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Motorcycle Tech Tips

Sport Rider’s Tech section showcases articles about motorcycle suspension tuning and geometry, motor oil, traction control, gearing, cam timing, ram air tests, motorcycle tire guide, dyno, carburetion and more.
More Fun  With Geometry More Fun With Geometry
Using swingarm angle, chain pull and antisquat to maximize traction.
 
Hoop It Up Extras Hoop It Up Extras
Resources and links for each wheel:
 
Shift Points Shift Points
We show you how to calculate the optimum shift point
 
Motorcycle Tire Guide Motorcycle Tire Guide
A compilation of tire-related articles from past issues, and press information for each ti...
 
Art & Science: Fun With Geometry Art & Science: Fun With Geometry
Rake and trail are terms often used when discussing sportbike handling. Manufacturers some...
 
Oils Well That Ends Well, Part 1 Oils Well That Ends Well, Part 1
Editor's Note: This is Part One of a special Sport Rider comparison test, where we unlock ...
 
Oils Well That Ends Well, Part 1 Oils Well That Ends Well, Part 1
Editor's Note: This is Part One of a special Sport Rider comparison test, where we unlock ...
 
Oils Well That Ends Well, Part 2 Oils Well That Ends Well, Part 2
In the first portion of Sport Rider's oil test ("Oils Well That Ends Well?" August 2003), ...
 
Gearing-Hidden Speed Gearing-Hidden Speed
With all the money spent on engine performance items like exhausts, ECU fuel-mapping boxes...
 
Cam Timing: Lobe Centers Explained Cam Timing: Lobe Centers Explained
When you hear engine tuners bandying about numbers like "100-95" or "98-98," they are not ...
 
Ask the Geek: Questions and Answers On Various Topics Ask the Geek: Questions and Answers On Various Topics
Your Abnormal Guide To Things Abnormal - Sport Rider Magazine
 
Honda CBR600RR vs. Kawasaki ZX 6R vs. Suzuki GSX R600 vs. Triumph Daytona 650 - Middle Weight Smack Down 2005! Honda CBR600RR vs. Kawasaki ZX 6R vs. Suzuki GSX R600 vs. Triumph Daytona 650 - Middle Weight Smack Down 2005!
Check out our indepth comparison on the Honda CBR600RR, Kawasaki ZX 6R, Suzuki GSX R600. T...
 
Technicalities: Suspension Damping Technicalities: Suspension Damping
Damping, damping and more damping. Whenever the subject is suspension theory, damping is a...
 
October 2004 Slip-on Test Sound Clips October 2004 Slip-on Test Sound Clips
For each pipe, we recorded mp3 clips for the sound testing and dyno testing portions. In t...
 
2004 Middleweights on the Dyno 2004 Middleweights on the Dyno
We're deep in our 2004 Middleweight Smackdown, with five bikes vying for this year's title...
Dodge Dakota Research
Dodge Dakota Get information on specs, safety features, pricing, and equipment options for the new Dodge Dakota. The Dakota has a $1,000.00 cash rebate, which will help you save money on your next new car purchase. It has drivers side crash test ratings of 5 stars and passengers side crash test ratings of 5 stars. Also check out the Audi A4 and the Chevy Colorado.