Set-up & Handling
Set-up & Handling
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Ohlins teams up with Yamaha for MT, XSR, Tracer, XV950 and YZF-R3 machines
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Yamaha MT, XSR, Tracer, XV950 and YZF-R3 owners can now upgrade their bike’s suspension with official Öhlins kit. The latest collaboration between Yamaha and Öhlins sees the introduction of a new range of front fork cartridge and spring kits – as well as a selection of shock absorbers – for Yamaha’s most popular models in…
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Feature: Dunlop’s plan to crack the 133mph Isle of Man TT lap
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More records and wins targeted on the iconic Mountain Course. Of the 18 single rider current lap records and race records, Dunlop tyres has powered all 18 men and women into the record books, including all six fastest sector times held by Michael Dunlop, Steve Plater and Michael Rutter. Last year John McGuinness claimed his…
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Inside a motorcycle exhaust – choosing an end can for your bike
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Photos by John Milbank It’s one of the most popular aftermarket accessories for a bike, and there are some brilliant companies producing quality exhausts in the pages of Motor Cycle Monthly, but have you ever really considered what goes into a motorcycle exhaust end can? We visited one of the UK-based manufacturers to get some…
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Motorcycle mechanic apprenticeship | Opportunities at the Honda Institute
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Now Ed Miliband sees apprenticeship opportunities as being one of his ‘national goals’, the schemes could be on the rise… Carli Ann Smith joined the students at the ground-breaking Honda Institute With a minimum age of 16 and no upper limit, the already well-established Honda Apprenticeship is open to mechanics working in an authorised Honda dealership anywhere in…
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How to balance carbs on your motorcycle
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To balance carbs (or synchronise the carburettors) on your bike is simply the process of adjusting the throttle bodies so they pass the same amount of air and fuel mixture to each cylinder. It’s important because a well set-up fuel system will help the bike start easily, run smoothly, and be more efficient. Along with improved…
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Pipe Werx exhaust review: On the dyno
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Pipe Werx exhaust review: Titanium Oval street-legal exhaust with Carbon Edge Tested by: John Milbank RRP: £265 Contact: www.pipewerx.com MoreBikes.co.uk and Motor Cycle Monthly Editor John Milbank recently took his 14-year-old Honda CBR600FY to BSD.uk.com to compare a Pipe Werx Titanium Oval can (with baffles in and out) with the OE Honda exhaust. There’s a full…
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How a Pipe Werx motorcycle exhaust is made
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Motor Cycle Monthly recently went to Ormskirk to meet the team at Pipe Werx. There’s a full feature coming up in the paper, but watch the video to see one going together…
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Everything you need to know about motorcycle forks
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A well set-up front end will give you more control, feel and confidence in your bike. We explain the tech behind forks… How do forks work? Cartridge forks have all of their valving inside a metal cylinder, or cartridge. This is bolted to the bottom of the fork so it moves up and down (compresses…
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How to get more mpg – your guide to fuel efficiency
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With soaring petrol prices, there are many ways to get the most out of your miles per gallon… How to increase your overall fuel economy Even if you think your mpg is good, there are still ways of improving your bike’s fuel efficiency per mile. ■ This may be boring, but changes in how you ride…
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DIY know-how: Understanding Chains and Sprockets
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Understand the driving force behind your bike with MCM’s handy hints and know-how… When should I replace my chain? A worn-out chain will sap power and potentially become dangerous. Since the drive chain is responsible for getting all the horsepower from the engine to the wheel, riders who want to transfer that to the ground…
