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Tag: Maintenance & Security
Video: Garage essentials from Gear Gremlin
Tony and Mikko have a look at some essential items for anyone working on their bike. From funnels to paddock stands, these items will make
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Know how: Running in an engine
We asked engine and suspension specialist, Rob Talton, from Rob Talton Performance for his take on the murky world of caring for a new motor, or
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Motorcycle pre-ride checklist | Ten things all bikers should do
The RAC has sent us a pre-ride checklist of the eight things the company believes every biker should look at before a ride: Check our tyre pressures. Look
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Most common reasons for a motorcycle breakdown
The RAC has released details of the most common reasons for a motorcycle breakdown. Armed with this knowledge, you’ll know what to keep an eye
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Inside a motorcycle exhaust – choosing an end can for your bike
Photos by John Milbank It’s one of the most popular aftermarket accessories for a bike, and there are some brilliant companies producing quality exhausts in
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Motorcycle mechanic apprenticeship | Opportunities at the Honda Institute
Now Ed Miliband sees apprenticeship opportunities as being one of his ‘national goals’, the schemes could be on the rise… Carli Ann Smith joined the
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The lithium motorcycle battery | Technology explained
John Milbank takes a look at the lithium motorcycle battery to find out how well it really works… For racers, weight is critical. Every part of a
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How to balance carbs on your motorcycle
To balance carbs (or synchronise the carburettors) on your bike is simply the process of adjusting the throttle bodies so they pass the same amount of
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How to change your motorcycle spark plugs and air filter
Looking after your bike is easy! John Milbank shows you how with his 2000 Honda CBR600FY. My CBR’s air filter should be changed every 12,000
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Do you still need to check a spark plug gap?
The spark plug gap is vital to burning the fuel mixture efficiently. When you buy plugs for your bike, they usually come with the correct
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Pipe Werx exhaust review: On the dyno
Pipe Werx exhaust review: Titanium Oval street-legal exhaust with Carbon Edge Tested by: John Milbank RRP: £265 Contact: www.pipewerx.com MoreBikes.co.uk and Motor Cycle Monthly Editor John
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Motor Cycle Monthly recently went to Ormskirk to meet the team at Pipe Werx. There’s a full feature coming up in the paper, but watch
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How to do a motorcycle oil change
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 shocked
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Understand YOUR motorcycle suspension
Maxton Engineering are one of the world’s top motorcycle suspension specialists, and the perfect people to demystify the springy stuff. Words and photos by:
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Tyre advice launched for scooter riders
A host of new safety information and resources is being made available for the first time to scooter riders in the UK in a
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How to fit a motorbike screen
Motor Cycle Monthly is the UK’s biggest monthly bike title, and it’s FREE in dealers, clubs and biker cafes. Editor John recently fitted a Puig
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The TRUTH about ethanol (E10) in your fuel
There’s a lot of concern right now about the quality of our bike’s life blood. Motor Cycle Monthly’s chemistry class gives you the facts…
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How a Vespa scooter’s made
From design to manufacture, check out Twist and Go magazine’s video of the new Vespa Sprint. Check out the May/June 2104 issue for the full
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Can you clean your bike with Fairy washing-up liquid?
It’s a question many people ask, but never seem to get a straight answer. John Milbank decided to find out, once and for all…
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Bike security: Ground anchors
Gear Gremlin Ground Anchor £39.99 www.thekeycollection.co.uk Floor or wall mountable, with four high-tensile bolts, this anchor gives the perfect anchor point for your chain or
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Bike security: Chains & locks
Chain and Locks Gear Gremlin Nimrod lock and chain combos £54.99 www.thekeycollection.co.uk Secured by a padlock that has a hardened steel body with double ball
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Bike security: Disc locks
Disc Locks Gear Gremlin Firefly disc lock £16.99 www.thekeycollection.co.uk Small and portable, the Firefly Disc Lock is easy to carry in a bag and could
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Bike security: Tagging and tracking
Alpha Dot Motorcycle/Scooter marking kit £24.99 www.alpha-dot.co.uk Each Alpha Dot dispenser contains over a 1000 tiny microdots, each with a unique PIN which is registered to you.
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How Formula 1 technology can benefit your bike
Stainless-steel is too expensive for many bikes’ original exhaust systems, and as a result, they can rot out, leaving you with an expensive bill if
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How to change your motorcycle handlebars
Our step-by-step quick guide shows you how to replace bent or broken handlebars in half an hour
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How to fix a seized bolt on your motorcycle
If you have a seized bolt, chances are it has become stuck due to salt and general weather corrosion, not helped by the constant heating
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Everything you need to know about motorcycle fasteners
How are bike nuts and bolts made? Forging is the best method as it provides superior grain flow and directional strength when compared to
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How to get more mpg – your guide to fuel efficiency
With soaring petrol prices, there are many ways to get the most out of your miles per gallon… How to increase your overall fuel economy Even
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DIY know-how: Understanding Chains and Sprockets
Understand the driving force behind your bike with MCM’s handy hints and know-how… When should I replace my chain? A worn-out chain will sap power
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