Every motorcycle enthusiast knows the heart-pounding feeling of laying eyes on their prized possession, the gleaming chrome, the rumbling engine, and the exhilaration of hitting the open road. But with the joy of ownership comes the responsibility of safeguarding your ride against the threat of theft. Thousands of motorcycles are stolen every year, but luckily there are several proven strategies that can help you not become a part of that statistic. Having owned dozens of motorcycles myself with a lot of those being owned while living in an apartment with no garage, I can attest to these sugg ..read more

One of the best ways to recoup some of the costs of buying or restoring a motorcycle is to sell as many of the old parts as possible.  I’ve done this many times myself.  In fact, I once rebuilt a Honda CB750 that came with a lot of extras and I sold all the parts for more than I bought the motorcycle for. How do you sell motorcycle parts? The best way to sell motorcycle parts is through online platforms such as Facebook Marketplace, eBay, and social media channels. Thoroughly clean your motorcycle parts and take several pictures from different angles to ensure your best chances ..read more

Because motorcycles are smaller than cars and much more basic, every component on them is very important. This includes the throttle. Without it, you wouldn’t be able to accelerate. When a motorcycle throttle sticks, it can really give you an uneasy feeling. This is an issue that should be immediately addressed to ensure your safety and prevent any damage to your motorcycle. What should you do if the motorcycle throttle sticks? If the motorcycle throttle sticks, pull on the clutch, shift to neutral, and turn off the motorcycle. Do not turn on the motorcycle until the issue is resolved. Inspec ..read more

As motorcycle enthusiasts, we cherish the freedom and exhilaration that comes with hitting the open road. However, every rider knows the frustration of encountering an engine that is overheating, disrupting an otherwise perfect ride. Whether you’re navigating city streets or exploring winding country roads, keeping your motorcycle’s temperature in check is essential for both performance and your personal safety. How do you keep your motorcycle from overheating? To prevent a motorcycle engine from overheating, you will need to perform routine oil changes, regularly inspect spark plugs, ho ..read more

Lubrication and oil are an extremely important part to any machine, especially motorcycles. Oil isn’t a “one size fits all” and many wonder how interchangeable oil can be between different types of machines. One common question I get from fellow motorcycle riders is if it’s okay to use car engine oil in a motorcycle. So, can a motorcycle use car engine oil? Using car engine oil in a motorcycle for a brief amount of time is okay, whether this entails using it for an emergency or accidentally putting in this type of oil. However, this should not be done regularly and if car engine oil is put in ..read more

Keeping your motorcycle warm during the winter is a high priority because of the harsh consequences that cold weather can have on your machine.  I have lived in cold, harsh winter climates for most of my life and below I have listed the best ways to keep your motorcycle warm in winter. The best ways to keep your motorcycle warm in winter are: Motorcycle engine block heater Garage overhead heater Heavy electric blanket A motorcycle air flow heater under the cover Electric heater blowing on the engine block before startup There are many reasons why keeping your motorcycle warm in the win ..read more

Cafe racers are becoming a more and more popular these days. The old vintage look it has along with it’s simplicity is pleasing to any pair of eyes that see it. If you’re thinking about turning your motorcycle into a cafe racer, you’ve absolutely come to the right place. I’ve restored 18 motorcycles over the past few years and I turned every single one of them into cafe racers. As a professional engineer that constantly pursues mechanical hobbies, I am confident when I say I know motorcycles and I know how to build a cafe racer. Whether you’ve built a cafe racer before or this is your first a ..read more

Your battery is one of the key components to a motorcycle that gets it up and running. Battery issues on a motorcycle are one of the most common types of issues to run in to and it can be incredibly frustrating. Knowing the signs of a dying battery is a great way to prepare as a rider and can prevent a lot of annoying scenarios down the road. How can you tell if your motorcycle battery is going bad? There are several ways to tell if a motorcycle battery is going bad including a motorcycle not starting or starting weakly, bulges on the battery, corrosion on the battery terminals, low voltage o ..read more

Motorcycles can make a slew of sounds, some good and some not so good. Some sounds may catch you by surprise since you didn’t know a motorcycle could sound like that. One of those sounds may be bubble-like. Don’t worry, you’re not going crazy if you hear this. In fact, it’s common enough that we even wrote an article about it. So, why does my motorcycle sound like bubbles? A motorcycle makes a bubbling sound because of a leak in the exhaust system, a faulty cooling system, or a malfunctioning fueling system, specifically from either the fuel injector or the carburetor. These issues are relati ..read more

You may suddenly notice as you are riding your motorcycle around at high rpms, the clutch starts to slip. Not only is this annoying, but it can also be dangerous. It may take some skill to mange yourself around this and even as a seasoned rider, you may not know how to do that. Why is my motorcycle clutch slipping at high RPM? A motorcycle clutch slips at high RPM because of worn clutch plates, too much oil on the clutch plates, bad clutch springs, or a faulty clutch cable. Aggressive riding and holding in the clutch too much can exacerbate these issues. Just like any other mechanical compone ..read more