Repair/Maintenance

Making sure your motorcycle can safely come to a stop should be the first step of motorcycle maintenance. Before making sure the engine runs and the carbs are clean, you should always make sure that your brakes are working. Fundamental to proper braking is a working master cylinder. A brake master cylinder can be found […]

Riding a motorcycle is an involving process. It entails smooth control on the clutch, easy acceleration, steady braking, and smooth weight transfers around corners. All of these things can make motorcycle riding intimidating to a novice rider, but be assured, as confidence grows so does the love for the process.  But despite your experience and

No one wants to replace their tires sooner than they have to. Tires are expensive and sometimes finding a shop that can properly replace or balance the tires can be difficult. Motorcycle tires are not a component that should fall behind on the maintenance schedule. Tires are crucial towards the safe operation of a motorcycle,

Carburetor malfunctions can be pretty frustrating. In my experience, when a motorcycle starts acting up I check the carburetor first because that’s usually the culprit. Sometimes it can be difficult to know whether or not it’s the carburetor causing the problem. I’ve listed 11 common symptoms of a bad motorcycle carburetor that you can check

A motorcycle ride can be easily ruined when your bike is causing you discomfort. There are several ways a motorcycle can do this including emitting a vibration that’s intolerable. Not only is a problem like this uncomfortable, but it’s also concerning and frustrating. This holds especially true when you accelerate your motorcycle and the vibration

There can be a huge sense of pride when it comes to owning an older motorcycle. Motorcycles have come a long way in their technology, but sometimes sticking to classic models from years ago is a bigger preference among motorcycle enthusiasts. The definition of a vintage motorcycle varies depending on who you’re talking to. In

There are many advantages of owning a motorcycle that is water cooled including more effectively controlling the engine’s temperature and thermal efficiency. But, like most things, it also has it’s drawbacks. Leaking coolant on a motorcycle can be incredibly frustrating, especially when you’re unsure where the leak is coming from and why it’s even happening

Troubleshooting motorcycle mechanical issues is usually pretty simple because of the low complexity level motorcycles have compared to other vehicles. A lot of these fixes are doable by the owners themselves. But what about strange sounds coming from the engine? Motorcycle engine knocking is one sound that worries a lot of motorcycle owners and for

There are several ways a motorcycle receives power from the engine. That power can either come from a chain, a belt, or a shaft. Chain driven motorcycles are by far the most common type of drivetrain found on the roads today. Motorcycle chains are simple mechanisms and require simple maintenance, but because they are so