A recent reader asked if it was legal, safe and wise to switch off the motorcycle when stopped for a...
Proper wheel maintenance is essential for adventure bikes. These motorcycles are built using tough and rigid components. The wire wheels...
Does it damage the bike’s clutch to keep your motorcycle in gear with the lever pulled in while waiting at traffic lights and is it safe? RACQ technical officer and Triumph Bonneville rider Steve Spalding says the mechanical issue largely depends on the type of clutch your bike has. “Most bike...
This video shows a British courier driver hitting a motorcycle from the rear while waiting to give way at an intersection,...
One of the most commonly asked rider questions is “what tyre pressures should I run for [insert bike and tyre...
Forget about tool kits and tyre puncture repair kits. Join a decent roadside assistance program and you will never again have to worry about being stranded. Even with the best tool kits and puncture repair kits you can still run into trouble. I did recently while out testing a Victory...
What started out as a leisurely ride from Brisbane to Tenterfield and back over a couple of days with three...
This motorcycle maintenance advice was provided by the RACQ to help riders keep their bike in good condition which is perhaps the...
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...
If you fit any aftermarket accessories to your bike, you run the risk of making it illegal. That’s if you...
By Arthur Yarwood* The last few years have seen London struggle to control a huge motorcycle crime wave. At its...
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...
Most riders buy a motorbike out of passion, but some pragmatic, miserly riders want something cheap to maintain for commuting...
Toothpaste not only brightens your smile, but can also make your vision a little clearer if you use it on...
As the old ad slogan used to say, Oils ain’t oils, and that’s very true for motorcycle lubrication which has different requirements from cars. French oil company Motul says a car engine oil aims to reduce friction between moving parts in order to provide good fuel economy and efficiency. A motorcycle...
Your motorcycle horn is there for a reason, but are you using it enough, too much, is it loud enough...
I was bowled over recently when a company boss actually replied to criticism in one of my reviews saying they...
If you are leaving your motorcycle parked in a public park, look for CCTV cameras and park in the line of their sight, if that is possible. Most railway parking stations and public carpark areas such as shopping centres have CCTV cameras that are monitored by security staff. However, they...
Why do most motorcycles have fuel economy no better than many light diesel and even petrol cars despite being a...
A reformed bike thief from London, which has experienced a 44% increase in theft in the past two years, says...
Motorbike owners believe their bikes are simply treasures, but when it comes time to upgrade and sell, your bike’s resale value may be viewed a little differently by others. The resale value for your bike is affected by a number of factors, some of which you can control and others you...
Short riders have always been disadvantaged by the fact that bikes are designed for tall riders, although that has changed...
If you haven’t already decided to self isolate, you may soon be forced off the road by government bans, so...
Is dirty fuel affecting your bike? Just how good is the fuel you are putting in your bike? Is it contaminated, is it the correct octane rating? Who’s checking? What damage could it do to your bike? So many worrying questions.A friend of mine put fuel in his Honda Fireblade at...
Over the past few months we have been running competitions to win motorcycle gear through our weekly trivia quiz, but this...
If you’re out looking at buying a second-hand motorcycle this weekend, no doubt you will check the odometer reading to...
The second-most-common question I have been asked in the past couple of decades as a motoring journalist is what motorcycle or car do I own? (The most common question was, “what motorcycle or car should I buy?” The answer could easily take up a book as big as the Bible/Koran.)...
Motorcycle tyres are only as good as the pressure in them and that means regularly checking them or filling with...
Motorcycles are fantastic machines, but not all motorcycles were created equal. Over the years, there have been a few questionable...
While most riders change the mufflers on their new motorcycle first, the most important modification to any motorcycle is the suspension, according to suspension expert Sam Simmons of Oliver’s Motorcycles. Sam is from the UK where he spent eight years as a professional motocross racer and worked in the factory...
Have you ever seen, heard and smelt a rider revving their motorcycle engine or idling their bike for minutes before getting...
We all want to keep the motorbike in top condition, and on the road. However, in the northern winter months...
Sponsored post If you are thinking of going on a long-distance drive on a motorcycle, there’s a lot of things to consider when it comes right down to prepping it for the trip. Regardless of the number of miles you are going to cover, there’s still a need to make...
You could win a Bico Bikeklipz motorcycle keyring for your motorcycle in our weekly trivia quiz, but you better be quick. Since we’ve...
Do you have a conversation with your motorcycle, listening for strange mechanical noises and sometimes even talking to your bike (or...
There are many good reasons why it is not appropriate to sit on another rider’s motorcycle, but above all, self-preservation is the ultimate reason. This short clip from the TV series Sons of Anarchy shows why. Reasons not to sit on another rider’s bike You could drop the bike. It’s...
Before modern bikes introduced fuel warning lights, fuel gauges and precise computer readouts for fuel consumption and range to empty,...
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Numerous factors such as temperature, engine vibration and electrical loads can cause your bike battery to die. While these things contribute to eventual failure, RACQ Principal Technical Researcher John Ewing says a major factor in ensuring they achieve their maximum life and reliability is how they are maintained. He says it...
As some mature riders begin to suffer from various aches and pains they tend to opt for cruisers to relieve...