by Johan | Apr 20, 2022 | Mechanical, Workshop Tips
Are you shopping for new parts for your motorcycle or scooter right now? Then, you might be wondering whether you buy an aftermarket part or an OEM one. Are OEM parts really worth the extra price? Perhaps you don’t know the difference between an aftermarket and... 
by Johan | Apr 13, 2022 | Tires, Wheels & Brakes
DISCLAIMER: This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission from purchases made through these links. But it will cost you absolutely nothing extra. Have you ever wondered why most motorcycles don’t use mechanical brakes instead of hydraulic ones?... 
by Johan | Apr 6, 2022 | Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical
The function of your bike’s headlight is simple – you turn it on, and voila – there’s light. But the types of headlight bulbs is anything but simple – you’ve got both the tried-and-true quartz halogen bulbs to more cutting-edge LEDs types. In this... 
by Johan | Mar 30, 2022 | Engines and Fuel System, Mechanical
“This bike’s engine has a compression ratio of 9:1.” That’s nice and all, but what does that mean? What does the “9” and the “1” stand for, respectively? And what is a compression ratio, and why does it matter? In this blog post, you’ll discover: The role that... 
by Johan | Mar 11, 2022 | Engines and Fuel System, Mechanical
After a few thousand kilometers, your motorcycle’s engine doesn’t run like it used to. In that case, it’s probably due for an engine overhaul. But what is that? And how is it different from an engine replacement? In this blog post, you’ll discover: What an... 
by Johan | Mar 9, 2022 | Mechanical, Transmission and Drivetrain
DISCLAIMER: This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission from purchases made through these links. But it will cost you absolutely nothing extra. If you’ve read the post about the motorcycle transmission, you’ll know that the clutch is responsible... 
