Posts by Francois Steyn

The Yamaha YZ 125 is not a good motorcycle for complete beginners as it is very tall and the power delivery is abrupt. The Yamaha YZ 125 is, however, a good bike to learn proper riding technique, as...

The Yamaha TW200 is the perfect beginner motorcycle. The TW200's small engine, low seat height and light weight means it is not intimidating for a new rider starting to learn balance or clutch and...

Riding a motorcycle in the rain is often not planned. The worst conditions I've ever ridden a motorcycle in almost always developed while I was already on the bike. Sometimes, however, you need to...

There are few things more frustrating than a motorcycle that stalls each time you come to a stop, especially in rush hour traffic seconds before the light turns green. Ask me how I know! :) A...

A constant velocity (CV) carburetor uses vacuum to lift the jet needle to suck fuel through the main jet. On a slide carburetor the throttle cable is directly attached to a slide valve that lifts the...

A fuse that keeps blowing is probably one of the most annoying issues a motorcyclist (or motorist) can face, especially when the problem is intermittent. A motorcycle will repeatedly blow a fuse...