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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
We've done over 6,000 kms on the Hyper and it's becoming obvious that the sexy (short) carbon front mudguard doesn't keep rocks and debris from hitting the radiator and front of the engine. Installing some simple guards such as Evotech's Radiator and Engine guards should provide the protection we are looking for, as seen in... Continue Reading →
Changing a motorcycle's oil is the most important procedure to stay on top of when it comes to bike maintenance. It's a relatively simple job but requires attention and an understanding of your bike to avoid mistakes that could be costly. During regular use, manufacturers typically recommend an oil change every 6,000-10,000 kms or yearly,... Continue Reading →
So you've watched a bunch of Red Bull Nitro Circus videos and are now ready to become your own version of Travis Pastrana. Or maybe you've realized the benefit that cross-training into dirt will have on your street or track riding (after all, Rossi does it). Now, you need a dirt bike but don't know... Continue Reading →
If you live in Canada (or any other country where temperatures drop below freezing), the saying "all good things must come to and end" applies to your 2-wheeled passion. As such, we've compiled a list of 5 important things you should do to your bike before putting it away for the cold winter months. Change... Continue Reading →
Riding a motorcycle on its rear wheel (also known as a "wheelie" or "catwalk") is one of the most exhilarating feelings a bike can provide. Being equal parts daunting, dangerous, thrilling and rewarding (like most things in life), motorcycle wheelies are a skill that is difficult to master, which is why we're providing you, our loyal readers... Continue Reading →
