By Lee Heaver There are several advantages to buying a used motorcycle one of them being price. The seller wants top dollar and you want bottom dollar. You’ll have to meet in the middle. Where that is, depends on you. Here are five tips to quickly and easily get the asking price down. OBO price, asking price, etc. If these … Read More
Why I upgraded my motorcycle & things to consider from a woman rider perspective
Written by Nicola S. Editted by Lee Heaver My First Bike When I got my motorcycle licence, I didn’t know anyone who rode nor what I wanted out of riding. All I knew was that I just wanted to ride. After some online research and conversations with my instructor, I bought a 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 500EX a month after earning my licence. The … Read More
Becoming a SUPER rider at American Supercamp. The riding ‘technique’ school for everyone.
I am a firm believer in continuing education in all aspects. Especially motorcycle riding. I attended American Supercamp/Roadrace Factory and it was a life altering, two wheeled experience! Written by Lee ‘Ridefar’ Heaver (www.ridefar.ca) American Supercamp calls itself a motorcycle technique school. It is operated in the dirt (think motorcross without the jumps) on Yamaha 125s. Their training applies to … Read More
5 Motorcycle cleaning tools to make your life easier
Front & Rear Stands Consider front and rear stands a requirement for owing a motorcycle. It makes everything easy. If you make maintenance and cleaning easy, you will do it! Having the front and rear tires off the ground makes them easy to clean. Having the motorcycle higher off the ground also makes it easier to get at. Plus, it … Read More
The Honda CBR500 is the perfect bike for you. Long term test.
Do you like sportbikes and being comfortable at the same time? These are two things that do not go together. Until now! The big brands are understanding that people want to be comfortable when riding but still want to look like they’re coming off the race track. Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Harley Davidson, KTM, BMW, et all are getting on board … Read More
Mechanics of a Motorcycle Loan. Read this before you sign a loan agreement.
Only 3% interest! Only $100 a month! These are very attractive numbers when buying a new motorcycle. It makes it easy to justify to yourself and others. However, there are long term implications with these loans. We’re not going to convince you against these loans, we would just like to see riders pay a little more attention to them. Motorcycling … Read More
Are Sena (and other Bluetooth) communication systems worth it?
Yes! Just looking at the design of these communication systems, it is a nice piece to add to your helmet. They look great. The functionality of them is well thought out too. So where does one begin? The most popular model is the Sena Bluetooth Connection System. They are several models into their development and you’ll have lots to choose … Read More
The quick and easy way to winterize your motorcycle
If you do not plan to ride during the winter, put the time in to winterize your motorcycle. It doesn’t take much! A few simple steps will ensure your motorcycle will start right up in the Spring. The list below is the absolute minimum required. It is easy, so you’ll do it! 1) Put fuel stabilizer (we recommend Seafoam Motor … Read More
Four Steps to Ending Your Motorcycle Riding Hiatus
Most riders experience it at some point or another during their years of riding—that hiatus that happens either from an extremely cold winter, an accident, a motorcycle that doesn’t run, or just simple neglect. Whatever the reason, if you now want to be back on two wheels again after a too-long hiatus, here’s what you need to know to make … Read More
Riding with the correct motorcycle tire psi made easy with FOBO tire pressure monitoring and bicycle pump
By Lee RideFar Heaver Having the correct motorcycle tire PSI for your motorcycle is very important. Not having the correct tire PSI affects the suspension, the feel of the ride, the longevity of the tire, and your safety. It is one of those tasks that gets overlooked or skipped due to laziness. I won’t blame you though! For most people … Read More