The following article will be a step by step guide of basic techniques to wash your bike and some tips and tricks that our service staff use on a day to day basis. The art of washing a motorcycle. It involves a little patience, a keen eye for detail, and the right equipment. Correctly cleaning your bike not only removes any corrosive substances but allows an opportunity to help protect and inspect any structural issues...
When should you replace your motorcycle helmet? Generally, the rule of thumb in the motorcycling world is every 5 years. But why? Is this just a conspiracy constructed by motorcycling retailers or is there legitimate safety reasons for it? The most academic explanation for the rule comes from the Snell Memorial Foundation, a highly credible organisation that does extensive research into safety lifespans and quality of all types of riding helmets. “The five-year...
When was the last time you checked your tyre pressure? After all, it’s the air contained within that carries the load, not the tyre itself. Safe to say, ensuring the correct psi is vital as it makes your riding experience safer, increases the longevity of your tyre’s and improves bike performance. So what exactly is the most ideal tyre pressure for your motorbike? Well…it depends. Each motorcycle will have its own recommended psi pressure set...