When it comes to receiving attention, brake rotors often get overlooked. Riders are more concerned with how swiftly their bike accelerates than with how quickly it slows down. But, after enough kilometres and years, all motorcyclists confront the same task: changing their brake rotors. An uneven surface on a disc rotor. Motorcycle brake rotors should be replaced when they are worn to a specific extent, damaged, or distorted. There is no set time frame because it is very dependent on the type of bike you ride, the type of rotor you use, the type of riding you do, how rapidly you rack up miles ..read more

Maintaining your motorcycle’s chain is critical for optimal performance. But the question is, how frequently should you lubricate your motorcycle chain? Neglecting proper chain lubrication can lead to a variety of problems, including:  Power transmission problems  Jerky wheel movements  Accelerated sprocket wear and more Regular inspection and lubrication are key to assuring the longevity and efficiency of your motorcycle chain. When to Clean and Lubricate the Chain To keep your motorcycle chain in top condition, periodically, it should be:  Checked  Adjusted   ..read more

Because engines are driven by the chemical energy of a fuel generated during combustion, its components are subjected to varied degrees of heat. Exhaust valves no longer fail frequently, but under extreme conditions, they may lose sections of their heads or break off where the valve stem begins to flare out to form the valve head. Whirling turbine blades gradually extend due to high temperature creep, eventually scraping against nonrotating engine elements. Aluminium piston crowns lose strength quickly at moderate temperatures and can sag or be punched through by combustion pressure. As a res ..read more

This article will answer the age-old question of how often to change your motorcycle oil and offer guidance on checking your oil level. When deciding how often to replace the oil, the answer ultimately boils down to three factors: Your bike’s make and model. How frequently you ride your bike. What kind of engine oil you’re utilizing. The three most popular forms of engine oil are mineral oil, semi-synthetic motor oil, and fully synthetic motor oil. Different types of engine oil are required for various motorcycles. If you bought a used bike, the first thing you should do is change the engine ..read more

In this article, we will take an in-depth look at the clutch components and common problems that can occur and some precautions that can help with an early clutch replacement. What is a motorcycle clutch and how does it work? The motorcycle clutch works through a clutch assembly consisting of numerous components including primary drive gear, clutch basket, clutch plate, clutch hub, clutch springs, level, clutch cable and pressure plates. Power is transferred from the engine through your clutch to your gearbox, which ultimately sends it to your wheels. When you consider that even at idle ..read more

HEX ezCAN The most intelligent power distribution accessory Adding electrical accessories to bikes used to be simple because you could just pick up the taillight’s switched live power if you required one. Wanted spotlights with a main-beam brightness increase? It’s easy, just connect to the halogen bulb’s supply. The most recent bikes, however, include CANbus wiring, which enables the ECUs to continuously check the state of the onboard electronic equipment and allows for the transmission of various data signals on fewer cables. That’s advantageous because it ensures that the bike will be aware ..read more

We all come across engine oil, fork oil, brake fluid changes as common regular maintenance tasks. The two that get neglected the most and get carried out at a time when symptoms show are spark plugs and engine coolant. Only when we start seeing or hearing a misfire do we start looking at the spark plugs. Similarly when we start seeing the temperature rise and the coolant that is running through the radiator not doing its job of bringing that temperature down we get to checking our engine coolant. In this blog we tackle the two and why they are important. But before that let’s get into what the ..read more

You seldom need much more than your eyes and a clean cloth or paper towel to check the different fluid levels in your motorcycle. Fluid changes need equipment, but motorcycles are engineered so that you can check essential fluid levels without having to dig out the toolbox. The fluids that should be checked on a regular basis include: Oil Coolant Brake Fluid Transmission Oil Fork Oil Hydraulic Clutch Fluid How Long should the fluids last The life of your motorcycle’s essential fluids has increased thanks to improved oils and additives, but that doesn’t mean you should disregard the recommen ..read more

Why do I need an Air filter and when to change one? One of the easier tasks you can complete on your own, changing the air filter in your motorcycle should just take a few minutes. The filter is located above the engine or somewhere very close to it. The replacement or cleaning of an air filter is often done as part of routine maintenance, therefore labour costs at a garage shouldn’t be excessively high. However, some dealers may charge a lot more for an air filter replacement depending on how much time is required to get to the filter. Most bikes now have it under the seat however older model ..read more

Bleeding a brake is the process of removing old brake fluid from the master cylinder, the hose and the caliper. Bleeding is necessary whenever a brake system connection is loosened, after a component or a hose is replaced with a new one, when a master cylinder or a caliper is overhauled, or when there is a spongy feel to the lever or pedal and it travels all the way to its stop, and where braking force is less than it should be. Brake bleeding is considered by some to be a bit of a black art – seasoned professionals sometimes have trouble getting a good firm feel in the brake lever, while a fi ..read more