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Posts by Francois Steyn

link to Is a Yamaha YZ 125 a Good Beginner Bike?

Is a Yamaha YZ 125 a Good Beginner Bike?

The Yamaha YZ 125 has the potential of being the best or the worst bike for a beginner rider looking for his or her first motorcycle. I know, that's hardly helpful, but in this post we'll cover...

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link to Motorcycle Weight Comparison (With 329 Examples)

Motorcycle Weight Comparison (With 329 Examples)

While the weight of a motorcycle doesn't matter much once you are on the move, a heavy motorcycle can be very intimidating when you stop or ride slowly, especially for beginner riders. Apart from the...

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link to Why Does Your Motorcycle Not Start When it’s Hot?

Why Does Your Motorcycle Not Start When it’s Hot?

A motorcycle that starts fine when cold, but struggles to start when the engine is hot can be very frustrating, especially if the bike stalls in traffic. Unfortunately, there are many different...

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link to Can I Leave my Motorcycle in the Rain?

Can I Leave my Motorcycle in the Rain?

Not everyone is fortunate enough to have a garage to store their motorcycle. I don't. This means that many riders have to store their bike outside, exposed to the elements. The big question is, can I...

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link to Why Does My Motorcycle Backfire When I Let Off the Throttle?

Why Does My Motorcycle Backfire When I Let Off the Throttle?

Motorcycles backfire for various reasons, but one particular type of backfire is rather common. Maybe you've experienced this yourself. The bike start and rides fine, but when you close the throttle...

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link to Why is Your Motorcycle Clutch so Stiff? (13 Reasons with Fixes)

Why is Your Motorcycle Clutch so Stiff? (13 Reasons with Fixes)

Every time your ride your motorcycle, you will be using your clutch repeatedly. So when your motorcycle clutch starts feeling stiff or hard to pull in, it can be very annoying and tiresome. Your...

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I've been riding motorcycles since I was in school and have traveled thousands of miles on various bikes through more than 10 countries. For more info, check out my about page: https://www.adventurebiketroop.com/about-us/

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