As with any other hands-on job, the old saying “proper tools for a proper job” holds true for motorcycle mechanics. While a professional mechanic will typically have upwards of $7,000 worth of tools, you can buy a full tool kit with all the basic tools for less than $200! The home-based mechanic will not need […]
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The Moust Essential Guide to Your Motorcycle Tires! – Continuation of “how to read your motorcycle tire codes”. Part #3
Motorcycle Tires 101 Information is a handy thing to have, and this is particularly true when it comes to something as important to your health as your motorcycles tires. Accordingly, tire manufacturers and the federal government have devised a system that lays out just about everything you need to know and placed it conveniently on […]
Sport or Adventure: Break the Routine and Choose Your Destiny Today!
Should you want to get involved in dual sport or adventure riding, you’ll need a dedicated bike. Dual Sport vs. Adventure Bike: What sort of bike best suits your needs? Dual Sport Bikes Dual sports are street legal motorcycles designed primarily as off-road bikes. With a few exceptions, dual sports are powered by single-cylinder four-stroke […]
BTRubber / You and Your Motorcycle “3 Times Ready for Hell”
As spring transitions into summer (some people says it’s “the hell”), it’s time to dust off the bike and head back out onto the road. But, before you strap on your helmet and thumb the starter, here are 3 tips for getting back on the road this hot summer! 1) Performing Maintenance Before taking your […]
BTRubber / What You Should Know about the Temperature and Grip of Motorcycle Tyres?
The outcome of the combined forces of friction, tyre vertical load and the contact patch of the tyres with the road, tyre grip, is an important factor in your motorbike tyres. As you may already know, it is affected by the temperature of your tyres. In this article, we will explore the relationship between motorcycle […]