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Technicalities: Damping rod forks and the Race Tech Gold Valve Emulator
In the August '94 "Technicalities" we discussed the question, "Why cartridge forks?" We answered that question, but in doing so we... more |
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Art & Science: Shift Points Spreadsheet
Right-click and download the spreadsheet here: shift.xls (Now updated to rev. 2 with the correct formula for thrust) more |
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The Five-Percent Difference
In our previous DOT-race tire test we used 180-sized tires exclusively on the 6.0-inch rear rim of the YZF-R1, and that was the choice of... more |
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Setting Static Sag
One of the most important suspension settings is static sag-the amount your bike's suspension compresses when you sit on it. To set static... more |
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Going Wide: Widening Your Stock Rims
In a perfect world, we'd walk to our climate controlled garage every year-sometime after the new models rolled out-to find that old... more |
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Ask the Geek: Clean Your Chain
What's The Best Product To Clean Your Chain With? more |
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The Rubber Plant - Dunlop Factory Tour
While some sport riders only consider the state of their tires when a frayed cord peeks out from well-worn tread, others will endlessly... more |
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Hands On: Tire Mounting and Balancing
1. In order to appreciate advanced tire technology, you must first mount a set onto your motorcycle. Most places selling tires also mount... more |
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Hands On: Bodywork Repair
1. If you own a faired motorcycle, chances are you've had the near-heart attack experience of pricing replacement bodywork. Whether you've... more |
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Hands On: Engine Removal and Installation
1. A physically challenging job associated with sport-bike servicing or overhaul is the removal and reinstallation (engine R & R) of a... more |
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RAM AIR: What's It Worth?
Why are Kawasakis so damn fast? Anyone who's experienced the giggling hard-core buzz of a ZX's awesome acceleration from the pilot's seat... more |
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Hands On: Aftermarket Bodywork Fitment
1. In a perfect world, motorcycles would never tip over. Unfortunately, it's not unusual for motorcycles to hit the ground in the real... more |
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Hands On: Desmodromic Valve Adjustment
Checking and adjusting desmodromic valves on '88-and-newer two-valve Ducatis more |
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Ask the Geek: Brake Pad Swap
How Do I Change My Brake Pad? more |
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Hands On: How To Change Out A Clutch
1. Most people don't think about their bike's clutch. Sure riders use it every time they ride-they may even do the right thing by adjusting... more |
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Ask the Geek: Clutch Fluid Replacement
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Hands On: Fork Seals
Leaking fork seals are considered by many to be a nuisance. Left untreated, they usually trigger performance degradation along with an... more |
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Art & Science-Body Steering vs. Counter Steering: Part Two
As Part Two of our continuing investigative series into counter steering and body steering (see Art & Science, October 2002), we asked a... more |
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Body Steering vs. Counter Steering: Part One
Hear that? It's a great big can of worms being opened, with the worms all asking, "how does a motorcycle steer?" Ask a sport rider and... more |
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Hands On: Safety Wiring
Racers use safety wire for two reasons. First, safety wire provides positive locking on fasteners, preventing them from backing out.... more |
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Bridgestone BT-010
From Bridgestone's press material.Advanced CAD shapes design of Bridgestone's new sporty Battlax BT-010 motorcycle radialThe sport-oriented... more |
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Street vs. Race
We know what you're thinking: Those namby-pamby street tires are for weenies, and the DOT race tires work way better on the street, right?... more |
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Decipher the Codes
Sometimes it seems as if there should be a codebook to understand all of the information on a tire's sidewall. Using a Bridgestone BT-010... more |
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Does Size Matter
Those low-profile 190-series tires sure look gnarly on the back of a sportbike, and we've seen them pinched onto all sizes of rims. But in... more |
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Motorcycle Tire Guide
Manufacturer info on tires and related articles more |
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