I was bowled over recently when a company boss actually replied to criticism in one of my reviews saying they...
Leather has always been the aspirational material for a motorcycle seat, but is it better than vinyl? When we modified...
Do you get a sore left foot when changing gears? It’s not uncommon among riders, according to my physiotherapist. He says stiff motorcycle boots and the upshift gear action can cause plantar fasciitis which is a severe and sharp pain in the bottom of your foot. Don’t worry, you’re not...
Motorcycle companies don’t care how much it costs for repairs to a simple scratch or minor dent in a fender or...
What are the five most desirable new motorcycles available in Australia in 2016? While the answer to that question is...
Motorcycling hacks are those inventive things you do to avoid or remedy problems and make your riding life a little easier. Necessity is the mother of invention and when you are out riding and you suddenly need something you didn’t bring, necessity can make you improvise with some strange things....
Over the past few months we have been running competitions to win motorcycle gear through our weekly trivia quiz, but this...
You could win a Bico Bikeklipz motorcycle keyring for your motorcycle in our weekly trivia quiz, but you better be quick. Since we’ve...
You could win a set of all-seasons Oxford neck socks in our weekly motorcycle trivia quiz, but you better be quick. Since we’ve been offering prizes in our weekly quiz, the pundits have got in early and scored perfect 10/10 results. Go to the motorbike trivia quiz at the end of...
While many of us are lucky – or brave enough – to ride all winter long, some have had to...
One of the most commonly asked rider questions is “what tyre pressures should I run for [insert bike and tyre...
We would like to reward our smartest readers with prizes in our weekly Motorbike Writer trivia quiz and we start this week with a Bico Bikeklipz motorcycle keyring. Keyklipz keyrings are designed and made in Australia and cost $49.95 for the darker stone tumbled finish and $55 for a lighter hand-brushed finish. ...
How good is your motorcycle trivia and your celebrity knowledge? This week, our trivia quiz will test both. How much...
It’s not an easy task to transport your motorbike, but sometimes you need to if you want to ride interstate...
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...
If you’re in the market for a used motorcycle, you’ll need to know what to look for when you inspect...
Your motorcycle chain is a vital ingredient in making your bike smooth, quiet and efficient, so to prolong its life, it’s...
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...
This motorcycle maintenance advice was provided by the RACQ to help riders keep their bike in good condition which is perhaps the...
While most riders change the mufflers on their new motorcycle first, the most important modification to any motorcycle is the...
It seems such a shame, but in some climates, riders have to hibernate their motorcycles for the long, cold winter. Here in the Sunshine State we ride all year long and I feel sorry for those who live in climates where they can only ride for part of the year....
In our first in a series on beginner track days, British blogger Dan who writes the popular Bike Track Days...
Have you ever thought about doing a track day but were a little bit concerned about not being good enough...
Motorcycle tyres are only as good as the pressure in them and that means regularly checking them or filling with nitrogen which keeps the pressures consistent for longer. Nitrogen has long been used in racing, heavy transport and aviation, but is only now commercially available for cars and even motorcycles....
Have you ever seen, heard and smelt a rider revving their motorcycle engine or idling their bike for minutes before getting...
Are you overfilling your motorcycle tank, wasting money and putting your life in danger? Watch this video and check out...
Some people don’t think they need motorcycle mirrors because they are going faster than the rest of the traffic. In fact, in some South East Asian countries where mirrors are mandatory but never used, riders wind them in, facing forwards! That seems to work in those countries where everyone travels slowly...
Setting up your motorcycle suspension is one of the most arcane and confounding disciplines, yet one of the most important....
Second gear is the most fun you can have on a motorcycle. That’s the gear of tight corners, power slides...
Storm-damaged motorcycles often find their way back into the market with heavy discounts; but should you be tempted? Recent vicious hail storms and flash flooding wreaked havoc in Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast causing extensive damage to hundreds of motorcycles in sale yards. Motorcycles have been left with dents in their...
For your safety and to ensure that your bike is legal to ride, it is advisable to perform a pre-ride...
Have you experienced any nasty surprises after shoddy mechanics have repaired or serviced your motorcycle? A riding colleague recently complained...
“Here you go, Mark, I trust you,” says Gordon Wallace as he tosses me the keys to “Goldie”, his beloved Honda CB750K1. He’s not only a brave man, but a man of passion and great knowledge in what makes grown men go weak at the knees. Stick around and he...
This age-old question about oils doesn’t have an easy answer. However, your motorcycle manual will specify a particular oil. Some...
Americans are crazy about ethanol. Most of their fuel seems to have at least 10% ethanol and the Renewable Fuels...
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...
If you fit any aftermarket accessories to your bike, you run the risk of making it illegal. That’s if you...
Did you know that your speedo is most likely inaccurate and that the inaccuracy could vary slightly with time? In...
More riders must be taking measures to secure their bikes as motorcycle theft is on a downward trend, according to the latest edition figures form the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council. Short-term motorcycle theft – usually joy rides – was up 249 in the March quarter to 1123, but...
Water does a great job of cleaning your bike, but a lot of clever products have been produced in recent...