General Problems

You’re sitting in the saddle of your cold iron steed, ready for action. You push the starter button, but nothing happens. Then you look around, realize the bike is not in neutral, and you can’t help but ask yourself, why won’t your motorcycle start in gear? Read on to find out. Here’s the Short Answer […]

Motorcycles have come a long way since the days of popping out your choke and kicking your starter like it’s a bad dog until your motorcycle’s ignition yelps on.  Nowadays, most of us have electric push starters to ensure that our bikes spark to life hot or cold, rain or shine, at any altitude.  Of

A motorcycle stall-out is more than just embarrassing; it can be hazardous.  The joy of motorcycling is the harmony maintained between mind and machine, knowing that where you look, the bike glides… When you stall out, you’re not going anywhere. So, to prevent our readers and riders from being a sitting duck on a bike

There’s nothing quite as rewarding as a motorcycle trip in the hot sun, made regal by the sounds of the cool wind and your bike motor purring like a tiger. And nothing ruins that sensation quicker than a motor that’s hissing and whining and throwing a fit. If that unlucky moto-ripper is you, you’re probably

You stop for gas on your way to work. You pump the fuel, run inside for a coffee and muffin, scarf it down and jump back on the bike, but now that it’s hot, it won’t start. It started when it was cold this morning, but why won’t your motorcycle start when hot?  Numerous electrical

It’ll make you jump out of the saddle when you fire up your motorcycle, and a backfire explodes from your tailpipe.   Same backfiring is common and normal even on a healthy, finely-tuned machine. Still, chances are if your bike is frequently backfiring on startup, it’s backfiring while you’re roasting the road. You’re probably wondering why

You sit on your bike, geared up and ready to roast to Malibu. Or maybe you’re suited up and ready to commute to work. Either way, you push the starter switch, and the bike doesn’t start. Your heart sinks; you know there are several reasons your motorcycle has no power. Well, don’t fret, we’ve broken

Gear change problems can lead to several problems, including clashing and grinding whenever you shift. The problem can make for a poor riding experience, which is why you need to rectify it as soon as possible. In this article, we discuss motorcycle gear change problems and their solutions. What Causes Gear Change Problems on Motorcycles? 

Riding motorcycles isn’t for the faint of heart. You need some grit to control a powerful engine while exposed to the elements. After enduring the wind, sun, and probably some bugs, a motorcycle smelling like gasoline is the last thing you’ll want to deal with. In this article, we will explore why you might smell

Your bike’s brakes are the most important component for riding safely and roasting the pavement with confidence. As important as it is to understand how your brake system works, it’s equally important to know what to expect if something goes wrong. Vibrating brakes is one sign that something is wrong and we’ll tell you why.

There’s a feeling of power that comes with riding a motorcycle with smooth-shifting gears. Downshifting into a curve, skyrocketing your RPMs, then shifting back into overdrive, and roasting into the straightaway is how a moto-master rides. All that art falls out the window with a defective clutch, though. So if shifting feels clunky, you’ve got

There’s no doubt about it; riding a motorcycle takes skill. Just shifting the bike into gear without stalling out can prove to be easier said than done when you’re starting. Still, if your bike is dying every time you throw it in first, it’s probably not a user error, not that that makes it any