When To (And Not To) Work On A Vintage Motorcycle
A lot more goes into working on vintage bikes than you may think. Read on to decide if this niche market is right for your dealership.
Scooter Maintenance
With more and more scooters on the road racking up miles, there is a greater need for service work on these machines. Read on for key maintenance tips that are specific to these powersports units.
Kawasaki Reveals 2014 KX100
Engineered to help riders transition as they see both their skills and their physical presence changing, the KX100 lets them focus all of their attention on refining their own capabilities, not the constant need to manhandle an excessively large and powerful 250.
On Board Diagnostics
As technology spreads across the powersports world, systems for dealing with that technology evolve, advance and become more accessible.
Lean & Mean: The New Wave of Custom Motorcycles
We explore how one bike sparked a movement of unique, hand-built, custom creations – and how that movement still thrives today.
A Great Place To Race: Motorcycle Land Speed Racing
A story of how one rider became an amateur racer.
Sudco International OEM Style Parts for Classic Japanese Motorcycles
Sudco International offers Keihin and Mikuni carburetors, tuning components and replacement parts. Top brands such as VERSAH are incorporated into the line with products such as stock replacement engine gasket rebuild sets, stock and performance brake discs, pads and clutch plates.
CHRISTINI AWD Releases 2013 All Wheel Drive Motorcycle Lineup
The latest lineup includes the 2-stroke CHRISTINI AWD 250 and AWD 300, as well as the AWD 450, 450 Dual Sport, 450 Supermoto, and the newest addition: the CHRISTINI AWD 450 Enduro.
Winter Motorcycle Storage Guide
Cyclepedia explains how to keep your ride safe from cold weather and ready to go once the snow melts. The two most important items to pay attention to are the fuel system and the battery. A battery left out in the cold can easily freeze, and a mistreated fuel system can gum up.
Hot Licks Flamethrower Kits
These kits come 100 percent complete and ready to install with some small adjustments. The standard kit shoots up to 4-foot flames, while the Hot Licks Mega Flames kit blasts 5-foot-plus flames. The flames will not damage the engine, paint or tires of the vehicle.
Snowmobile Prep Tips
Techs universally hear one common complaint at the onset of sled season, “My snowmobile won’t start!” Maybe the machine in question will crank over, but fire eludes the cylinders. The machine owner doesn’t understand why — it ran when he put it away and it sat in the barn under a cover for the entire off-season. Share some of these best practices with your customers to help them avoid unnecessary service and convince them of the importance of proper storage!
Pilot Screw Adjustment
Pilot screws are preset from the factory and should only be adjusted under necessary circumstances. In this installment, we’ll cover pilot screw adjustment basics.
Bintelli Reports Positive First Quarter of Sales
With 12 dealers currently stocking products and approximately 10 more in the paperwork stage, Bintelli is starting to have a strong presence in the scooter community. The company still has exclusive territories available in all states, and continues its search for outstanding scooter dealerships to feature its product line.
Exhaust System Installation
Exhaust systems often need to be removed for vehicle service. The components of the exhaust system may be few and simple, but installing and removing them can be frustrating. Be prepared for the removal and installation of the exhaust system. Allow the components plenty of time to cool before touching them. Make sure to have
Denso’s Chinese Motorcycle Component Production Company Integrates with Chinese Motorcycle Component Manufacturer
The new joint venture company, Gongcheng Denso, has started production at two plants.
Moose Racing’s Carb Rebuild Kit
Moose Racing’s Carb Rebuild Kit serves as an alternative to OEM carburetor parts. Each kit includes all the necessary gaskets, o-rings, jets and a float valve.