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How To Clean Your Motorcycle Gear
Ever wondered how to get rid of all that muck on your riding gear. Read on to find out. Just like you wash your regular clothes, it's important to give your riding gear an occasional cleanup as well. And it's not only the occasional wash that you need to be aware about. There are steps that you need to follow after every ride to keep your riding gear clean and in pristine condition. So, here’s how you can go about it. Helmet After every ride, wide down the surface of the helmet with a damp cloth. If you do...
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Rev-matching - What, Why and How to do it?
Not only will rev-matching keep your motorcycle stable, it will also decrease the wear and tear of its powertrain. What is Rev-Matching? Rev-matching is a technique used to downshift gears on a motorcycle. To explain the science behind it in a layman fashion, it is the act of matching the speed of a motorcycle engine with that of its transmission when shifting down a gear. When you downshift on a motorcycle, the engine RPMs increase. If you do it without rev-matching, the engine will feel bogged down and the motorcycle will also lurch forward. This can be avoided by...
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Five Habits That Will Prolong The Lifespan Of Your Motorcycle
Getting your motorcycle servicing on time is not the only thing that will prolong the life of your motorcycle. Many riders will often wonder if they are doing everything to prolong the life of their motorcycle. If you are one of them, here are a few habits that’ll go a long way in increasing your bike’s lifespan. Keep the motorcycle clean: You might not realize this, but periodic cleaning of your motorcycle will prolong its life by quite some time. Dust, grime, and all other things that get your motorcycle dirty have a corrosive nature, which when left on...
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Routes to Hit on Your Motorcycle Before Winter Sets in The North
Can’t seem to scratch that riding itch. Well, here are the best routes in the northern part of the country, before the winter sets in for good. Ask any motorcycle rider if they are up for a ride and the answer will usually be yes. However, as the winter starts to set in and the temperature in the northern parts of the country begins to plummet, conditions will start becoming worse for riding. So, if you are living in Delhi/NCR and would like to head out to the hills for one last ride before winter sets in, have a...