Did you know that many new motorcycles, scooters and ATV's come from the factory with insufficient air filter oil? We've come across the problem on numerous occasions on brand new equipment. In the Cyclepedia video shown below you will see how the thin factory filter oil will settle at the bottom of … [Read more...] about Proper Air Filter Oiling on Setup of New Motorcycle
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Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Manual Progress – Teardown complete
After days of disassembly, cleaning, greasing and reassembly the Suzuki DL650 is complete and back on the road. The Cyclepedia online service manual will soon go into production. Check back here soon to purchase the Suzuki DL650 online … [Read more...] about Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Manual Progress – Teardown complete
Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Online Manual Progress
Today we continued our work on the upcoming Cyclepedia Suzuki DL650 V-Strom online manual by removing the remaining body work and fuel tank. You never know what you'll find when working on used bike. We discovered the victim of an extended cross-country trip, inside the front body cowling. A poor … [Read more...] about Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Online Manual Progress
Clutch Service: Don’t Slip
A motorcycle comes into the shop with complaints of a dragging or slipping clutch. Before jumping in and replacing the clutch plates, quickly check the clutch cable free play and any other clutch adjustment features on the particular model. Many new or nontechnical riders end up riding around with … [Read more...] about Clutch Service: Don’t Slip
Where the Rubber Meets the Road – Tires & Customers
(Here's an article we wrote for a motorcycle trade publication, with a target audience of motorcycle dealers) A funny thing happened at the bike shop one day. We were all hanging out in the back, telling lies like a bunch of dirt bikers do, when a guy came up to the back door pushing his bike. He … [Read more...] about Where the Rubber Meets the Road – Tires & Customers
Kawasaki KL250 Super Sherpa Fork Service – Online Manual
We take a moment from production of our Kawasaki KL250 Super Sherpa online manual to share some front fork service tips. Before you spend a dime on any kind of exhaust system or engine upgrades you should make sure your suspension is working properly. The Kawasaki KL250 Super Sherpa front forks are … [Read more...] about Kawasaki KL250 Super Sherpa Fork Service – Online Manual
Kawasaki KL250 Super Sherpa Steering Head Bearings – Online Manual
Today we’re working on the steering head bearings on our Kawasaki KL250 Super Sherpa. Proper inspection and adjustment of your steering head bearings is not only a maintenance item but worn out or improperly adjusted steering head bearings can pose a safety risk. There is no sense spending money on … [Read more...] about Kawasaki KL250 Super Sherpa Steering Head Bearings – Online Manual
Kawasaki KL250 Super Sherpa Motorcycle Chain Guide Inspection
While inspecting the swingarm of our Kawasaki KL250 Super Sherpa we noticed that the chain guide was worn out. The chain had begun cutting into the swingarm. The chain guide is a wearable component that should be inspected anytime the chain is adjusted or the chain and sprockets are replaced. This … [Read more...] about Kawasaki KL250 Super Sherpa Motorcycle Chain Guide Inspection
