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Most recent blog posts:
Tomos – A Brand Introduction
Click here to discover more about the history of Tomos and some of their models – from the Sprint to a model only available in Japan.
4 Easy Scooter Maintenance Jobs Anyone Can Learn to Do
Click here to discover the 4 most easy scooter maintenance tasks that you can do, regardless of your current mechanical experience.
7 Highlights from The Moped Problems YouTube Channel
Don’t forget about mopeds! Here are 7 highlights from the Moped Problems Youtube channel – including a trip to the Tomos Factory in Slovenia.
6 Good Habits to Keep Your Motorcycle Workshop Running Smoothly
Want some tips how you can keep your motorcycle workshop running smoothly, all while staying safe? Click here to discover more.
Honda Zoomer – Specs & Stats
Whether you call it the Honda Zoomer or the Honda Ruckus, click here to discover more about its full specs and about bigger “Big Ruckus.”
Fuel Injection vs. Carburetor
What’s the difference between fuel injection and carburetors? And do you spell it “carburetor” or “carburettor?” Click here to find out.
6 Great Scooter Blogs and YouTube Channels
Click here to discover 6 brilliant scooter blogs and YouTube channels – including one hosted by a man who’s 90% deaf.
RPMs and Redlining Demystified
Don’t have a clue about what RPMs really are or why there’s a redline on your tachometer? Click here to discover the answer.
Spanners & Socket Wrenches – Tool Tutorials
One purpose – two different types of tools. Click here to discover more about how to use spanners and socket wrenches.
Kinetic Luna – Specs & Stats
Click here to discover how the Kinetic Luna won the hearts and minds of India to to the chant of “Chal Meri Luna!”
Latest podcast episodes:
30 Minute Motorcycling Podcast #43: RPMs, the Redline & Rev Limiters Demystified
If you don’t have a clue about what RPMs really mean, or why there’s a redline on your tachometer, click here to get the answers.
30 Minute Motorcycling Podcast Episode #42 – Basic Lead-Acid Battery Upkeep & How to Connect and Disconnect a Battery Safely
Connecting and disconnecting a motorcycle battery isn’t as nerve-racking as it might seem – tune in to discover how to do it safely.
30 Minute Motorcycling Podcast Episode #41 – What is CDI Ignition?
Are you curious about how a CDI ignition system works, or even what it stands for? Click here to discover more about it.
30 Minute Motorcycling Podcast Episode #40 – Buying New Motorcycle Parts? 5 Things You MUST Know First
Listen to the podcastAre you shopping for a spare or replacement part for your motorcycle? Then, there are a few things you must know first. That way, you won't have to waste money because you bought a part that didn't fit.Tune in to discover: The differences between...
30 Minute Motorcycling Podcast Episode #39 – Hydraulic vs. Mechanical Brake Systems
Have you ever wondered why most motorcycles and scooters use a hydraulic brake system instead of a mechanical one? Click here to find out.
30 Minute Motorcycling Podcast Episode #38 – Halogen vs LED Headlights & What A “Filament” Is
Listen to the podcastHave you ever wondered what it is that makes your headlight glow? The short answer is either a good-old-fashioned quartz-halogen or a futuristic LED light. But what are the differences between the two?Tune in to discover: The differences between...
30 Minute Motorcycling Podcast Episode #37 – Compression Ratio Demystified
Listen to the podcast"This bike has a compression ratio of 11:1." Great, but what does that actually mean? What do the "11" and the "1" refer to, respectively? And why does fuel need to be compressed at all?Tune in to discover: Why the fuel needs to be compressed Top...
30 Minute Motorcycling Podcast Episode #36 – The Clutch & Clutch Friction Zone Demystified
Just like the transmission, the clutch plays a crucial role in making your motorcycle run. Click here to hear more about the clutch and how it works.
30 Minute Motorcycling Podcast Episode #35 – How a Motorcycle Transmission Works & Gear Ratios Demystified
The transmission doesn’t have to be as complex as it might seem. Click here to discover more about how the motorcycle transmission works.
30 Minute Motorcycling Podcast Episode #34 – An Overview of an Engine Overhaul
When your engine isn’t running like it used to, perhaps it’s time to do an engine overhaul? Click here to hear more about what it is.