read more
You take your motorcycle out for a ride, and everything seems fine. Then, a moment into it, the chain starts making a noise and the wheel begins to slip. This seemingly simple complaint is actually a very common one, and it can be a bit of a pain to fix. Over time, the answer for … Read more
So, you have a worn out motorcycle and need a quick repair? Or have you simply lost patience and want to attend to the maintenance yourself? In either case, a tune-up is what you need. Tune-ups are critical because they remove harmful particles from the engine, clean it and lubricate it. So, what does it … Read more
A motorcycle clutch is a device that converts the engine’s rotational motion into linear motion, allowing the rider to shift the bike from gear to gear without manually turning it. The clutch is located in the center of the motorcycle and, when engaged, transmits the engine’s power to the rear wheel. But how can you … Read more
It seems that we have more and more old motorcycle helmets taking up space in our basements and garages. Some of us may have even kept a few along the way. So, what can be done with them? Some of them are fairly simple to recycle, while others are more complicated. Let’s take a look … Read more