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!...
I love a winding road, but I hate a windy road. Yesterday we encountered both, plus freezing cold and pelting rain. Just the right combination for a horrible day, right? Wrong. Despite a few scary moments and some inconvenience because I had stupidly packed an open-faced helmet and tinted goggles...
The best way to get rid of dried bugs and caked-on road grime is with a pressure washer. However, you...
Most riders believe they will void their warranty if they do their own servicing or if they take their bike...
Riders intercepted by police have been advised to record the conversation, no matter where they are. But it is crucial in Queensland where police now have greater powers to detain and search under the world’s toughest bikie laws. Accredited criminal law specialist Kurt Fowler of Fowler Lawyers says an amendment...
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...
Toothpaste not only brightens your smile, but can also make your vision a little clearer if you use it on your motorcycle windscreen. Insects, stones and other road grime can scratch and smear your windscreen, making it difficult to see through and spoil the look of your bike. Don’t make...
You would think parking your bike would be a simple matter of kicking down the side stand and getting off....
Riders are staying home amid fears that modifications they have made to their bike might land them an infringement notice...
Ever wondered why people drive right out in front of you and cause a collision?
They call it “SMIDSY” or “sorry, mate, I didn’t see you” syndrome and they are the biggest cause of motorcycle crashes. There are a lot of theories about what causes SMIDSY crashes, including saccadic masking (basically...
A spike in motorcycle crashes in South East Queensland this month has prompted a seven-point safety guide from the...
You’ve committed to a corner, your big V-twin cruiser is leaned over and all of a sudden you hit a...
It takes a long time to get bored with a good motorcycle road, but sometimes you have to move on and find something new. Or maybe you are on holidays – like I am at the moment – and you need to find some motorcycle-friendly roads in your vicinity. The...
Women’s-only riding courses and basic mechanics courses could encourage more women to take up riding, according to women riders. These...
If you are fined for having a GoPro or similar camera mounted to your motorcycle helmet, fight it. A complaint...
A Queensland rider fined this week for stretching his legs while riding is not the first person fined for the offence. The offence has been around for several years and many riders have been fined, but it is part of a growing list of “petty” fines Queensland motorists have copped...
The motorcycle rider fined for wearing a GoPro on his HJC helmet plans to fight the charge. Matt Smithson was...
Mention the words “track day training” and most riders think it’s all about getting your knee down. I was recently...
Aprilia owners now have an exclusive track day where they can really test out the full performance of their bike, some of which include new electronic traction control systems. Importer John Sample Automotive (JSA) has combined with Eastern Creek Ride Days to host the event on March 15 and/or 16....
Walking your motorcycle is the quickest and most effective way of moving your bike, but most people find the safest way to move...
Forget about tool kits and tyre puncture repair kits. Join a decent roadside assistance program and you will never again...
Women are safer riders then men according to statistics, so we asked women why that is so and give you some tips on how you can become a safer rider. According to the ABS, there are almost 745,000 motorcycles registered in Australia for 2013. Staggeringly, this number is an increase...
Before any ride, you should go over a pre-ride checklist to ensure that your bike is not only safe to...
“A lot of people forget how hard it is to ride; how many things there are to learn,” says Honda...
The move for motorcycle companies to offer owners track days is growing. Honda, Ducati and Yamaha have been doing it for years, BMW joined the ranks after launching its S 1000 RR sportsbike, Aprilia recently announced owner’s track days (read the story here) and now Kawasaki has entered the scene....
It would seem the simplest of processes to mount a motorbike, but there are quite a few points to note....
Group riding gives you a great feeling of camaraderie. I once rode with hundreds of other riders from Brisbane all...
Heavy trucks create so much road damage on our roads that motorcycles are forced to amend their safe cornering lines and road position. Trucks create corrugations under braking, ruts in the road from their heavy loads, and leave oil and diesel in the centre of the lane. These hazards are...
This is the first in a regular series of riding tips from motorcycle rider training specialists motoDNA. The articles are...
How many times have you struggled to ride safely through roadworks where there is no suitable detour provided? Did you...
Pump up your tyres and ride cautiously. That’s the advice to riders of the new water-cooled BMW R 1200 GS. There is no doubt that the new BMW R 1200 GS is a much-improved machine, especially its on-road performance. However, there has been some criticism of off-road performance because of...
Australia’s top and most senior stunt rider still has a few tricks up his sleeve. While he won’t say how...
It has been recognised that there are too many speed zones in Australia and that the frequency of zone changes...
Easter is one of the best times to go for a ride because of the weather, no matter which hemisphere you’re in. It’s also statistically one of the most dangerous times to be on the road. Police patrols and speed cameras are also out in full strength, there is plenty...
Asian motorcycle crash statistics are staggering and getting worse as the increase in wealth leads more people to ride...
Is your bike spying on you? If it has a data recorder, it could be recording information that could jeopardise your privacy...
Do you know how to break in new motorcycle tyres that come with a glossy and slippery surface? They deserve to be treated with respect and caution. I once had an embarrassing spill on new tyres right out in front of the dealer when I took charge of a test...
Expert rider training company, motoDNA, has devised a special cruiser course being held at Lakeside training centre in Queensland on June...