Motorcycle Repair & Maintenance How-To Articles, Safety & Sport Bike Riding Tips

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How to Diagnose a Bent Frame | Get it Straight | Street Savvy
Aside from the obvious signs, the best way to diagnose a bent frame is to have a pro remove all the bodywork and take meticulous... more
Adventures in Suspension, Suzuki Minor Meltdown and Kawasaki Electrical Healing Questions | Ask the Pro
Got a question for answers? Send it to mcmail@sorc.com more
2007-2008 Ducati 1098 | Smart Money
After an unsuccessful detour with the heretical 999, Ducati designers put things solidly back on track with the 2007 1098. more
Moto Guzzi V7 Classic | Streetbike Surgery
“My dirtbike has more power,” said Daniel, our “A” technician. He wasn’t kidding: His old Kawasaki KLX650 churned out 45 rear-wheel... more
2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R | Doin' Time
The more time I spend on "my" Kawasaki ZX-10R, the more impressed I am with its perform-ance and handling. more
2011 BMW S1000RR | Doin' Time
I’ve been piling miles on my BMW S1000RR. I’ve attended multiple track days, taken a 2000-mile tour to the Ozark Mountains and made... more
2010 Aprilia RSV4R | Doin' Time
The last time we checked in on my long-term Aprilia RSV4R, I was lamenting its atrocious gas mileage. more
Shuddering from a 2005 Yamaha FZ-6, Do Loud Pipes Save Lives and Old Hat Questions | Ask the Pro
Got a question for answers? Send it to mcmail@sorc.com more
Yamaha FZ1 | Ultimate One | MC Project
Yamaha’s FZ1 lives in the shadow of the thoroughbred YZF-R1, earning little respect from hard-core sportbike types. more
Lane Position | Street Savvy
How many lanes are there on a two-lane road? Trick question? Not really… more
2011 Kawasaki Z1000 | Doin' Time
In my last installment, we here at the magazine had finally concluded testing for our naked-bike comparison and I had free reign to begin... more
2008-2011 Triumph Street Triple | Smart Money
When it came time to cook up a streetfighter for members of the paying public who prefer smaller portions, Triumph stuck with the original... more
Honda CB1000R | Doin' Time
What the hell did I get myself into this time? I’m in over my head—again! more
Aprilia Shiver 750 | Doin' Time
Our long-term Aprilia Shiver 750 continues to rack up miles on a wide variety of missions: city commuting, sport-touring and even a couple... more
Phillips Screwdrivers | Tools 101
Modern bikes don’t have many Phillips-head fasteners on them—at least not as many as back in the day. When used properly, the Phillips head... more

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