Motorcycle maintenance Articles

01:48 Repair and Maintenance

'Misguided Maintenance' Is The Hilarious Video Series You've Been Waiting For

'Misguided Maintenance' Is The Hilarious Video Series You've Been Waiting For

'Misguided Maintenance' Is The Hilarious Video Series You've Been Waiting For

Watch a real expert at work.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 03 July 2020

Ask RideApart: What's Considered High/Low Mileage On A Used Motorcycle?

Ask RideApart: What's Considered High/Low Mileage On A Used Motorcycle?

Ask RideApart: What's Considered High/Low Mileage On A Used Motorcycle?

Look past the odometer when you're buying a used bike

By Zac Kurylyk 17 June 2020

Motorcycles and Misfits Launches YouTube Series Focused On DIY Wrenching

Motorcycles and Misfits Launches YouTube Series Focused On DIY Wrenching

Motorcycles and Misfits Launches YouTube Series Focused On DIY Wrenching

Learn how to fix your bike yourself.

By Zac Kurylyk 10 June 2020

Repair and Maintenance

Let's Prepare To Ride Again, Says The AMA

Let's Prepare To Ride Again, Says The AMA

Let's Prepare To Ride Again, Says The AMA

Now's a great time to do all the bike maintenance.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 07 May 2020

What Happens When A Bike You Bought Online Breaks Down?

What Happens When A Bike You Bought Online Breaks Down?

What Happens When A Bike You Bought Online Breaks Down?

It's always best to be vigilant!

By Enrico Punsalang 18 April 2020

Spring Cleaning: How To Wash Your Bike In Time For Spring

Spring Cleaning: How To Wash Your Bike In Time For Spring

Spring Cleaning: How To Wash Your Bike In Time For Spring

Happy bike, happy life!

By Enrico Punsalang 22 March 2020

03:10 Frontlines

Motogo Shop Program Is Getting Kids Excited About Bikes

Motogo Shop Program Is Getting Kids Excited About Bikes

Motogo Shop Program Is Getting Kids Excited About Bikes

Fixing and building and learning hands-on.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 11 March 2020

How To Know When To Replace Your Motorcycle Chain

How To Know When To Replace Your Motorcycle Chain

How To Know When To Replace Your Motorcycle Chain

Keep an eye on it!

By Kate Murphy 30 December 2019

Repair and Maintenance

The Ins And Outs Of Lubing Your Motorcycle

The Ins And Outs Of Lubing Your Motorcycle

The Ins And Outs Of Lubing Your Motorcycle

Proper lubrication is the key to life.

By Kate Murphy 25 December 2019

02:14 Repair and Maintenance

The Care And Feeding Of Your Motorcycle's Steering Head Bearings

The Care And Feeding Of Your Motorcycle's Steering Head Bearings

The Care And Feeding Of Your Motorcycle's Steering Head Bearings

They're important but often overlooked.

By Kate Murphy 20 December 2019

Ask RideApart: What's The Lifespan Of A Motorcycle Engine?

Ask RideApart: What's The Lifespan Of A Motorcycle Engine?

Ask RideApart: What's The Lifespan Of A Motorcycle Engine?

Short answer: it depends!

By Kate Murphy 16 December 2019

Party In The Back: Gettin' The Shaft

Party In The Back: Gettin' The Shaft

Party In The Back: Gettin' The Shaft

Motorcycle shaft final drive, that is.

By Kate Murphy 25 September 2019

Ask RideApart: What Do I Do If I Lose My Bike Key?

Ask RideApart: What Do I Do If I Lose My Bike Key?

Ask RideApart: What Do I Do If I Lose My Bike Key?

Don't Panic!

By Kate Murphy 20 September 2019

Repair and Maintenance

Motorcycle Frame Repair: Can You? Should You?

Motorcycle Frame Repair: Can You? Should You?

Motorcycle Frame Repair: Can You? Should You?

It can be done, but sometimes it shouldn't.

By Kate Murphy 11 September 2019

10 Bike Hacks You May Not Have Thought Of

10 Bike Hacks You May Not Have Thought Of

10 Bike Hacks You May Not Have Thought Of

These helpful hints can teach pretty much everyone a workaround or two.

By Justin Hughes 24 August 2019

One Key To Fit Them All: Re-Key Your Motorcycle Luggage

One Key To Fit Them All: Re-Key Your Motorcycle Luggage

One Key To Fit Them All: Re-Key Your Motorcycle Luggage

Sick of carrying different keys? Make 'em all the same!

By Kate Murphy 05 July 2019

Here's How To Use Less Water When Washing Your Bike

Here's How To Use Less Water When Washing Your Bike

Here's How To Use Less Water When Washing Your Bike

Keep your bills down and also save the planet!

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 03 July 2019

Ask RideApart: I Cross-Threaded A Spark Plug. Am I Screwed?

Ask RideApart: I Cross-Threaded A Spark Plug. Am I Screwed?

Ask RideApart: I Cross-Threaded A Spark Plug. Am I Screwed?

A delicate situation indeed.

By Jason Marker 28 June 2019

Repair and Maintenance

Your Motorcycle Walk-Around Safety Check Reminder

Your Motorcycle Walk-Around Safety Check Reminder

Your Motorcycle Walk-Around Safety Check Reminder

You do all of this already, right?

By Kate Murphy 24 June 2019

HM QuickShifter Makes You The Rockstar

HM QuickShifter Makes You The Rockstar

HM QuickShifter Makes You The Rockstar

An auto-blip meshes everything better than you can.

By Kate Murphy 16 May 2019

Repair and Maintenance

Motorcycle Repair And Some Tools You'll Need

Motorcycle Repair And Some Tools You'll Need

Motorcycle Repair And Some Tools You'll Need

It's not an exhaustive list but we're giving you a few good kernels.

By Kate Murphy 06 May 2019

The Great Motor Oil Debate: Synthetic vs Dino

The Great Motor Oil Debate: Synthetic vs Dino

The Great Motor Oil Debate: Synthetic vs Dino

Stop getting into fights about motor oil.

By Kate Murphy 03 May 2019

08:35 Standard and Naked

Motorcycle Theft And Intrigue In The Name Of Love

Motorcycle Theft And Intrigue In The Name Of Love

Motorcycle Theft And Intrigue In The Name Of Love

Can he call himself a motorcycle thief now?

By Kate Murphy 19 April 2019

Repair and Maintenance

Braided Steel Brake Lines: Why Put Them On My Bike?

Braided Steel Brake Lines: Why Put Them On My Bike?

Braided Steel Brake Lines: Why Put Them On My Bike?

Because they're pretty! No, wait, there are better answers.

By Kate Murphy 18 April 2019

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