Motorcycles

You’re riding down the highway, enjoying the fresh, open air. You’re holding the throttle open and can only hear the steady rumble of your bike beneath you. Suddenly the engine noise disappears. Your bike is off and you coast to a stop. This is a frightening scenario that can happen to the best of us.

One of the charms of motorcycle riding is the smooth-shifting manual clutch and gear system. Therefore, it’s incredibly frustrating when your clutch or gear shifting action is inhibited by a problem making it hard to change gears on your motorcycle. This article dives into the 12 most common reasons why a motorcycle develops clutch or

There’s nothing more frustrating than turning your key to fire up your motorcycle or pushing your starter button only to hear a cough, a whine, a click, or absolute silence. This article dives into the 7 most common reasons a motorcycle develops starting problems and how to solve them. We’ll also look at some models

One of the most charming aspects of motorcycle riding is twisting the throttle and feeling the wind rush against you as you accelerate. But if your motorcycle died while riding and won’t start or bogs down while accelerating, you’ll likely feel, at best, frustrated and, at worst, like your life is in danger. This article

Engine overheating occurs when a motorcycle engine produces more heat than it can dissipate. Due to the nature of their engine manners, high-performance motorcycles, and race bikes commonly experience overheating, as do air-cooled engines, poorly maintained, and hard-ridden motos. This article explains the 8 most common reasons motorcycle engines experience heating problems. Before we delve

A motorcycle backfire is a loud, startling popping sound that comes from your exhaust pipe when unburned fuel ignites in the hot pipe or intake manifold. Backfires happen on most bikes every once in a while, but if your motorcycle is backfiring on a regular basis, it indicates a problem somewhere in your air, fuel,

A motorcycle’s chain is essential to the power transmission system that connects the engine to the rear wheel. A clicking noise from your motorcycle chain can, therefore, indicate numerous problems, either with the chain or with other components on your motorcycle. In this article, we will explain the eight most common causes of chain noise,

The average motorcycle has a fuel efficiency rating of roughly 44 MPG. Meanwhile, modern moto-tech has allowed some motorcycle models to achieve much higher averages. Also, huge tank capacities on modern touring motorcycles allow for some long-distance travel between fuel stops. Of course, these numbers may vary depending on real-world conditions and how you ride

Maybe your motorcycle exhaust used to purr like a kitten but somehow developed a louder, more aggressive exhaust tone. Or maybe you are tired of your neighbors plugging their ears and rolling their eyes when you rip in and out of your driveway or building complex. Either way, you’ve come to the right place –

It’s a beautiful feeling when the Spring sun is shining bright enough to finally wheel your motorcycle out of the garage to take the season’s first ride. But if your motorcycle chain is rusty, corroded, or dry enough to impair your bike’s momentum, your ride might be cut short. This article lists seven steps to

It’s easy to blame the battery when your motorcycle doesn’t start—it’s not uncommon for the battery to be the issue. That said, there are some cases when you know for a fact your battery is good, but your motorcycle still won’t start. This article lists nine troubleshooting solutions to employ if your motorcycle won’t start,

A modern motorcycle is only as powerful as its battery. It doesn’t matter how well-tuned your bike’s engine is if its battery won’t hold a charge. This article therefore lists the most common reasons a motorcycle battery doesn’t charge and how to fix the various problems. Let’s check them one after the other. 1. Using

If the chain of your motorcycle isn’t adjusted to the tension specified in its owner’s manual, a slew of problems can unfold while you ride. If it’s too loose, your motorcycle chain causes a dip in your bike’s performance, and the chain can fall off track and slap around, risking damage to engine parts and

Modern motorcycles rely heavily on their electrical systems for their fundamental functioning. While electricity is essential on ECU-powered fuel-injected bikes, any motorcycle with a headlight, backlit-instrument display, and electric starter requires battery current for healthy operation. This article lists the most common reasons a motorcycle loses electrical power while riding.   Make sure to check

While many modern bikes incorporate many of the same bells and whistles as cars, a bike engine is still a pretty straightforward operation. Once it starts, a combustion-based motorcycle engine requires air, fuel, and ignition to stay in motion. This article explores the most common reasons why a motorcycle shuts off while riding but then

One of the simplest pleasures of motorcycle riding is the sweet sound of a crisp motorcycle engine puttering along in the wind. However, a rough-running motorcycle engine adds insults to an injury. Not only is a rough-sounding engine indicative of a mechanical problem, but it also interferes with the state of your ride. This article

All motorcycle clutches miss grabs occasionally, but if your motorcycle clutch doesn’t engage at all, it could indicate a severe issue. And because motorcycles are dynamic machines that comprise integrated systems working together, if the clutch isn’t grabbing correctly, it may be a result of damage elsewhere in the bike. This article lists 11 reasons

As the world moves towards a greener future, many countries are considering banning gas motorcycles. While the idea of reducing pollution and carbon emissions is appealing, there may be negative consequences to consider. We see the U.S. move toward banning gas motorcycles. One of the main concerns with banning gas motorcycles is the impact it

If your motorcycle pulls to one side while you’re riding, it not only takes the fun out of the situation, but an uncontrollable lean to one side is also a dangerous, potentially fatal affair. The most common reasons a motorcycle leans to one side are uneven or unbalanced tires or misalignment between the handlebars, forks,

For some, the purring oscillation of a rip-roaring motorcycle engine is a valued part of motorcycle riding. But if your motorcycle starts vibrating to the point of feeling dangerous, unmanageable, or uncomfortable, it may indicate a problem with the bike. Failure to fix a vibration-causing motorcycle issue early on can lead to a collision or

Popping motorcycle seats off in the field is necessary for all riders at some point. Whether you’re trying to access your bike’s battery, motor, air box, or fuel tank on some bikes, you’d need to take your motorcycle seat off for various reasons. Not all motorcycle seats function the same way. Some are just a

One of the most exciting parts of motorcycle riding is how it leans through the corners. Rather than turning the handlebars to the left and right the way you would turn a steering wheel, you can turn a motorcycle by leaning your body towards the direction you want to go. There are more than a

Like all combustion engines, the power of a motorcycle is generated by the smooth functioning of its ignition, fuel and air intake systems. Therefore, if there’s a hiccup with the ignition spark, timing, fuel supply, or airflow, the motorcycle’s power supply and throttle response will drag. This article elaborates on the most common problems that