Nov 2, 2016 | Shop Talk |
We’ve all done it. You come to a red light stop and as soon as the bike is at a standstill you drop one or both arms. Sometimes just to take the weight off if you’re riding a crotch rocket, sometimes just because. But, guess what, you do that in the rain...
Aug 31, 2016 | Shop Talk |
Ever wonder about the technique flat track racers use to power slide around corners? We did, so we scrounged around for what might be the most helpful insider advice. Hell, you never know when you might need it out on a dirt or street ride! After sliding through a few...
Jul 26, 2016 | Shop Talk |
We recently read an article about the rate of motorcycle thefts and recoveries by state in the U.S. Unfortunately, we live in the worst state possible for both – high rate of thefts and low rate of recovery. Yes, that would be California. So how to keep the...
Jun 22, 2016 | Shop Talk |
No toolkit is complete without a multitool. And when it comes to multitools, there are really only three manufacturers worthy of consideration – Gerber, Leatherman and Victorinox. You can find others that are cheaper, but these three have some of the widest...
May 19, 2016 | Shop Talk |
We ran this article about a year ago, and felt it was just as pertinent today…and maybe necessary! While we’re well into Spring, Summer’s not far off and with it comes an even greater drive to get outside and explore some new territory....
May 4, 2016 | Shop Talk |
We breathe it, we spew it back out, yet how many of us have the ability to use it at will in our garage or shop? We’re, of course, talking about air — specifically air compressors. Some consider compressed air the fourth utility behind electricity, water,...
Apr 6, 2016 | Shop Talk |
We ran this article last fall and now that it’s getting warmer, thoughts of track days might be literally springing up. If that’s what’s going through your head, and you’ve never tried it before, here are some tips you need to know to prepare...
