How to Get Rid of Old & Worn-out Tires

how to dispose of old tires

Did you know that many people still burn old vehicle tires? In addition to being illegal, this is one of the worst things you can do to get rid of tires. It releases enormous quantities of toxins into the air and the ground. They get into your lungs while you’re burning them. Landfilling old tires …

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10 Steps To Paint Your Dirt Bike at Home

Painting a bike may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. It’s actually a 70% prep and 30% paint job. In this article, you will find how to spray paint your bike, step by step, so that you get the best results. 1. Disassemble the bike completely The first step is to …

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How To Charge Your Phone While Cycling

The smartphone is an essential daily tool for many people. This is also the case for cyclists. However, a mobile phone drains quickly throughout the day. It is therefore common for a cyclist’s smartphone to display a low battery during his ride. Fortunately, recharging your smartphone by bike is quite possible thanks to the dynamo. Regulator connectors There are …

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17 Practical WINTER Motorcycle Projects

Winter for most of us means putting away the bike and dreaming of spring. For those of us without a heated workspace, the wait is extra-long. To make the most use of this off-season I looked around and found 17 ideas for useful winter projects that will keep you in the game and coming out …

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Best Year for a Used Gold Wing & Which to Avoid?

Best and Worst Year for a Used Gold Wing

Most people have said that the Honda Gold Wing is a bulletproof motorcycle. But some years weren’t so good. Most owners of the Honda Gold Wing say the experience is overwhelmingly positive, but it may be smart to know which models you should avoid if you are looking for a Honda Gold Wing. What Year …

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Essential Guide to Finding a Great Touring Motorcycle

You’re looking for a “touring motorcycle”, but with so many models, features, and available accessories, new or used – where do you even start?  I found myself going from one “perfect choice” to the next, jumping all over and even looping back to where I started! So, I decided to go through my selection process …

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Motorcycle Touring – Staying Safe & Secure On the Road

Touring safely and securely begins with understanding the most common challenges and risks. Then planning, preparing and actively avoiding or reducing the chances of the most common problems occurring. And finally, having a response ready if something does happen. Since it is impossible to plan for every scenario, focusing on the most probable events and situations …

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Which Harley Davidson Is the Best for Touring?

Harley Davidson’s FLH touring series has been around since 1965 and still dominates the large bore touring market. I wanted to know which year and model was “The Best”. So, I went over every engine design, major frame, and suspension upgrade and looked at the model packages offered since 1965. So what year and model …

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Privately Sell Your Motorcycle for the BEST Price!

If you want to sell your motorcycle fast AND for the best price, you have to do more than a quick clean up and slap a for sale on it. I go over the best way to judge the market, set your price and get a quick sale at the price you want. It’s not …

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ABS Brakes on a Touring Motorcycle?

Are ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) brakes really a leap forward or just another technical complexity used to sell the most current motorcycle models? More important to the average rider, are ABS-equipped motorcycles safer than standard braking? Yes, the facts are clear, ABS brakes prevent accidents and are worth the extra cost and added complexity. When you …

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Motorcycle Wobble & Weave, What it is and How to Fix

Handlebar wobble is not a pleasant experience, it can be just annoying to downright dangerous. Wobbles generally occur under 45 mph and are easy to get out of – just hold the bars firmly and slow down. But weaves are different. A weave occurs at higher speeds, typically over 70 mph. The entire motorcycle oscillates around …

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How Much Weight Can My Motorcycle Carry?

Motorcycle Weight Limit

Most motorcycles have a weight limit from 350lbs to 450lbs or more or less, depending on model type. Use this simple math to calculate your motorcycle’s weight limit capacity:  Motorcycle Weight Limit = GVWR – Wet Weight Your motorcycle’s manufacturer provides a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for each model. Take the GVWR, subtract the …

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Motorcycle Compression Testing – How to Avoid False Results

Compression testing is a basic measurement of the mechanical health of your engine. Errors and faults usually are caused by incorrect tools or faulty procedures. In almost all cases incorrect readings will result in lower than actual numbers. Do not rely on compression test results by themselves. Before doing mechanical work do a thorough investigation …

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How to Find Quality Used Motorcycle Parts

Everyone likes to save money, and get a “good deal”. In the end, a good deal means you are getting the most value for your money. Finding quality used parts takes more time and has more risks than buying new, but you can save big. In this post, I cover everything you should know before …

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How to Go Motorcycle Touring on a Budget & Enjoy It!

I prefer to think of “on a budget” as getting the best value for my money, not being as cheap as possible or going without. With that in mind, I put together this post of how to make your money go farther on the road, but still totally enjoy the experience. Boiling it down to the basics, …

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Motorcycle Cruise Control: Is it a DIY Upgrade?

Yes, you can add cruise control it is a simple do-it-yourself job. Several designs are available but they all operate to mechanically hold the throttle grip in a set position. This provides basic cruise control functionality, although a lot less sophisticated than OEM units they do a good job. While there are many clever designs, …

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23 Interesting Honda Gold Wing Facts

The Honda Gold Wing is an icon in the motorcycle touring world. The Gold Wing was introduced in 1975 Honda. It made a big impact then and has continued to provide features and options that touring riders love and have now come to expect. This post is a quick run through of some very interesting, …

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