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How to check motorcycle oil levels

Motorcycle engines like to rev. Which means they need a plentiful supply of good quality oil to keep them sweet. Run an engine low on

Approach There’s a corner ahead. Woo-hoo, time for some fun. But first you need some information. How sharp is the bend, what’s the surface like,

Riding a motorcycle is not just a little unlike driving a car, it’s a lot unlike it – balance, braking and bends to name just

The easy way to lube a chain Do you still lube a section of chain, move the bike forward, lube another section, move the bike

It’s easy to feel that everyone is out to get you on a bike. But the truth is actually the opposite. The biggest problem is

There are three things to check on your brakes: Brake fluid level Brake pad wear Condition of the brake discs To check the fluid level

Carli Ann Smith completed her Skill for Life course with the IAM this year, here’s what she thought… “All advanced riders from the IAM are

Looking after your bike is easy! John Milbank shows you how with his 2000 Honda CBR600FY: Whenever I look for bikes to buy, I’m

1. Buying the biggest and fastest bike you can afford Wrong for several reasons. Firstly, passing your test is only the start. There’s still

Introduced in the 1960’s, the law requires that everyone on the road who uses a vehicle – which is over three years old – has