Motorcycle Repair & Sport Bike Maintenance
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Motorcycle Repair & Maintenance

Sport Rider’s Tech Tips section showcases articles about motorcycle repair and maintenance, sportbike tuning and service procedures including sport bike tire change, ride height settings, fairing and bodywork, chain and sprocket adjustments, engine, forks, wiring, brakes and brake pads, and more.
Street vs. Race Street vs. Race
We know what you're thinking: Those namby-pamby street tires are for weenies, and the DOT ...
 
Motorcycle Tire Guide Motorcycle Tire Guide
Manufacturer info on tires and related articles
 
The Recipe The Recipe
While tire technology may appear to be converging on a single ideal as far as sizing is co...
 
Does Size Matter Does Size Matter
Those low-profile 190-series tires sure look gnarly on the back of a sportbike, and we've ...
 
Decipher the Codes Decipher the Codes
Sometimes it seems as if there should be a codebook to understand all of the information o...
 
Tire Pressure-Not a Lot of Hot Air Tire Pressure-Not a Lot of Hot Air
Although many riders spend a great deal of time discussing the virtues of various tire bra...
 
Suspension Tuning Guide-Learning The Lingo Suspension Tuning Guide-Learning The Lingo
Every activity has its own language. Learning a new skill sometimes feels as if it require...
 
Suspension Tuning Guide-Handling Suspension Tuning Guide-Handling
Trying to figure out a handling problem can be tricky. It's hard enough dealing with the i...
 
Suspension Tuning Guide-Suspension Troubleshooting Symptoms Suspension Tuning Guide-Suspension Troubleshooting Symptoms
Here are some basic symptoms of suspension damping problems that you might find affecting ...
 
Suspension Tuning Guide-Dialing It In Suspension Tuning Guide-Dialing It In
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Suspension Tuning Guide-Resources Suspension Tuning Guide-Resources
Where to go when you need help with your suspension.
 
Suspension Tuning Guide Suspension Tuning Guide
The complete suspension tuning guide-glossary of terms, handling problems explained, how t...
 
Dyno-Might! Dyno-Might!
The manufacturer claims 150 horsepower for the brand-new roadburner parked in your garage....
 
Tunnel Vision Tunnel Vision
(reprinted with permission from cycle canada)As motorcyclists, we share a relationship wit...
Ford Ranger Research
Ford Ranger Explore the new Ranger and examine the various features it has to offer. The L4 standard engine in the Ranger gives you 143 horsepower with an estimated 24 mpg. It comes with a standard Manual transmission, and 2WD drivetrain. The Mitsubishi Lancer and the Audi TT are other vehicles that might interest you.