Tech Tips and How-To
Used street bikes and what to look for
When evaluating a used street bike for potential purchase, there are many things you should look for, as we explain some of those here. If you have friends that know a lot about motorcycles, bring them with you. If you have the chance to bring it to a motorcycle mechanic before committing to buy it, then do so. A few bucks invested up front might save you thousands later, and might also give you some negotiating power.
Motorcycle battery maintainer a must for the off-season
A battery maintainer is one of the most popular and most useful gadgets that any motorcycle owner can have. The Battery Tender Junior is by far the most popular battery maintainer on the market.
How to ride a motorcycle: a beginner’s guide
Instructions for how to ride a motorcycle for beginning riders should be learned at a rider safety course. Here we explain some basic motorcycle information about starting the engine, using the brakes, how to shift gears,and more.
Plastic cleaner for motorcycles, helmets and windscreens
Here I explain exactly how I use Plas-Tec ® plastic cleaner to make my motorcycle helmet look like new again, as well as give you my thoughts about the product (not a paid review).
Wet Clutch vs Dry Clutch
Italian motorcycles, such as Ducati and Moto Guzzi, have had a long history of having dry clutches. BMW has used dry clutches as well. By listening carefully, sometimes you can actually hear if a motorcycle has a dry clutch because a dry clutch often will rattle a little as long as the clutch lever is held in while the engine is running.
