It's no secret, riders pay attention to the wear marks on their rear tires. If you've ever been to a bike meet, people will often walk around, sizing each-other up based on what's come to be referred to as "chicken strips" or more commonly, the amount of unused rubber on the edges of the tire.... Continue Reading →
Yamaha FZ-09 / FZ-07 Front Brake Pad Replacement DIY
Replacing the front brake pads on your FZ-09 is a very simple procedure which we will walk you through in this 7 step Chance Moto DIY. Tools You'll Need: -Ratchet and 12 mm socket -Torque wrench -Needle nose pliers -Scouring pad (eg. Scotch Brite) -Brake cleaner -A non-metallic prying instrument (spatula, piece of wood, etc)... Continue Reading →
Ducati Monster 696 / 796 / 1100 Air Filter Replacement DIY
Replacing the engine air filter in Ducati's Air Cooled Monsters is a relatively simple, yet often overlooked maintenance item. Getting clean air into your motor is a critical part of keeping it performing the way it should, so we've put together this simple guide to walk you through the process. What you'll need: -Ratchet -4mm,... Continue Reading →
How to Wash and Detail a Motorcycle
Washing a motorcycle is an often-neglected and malpracticed art which is why we're bringing you this definitive guide, featuring some clever tips (if we do say so ourselves) as well as our favorite products for keeping your bike looking its best. We are big believers in the saying "clean bikes run better". One thing is... Continue Reading →
Luimoto Seat Cover Installation DIY (Ducati Streetfighter)
In this more-than-meets-the-eye DIY, we'll be walking through the process for installing a Luimoto seat cover on a 2010 Ducati Streetfighter with the help from our friends over at And Once We Were custom upholstry. Luimoto is a Canadian company out of Vancouver, BC who specialize in custom motorcycle seat covers which are made out... Continue Reading →
How to Load a Motorcycle in a Truck Bed
As much as we love to ride, there are times where it's just better (or necessary) to carry it and what better way to do that than in the bed of a pickup truck? The process of loading a bike in a pickup truck bed is simple but highly prone to mistakes, as can be... Continue Reading →
Project Ducati Streetfighter 1098: Marchesini Forged Wheel Powdercoating
Whether for easthetics or performance, upgrading wheels is a mod on many a rider's list. In this Chance Moto DIY, we will walk through the process of powdercoating a set of Marchesini forged wheels, including color selection, wheel prep and mounting the new wheels. We also weighed the wheels before and after powdercoating and will... Continue Reading →
Chain and Sprocket Replacement DIY
Most motorcycles on the road today have a chain final drive, driven by 2 sprockets which determine the motorcycle's final drive ratio. With time, these parts wear down and cause your bike to lose of power at the rear wheel and run less smoothly. The good news: changing your chain and sprockets is a relatively easy DIY... Continue Reading →
Annitori QS Pro Quickshifter Review & Installation (2010 Ducati Streetfighter 1098)
More and more bikes come equipped from the factory with quickshifters today, so it's only natural that aftermarket solutions have matured to cater to the remaining market. This is the case for Annitori's QS Pro Quickshifter which is the topic of this review. What It Is Like most aftermarket quickshifters, the QS Pro is a strain-gauge-based... Continue Reading →
Ducati 899 / 959 / 1199 / 1299 Panigale Oil Change DIY
Changing the oil in the Panigale series' Superquadro motor is a fairly routine procedure but requires a few unconventional steps which we will outline in this quick DIY. As with any oil change, you'll need your choice of (preferably) synthetic oil, along with a new oil filter. In terms of oil viscocity, the Panigale range... Continue Reading →