Not everyone is fortunate enough to have a garage to store their motorcycle. I don't. This means that many riders have to store their bike outside, exposed to the elements. The big question is, can I...
Category: Maintenance
Why Does My Motorcycle Backfire When I Let Off the Throttle?
Motorcycles backfire for various reasons, but one particular type of backfire is rather common. Maybe you've experienced this yourself. The bike start and rides fine, but when you close the throttle...
Why is Your Motorcycle Clutch so Stiff? (13 Reasons with Fixes)
Every time your ride your motorcycle, you will be using your clutch repeatedly. So when your motorcycle clutch starts feeling stiff or hard to pull in, it can be very annoying and tiresome. Your...
There is nothing worse than the dreaded click when pressing the electric starter button on your motorcycle. It this happens out on a ride, far from home, even worse! So how do you start a motorcycle...
My Motorcycle Only Runs on the Choke (Here’s Why and How to Fix it)
If your motorcycle only runs when the choke is on, don't despair. Although there are various reasons why a motorcycle will only run on the choke, it is not that hard to diagnose and fix it...
Why Does My Motorcycle Stall When I Give it Gas? (10 Reasons with Solutions)
One of the most annoying things that often happened on my first motorcycle, and old Yamaha XT500, was that it would stall when I give it gas. It would idle perfectly after starting the motor, but as...
