Riding a sportbike brings its fair share of challenges, from wrist and shoulder pain to discomfort in your back and legs. After all, only a few parts of your body make contact with the motorcycle: your hands, your butt, and your feet. And if you can make sure that these…
A motorcycle battery lasts 3-5 years or even longer with proper care, and the exact longevity of the battery will depend on its type, chemistry, how you use it, how you maintain it, and the climate where your motorcycle spends the most time. For instance, wet cell lead-acid motorcycle batteries…
To lock a helmet on a motorcycle, use a bolt helmet lock, a carabiner helmet lock, a cable helmet lock, a key helmet lock, or a combination helmet lock. You may also explore alternative choices like a bicycle cable lock, a gun lock, a padlock, or a U-lock. Another option…
Motorcycles have alternators whose primary function is to generate power for all electrical appliances while keeping the battery charged during operation. It’s part of the motorcycle charging system, which takes over from the battery as soon as the engine starts up and revs at normal idle speed. The battery supplies…
You’ve finally upgraded your old hand-me-down leather motorcycle race suit to a brand new one, but there’s just one problem – it feels a size too small! The tightness in the forearms, thighs, calves, and torso (especially the chest) is almost unbearable, making you wonder if you should just return…
Riding motorcycles is inherently dangerous. There is no question that your daily commute is risky, regardless of whether you ride in a two-wheeler or train. Life is a game of numbers, and in theory, if you play a lottery enough times, you will win for sure. In the same goes…
How To Know If a Bike Is Street Legal? A bike is street-legal if it has a headlamp, a taillamp, a brake light, reflectors, brakes, mirrors, a horn or warning device, tires, turn signals, and fenders. Moreover, you also need to have a valid license plate, registration, inspection certificate, and…
Leather motorcycle gloves are made to be tough, and durable and offer you the protection you need while you take to the roads and explore the world on your two-wheeled machine. But there’s no need to suffer with unwieldy leather gloves that have the flexibility and comfort of a rough…
One aspect of motorcycling that is not often discussed is wind noise, which varies depending on the type of helmet you wear. On average, wind noise in a motorcycle helmet can range between 95dB and 105dB when traveling at 100 km per hour. This substantial noise level significantly influences the…
Full-Face helmets or full-coverage motorcycle helmets protect your face and skull while riding and can be expensive to purchase. All the mud, sweat, rain can make your helmet filthy, and wear out faster. Cleaning and maintaining it well will make it comfortable to wear and last longer and allow for…
A properly fitting leather motorcycle jacket is as crucial as a well-fitting helmet, as it also contributes to your safety. When a jacket is either too tight or too loose, it can increase the risk of accidents. If it’s too tight, it may restrict your movements while riding your motorcycle….
Riding a motorcycle brings an unparalleled sense of freedom, but the roar of wind and road noise can often hinder the experience and even damage your hearing as time goes by. A significant contributor to this problem is none other than the motorcycle helmet itself. In this article, we’ll explore…
