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...
Category: Maintenance
Is It Safe to Wash my Motorcycle With Dish Soap? This May Surprise 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...
Riding a Honda XR650L on the Freeway (Fuel Consumption Test)
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...
If you are reading this, you probably ride a Harley and are wondering why it makes a loud clunking noise when you shift it into gear. I've test ridden many Harley Davidsons over the years, and every...
7 Reasons Why Your Motorcycle Smells Like Gas and How to Fix It
Have you ever noticed the smell of gasoline while walking past your motorcycle in the garage? A properly maintained motorcycle should not smell like gas when it is parked and it is important that you...