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Shop Disasters

Whether accidents are slightly humourous or of grave concern, great care must be taken with things that spark. There are chemicals used regularly in a bike shop that are combustible, corrosive, and...

Continuously Variable Transmission

An efficient drive system, but it lacks rider interaction with the machine. Unless you ride a scooter, your bike doesn’t have a CVT. A CVT, or continuously variable transmission, changes ratios...

Tune-Up 101

There are many maintenance items you can easily do at home. Assuming your bike is running well and you want to keep it running that way, you’ll have to perform some regular maintenance. Your...

Ethanol

The fuel additive is everywhere. Learn about it and beware. In the previous issue, we looked at the effects of a gasoline’s octane rating on your engine. We also noted that ethanol is used to boost...

Use the Right Gas

High octane fuel isn’t always the best. A common misconception about a fuel’s octane rating is its relation to power; many people believe that the higher the octane, the more power the fuel will...

Yamaha FS1

High school desire comes to fruition for 2024 that has been simmering for more than four decades is the cause of my latest two-wheeled purchase. When I turned 14, I bought my first motorized...

Winter Tires

Regular motorcycle tires aren’t designed to be used in cold conditions. Unless you’re out having fun on snowy trails or on a frozen lake using studded tires, riding your motorcycle in winter...

Winter Storage

Follow a few simple guidelines for a trouble-free spring start For many across the country, the time is coming to put the motorcycle away for the winter season. If you want a trouble-free start...

New Bike Woes

Sometimes problems aren’t as straightforward as they seem You’ll remember that, in the April issue, I had written about choosing a new motorcycle. Well, I now own a brand-new 2022 Triumph Speed...

Drive Systems

Pros and cons of the three motorcycle final drive systems. Reader Lawrence Dunning recently asked to compare the different drive systems used on motorcycles: shaft, belt, and chain. Here’s a look...

The Two-Stroke Engine

I have a confession to make, and it will probably shock many of you, so please hold off on the hate mail: I’m not a fan of two-strokes. There, it’s out in the open. I don’t really care for...

Otto Cycles

Our world just wouldn’t be the same if it weren’t for the internal combustion engine. I freely admit to my obsession with the internal combustion engine, particularly with the four-stroke...