Proper Etiquette Not Only Increases The Fun But Can Also Save Lives.
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Warning: If you have an addictive personality and have ever considered selling your house, your wife (or husband), your kids, even your family dog (And he's a good dog isn't he?) to further your motorcycling obsession-read no further. In fact, why don't you ju
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You can change your own tires with some basic tools and ingenuity...
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tech tip-how to set motorcycle suspension static sag
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Dear Geek:How do I change ride height by using shims on the rear shock instead of moving the fork tubes in the triple clamp?Jim Jeffries, Clanton, Alabama
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More than a little truth lies in the old saying, "The two most important things about motor oil are 1) the engine actually has oil in it and 2) the oil gets changed occasionally." Riders who want to get the maximum life and performance out of their motorcycles
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1. A steering damper is one of the first performance hardware accessories many riders install on their sportbikes. The radical rake and trail steering geometry numbers of today's machinery provide for quick handling, but can also make steering a bit twitchy. H
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Sometimes the easiest maintenance chores are the ones most frequently overlooked. Case in point: we frequently see some of the newest, hottest bikes sporting limp chains. Since the drive chain is responsible for getting all that horsepower from the engine to t
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Wayne Rainey isn't listening to a word I'm saying. I know this from his eyes. They tell me he's lost in a world where all that matters is gearboxes and fork springs and shock linkages and tire compounds and the exponentially increasing minutiae he must deal wi
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What's The Best Product To Clean Your Chain With?
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1. In order to appreciate advanced tire technology, you must first mount a set onto your motorcycle. Most places selling tires also mount them, but if you like doing your own work when possible, mounting your own tires may be a project to consider. The main dr
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1. If you own a faired motorcycle, chances are you've had the near-heart attack experience of pricing replacement bodywork. Whether you've simply dropped Your Precious off its sidestand or performed a full-on face skid, the dollar signs can quickly soar into t
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1. A physically challenging job associated with sport-bike servicing or overhaul is the removal and reinstallation (engine R & R) of a multicylinder powerplant. The services of an automotive cherry picker just do not apply, so the work must be done by hand. Th
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1. In a perfect world, motorcycles would never tip over. Unfortunately, it's not unusual for motorcycles to hit the ground in the real world. Be it a crash or just a tip-over, these accidents result in various degrees of asphalt-induced bodywork reshaping. Dam
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Eighteen months ago, I had never been to a dragstrip. My first time testing for Motorcyclist, I completed the burnout and rolled the CBR600F2 into the staging lights in preparation for the green light on the "Christmas Tree" with the smell of smoking clutch pl
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Checking and adjusting desmodromic valves on '88-and-newer two-valve Ducatis
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How Do I Change My Brake Pad?
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1. Most people don't think about their bike's clutch. Sure riders use it every time they ride-they may even do the right thing by adjusting and lubricating the cable occasionally. But really think about the clutch? Never; that is until it starts to get cranky
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Leaking fork seals are considered by many to be a nuisance. Left untreated, they usually trigger performance degradation along with an unsightly mess. Fork seals leak as a result of a tear in the lip of the seal, which occurs when the seal slides over a fork-t
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Racers use safety wire for two reasons. First, safety wire provides positive locking on fasteners, preventing them from backing out. Second, safety-wired fasteners allow mechanics-and tech inspectors-to visually ascertain that key components have been tightene
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Dear Geek: You guys are always talking about changing a bike's front ride height when you change tires. How do I do that, and how do I know how far to go, eh? Tony Moonen Dorchester, Ontario, Canada PS: Love the bow tie!
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