This quick guide explains how to wash a motorcycle without a hose and water. Perhaps, your bike is filthy or lightly dirty and you live in apartment complex where there are no hoses available. Just a quick joke: ride in the rain and problem solved. Well, not really a joke as it somehow works anyway.…

This publication explains how to lift a motorcycle without a jack. It appears you have no challenge lifting it in the absence of a jack. Nonetheless, you’ll need firm support to keep the motorcycle above the ground for a few hours. Lifting heavy weights wrongly could cause severe injuries, of course except you’re a veteran…

Will low oil cause a motorcycle not to start? The primary purposes of an engine oil is to lubricate and cool. If oil is low in your bike, you’d think it damages the engine and other parts of the motorcycle, but what if not? Your bike may start on low oil if it’s just enough…

Does your motorcycle backfire on deceleration? Usually, tuning the carburetor can adjust deceleration back-fire, throttle lag, and rough idle on your bike. This article explains the causes of the backfiring problem. We’ve also included a video that guides you with the adjustments and how it affects your motorcycle performance. The video guide adjustment guide is…

This publication explains the reason for your motorcycle popping on acceleration. When this happens, you get a loud popping sound under moderate to hard acceleration from your front cylinder. Perhaps, the exhaust is coming out of the compression release but if they look normal, it may not be the exhaust, and you will not find…

Anybody can learn how to start a motorcycle without key. The process is known as hotwiring and may not work on all bikes, especially newer bikes. Depending on the complexity of the starting system of a motorcycle, you may be able to turn it on with no key. Older motorcycles will start by push starting,…

Howdy, Rider? This guide teaches how to tow a motorcycle with a car safely and legally. To transport a motorcycle from one location to another without riding it can be tougher. A motorcycle is a small machine but may be heavier when moving without starting the engine. You can tow a motorcycle with a car…

This guide will show you how to tow a motorcycle with another motorcycle safely. It’s not a very challenging thing to do if you have a motorcycle trailer around. Without a motorcycle trailer, make sure the towing rope is not long, and the rider of the towed motorcycle must be focused. Some experts recommend putting…

Why do motorcycle batteries die So Fast? Generally, a motorcycle battery lasts for about two years, provided the motorcycle is not parked for longer periods unused. The battery will also drain or die faster if periodic servicing is not done. A well-maintained motorcycle battery lasts longer, especially if there’s no manufacturing defect in the battery.…

Can I wash my motorcycle with dish soap? Dish soaps are typically harsh and leave behind powder-like residues with properties that can cause scratches on the motorcycle paint. The residue from a dish soap can also mess with the sockets and bike switches by jamming them. And to get rid of it, you’d require an…

Can you use car oil in a motorcycle? Car and motorcycle engine oils are not necessarily interchangeable. However, you may use car oil in your bike, but it must meet the engine specifications. Note: This article explains what you should know regarding vehicle oil in a bike using simpler terms. A typical motorcycle uses a…

Can you use car coolant in a motorcycle? If you have no recommended option available, you may use car coolant or antifreeze in your motorcycle, but make sure the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) specifications match. Anyways, there’s a lot to learn from this article. First, note that antifreeze, also called coolant, keeps water from freezing,…