Motorcycle maintenance is important to keep your bike safe, reliable and to ensure that it lasts as long as you do. Most riders prefer that a motorcycle mechanic tends to the maintenance of their machines, but knowing how to keep your bike safe and running is a noble skill (art?).
The posts below all relate to keeping your bike running well and to keep you safe. The sense of achievement when you get your motorcycle running again after it failed on you is hard to describe.
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Why Does My Motorcycle Die When I Stop? (and how to fixed it)
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...
Deciding between split rims or tubeless tires is not easy. There are advantages and disadvantages to both. Tube-type split rim tires are easy to fix and have strong side-walls for driving over...
Leaking motorcycle forks is a common occurence, especially if you ride on dirt roads. It is best to fix the leaking fork seals as soon as possible. It is dangerous to ride a motorcycle with...
Oil running down your motorcycle fork legs is a very common problem. There are many reasons why your fork seals may be leaking. Motorcycle fork oil seal leaks are often caused by dirt trapped...
