Category: Maintenance

Having no spark at the spark plugs is one of the most common reasons why a motorcycle won’t start. A no spark condition can also be one of the most frustrating starting issues on a bike. But...

If you want a boring reliable bike, buy Japanese. If its fun and admiration you're after and you don't mind the shoddy reliability, get yourself an Italian motorcycle. Or so the stereotype goes. I...

Most modern motorcycles are liquid-cooled these days. Some bikes, like Harleys and my Honda XR650L, are still air-cooled like in the old days. If you just bought your first air-cooled motorcycle, you...

Washing your motorcycle is one of those tasks that you either love or hate. I fall in the latter category, yet I understand the importance of keeping my motorcycle clean to prevent corrosion and...

The Honda XR650L is unique in that it is too heavy to be a dirt bike, but too dirt oriented to be an adventure bike. That doesn't mean it is not a great all rounder. The question is, how does it...

Have you ever wondered why a 2-stroke motorcycle is louder than a 4-stroke? I can't ride my 2-stroke in my yard, as the neighbors would certainly complain. Here are 7 reasons that contribute to...