1 First up, soak the new clutch plates in clean engine oil for a few hours. While you're waiting, warm your engine, drain your old oil out and fit a new oil filter2 Using a T-handle hex-driver or hex bit undo and remove the clutch cover. Even if you've drained the oil there may ...

THE FIM has released a new rule changes for the 2012 World Superbike championship with an aim for cost reducing measures.For the Superbike class the major update is the introduction of a one bike per rider, following the Supersport and Superstock

Changing your oil and filter is one of the cheapest forms of maintenance. For the sake of spending just a few quid, you can’t beat having good, clean oil.Even if your bike hasn’t done that many miles, if it’s been stood over winter or if it’s been

Working on the brakes is something that a lot of people are scared of doing. And understandably so – they are pretty important after all. My golden rule when I do anything safety related is to allow plenty of time to do the job so that I do it right. If you think it’s going to ta...

socket to fit.3 Diddy Man struggles with an allen key on his model Ducati (joke). Use the back brake to stop the front sprocket turning while undoing its nut. Extra leverage may by needed.4 Front sprocket changed (not shown... ) and it's time to pull

the event.The proposed changes, which are set to come into effect from 2013, will see the Manx focus on 'motorcycling nostalgia', bring in more professional racers and run over 10 days instead of two weeks.The decision has prompted protests with 30

1. Study the routing of your standard hoses and the angle of the fittings. Removing the inner fairing panels on this R6 gave better access.2. Make sure you've got all the fixtures and fittings you need, and that the new hoses are the correct length. These hoses are the same dou...

actually changes colour depending on the temperature. If the temperature drops to freezing then the road changes from the standard colour to pink. Above 1°C, the surface treatment – set out in patches along the normal road - road patch is transparent

WE ALL KNOW it as the NEC bike show, the big bike show that takes place in Birmingham every year, but it's offical name is the International Motorcycle & Scooter Show and the organisers have announced that the 2007 Show has been moved to new dates and will now take place between ...

1. Dirty calipers and worn pads There are only a few miles left in this Hornet's front pads. They need changing sharpish, and the caliper could do with a spruce up too.2. Loosen the pad retaining pin. They can be pretty tight , so do