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Discoveries

Finding an ingenious garage hack is not only satisfying, it can save time and money. Carl Wener and I met in the early 1980s, because of a common interest: Motorcycles. Carl runs the performance...

Never Look a Gift Bike in the Mouth

Sometimes another person’s description of a motorcycle is far different than what you end up seeing in person. If you’re a regular Motorcycle Mojo reader, you know I have an affliction. I can’t...

Comfy Conversions for the Long Haul

With a few modifications, you can you turn your bike into a comfortable touring machine. If you own a big touring bike, chances are that it’s already equipped with a bunch of amenities that make...

Warranty Obligations

Be sure to read your owner’s manual before performing your own motorcycle service I just bought a 2022 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE. Like all other major motorcycle manufacturers, Triumph offers a...

Hidden Dangers

Only two broken bolts and a bit of time have forced the permanent retirement of an otherwise solid motorcycle. Working for a rider training school is a daunting job. Part of my responsibility as an...

Batteries

Like most things, you get what you pay for A battery is an integral part of your bike, and even if it’s a maintenance-free type, it still requires some care. Maintenance-free batteries need an...

Recycle Your Used Oil

It doesn’t take much effort to do the right thing Motorcycle-related online web forums run ablaze when someone asks what kind of oil they should use in their motorcycle. Opinions vary widely, as do...

Selling Your Bike

A serviced bike and an ad with an accurate description and good photos will help you get asking your price. The day you’ve dreaded has finally come. The bike you’ve spent countless hours shining...

Scan Tool

Remember the days of turning the key, pulling the choke out and kick-starting your bike to life You know things have changed when you plug your bike into a computer. Most modern motorcycles are...

Exploring Service Manual Options

Don’t judge a book by its cover (price). Something that seems expensive might make the most sense economically As I wrote in the previous issue of Motorcycle Mojo, the recent acquisition of a 2018...

Haynes Online Shop Manuals

Whether you’re flipping paper pages or using a mouse to turn a page, a shop manual is indispensable When working on your motorcycle, one of the most valuable tools you work with is your shop...

Flip It?

Sometimes browsing classified ads costs you money, but other times it may work out for the better. I’ve often joked with Motorcycle Mojo editor Glenn Roberts that I should refrain from perusing...