The tire pressure of your motorcycle affects its performance and safety. It is therefore essential to know the correct pressure for your machine. After all, the air in the tires not only carries the weight of the motorcycle itself. There is also the weight of the crew and luggage. If the air pressure is not correct, this will be noticeable while riding. The handling and rideability of the machine suffer as a result. In addition, there is increased wear and, overall, it has a negative effect on riding safety.
Mirrors on a motorcycle are a must - and not just because they are required by law. They ensure that you can keep a safe eye on the traffic behind you at all times without having to contort yourself dangerously. Even though the legislator has strict requirements for reflective add-on parts, there is still some leeway when it comes to their size and installation, so there are a few things to bear in mind.
Für eine sichere und pannenfreie Fahrt gehört die Motorradbatterie zu den essenziellen Teilen am Bike. Ohne sie bleibt der Motor stumm und nichts geht mehr. Zu finden ist der Akku versteckt unter der Sitzbank oder der Verkleidung. Solange sie funktioniert, findet sie meist wenig Beachtung. Das geht so lange gut, bis sie unerwartet den Dienst verweigert. Elektrisch geht dann gar nichts mehr. Damit das möglichst nicht passiert, haben wir Wissenswertes rund um die Wartung und Pflege der Motorradbatterie für dich zusammengestellt.
Für viele Biker ist es Traum und Hobby in einem: das eigene Bike zu tunen und umzubauen. So können wahre Kunstwerke auf zwei Rädern entstehen. Doch damit der TÜV-Prüfer die Umbaumaßnahmen abnickt und es auch bei Verkehrskontrollen keine Probleme auftreten, gibt es einige Dinge zu beachten. Was dabei wichtig ist, erfährst du in diesem Beitrag.
For many bikers it is a dream and a hobby in one: tuning and converting their own bike. This can result in true works of art on two wheels. However, there are a few things to bear in mind to ensure that the TÜV inspector approves the conversion measures and that there are no problems during traffic checks. You can find out what is important in this article.
As more and more bad weather fronts dominate the weather map and the days get shorter again, the time has come for most bikers to send their motorcycles into a well-deserved winter rest. However, for many motorcycle owners, winterizing the bike is often already on the agenda at the end of October.
If you want to start the next season with peace of mind, you can bring forward the inspection and MOT dates. Winter is also the ideal time for conversions and repairs.
If you have to put the pedal to the metal on a tour to avoid an accident, it is important to be able to rely on fully functional brakes. To keep it that way, you should change the brake fluid once a year. Here you can find out how to keep the hydraulics of the brake system in good working order.
Are you striving for perfection with your motorcycle? To achieve this, you can make various modifications to your bike. To help you on your way to your dream bike, we have compiled the most important information for you in this article.
If you are not a year-round rider, you will have sent your bike into hibernation in late fall. This is also the ideal time to carry out repairs or cosmetic work in the form of paintwork. Beautifully cleaned, rid of any rust, with fresh oil and changed brake fluid, the bike is waiting to be woken from hibernation at the start of the new motorcycle season.