Now that we’ve reviewed the pre-season maintenance, let’s talk about the first ride. The springtime debut of your bike is an exciting experience, but there are a few things to keep in mind: Plan Your Route Before you hit the road, it’s important to plan your route. Figure out where you want to go and
With spring officially here, it’s time to bring those bikes out of hibernation! In our last article, we reviewed some basic preseason maintenance but we’re not done yet. Don’t forget to check these things before you hit the road: Oil If you changed the oil and filter before laying your bike up, you’ve probably got
For most people in the US, motorcycling is a seasonal activity. As the days get shorter and colder (and snowier), many bikes get laid up for the winter months. But with spring officially here, it’s time to bring those bikes out of hibernation. Here are a few things you should check before you hit the
Now that warmer weather is finally in sight, it’s time to start thinking about AC maintenance. The AC compressor is one of the most important parts of your car’s air conditioning system. But, like any other component on a vehicle, it will eventually need to be replaced. The compressor is responsible for pressurizing and distributing
As a car owner, fighting rust is a constant battle. Rust eats away at the surrounding metal and, over time, can cause major cosmetic and mechanical damage to your vehicle. It not only looks unsightly but reduces the value when selling the vehicle or using it as a trade-in to purchase a new car. Once a
Cars need transmissions because of the physics of the gasoline engine. In this article, we won’t get into the complexities of how an engine works. Instead, we’ll start by showing you the basics of how the most common transmissions work: 1) Manual transmissions Manual transmissions require that the driver change gears by depressing a clutch
We’ve all been there. Something goes wrong with your car. You bring it into your dealership who tells you it will cost thousands of dollars to fix. You don’t have thousands of dollars to spend and, even if you do, you don’t want to spend it unless you have to… But you feel stuck. Before
New England potholes can make roads a little rougher in the late winter and springtime. But, even going over the worst craters, your car should still have a controlled bounce, and recover your smooth ride once you’re back on flat terrain. If this isn’t the case, you could have a major problem on your hands.
Buying a used car is tricky, especially if you want to buy a car that needs a little work. If you’re looking to purchase a fixer-upper, here are a few things you should do before you make the leap: Examine the vehicle history report. A vehicle history report isn’t going to guarantee the condition of
If you’re shopping for a used car, you want to know what you’re getting yourself into. A number of companies sell vehicle history reports, to shed some light on the past of any given vehicle. Here’s what you need to know about the major vehicle history reports– and how to figure out which one is