Motorcycle Tips

Look, it seems like every year, we field questions about “best practices” for winterizing your bike, and it can’t be said enough.  Yeah, you could go back and dig out my old posts about it, but since winter came a little later for a lot of North America, let’s revisit some basic winterizing procedures. Yeah, […]

Hey fellow road warriors! There’s nothing quite like the exhilarating feeling of cruising down the open road, the wind in your hair, and the freedom of the journey ahead. But amidst the thrill, it’s crucial to address a topic that may not be as glamorous but is undeniably vital – safety. Today, let’s delve into […]

As the winter winds whistle outside, there’s still some sanctuary for us as riders, even down here in the deep South where “riding season” is nearly year round. It’s called the garage.  As of this writing, it’s actually cold here, at least for a few days, so I went through and addressed some “deferred” maintenance […]

When it comes to selling motorcycle parts online, you have options. You can deal with scammers and lowballers on social media and Craigslist. You can watch your profits get eaten up by high fees on Ebay. Or, you can list on Rumblist Moto Market, the new online marketplace that was made by riders, for riders. […]

Here we are, September, and in many places in North America – yes, even in Canada, it’s hot. Down South, the mercury routinely touches the century mark, and even my friends up in the Midwest are complaining about hot temps and humidity that’s off the charts.  The problem, of course, is that bikers like to […]

One of the things that’s frustrating about riding is the lack of options for learning about bikes unless you’re born into a family that rides.  I can’t tell you the number of young people that ask me about riding, and – if they’ve got an adult with them – the adult is usually quick to […]

But I’m going to tell you anyway.  A few weeks ago, a buddy of mine was bemoaning the way the old plastic on his street bike was faded and oxidizing.  He’d tried everything – the old school stuff like polishing compound, the latest gimmick on YouTube, and he’d even considered how he might be able […]

It seems freakin’ weird to be writing an article about fuel economy for motorcycles, but here we are.  Gas is through the roof and what once was a pleasant way to waste $30 on a weekend is now more like wasting a day’s pay on the weekend. Nevertheless, here goes: Get your tire pressure right. […]

First things first, prices on EVERYTHING are through the roof.  It doesn’t matter if you’re fertilizing a field, getting a tank of gas, or buying a drink at the store, it’s ALL gone up. Plenty of folks are struggling, and I’m willing to bet a few bikes are going to be sold off this year […]

Right now, it seems like the closer we get to riding season, the crazier the world will be.  Gas prices through the roof, inflation is making every-damn-thing expensive, and at this rate, I figure we’ll either be forced to sit on our bikes in the garage and make motorcycle noises with our mouths or be […]

For those of us who like to fix old iron, nothing has been so important as the internet.  Whether it’s finding parts for old broken stuff with strange drivetrains (Need a transmission for a 1970 Cushman Truckster?  You ain’t gonna find it in your hometown, most likely) or simply tracking down the next cool project, […]

Alright!  It’s drying out down here and, according to my friends up North, a lot of ya’ll are chomping at the bit to get on the road.  Let’s get riding season off to a good start… First of all, long before you try to turn that engine over, take a look at the battery.  If […]

Ah, winter.  When motorcycle owners wander around poorly heated garages and dream of warmer weather.  It’s also when a helluva lot of mistakes get made in “tune ups” and “performance upgrades” that simply won’t work. The biggest challenge, of course, is the temperature. For example, if you push timing too far out, you’re going to […]

So now that summer is finally here, people are digging bikes out with a variety of challenges. No spark, bad fuel, water in the tank, or, even worse, rust. There are too many ways “no spark” can hit you for me to help you out with that, but let me share a little about that […]

Since we’re all in some version of the Polar Vortex that’s capturing news all over North America – it’s even cold way down here in Georgia – I figured we all might be thinking long and hard about stuff we want to do to the scoots before riding season starts back up. All three of […]

Now that many of us have our bikes put away for the winter and might be deep into projects for those same bikes, it’s a good time to talk about some maintenance items that you probably don’t think about. Spark plugs. Sure, a lot of riders don’t even think about them – they’ll leave their […]

So, a few weeks ago, a friend of mine with more money than sense decided he wanted to buy a project bike.  No problem!  Craigslist down here is filled with such deals and they range from chewed up Kawasaki’s to ragged-out Sportsters.  He called me, likely because I had a truck and ramps, and we […]

We know motorcycle season is coming to an end as winter creeps up on us.  And sure, the snow might mean months and months (and months…) of your favourite summer toy being stuck in the garage, untouched. But eventually the sun will return, the temperatures will start to rise, the snow will melt, and the […]

If you’re in the market for your first motorbike, you’ll no doubt be wondering just how you’re going to afford it. Depending on your stage in life, you may not have any particular savings to speak of, and a brand new bike may be a little outside of your means. Luckily, having cash in your […]

Okay, so after all these years, you know I have two bikes, but that other people’s bikes and projects seem to float into my garage from time to time. Some I actually brought home myself, still others just magically appear.  She Who Must Be Obeyed has another theory on why crappy old motorcycles show up […]

In our last post, we talked about a few easy ways to keep your bike clean and protected during riding season and even though we covered a lot of ground, I realized that I hadn’t mentioned a few important ones. If you wear a full-face helmet or have a fairing/windshield, you have got to get […]

Well, it’s for sure summer here in the Deep South, and the other day, I had my first attack of “Bacon and Legs” when I sat down on the bike after it had been out in the sun for an hour. Yeah, I did the “burned ass” dance in the parking lot. That got me […]

Now that riding season is really sneaking up on us, I know that a lot of you guys are itching to get out and rack up a few miles.  It’s usually times like these, when we see guys riding in good weather far away from us, that we start thinking about how we can easily […]

If you are looking to sell your motorbike, perhaps because you are considering an upgrade, or you simply don’t use it enough and need the funds, you want to be sure that you are not only going to be getting a good price for it but also avoid any scams and make a safe sale. […]

Every year, we go through this.  We have a couple of nice days and suddenly, riders just fall out of the bushes with bikes they’ve drug out of hibernation.  About that same time, too, folks in the U.S. are getting their tax refunds from Uncle Sam and blowing it on brand new bikes they aren’t […]