(Contributed post on preventing motorcycle theft) It’s not groundbreaking news to say that motorcycles get stolen from time to time,...
Is your bike spying on you? If it has a data recorder, it could be recording information that could jeopardise your privacy...
What is the best transmission for a motorcycle: chain, belt or shaft drive? Some say motorcycle riders only wear black t-shirts and jackets because old chains used to cover them in oil. That could also be why BMW riders with shaft drive tend to wear lighter and brighter colours like scooter...
Have you experienced any nasty surprises after shoddy mechanics have repaired or serviced your motorcycle? A riding colleague recently complained...
“Comfort braking” is a disingenuous term given to the habit of holding the front brake on when stopped, such as...
Tall riders have almost as much trouble finding a bike to suit their build as short riders and it’s not just about seat height. For short riders, seat height is the most important factor. So we put together a comprehensive list of seat heights of your favourite motorcycles to compare. Click...
Motorcycle companies don’t care how much it costs for repairs to a simple scratch or minor dent in a fender or...
If you haven’t already decided to self isolate, you may soon be forced off the road by government bans, so...
A motorcycle dash cam may be an unfamiliar concept to many motorcyclists, but it’s one that you should know about if you spend considerable time on one. Dash cams are relatively recent, although they are not new. Riders have been able to buy a decent one online since at least...
Nothing gets the mud, bugs and road grime off a bike quicker and easier than a high-pressure washer. Karcher has...
Any machinery that uses hydraulics must have an oil filter to sieve and get rid of contaminants (dirt mostly) that...
In our first in a series on beginner track days, British blogger Dan who writes the popular Bike Track Days Hub, gave us his advice on whether riders should take the track-day plunge. If you were convinced, he now offers advice on how to prepare your bike for your first track...
Do you know what the codes on the sides of your tyres mean, what sort of tyres you are riding...
Motorcycles are fantastic machines, but not all motorcycles were created equal. Over the years, there have been a few questionable...
You can avoid failing your motorcycle roadworthy if you pay attention to some of the most common failures. Riders in Australia have varied conditions for roadworthies. In Queensland, you only need one when you sell your vehicle. In some other states you need regular roadworthy certificates that depend on the...
International relocations are more common than ever and they require wholesale changes. However, embracing certain factors from your old life...
Police have been incorrectly fining riders for wide handlebars, unaware the Australian Design Rules increased the maximum width in December...
Second gear is the most fun you can have on a motorcycle. That’s the gear of tight corners, power slides and power wheelies. It’s where I’ve had the most fun in motorcycling and it’s my go-to gear for entertainment. As the Beach Boys “Little Honda” song goes: “First gear, it’s...
Riders are often held up in corners by drivers, yet on a racetrack a car can corner at a much higher...
By Arthur Yarwood* The last few years have seen London struggle to control a huge motorcycle crime wave. At its...
Most riders believe they will void their warranty if they do their own servicing or if they take their bike to a mechanic, rather than their dealer. However, the Australian Competition and Consumer Act 2010 prevents automotive dealers tying you into servicing or voiding your warranty if you service it...
As some mature riders begin to suffer from various aches and pains they tend to opt for cruisers to relieve...
Do you know how to break in new motorcycle tyres that come with a glossy and slippery surface? They deserve...
Just because your bike won’t start doesn’t mean the battery is flat and trying to jump, bump or push-start the bike can actually damage it and cause you injury. RACQ tech boss and Suzuki Bandit tragic Steve Spalding warns against jumping straight into jump starting your bike. Checks before jump...
A combination of stiffly sprung modern motorcycles and old war wounds have many mature-aged riders searching for motorcycles with the...
An American inventor who has been working on a “miracle” exhaust pipe cleaner for several years has revealed his secret...
(CONTRIBUTED POST FOR NORTH AMERICAN READERS) If you like to customize motorcycles, you should know how to do it properly. Modifications come in many different forms, but you may have to understand a few important basics before you can even start planning a major refinement. Whether it’s adding small details...
Do you have a name for your motorbike or refer to it as a male or female? You are not...
Did you know that your speedo is most likely inaccurate and that the inaccuracy could vary slightly with time? In...
Modern motorcycles and helmet bluetooth systems could be depriving riders of that innate sense of mechanical sympathy with their bike. Older riders will be familiar with the term “mechanical sympathy”. It referred to the rider/driver/user being careful with their machine, protecting and nursing its weaknesses and vulnerabilities. These riders gently...
Setting up your motorcycle suspension is one of the most arcane and confounding disciplines, yet one of the most important....
Sponsored post If you are thinking of going on a long-distance drive on a motorcycle, there’s a lot of things...
A new motorcycle is a blank canvas that you can personalise and modify without making it illegal to ride, says RACQ technical and safety officer Steve Spalding. He recently bought a 2015 Triumph Bonneville SE (above) that he has been gradually “reworking” to his own tastes. “Motorcycles aren’t a one-size-fits-all...
Why do most motorcycles have fuel economy no better than many light diesel and even petrol cars despite being a...
I’d rather be riding my motorcycle than washing it, but after a long weekend of riding, it can be fun...
If you want to maintain your motorcycle in good condition in between services, you need the right tools for the job. So we asked Tools Critic expert “Mark T” for his advice. He knows about all sorts of tools for everything from woodworking to gardening to working on your pride...
Buying a new motorcycle for a newbie is an important step in life. Whether you have been waiting for this...
Governments are continuing to push ethanol fuel on the market, despite the fact that it can damage some motorcycle engines....
While modern motorcycles are much more reliable than they used to be, you can still be inconvenienced by a breakdown. And when you have a motorcycle breakdown, it is not always easy to get back on the road. In a car, you can carry emergency gear that can get you...
If you’re in the market for a used motorcycle, you’ll need to know what to look for when you inspect...