Changing the chain and sprocket…
I know track day wizards who change their chain and sprocket for different tracks – but I’m more of a ‘leave it till it’s worn out’ sort of guy. And although this is something many riders leave to...
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How to park in a hurricane…
Along with the earthquake this week and the other horsemen of the apocalypse, we might have a hurricane coming to the East coast this weekend. I always feel torn during storms when I see scooters with...
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How to use your iphone GPS while riding…
Lots of people have mixed feelings about using electronic devices while riding; but if you’re to actually get places – at some point you’ll need GPS directions. And actually, I think audio GPS...
View ArticleFoot position…
All the physical aspects of sport riding need to be practiced and drilled so that you do them subconsciously… This is why expert riders sometimes (too often) make horrible teachers – they’ve...
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DIY radar mount for your sportbike…
If you’re wondering, “hmm do I actually need a radar detector on my bike?” The answer is “no” – move on…you need to pay attention to the road, and save the speed for the track. But…if for whatever...
View ArticleCornering body position
There are the new generation sport riders who really move their upper body off the bike on corners (and they look to racers like Ben “Elbows” Spies, Lorenzo, Casey Stoner)… Then there are older...
View ArticleHow to park your motorcycle during Hurricane Sandy
Someone riding thru the non-event of LAST year’s hurricane… Don’t try it this year folks! But if you do – please take a GoPro with you. So in addition to what we said last year, we learned a couple...
View ArticlePutting the squeeze on braking…
[There aren't a lot of good slow motion shots of braking - usually photographers go for bikes coming out of corners with the front wheel off the ground, but you get to see how step 2 in braking is...
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Parking a motorcycle on a hill…
Okay it must be REALLY slow motorcycle news out there if you’re reading a post about parking…on a hill. But I see this a lot, and actually when I have to park on a hill, I take my time to make sure my...
View ArticleThis kid gives me hope…
…hope in the younger generation…as well as hope that I can someday change the fork seals on my own bike. I know grown men (and women) with jobs and money and resources, who don’t feel comfortable...
View ArticleGas, clutch, brake…
Master those three, and you’ll never have to put your feet down again! Related posts:Calibrating your Brake Power How To Use The Rear Brake How long does it take to install a new clutch?
View ArticleThere’s a better way to deal with tank dents…
My life got better when I got a bike with a plastic tank cover. Magnetic tanks bags are a problem, yes, but that’s a small price to pay for never having to worry about handlebar dents. But if you...
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