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Most recent blog posts:
Lambretta Luna – Specs & Stats
Click here to discover more about the Lambretta Luna – one of Innocenti’s more unique scooter designs – and also their last.
7 1960s Scooters That Are NOT Vespas OR Lambrettas
Vespa and Lambretta weren’t the only 1960s scooters you could buy at the time. Click here to discover 7 scooters from other brands.
Cam Chains and Valve Timing Demystified
Click here to find out how the cam chain makes valve timing in a motorcycle engine possible – and whether cam belts need to be replaced.
A Quick History of VeloSolex
Click here to discover more about the history of VeloSolex – one of the most quintessentially French two-wheelers.
I Found An Ancient Swedish Moped Blog From The Year 2000
Do you remember what the internet used to look like at the turn of the millennium? Either way, click here to see a moped blog time forgot.
What Does It Mean to “Derestrict” A 50 cc Scooter or Moped?
Are you curious about how you can derestrict a 50cc scooter or moped, or why they’re restricted in the first place? Click here.
The Scooters And Motorcycles of Quadrophenia the Movie
The movie Quadrophenia has some amazing scooters and motorcycles. Click here to discover some interesting trivia about them.
What Is The Swing Arm On a Motorcycle?
Original image by Rich Niewiroski Jr., CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia CommonsIn addition to a shock absorber, your motorcycle or scooter's rear suspension also consists of something called a "swingarm." It may not seem like it's important, but it is.In this blog post,...
6 Tips When Shopping For Tools (Part 2)
What should you think about before buying new sockets for a socket wrench? Why is a test light not worth it? Click here to find out.
5 Common Motorcycle Brake Problems
Click here to discover 5 common motorcycle brake problems – where you’ve got a hydraulic or a mechanical brake system.
Latest podcast episodes:
Episode #62 – Cam Chains and Valve Timing Demystified
Do you know how a cam chain differs from a drive chain, and the devastating consequences of incorrect valve timing? Click here to hear more.
Episode #61 – Derestricting a 50cc Scooter – What Does It Mean?
It’s mentioned a lot, but what does it actually mean when you “derestrict” a 50cc scooter or moped? Click here to discover the answer.
Episode #60 – What’s a Swingarm?
Click here to discover not only that, but also the differences between single- and double-sided swingarms, and why the length DOES matters.
Episode # 59 – 6 Tips When Shopping For Tools (Part 2)
Click here to discover more tips when you’re shopping for tools – including a genius tool that you might not even have known existed.
Episode #58 – 5 Common Motorcycle Brake Problems
Whether your motorcycle uses hydraulic or mechanical brake systems, click here to discover 5 common brake problems, and what to do about them.
Episode #57 – 9 Common and Confusing Electrical Terms Explained In Plain English
Confused about electrical terms like “diode,” ‘inverter” and “ground?” Click here to have terms like these explained to you in plain English.
Episode #56 – 4 Easy Scooter Maintenance Jobs Anyone Can Learn How to Do
If you don’t have much mechanical experience, click here to discover 4 easy scooter maintenance jobs that anyone can do.
Episode #55 – 5 Common Electrical Issues Explained
An electrical issue is NOT caused by a curse – click here to discover more about 5 common electrical issues for motorcycles and scooters.
Episode #54 – What Are Specialty Tools?
What makes a tool a specialty tool? What are some examples of such tools, and are they worth getting? Click here to discover more.
Episode #53 – Why Should You Winterize Your Motorcycle?
Winter is a time for winterizing motorcycles, but why should you do it in the first place? Click here to discover why.