Curious about the difference between long vs. short suspension travel and when you need one over the other? Get the answers here.
For Beginner Mechanics
No Fuel Going to Your Motorcycle’s Engine? 5 Reasons Why
Is your tank filled to the brim, and yet your engine is not getting fuel? Click here to find 5 reasons why that happens.
Engine Seizure – What is It, And Why Does It Happen?
An engine seizure is a big deal – click here to find out what it is, 3 common causes, and the difference between a soft vs. hard seizure.
Motorcycle Sprocket Sizes & Sprocket Ratio Demystified
Click here to find out more about how motorcycle sprocket sizes matter – and it affects your performance if you switch to a bigger one.
What Should Be In a Motorcycle Tool Kit?
Click here to find out which 8 essential items should be in a motorcycle tool kit – and what sets a tool kit apart from a tool box.
What’s An Ignition Coil?
The spark plug might create the spark, but without an ignition coil, there would be NO spark. Click here to find out why.
5 Common Reasons for a Tire Blowout Or Uneven Tire Tread Wear
Click here to discover 5 common reasons for both tire blowouts and uneven tire tread wear – regardless of what tires your bike has.
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.
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.
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,...