(Contributed post) Some simple maintenance, which can be easily incorporated into the routine of a motorcycle owner, will help –...
Riders like to think of themselves as tough and will ride through pain, heat, cold, rain and other adversities to...
Police have been incorrectly fining riders for wide handlebars, unaware the Australian Design Rules increased the maximum width in December 2015 from 900mm to 1100mm. Caboolture rider Dean Brown has had his fine waived by the Deception Bay police, but Motorcycle Riders Association of Queensland president Chris Mearns knows of...
Do you know how to break in new motorcycle tyres that come with a glossy and slippery surface? They deserve...
One of the barriers to more people enjoying our favourite recreation is the traditionally high motorcycle seat which deters many...
If you haven’t already decided to self isolate, you may soon be forced off the road by government bans, so you should think about how to hibernate your bike for the months ahead. Various sources are telling us the lockdown measures will be in place for anything up to six...
Do loud pipes really save lives or is it more about machismo and attention-seeking behaviour? This hilarious video lampoons the...
A new motorcycle is a blank canvas that you can personalise and modify without making it illegal to ride, says...
Budget online motorcycle insurer Insure My Ride is closing down in February leaving riders to pay more if they continue with insurance colleague Shannons. Insure My Ride has posted a notice on its website and sent letters to their customers advising them they will close from February 23. Parent company AAI Limited...
This video shows a British courier driver hitting a motorcycle from the rear while waiting to give way at an intersection,...
Modern motorcycles and helmet bluetooth systems could be depriving riders of that innate sense of mechanical sympathy with their bike....
(Sponsored post for our North American readers) Owning and riding a motorcycle is a unique experience. There is almost no other experience that can be compared to it. To a motorcycle aficionado, the experience of riding can even be greater than driving their favorite car model. While having a motorbike...
There are many good reasons why it is not appropriate to sit on another rider’s motorcycle, but above all, self-preservation...
“Here you go, Mark, I trust you,” says Gordon Wallace as he tosses me the keys to “Goldie”, his beloved...
Should you get a non-dealer mechanic to do your motorcycle servicing? The Australian Competition and Consumer Act 2010 prevents automotive dealers from tying you into servicing or voiding your warranty if you service it yourself or have it done by a mechanic. Similar laws protecting consumers against restrictive trade practices,...
Most motorcyclists are not too concerned about fuel economy, but there may be times when you need to ride more...
If you fit any aftermarket accessories to your bike, you run the risk of making it illegal. That’s if you...
A combination of stiffly sprung modern motorcycles and old war wounds have many mature-aged riders searching for motorcycles with the most comfortable ride. I’ve ridden a lot of different bikes over the years and what stands out is how soft old bikes were and how stiff modern bikes are. This...
A motorbike is a fantastic form of transportation, but there may be times where you are unable to ride the...
There are many and varied theories on how to break in a new motorcycle from a softly, softly approach to...
Have motorcycles become too hi-tech in their quest to become safer? While I applaud the addition of ABS and traction control, I’m also wary that these devices allow us to ride faster so that when we do crash, we do so at much higher speeds than before. The latest advance...
(Sponsored post) You don’t need to be a motorcycle mechanic to fix your bike. Here is how to do basic...
Motorbike owners believe their bikes are simply treasures, but when it comes time to upgrade and sell, your bike’s resale...
While they might have half as many wheels, motorbikes still share a lot of qualities with automobiles in terms of care. The most important is regular maintenance in order to maximise the life of the vehicle and minimise the amount of trouble it causes you. While our handy care tips will...
We would like to reward our smartest readers with prizes in our weekly Motorbike Writer trivia quiz and we start...
Riding an historic motorcycle is a great deal of fun, but it requires mechanical sympathy and courtesy to other road...
Selecting your first bike is important as a good experience will lead to a lifetime of joy, while a bad experience may end your two-wheel career. I’m often asked by young people what bike they should buy first up. Thankfully, there is a wide choice now with the Learner-Approved Motorcycle...
A recent reader asked if it was legal, safe and wise to switch off the motorcycle when stopped for a...
(CONTRIBUTED POST FOR NORTH AMERICAN READERS) If you like to customize motorcycles, you should know how to do it properly....
Sponsored post The motorcycle experience is much more nuanced than driving a car. How your bike responds has a lot to do with body position, throttle control, and cornering. However, if you want a faster ride, there are some simple things you can change to a stock bike to increase...
“Comfort braking” is a disingenuous term given to the habit of holding the front brake on when stopped, such as...
Buying a used motorcycle can be exciting as you can choose between a wide variety of models, colours, and features...
Modern motorcycles are getting hotter and hotter which is not only an issue for rider comfort but also for reliability and performance. But there are things you can do to fix the problem. The reason modern motorcycles are getting hotter is the increasingly stringent emission rules. Most manufacturers are reaching...
Riders are often held up in corners by drivers, yet on a racetrack a car can corner at a much higher...
When you ride, the only contact with the road is your tyres. This is why it is so important that...
(Contributed post on preventing motorcycle theft) It’s not groundbreaking news to say that motorcycles get stolen from time to time, and part of the problem is the lack of care that owners take in preventing it from happening to them. Even if by some miracle your stolen motorcycle is recovered,...
After a long ride on some dusty roads over the weekend it’s time to give the bike a thorough washing...
Setting up your motorcycle suspension is one of the most arcane and confounding disciplines, yet one of the most important....
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...
Short riders have always been disadvantaged by the fact that bikes are designed for tall riders, although that has changed...