Making the right choice on your motorcycle gloves is not easy as the market is full of countless models. How to know which size should I choose? Which material would be the most comfortable? Which protection system should be favored? And what budget do you need to plan your purchase? Find the answer to all…
If you’re dealing with warm climate and are enthusiastic about your first motorcycle tour, it’s worth asking yourself – are there any deficiencies in your equipment? It is a good idea to take all possible measures to prepare for various troubles that may occur on land that you’re not familiar with while touring. Here, in…
With the helmet and the jacket, the gloves are the third fundamental equipment in the wardrobe of a biker. But while the majority of bikers have only one helmet and often only one jacket, many ride with several pairs of gloves. Gloves are probably one of the most difficult pieces of equipment to choose. So…
There are those who return their motorcycle to the garage at the arrival of the first frost, and those who refuse to give up their machine on the pretext that the thermometer is at half mast. Riding when the cold is biting can have unpleasant surprises, even with a suitable equipment. If there is one…
Motorbike riding on the highway seems rather simple. But you need to know how to get in, get out, how to manage the toll barriers and a multitude of small details that can come in handy. In this article I’ll share the essential tips on riding a motorcycle on the highway to make it easier…
Get on your bike and get off … nothing more simple in appearance! At least for 90% of bikers and in 90% of situations. But for some people, with some motorcycles and / or under certain circumstances, it can be more complicated. Riding in the saddle, stopping well in balance, stepping over the bike to…
The battery is often neglected during routine motorcycle inspections because it’s well hidden, makes no noise, and is only noticeable when it’s completely dead. Like all other devices, the battery must be checked at regular intervals to ensure that it is in good working order. Unless it’s a “maintenance free” type, it’s a good idea…
When the beautiful days arrive there is nothing worse than being seen riding a dirty motorcycle. It’s simply a question of dignity. You can have black nails and forget to brush your teeth, but riding on a dirty motorcycle is a whole other topic. It’s simply a question of priorities. And how many bikes face…
As a motorcycle mechanic I constantly have customers complain that their motorcycle won’t start when hot. Usually it worked absolutely fine for a few months before this problem started happening. Others had their two wheeler for a couple of years until it happened. In either case, it’s important to diagnose the issue. In this case…
You’ll read in many places that motorcycle helmets have a shelf life, and there are even some experts who feel they need to be replaced after only a year of use. But most experts will also agree that the condition of a helmet depends on how well it’s maintained and where it’s stored when not…