An often neglected part of motorcycle maintenance, here’s a brief guide to keeping your motorcycle batteries in tip top condition this winter. A proper long-term
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It’s a cover up
A guide to keeping your motorcycle or scooter in tip-top condition, with the help of a cover. You might not have a garage, shed or
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Check your bike before you ride
When was the last time you checked the pressure in your bike’s tyres? Are you sure the indicators are all working fine? After all, you
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Aftermarket exhausts
One of the most popular changes people make to their scooters and motorbikes is to fit an aftermarket exhaust. Some people do it for looks,
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OptiMate guide to winter battery care
Even if you don’t use your bike very often through the winter months, charge is lost due to alarms / immobilisers, clocks and on-board computers
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Looking after your bike tyres
Overall, tyres don’t really need very much attention once they’re fitted. The main things to keep your eye on are tyre pressure, wear and any
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Fitting motorbike tyres
With fitting, you have two options: You can either purchase and fit the tyres yourself or get your local garage to source and/or fit the
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Choosing the right motorcycle tyres
The basics of choosing the right tyres are simple: A good tyre needs a strong and light structure; it must have good compound to offer
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How to adjust and lube motorcycle chain
A well adjusted motorcycle chain makes gear changes smoother and sends more of your engine’s power to the wheel. Too tight and you’ll have stiff,
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Before you ride: motorcycle electrical checks
It’s advisable that you check your electrics before any ride out as it could mean that important features of the bike – such as
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