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March 2010 Maintaining Cables and Controls
We tend to take the controls of our bikes for granted, yet without maintenance these vital parts can leave us stranded or, worse yet, cause a crash. Nearly all motorcycles use cables to connect the twist grip to the carburetor(s) or throttle bodies, and many bikes also use cables for the clutch, cold-start control, and even brakes. Most riders don't give much thought to controls until it's too late, but we will show you how to head off trouble and extend the life of these important components before something goes wrong. A lot of machines use hydraulic actuation for the clutch, so we'll cover these systems as well…
February 2010 Carburetor Basics
Many motorcyclists are leery of their carburetors, as if there was some kind of voodoo involved. However, carburetors operate quite simply by using air pressure to meter and mix air and fuel in the right proportions to allow the engine to run. They actually work so well that they've been around for more than a century and are still being installed on some new motorcycles…
January 2010 Detailing A Motorcycle
Regardless of whether your motorcycle is stored for the winter, up for sale, or ridden every day year round, it will look new for a longer time and be worth more if it is kept clean, waxed, and detailed regularly. A bike can be damaged if you don't take care of it, as moisture causes rust and corrosion wherever dirt has accumulated and unprotected surfaces oxidize…
December 2009 Fuel Injection Modifications
Since their introduction, electronic fuel injection (EFI) systems have done a great job of improving power and decreasing emissions of modern motorcycles. Still, many riders want even more from their bikes, and the aftermarket has introduced a slew of products designed to meet this demand…
November 2009 Understanding Fuel Injection
Electronically controlled fuel injection (EFI) has gradually replaced carburetion in motorcycles, mainly thanks to its greater precision in maintaining correct air-fuel ratios. Carburetors rely on atmospheric pressure differentials to meter and deliver fuel into the engine. As altitude increases, carburetors run increasingly richer, which hurts power, wastes fuel, and increases pollution…
October 2009 Getting the Most from Your Tires, Part 2
Last month we discussed ways to get the most from your tires. But even with the best of care, eventually you'll need fresh rubber. When this time comes, there are still ways you can save money…
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