How to Test, Charge and Maintain a Motorcycle Battery (FULL GUIDE)

How to Test, Charge and Maintain a Motorcycle Battery (FULL GUIDE)

The battery is often neglected during routine motorcycle inspections because it’s well hidden, makes no noise, and is only noticeable when it’s completely dead. Like all other devices, the battery must be checked at regular intervals to ensure that it is in good working order. Unless it’s a “maintenance free” type, it’s a good idea…

Motorcycle Won’t Start When Hot? – Top 5 Reasons AND Fixes!

Motorcycle Won’t Start When Hot? – Top 5 Reasons AND Fixes!

As a motorcycle mechanic I constantly have customers complain that their motorcycle won’t start when hot. Usually it worked absolutely fine for a few months before this problem started happening. Others had their two wheeler for a couple of years until it happened. In either case, it’s important to diagnose the issue. In this case…

How to Prevent Dehydration While Motorcycle Riding

How to Prevent Dehydration While Motorcycle Riding

Motorcyclists don’t often think about dehydration, primarily due to the fact that driving, physically speaking, does not constitute an overly difficult effort. However, exposure to the wind and tropical heat can make us very vulnerable to dehydration on the road. Especially during long motorcycle tours. Dehydration can lead to headache, disorientation, heat stroke, muscle cramps,…