Riding a motorcycle is a great way to get around. Very little can stop a passionate rider from climbing aboard their favourite bike, whether it’s traffic, weather, or even the time of day. Commuting to and from work, heading out for a trip, or just riding for the fun of it are all good reasons […]
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The air-to-fuel mixture of any motorcycle engine will dramatically affect the bike. In some cases, you may want a richer mixture, while at other times, it may be a better idea for the engine to run a little more lean. Whether for performance, fuel efficiency, or a mix of both, there are plenty of reasons […]
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For many riders, there will be long stretches of time that your bike will have to live in storage without being ridden. When a bike sits for a long time, several components get affected, but none of them quite so much as the battery. When a battery is left to sit for a long time, […]
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When you’re out on the road, there’s always the possibility that something unexpected might happen, so your motorcycle needs a little help to get wherever you’re going. Mechanical problems, fuel, and damage can all bring a quick and disappointing end to your afternoon ride. While nobody ever sets out on their bike planning to have […]
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As motorcycle riders, one of the first things we learn is how to use the clutch on our bikes to shift gears, and the pattern of engaging the clutch, changing gears, and then disengaging the clutch again becomes a natural process we perform so often that it’s hard to get it wrong eventually. What we […]
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After miles and miles of riding you will need to replace your tires, and there are a lot of options to choose from when that time comes. There are so many options, ranging from sporty tires designed for maximum grip on the road to knobby dirt tires that are ideal for rough terrain and everything […]
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Electrical problems on a motorcycle are some of the worst to deal with, especially when it happens to be related to the most critical parts of the bike, like the stator. The stator is responsible for generating electrical power used to run the bike; without it, your motorcycle won’t be going anywhere. Most people aren’t […]
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Virginia is the perfect place to enjoy a long ride on the back of a motorcycle. If you want to enjoy a spirited ride through the Virginian countryside legally, you will need a motorcycle license or endorsement. If you have a regular drivers’ license, that definitely makes things easier but you need either a class […]
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