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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

Eight steps for off-road readiness

Have you off-road machine ready to get dirty with this quick guide

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

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

Compression ratios explained

Fuels rush in, then they get squashed into a tiny space and ignited. The mysteries of compression ratios investigated and unravelled

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?

Suspension know how

Visordown's guide to getting the best from your bike

Cheap exhaust and induction modifications for a D

DIY Exhaust and induction modifications for a Duke II

Adjusting the valve clearances on an KTM LC4 (Duke

DIY instruction on how to set the vlve clearances on an LC4

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

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...

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

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