Engine seizing is one of the most common instances that you have to deal with your vehicle. An engine seizure typically occurs when the engine tends to overheat. The metal parts in the engine are known to expand under the influence of heat. The parts of the engine that are situated with a hairline gap…
On a motorcycle, disc compression, exposure to unusual vibrations and shocks are the daily lot of your spine. All the positions adopted on a motorcycle have an impact on the spine, this articulated stack of 24 vertebrae, the real keystone of your body. Pain and trauma occur on a motorcycle when the spine is not…
There’s nothing worse than having an awesome helmet that just doesn’t fit well on your head. If only your head wasn’t so darn big! But I don’t recommend squeezing your head because that won’t do any good. After all, you can make some helmet modifications instead. Here’s a full guide on stretching (enlarging) a helmet…
Is Your Bike Too Tall? No Problem. Nothing compares to the freedom and exhilaration of feeling the breeze on your face as you reasonably speed out into the highway on your large touring bike. The roar of the engine and that ever familiar deep sputtering sound that your muffler creates. Awesome. Wait. Rewind. You’re actually…
Can I Build My Own Motorcycle? This is the question that most motorcycle aficionados would ask themselves. To start off, this is going to be a guide for beginners up to the intermediate level riders. We are going to look into how to build and mod an older bike. We would either be using a…
If I could make a one sentence summary of this article it would be this: Do not rely on the brand or appearance to choose a helmet, but its technical features instead! Why are some helmets more expensive than others? Almost all brands offer several ranges, from entry-level to high-end. Apart from some high-end brands…
There is something about the oomph of riding a motorcycle. It starts to happen when you straddle that massive vibration of an engine coupled with the loud booming sound of the exhaust. It virtually gets the rider hooked to the lifestyle, oftentimes for a lifetime. And of course, nothing beats that cool wind against your…
Here’s the scenario: You hop on to your bike which was cleaned just a few hours ago. You push your trusty old start button expecting a shrill grind from your starter and followed by a loud grunt from your crankcase. Then suddenly, the only thing that you hear is a small gurgling sound that quickly…
One of the main problems with riding a motorcycle is the lack of storage space. When you have to carry a motorcycle helmet around for the rest of the day it can be more than a slight inconvenience. For that reason, I’ve researched the most highly rated backpacks with motorcycle helmet holders, weighing their pros…
Here’s the scenario: It’s your usual weekday morning and you are looking to use your bike for the day. It might just be a quick stroll or you might need to get to work in about an hour. You get to your bike and remove the cover. You get on to the seat and press…