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Ask RideApart: How Do I Store My Bike For Winter?

Ask RideApart: How Do I Store My Bike For Winter?

Brace yourself: winter is coming

By Justin Hughes 12h ago

Ask RideApart about After Market Exhaust Systems

Ask RideApart about After Market Exhaust Systems

Is that new slip-on or full exhaust system doing more harm that good?

By Sophia Vassiliadis Oct 11, 2018

How to Fix 5 Common Issues on Older Bikes

How to Fix 5 Common Issues on Older Bikes

Stuck cables, false idles, ignition failure, valve issues, fuel issues, and more – find out how to stay on top of them.

By Paul Leonard Sep 14, 2018

Small Bike Rescue: 1974 Honda CB200

Small Bike Rescue: 1974 Honda CB200

There's a tiny new horse kicking in my stall and I can't wait to ride it

By Jason Marker Sep 10, 2018

How To Wash Your Motorcycle

How To Wash Your Motorcycle

Learn how to wash your motorcycle with the help of Meguiar's, one of the oldest and best known auto and marine detailing product companies.

By Tim Watson Jul 10, 2018

RLINK Device Connects Bike and Smartphone

RLINK Device Connects Bike and Smartphone

You can now "connect" your motorcycle to your smartphone thanks to the RLINK smart device and REVER app.

By RideApart Staff Jun 29, 2018

Rising Sun Workshop - A New Kind of Bike Shop

Rising Sun Workshop - A New Kind of Bike Shop

After a successful crowd funding campaign, Rising Sun Workshop first opened, inviting the public to stop by, learn a thing or 2, and get their hands dirty

By RideApart Staff May 22, 2018

Triumph Issues Recall on 2018 Street Triple Range

Triumph Issues Recall on 2018 Street Triple Range

Moisture getting into the electric bits has once again resulted in a large-scale product recall, this time with Triump’s 2018 Street Triple range

By RideApart Staff May 21, 2018

How it Works: The Motorcycle Clutch

How it Works: The Motorcycle Clutch

In his latest missive from the shop, Panhead Jim lays out for us the ins and outs of a motorcycle's clutch - how it works and why it's such a complex item.

By Panhead Jim Apr 04, 2018

How It Works: The Motorcycle Kickstarter

How It Works: The Motorcycle Kickstarter

While it may seem archaic, the kickstarter is still, well, kicking around here and there. In this article, Jim gives us a handy primer on its ins and outs.

By Panhead Jim Mar 15, 2018

9 Best Ways To Make Your Motorcycle Faster

9 Best Ways To Make Your Motorcycle Faster

Yo. You wanna go faster? Check out these tips on adjusting your motorcycle's suspension, tires, motor, brakes, and more.

By Sean MacDonald Feb 09, 2018

Community Garage Space Opens in Vancouver

Community Garage Space Opens in Vancouver

The lowdown on the new Vancouver Motorcycle Collective.

By Tim Huber Jan 22, 2018

Transmission Primer: 1933 Harley-Davidson VL Three-Speed

Transmission Primer: 1933 Harley-Davidson VL Three-Speed

Unlocking the mystery of what's inside your motorcycle's transmission case.

By Panhead Jim Jan 09, 2018

Ten Lessons I've Learned From Running a Small Bike Shop

Ten Lessons I've Learned From Running a Small Bike Shop

Todd tells us a bit about what he's learned over the ten year's he's wrenched on bikes for a living.

By Todd Ethridge Dec 20, 2017

Meet MotorScan: The Tiny OBD Scanner for Harley-Davidsons

Meet MotorScan: The Tiny OBD Scanner for Harley-Davidsons

MotorScan is the tiny OBD scanner that every Harley owner needs.

By Tim Huber Dec 15, 2017

Haynes Launches New BMW S1000 Manual

Haynes Launches New BMW S1000 Manual

Haynes Publishing has released a new service and repair manual for the entire BMW S1000 series, 2010 - 2017.

By Tod Rafferty Dec 06, 2017

Honda Recalls Nearly 2,500 CBR1000RRs for Fuel System Issues

Honda Recalls Nearly 2,500 CBR1000RRs for Fuel System Issues

Just in time for the holidays, Honda is recalling a bunch of CBR1000RRs for problems with the fuel filler cap.

By Jason Marker Nov 22, 2017

Tennessee, a '33 Harley, and Me

Tennessee, a '33 Harley, and Me

Of course sometimes things go wrong that you can't just fix, no matter how many tools you shove in your tool roll, but that is just part of the adventure...

By Panhead Jim Nov 02, 2017

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