Symptoms of an imminently flat tyre include heavier than normal steering or a tendency to go straight on in corners. Sometimes it just needs
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Tag: Maintenance
Know how: Why won’t it start?
Two things to check here first. Is the ignition on? No, really. Has the immobiliser been de-immobilised and obviously, you wouldn’t have left the kill
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All you need to know about checking your motorcycle tyres
There are three things to check here – the amount of treat on the tyre, the tyre pressure and if the tyre is in roadworthy
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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
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10 bits of biking wisdom that no one ever tells you!
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
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Motorcycle maintenance: Checking the brakes
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
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Know how: DIY 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
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Uncovered: What happens during an MOT Test
Introduced in the 1960’s, the law requires that everyone on the road who uses a vehicle – which is over three years old – has
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Know how: Five pre-ride checks everyone needs to know
It’s always good to check that your bike is in tip-top condition before you set off on two wheels, but especially so if your machine
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Bike helmet do’s & don’ts
We asked Mark from SHARK helmets for his top ten do’s and don’ts for every day helmet care – there are a few things you
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