At some point in your riding career you will have noticed that other riders use engine braking to slow down their bike. The engine get very noisy, but is engine braking really that bad for your...
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Should You Replace Motorcycle Tires In Pairs? (Mythe Busted)
Motorcycle tires are among the topics and discussions usually reserved for politics and religion. That makes sense because you have to think about replacing tires from time to time, but do they need...
Are Anti-lock Brakes Good or Bad on a Motorcycle? (Myth Busted)
There are hundreds of thousands of motorcycles on the road, some have ABS and some don't. The question is, do you really need them to be safe on the road?In my opinion, if you ride on the street,...
Have you ever found yourself in neutral between gears, somewhere other than between first and second? We get loads of questions asking about false neutral, and it seems it's a problem that plagues...
How Often Should You Start Your Motorcycle In The Winter? 8 Things You Should Know
Motorcycling experts recommend starting and running your motorcycle for a minimum of fifteen minutes per week in the winter. This practice lubricates each engine component and gasket. In addition, it...
Does a Kill Switch Damage a Motorcycle? (Not What You Thought)
The kill switch is there as a safety net, but is there any harm in using it in non-emergency situations?Some folks think that using the kill switch often will melt wiring, wear out the switch, or...