Repair/Maintenance

“Nobody cares how fast it goes if it doesn’t stop.” An old mechanic said this to me once to point out the importance of brakes. Brakes are one of the most important safety systems for motorized vehicles. How often should you change your brake pads? Brake pads need to be changed every 20,000 miles to […]

Your air filter performs a crucial role in protecting your engine and making it last as long as possible. In the air around your bike there are all sorts of contaminants including dirt, sand, dust, and pollen. If these things were to get into the engine itself, they would start to slowly wear away your

If you own a motorcycle, you may have been unlucky enough to suddenly start having your bike shoot gas out of the carburetor. Rightly so, you should be concerned about this. You may be asking, could this damage something? Is it safe to ride like this? If your motorcycle carburetor spits out gas, it can

An oil change is the most basic and the most frequent maintenance that you will perform on a bike. What if you change your oil, but when you are done, your motorcycle will not start. This can become quite a bothersome problem that will keep occurring if you don’t know how to properly fix it.

Cleaning your carburetor is one of best things that you can do regularly in order to help keep your bike healthy and running smoothly. As dirt and fuel residue build up in the carburetor, the engine itself will run less efficiently. Regularly cleaning your carburetor will help prevent these things from happening and make your

Oil is an integral part of your motorcycle’s engine operation. The thing about oil is that it does eventually break down and become less effective. Because of this, oil is designed to be changed to prolong the life of the engine.  What are the signs that your motorcycle needs an oil change? Signs that your

Motorcycles are designed to be decently weather resistant. This is especially true with modern bikes that have electronics onboard which are very sensitive to weather. However, despite the many provisions designed to defend against weather, components are always prone to wear and tear.  So was your motorcycle left in the rain and now won’t start?

Measuring fuel mileage is an experiment in physics. There are a lot of reasons for a particular motorcycle’s fuel economy. However, there are some basics to take into consideration to gain a better understanding of fuel efficiency. The 7 best ways to make your motorcycle more fuel efficient include: Generally speaking, a smaller engine will

If you own a motorcycle or are looking to buy one, you are probably curious about how long a motorcycle can last. If you are looking for one to buy, should you avoid any high mileage motorcycles listed? How many miles can a motorcycle last? A well maintained motorcycle can last several hundred thousand miles.