Nothing gets the mud, bugs and road grime off a bike quicker and easier than a high-pressure washer. Karcher has...
Despite repeatedly telling your pillion not to put their boots on your nice, clean, chrome pipes, do they listen?
No!...
The best way to get rid of dried bugs and caked-on road grime is with a pressure washer. However, you have to be careful. Motorcycles are water resistant, not waterproof. Be careful aiming the pressure hose at electrics, grease points on old bikes, and soft fabrics such as seats, as...
Most riders believe they will void their warranty if they do their own servicing or if they take their bike...
Should you get a non-dealer mechanic to do your motorcycle servicing? The Australian Competition and Consumer Act 2010 prevents automotive...
There is a third alternative for people who don’t want to get their bike serviced by a dealer or do it themselves at home. We’ve covered DIY here and looked at going to a non-dealer here. But you can also find some home mechanics who have all the tools and know-how...
Toothpaste not only brightens your smile, but can also make your vision a little clearer if you use it on...
Forget about tool kits and tyre puncture repair kits. Join a decent roadside assistance program and you will never again...
Before any ride, you should go over a pre-ride checklist to ensure that your bike is not only safe to ride, but also legal. Did you know you can be fined for a faulty motorbike taillight? It is a requirement that all motorists check their vehicles before they ride/drive them. You...
The move for motorcycle companies to offer owners track days is growing. Honda, Ducati and Yamaha have been doing it...
Pump up your tyres and ride cautiously. That’s the advice to riders of the new water-cooled BMW R 1200 GS....
Is your bike spying on you? If it has a data recorder, it could be recording information that could jeopardise your privacy and be used against you in a court of law. On the positive side, it could also be used to prove your case against another motorist who crashed into you...
Do you know how to break in new motorcycle tyres that come with a glossy and slippery surface? They deserve...
What are the correct tyre pressures for your motorcycle and do they vary for any reason? The answers are varied...
Water does a great job of cleaning your bike, but a lot of clever products have been produced in recent years that work without water or with a reduced amount of water. So if you’re a “greenie”, you’re in the middle of a drought, or you just want to keep...
More riders must be taking measures to secure their bikes as motorcycle theft is on a downward trend, according to...
Did you know that your speedo is most likely inaccurate and that the inaccuracy could vary slightly with time? In...
If you fit any aftermarket accessories to your bike, you run the risk of making it illegal. That’s if you go by the letter of the law. In practice, it’s a lot more complicated. You don’t even have to fit aftermarket accessories to make your bike illegal; you could have...
Have motorcycles become too hi-tech in their quest to become safer? While I applaud the addition of ABS and traction...
Americans are crazy about ethanol. Most of their fuel seems to have at least 10% ethanol and the Renewable Fuels...
This age-old question about oils doesn’t have an easy answer. However, your motorcycle manual will specify a particular oil. Some even suggest one type of oil for the run-in stage and another for ongoing use. It is prudent to adhere strictly to what is suggested. But usually the manual only...
“Here you go, Mark, I trust you,” says Gordon Wallace as he tosses me the keys to “Goldie”, his beloved...
Have you experienced any nasty surprises after shoddy mechanics have repaired or serviced your motorcycle? A riding colleague recently complained...
For your safety and to ensure that your bike is legal to ride, it is advisable to perform a pre-ride check every time you go for a ride. You can read my tips on pre-ride and post-ride checks here. Or you can watch the above video released by the American...
Storm-damaged motorcycles often find their way back into the market with heavy discounts; but should you be tempted? Recent vicious...
Second gear is the most fun you can have on a motorcycle. That’s the gear of tight corners, power slides...
Setting up your motorcycle suspension is one of the most arcane and confounding disciplines, yet one of the most important. Whether a motorcycle has adjustable or non-adjustable suspension, it comes from the factory with the suspension set up for a single rider – even if it’s a dual-seat bike –...
Some people don’t think they need motorcycle mirrors because they are going faster than the rest of the traffic. In...
Are you overfilling your motorcycle tank, wasting money and putting your life in danger? Watch this video and check out...
Have you ever seen, heard and smelt a rider revving their motorcycle engine or idling their bike for minutes before getting on and riding away? It’s obnoxious at a cafe when you’re trying to sip your latte amid their fumes, but it’s also fairly pointless and a waste of fuel. It...
Motorcycle tyres are only as good as the pressure in them and that means regularly checking them or filling with...
Have you ever thought about doing a track day but were a little bit concerned about not being good enough...
In our first in a series on beginner track days, British blogger Dan who writes the popular Bike Track Days Hub, gave us his advice on whether riders should take the track-day plunge. If you were convinced, he now offers advice on how to prepare your bike for your first track...
It seems such a shame, but in some climates, riders have to hibernate their motorcycles for the long, cold winter....
While most riders change the mufflers on their new motorcycle first, the most important modification to any motorcycle is the...
This motorcycle maintenance advice was provided by the RACQ to help riders keep their bike in good condition which is perhaps the most important factor in safe riding. Keeping your bike in optimum condition: Get to know your motorcycle, read the handbook and make sure you understand its features, servicing requirements and...
Modern motorcycles and helmet bluetooth systems could be depriving riders of that innate sense of mechanical sympathy with their bike....
Your motorcycle chain is a vital ingredient in making your bike smooth, quiet and efficient, so to prolong its life, it’s...
If you’re in the market for a used motorcycle, you’ll need to know what to look for when you inspect the bike or you could end up with a lemon. Here is our guide on how to inspect a used bike: 1 LOOK Does the general condition look OK and...
As the old ad slogan used to say, Oils ain’t oils, and that’s very true for motorcycle lubrication which has...