Many riders do not have the luxury of having a garage in which to keep their motorcycle. People who live in apartments will often have to keep their motorcycle outside, not to mention that some apartment complexes may even place some restrictions. To keep a motorcycle at an apartment complex you need a suitable parking…
A frequent question that many beginners ask is whether they can learn to ride a motorcycle by themselves. This is a serious question that needs to be answered in a serious way. After all, depending on where you live, you may not be required by law to pass any training courses, so does that mean…
Are you worried about what may happen if you are running your motorcycle on reserve all the time? Well, you are not the only one. Many riders will be wondering how the reserve on their motorcycle actually works and when they should use it. Can I run my motorcycle on reserve all the time? You can…
Has your motorcycle been sitting for a month? If you are here, it probably has. Or maybe you are contemplating the idea of leaving it sitting for a month. The majority of people will wonder if they should be doing anything different before starting their motorcycle after it has been sitting for a while. So…
Many riders will wonder about the right way to downshift while approaching a stop. Skipping gears is a topic that is going to be of interest to many riders because it not only makes them understand their motorcycle better but also ride safer and stay accident-free. Can you skip gears on a motorcycle? You can skip…
The question of proper motorcycle storage is easily one of the most evergreen topics among riders. Proper motorcycle storage does not have to be rocket science. However, it does involve many intricate details and caveats that every ride should be well aware of. So, is it OK to leave a motorcycle outside? It is OK to…
A lot of motorcycle owners may fall in love with the sound their motorcycle makes after removing its baffles. And say what you will, but the sound of a motorcycle is like music to the ears of any rider. Those deep rumbling noises can be very meditative. So it is not a big surprise that…
Many motorcycle owners may be surprised when they find out that their motorcycle’s kickstand can actually sink into the asphalt on particularly hot days during the summer. In most cases, this will not be a pleasant surprise, and some questions will be raised after seeing how your motorcycle’s kickstand may be carrying and leaving bits…
Motorcycle riders fear all kinds of things like crashing, getting injured or hurt, or dropping the motorcycle. Some riders will even be scared when they see another car or get fast on their motorcycle. This is not so uncommon—a lot of people do feel like that. So how do you get over your fear of…
Octane is probably one of the most misunderstood things when it comes to motorcycles. Many motorcycle owners still prefer to buy as high of an octane fuel as they can possibly lay their hands on. Some may even try to get fuel with a 110 octane rating. So is this a good idea? Will 110…