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D.I.Y: Removing bodywork
Removing bodywork sounds like a simple task but it can frustrate and confuse. Here's how to do it the easy way
25 August 2010
D.I.Y: Changing your Chain & Sprockets
Tools out for another mechanical masterclass. Fitting a new chain and sprockets
28 July 2008
10 Steps for changing your chain
Follow this guide and fit a brand new chain with ease
28 July 2008
D.I.Y - How to change your clutch plates and springs
Slipping clutch? Fitting new plates and springs might sound like a right old to-do, but actually it's dead easy. So do it yourself. Here's how
23 July 2008
Inspect a bike in five minutes flat
A guide to filtering out the garbage
20 July 2008
D.I.Y: Crash damage inspection
From scratched bar ends to a snapped frame, if you've crashed your bike you'll want to know what's broken. Here's how to spot it
29 October 2007
D.I.Y: Help your carbs breath more easily
Is your carbed bike wheezing like a 60-a-day smoker after a 100m dash? Here's how to make your bike breathe more easily
29 October 2007
16 steps to carb cleanliness
Follow this guide to get your bike breathing easily
29 October 2007
D.I.Y: Off-road preparation
Fettling a dirt bike ready for off-road fun isn't hard, but requires a dash of specialist knowledge. So here it is
25 October 2007
Five steps for Performance Perfection
Stock motorcycles are compromised by noise and emissions regulations, budgets and the need to accommodate a vast range of riders and conditions. We explore the top five ways to iron out the production creases to give you a crisper, sharper machine
25 October 2007
Eight steps for off-road readiness
Have you off-road machine ready to get dirty with this quick guide
25 October 2007
Little Black Numbers
They may be round and black, but there's a lot more to your motorcycle's tyres than meets the eye. Here's all you need to know to choose the best rubber for the job
23 October 2007
D.I.Y: Sort your fuel injection
Like it or not, carburettors are dead. These days there's no finer way of getting fuel into your engine than by injecting it. Here's how it works. And why
22 October 2007
Compression ratios explained
Fuels rush in, then they get squashed into a tiny space and ignited.
The mysteries of compression ratios investigated and unravelled
22 October 2007
D.I.Y: Gas flow into the cylinder
If an engine is going to make power it needs fuel to do it, and fast and efficient gas flow into the cylinder is critical. How is it done, and how can it be improved?
22 October 2007
Adjusting the valve clearances on an KTM LC4 (Duke
DIY instruction on how to set the vlve clearances on an LC4
19 March 2007
Understanding Quickshifters and Slipper Clutches
Forget about brushing up on your cornering skills. If you really want to go fast then focus on changing up and down the gears swiftly and cleanly
22 November 2003
Understanding Oil
Oil. Boring? Probably. Important? As vital to a motorcycle as blood is to our bodies. So if you want to make an informed decision on which oil is best for your bike (and pocket) then read on...
22 October 2003
Understanding Fueling
Does your life revolve around squeezing every last bit of power from your bike? Fancy a rush of ponies delivered smoothly from the moment you crack the throttle to the point where all around you is just a blur? Then sort your intake
22 September 2003
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