All Entries in the "Motorcycle Technology" Category
Go Cruise Motorcycle Throttle Lock – Ride in Comfort
A cheap and effective throttle lock. Check this out it is really cool!
Orange Electronic Motorcycle Tire Pressure Monitoring System Review
I have been using this motorcycle TPMS now for about 3 weeks and thought you guys and gals would like to hear my thoughts on the product. The Orange Electronic TPMS includes two sensors installed in each wheel and a monitor that is placed somewhere on the fairing or handle bars of your motorcycle. The monitor tracks front and rear tire pressure and tire temperature.
Introducing the Drift HD170 Stealth: UPDATED
***UPDATED*** View the article to see my first video shoot with the new camera. A few months ago I got to test the Drift HD170. The Drift HD170 is a great camera to use for mounting on your motorcycle and recording track days, group rides, or to log memories of your motorcycle voyages. I was [...]
Motorcycle Suspension: A new book by Lee Parks tackles the subject
Race Tech’s Motorcycle Suspension Bible (Motorbooks Workshop) Lee Parks has written a new book on motorcycle suspension. I have read his Total Control book (Total Control: High Performance Street Riding Techniques) and it is a great read to help you ride safer and faster using his common sense techniques. Details and summary of the new suspension book below. Summary: Suspension [...]
Keith Code: Motorcycle technology can save your life
I am a huge proponent of motorcycle safety. I love riding, I love the power of a motorcycle and the ability to turn on a dime. I love “watching” motorcycle racers who have more skill in their little finger than I have in my entire body apply their craft. But, at the end of the day or [...]
Wrench sizes-excellent tools to keep in the garage
What Wrench Fits What? If you are a Harley Sportster rider this information may save you a little time next time you are looking to do a some maintenance, or if you need a shopping list to add to your tool collection. Here you will find a list of wrench sizes for the Harley Davidson [...]
How to test your motorcycle charging system
Motorcycle Electrical – Charging System testing Step 1. First and foremost load test the battery. Most places like AutoZone will do it for free. Even if it measures over 12.5 vdc it can still be bad under a load. Battery is typically rated at 19 amp hours and 270 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA). Start the [...]
Can you use car oil in a motorcycle?
Car vs. Motorcycle Oils We’ve been told over and over that we shouldn’t use auto oils in our motorcycles. The usual reason offered is that our bikes are air-cooled and car oils aren’t designed for that use. But there have been air-cooled autos, and they use car oil! So what are the differences between car [...]
Motorcycle Oil Basics
Oil Basics, Part 1 This article will try and cover the very basic ”stuff” about motor oils, especially as used in our HD motorcycles. Some of it will be technical in nature, but because too much of that junk is only of interest to geeks like me, I’ll try to keep it to a minimum. [...]