September/October 2016 Archives

Adjusting Steering Bearings

Proper adjustment ensures longer bearing life and a straighter ride. In the previous issue, we covered how to replace steering head bearings. Whether the bearings are new or not, they will still need...

Virginia Mountain Reverie

There’s something in those hills that just keeps motorcyclists coming back for more It’s an odd feeling parting from an event you’ve looked forward to for months. A gathering of motorcycle...

The Best of Both Worlds

Sandwiched between the virtues of a twin and four-cylinder, this modern throwback to Yamaha’s classic XS series of motorcycles should appeal to a wide range of riders Inline-triples were never as...

The King Returns

Borrowing from the past and looking to the future of the litre bike What was once old is new again, and in the case of Suzuki’s new GSX-S1000 family, borrowing from the past means the return of an...

Rusty Bobber

A chance meeting with the owner of a neighbouring shop led to a search for parts and a new build Welder and fabricator Corrie Brewster was living life in the fast lane. His busy shop, Brewster West...

Roy Blakney

Even from his early days, Blakney had a knack for working with internal combustion engines Your Attitude Is Everything: Do as much as you can for as long as you can. That’s the title of a book Roy...

Advanced Adventure Training

Proper instruction and practice can make a world of difference when taking a big trailie into the forest It’s true that most people with big adventure bikes never take them off-road. While these...