There are customized bikes…and then there are custom-built bikes.
What’s the difference between the two?
Cusstomized BikesWell, anyone who goes to a bike store and has the clerks there help him, or her, fit the bike properly, will usually "customize" their bike by choosing the kind of saddle they like (narrow or wide, gel-filled, etc.), different stem […]
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Owning a motorcycle can be a dream come true. They offer you freedom, excitement and affordable travel. In addition to being a great recreational vehicle they can also be an affordable commuting option. Motorcycles are inexpensive to drive because they don’t use very much gas and because they don’t require a lot of upkeep. However, […]
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This past weekend, I installed new spark plugs in my Toyota truck. So while it is fresh in my mind I wanted to cover the basics of how to read a spark plug, from the point of view of weekend mechanic.
First let’s cover the basic functions of the spark plug.
The spark plug has two primary […]
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Learn about after market motorcycle parts including what they are and what you can use them for.
After market motorcycle parts are parts that are bought and sold through an after market dealer. These dealers usually work within a network of parts suppliers, dealers and manufacturers. They carry parts that are used, salvaged and that also […]
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Are you thinking about buying a brand new motorcycle that you have always dreamed about? Apart from the power and speed that the motorcycle possesses, another very important thing that everyone looks for in a good motorcycle is a comfortable seat. Different kinds of motorcycles are equipped with different kinds of seats. The comfort of […]
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Motorcycle brembo pads
World-famous braking specialist Brembo has released a new range of high-performance pads compatible with all brands of caliper. There are two main types: sintered and carbon-ceramic, available in road and racing compounds. The sintered racing type is suitable for racing, track-day or fast road use in all conditions. Best kept for racing, the […]
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The sun’s finally emerged, it’s touring season, and with perfect timing Kappa has updated its luggage range. There’s a brace of new products in both the hard and soft luggage line-ups. First up, Kappa has introduced the K33N panniers (pictured), which have two extra fitting points and feature the firm’s revised Monokey system. They are […]
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Yoshimura has unleashed slip-on end-cans for four new models, the Suzuki GSX-R1000 K7, Bandit 1250 K7, Bandit 650 K7, and Yamaha’s YZF-R1 ’07. For the Bandits, there are Oval Cone silencers, available in stainless steel or titanium, priced at £452.75. The GSX-R1000 is treated to Tri-Oval slip-ons, with removable baffles, available in titanium or carbon, […]
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Tune-ups don’t require ignition coil replacements. Sometimes you need to replace the spark plug caps on the ends of the wires, though. The resistance value should be around 5K ohms. Honda Tune up kits generally has plugs, points and condensers in them, as a set. The number of miles you have on the bike engine […]
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PP rear sets motorcycle footpegs
The PP Racing Parts range is limited at the moment, consisting of rearsets, clip-ons (raised and standard) and two types of filler cap (quick release and screw cap) but they’re not shoddy; black anodised aluminium hangers hold neat, uncomplicated gear shift and brake pedal mechanisms. There’s a massive amount of foot […]
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Call them crash protectors, crash bobbins, fairing protectors or frame sliders, all these products ultimately seek to do one thing - protect your expensive bodywork or the essential and often expensive structural parts of your motorcycle from damage in the even of a fall or tip-over. The frame slider concept is as old as the […]
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I know summer is fast approaching and you are excited to get out there with your buddies. Some of you might even be planning cross country or inter city tours over one of the following weekends. What comes to your mind when you talk about the long tours? Yes you guessed it right i.e. motorcycle […]
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