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Ask the Geek: Change Your Own Tires
You can change your own tires with some basic tools and ingenuity... more |
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Ask the Geek: Set Your Static Sag
tech tip-how to set motorcycle suspension static sag more |
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Ask the Geek: Raise Your Rear Ride Height
Dear Geek: How do I change ride height by using shims on the rear shock instead of moving the fork tubes in the triple clamp? Jim Jeffries,... more |
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Hands On: Change Your Motorcycle's Oil
More than a little truth lies in the old saying, "The two most important things about motor oil are 1) the engine actually has oil in it... more |
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Hands On: Installing a Steering Damper
1. A steering damper is one of the first performance hardware accessories many riders install on their sportbikes. The radical rake and... more |
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Hands on: Chain Adjustment
Sometimes the easiest maintenance chores are the ones most frequently overlooked. Case in point: we frequently see some of the newest,... more |
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Ask the Geek: Clean Your Chain
What's The Best Product To Clean Your Chain With? more |
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Hands On: Tire Mounting and Balancing
1. In order to appreciate advanced tire technology, you must first mount a set onto your motorcycle. Most places selling tires also mount... more |
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Hands On: Bodywork Repair
1. If you own a faired motorcycle, chances are you've had the near-heart attack experience of pricing replacement bodywork. Whether you've... more |
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Hands On: Engine Removal and Installation
1. A physically challenging job associated with sport-bike servicing or overhaul is the removal and reinstallation (engine R & R) of a... more |
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Hands On: Aftermarket Bodywork Fitment
1. In a perfect world, motorcycles would never tip over. Unfortunately, it's not unusual for motorcycles to hit the ground in the real... more |
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Hands On: Desmodromic Valve Adjustment
Checking and adjusting desmodromic valves on '88-and-newer two-valve Ducatis more |
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Ask the Geek: Brake Pad Swap
How Do I Change My Brake Pad? more |
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Hands On: How To Change Out A Clutch
1. Most people don't think about their bike's clutch. Sure riders use it every time they ride-they may even do the right thing by adjusting... more |
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Ask the Geek: Clutch Fluid Replacement
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Hands On: Fork Seals
Leaking fork seals are considered by many to be a nuisance. Left untreated, they usually trigger performance degradation along with an... more |
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Hands On: Safety Wiring
Racers use safety wire for two reasons. First, safety wire provides positive locking on fasteners, preventing them from backing out.... more |
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Ride Height Adjustment
Dear Geek: You guys are always talking about changing a bike's front ride height when you change tires. How do I do that, and how do I know... more |
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