Motorbike owners believe their bikes are simply treasures, but when it comes time to upgrade and sell, your bike’s resale...
Motorcycle manufacturers are extending service intervals in a bid to woo customers looking for cheaper maintenance, but should you change...
Your motorcycle horn is there for a reason, but are you using it enough, too much, is it loud enough or too loud? How often do you use your motorcycle horn? Do you even remember the last time you used it? Standard motorcycle horns are usually puny and tinny sounding,...
Loud motorcycle exhausts are not causing as much noise pollution as tyre noise from large volumes of traffic. That’s according...
One of the many reasons people choose a motorcycle for their daily commute is its inherent fuel economy. A modern 250cc...
They say there is no replacement for displacement, but a recent ride on a couple of bigger Harley-Davidson models made me think otherwise. Like most motorcycle manufacturers, Harley updates their bikes by making bigger and more powerful engines. The latest update is the Milwaukee Eight 107-cube (1753cc) up from the...
Short riders have always been disadvantaged by the fact that bikes are designed for tall riders, although that has changed...
Just because your bike won’t start doesn’t mean the battery is flat and trying to jump, bump or push-start the...
Any machinery that uses hydraulics must have an oil filter to sieve and get rid of contaminants (dirt mostly) that could be harmful to your engine. All engines have a combustion chamber to burn fuel which enables locomotion or action. Now think of the oil in the locomotive as blood in the...
Governments are continuing to push ethanol fuel on the market, despite the fact that it can damage some motorcycle engines....
Selecting your first bike is important as a good experience will lead to a lifetime of joy, while a bad...
Numerous factors such as temperature, engine vibration and electrical loads can cause your bike battery to die. While these things contribute to eventual failure, RACQ Principal Technical Researcher John Ewing says a major factor in ensuring they achieve their maximum life and reliability is how they are maintained. He says it...
Riders are often held up in corners by drivers, yet on a racetrack a car can corner at a much higher...
There has always been conjecture about whether a motorcycle can brake in a shorter distance than a car. Many experienced...
There are many and varied theories on how to break in a new motorcycle from a softly, softly approach to giving it the berries right from the start. We’re not just talking about the engine, but also the brakes, tyres and other components. For more information on breaking in new...
Riders like to think of themselves as tough and will ride through pain, heat, cold, rain and other adversities to...
This video shows a British courier driver hitting a motorcycle from the rear while waiting to give way at an intersection,...
We’d like to celebrate Australia Day with an all-Australian motorbike trivia quiz. We also have questions about Aussie bike clubs, charities, racing legends and True Blue Aussie bike culture. If you’re a real Aussie and a dedicated motorbike rider, then it should be an easy quiz. See if you can...
There were no training courses for riders when I began riding, so we learnt a lot of misguided motorcycle myths...
Riding an historic motorcycle is a great deal of fun, but it requires mechanical sympathy and courtesy to other road...
There are many good reasons why it is not appropriate to sit on another rider’s motorcycle, but above all, self-preservation is the ultimate reason. This short clip from the TV series Sons of Anarchy shows why. Reasons not to sit on another rider’s bike You could drop the bike. It’s...
Budget online motorcycle insurer Insure My Ride is closing down in February leaving riders to pay more if they continue with insurance...
Queensland is the latest to mandate a certain percentage of fuel sales as bio-fuels, even though they are bad for some...
We love a bit of DIY bike maintenance, but there are a few pitfalls that can trap the unwary home mechanic, says RACQ technical officer and self-confessed mechanical “trainspotter” Steve Spalding. “I like to know where, how, why things work on my bikes, how the models differ and spec changes, oil...
Three out of every five callouts for broken-down motorcycles are for tyre problems, says National Motorcycle Alliance not-for-profit roadside assistance...
A reformed bike thief from London, which has experienced a 44% increase in theft in the past two years, says...
Riders will be able to import a new motorcycle or other vehicle from 2018 without having to deal with a dealer so long as the model is not already imported into Australia. The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has warned that the Federal Government move will take out the “buyer...
It sounds like a bargain to import a motorcycle from overseas where they may be cheaper, but there are also...
Before modern bikes introduced fuel warning lights, fuel gauges and precise computer readouts for fuel consumption and range to empty,...
Your motorcycle chain is a vital ingredient in making your bike smooth, quiet and efficient, so to prolong its life, it’s important to perform regular checks and maintenance. French motorcycle lubricant company Motul, distributed in Australia by Link International, sent us a check list and technical details for lubricating your chain. We’ve...
Do you have a conversation with your motorcycle, listening for strange mechanical noises and sometimes even talking to your bike (or...
The new Mel Gibson movie, Blood Father, is the latest to feature a motorcycle chase and while Hollywood movies usually...
Is dirty fuel affecting your bike? Just how good is the fuel you are putting in your bike? Is it contaminated, is it the correct octane rating? Who’s checking? What damage could it do to your bike? So many worrying questions.A friend of mine put fuel in his Honda Fireblade at...
Riders should secretly mark their motorcycle to help identify it should it be stolen and later recovered, according to retired head...
I’d rather be riding my motorcycle than washing it, but after a long weekend of riding, it can be fun...
This four-minute video isn’t a nanny-state instructional guide in being a woose, but is an informative guide to checking and maintaining your tyres for safe and long life. It has been released by the American Motorcycle Industry Council, hence the spelling of “tires”, but it’s just as relevant no matter...
Why do most motorcycles have fuel economy no better than many light diesel and even petrol cars despite being a...
Police have been incorrectly fining riders for wide handlebars, unaware the Australian Design Rules increased the maximum width in December...
I was bowled over recently when a company boss actually replied to criticism in one of my reviews saying they would address the problems I mentioned. That just doesn’t happen in the world of motorcycle journalism. Unless “motojournos” sycophantically praise products, they seem to cop abuse and/or threats – especially from...
Leather has always been the aspirational material for a motorcycle seat, but is it better than vinyl? When we modified...