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There’s a common debate among motorcyclists about the proper care that’s required when you first start up your motorcycle and take it for a ride. While some argue that warming up the engine is essential for optimal performance and longevity, others believe that modern engines are designed to be ridden immediately. Should you let your […]

Washing your motorcycle isn’t as easy as you might think, and doing it incorrectly will often end up with you trying to figure out why it won’t start. Motorcycles can be delicate, and because all the electronics and ignition components are exposed, it’s important to take extra care when washing your motorcycle. Why won’t a

There’s a lot that goes into engines running correctly. An engine’s health is directly affected by efficiency and fuel consumption. Many components are involved in fuel delivery and consumption, and not every engine is the same. Some are carbureted, while others are fuel injected, and each system has different failure points. The key to an

Some modifications on a motorcycle can impact the performance and some the visual appeal, but very few can really do both. A great way to improve the performance of a motorcycle engine is by managing the heat that is produced out of the cylinders. When an engine is able to disperse heat in a more

Anyone who has ridden motorcycles or driven manual cars long enough have heard how people will sometimes shift without a clutch. The clutch is a disc in your motorcycle that is able to connect and disconnect engine torque from the transmission. This connect and disconnect is what can make smooth riding possible. Just like anything

Anyone learning to ride a motorcycle or even riders who live in flatter regions, knows the pressure of stopping on a hill and trying to start, or trying to keep speed going up a steep hill. Hill management is a skill that every rider should have. There’s a lot that can go wrong when on

Several years ago I bought an old Honda CB motorcycle to restore and found a small bell hanging off the back of the exhaust.  I thought it was strange but it didn’t cross my mind again until recently when I heard about the legend of the guardian bell. So why do motorcycles have bells?  Motorcycles

We’ve all seen the classic bobsledder approach to starting a motorcycle. Have you ever wondered how to do this or if it’s bad for the motorcycle? Luckily, we live in a time with motorcycles that are fuel injected and have an electric start, but not that long ago we had motorcycles that were only kick

Anyone who has started a motorcycle rebuild or restoration project, or recently completed one, can attest that there are a lot of codes and numbers associated to every bike. Manufactures stamp different parts of a motorcycle to help identify parts specific to that bike. These numbers can help in making sure an engine is original,