Taking care of your bike is key to ensuring it’s always ready for the next ride. But cleaning a bike isn't as simple as washing a car; it's a more intricate process that tends to every component, ...
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How to clean your bike

This article has been freshly updated as part of our 'New to Riding' week, running from March 10 to March 17, with a special ...
Q What's the best way to remove sand from a bike chain? If I got a bike with a belt drive, would sand be a problem? A This is a common problem this time of year, especially if you rode your bike ...
No matter how much of a routine you make it, cleaning your bike is a chore. It's time-consuming, mucky, and in the winter it's cold and wet and all you want to do is get inside and warm up. The more ...
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you take your motorcycle out onto the open road, go into the wild on muddy single tracks, or even commute regularly on two wheels, things ...
It’s the start of another new riding season, and if you’re pulling your bike out of winter storage for that first glorious ride of the year, you’ll want to make sure it looks good. Unfortunately, ...
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. That ubiquitous blue and yellow can of WD-40 found in enthusiast garages and local auto parts stores has come a long way (literally) since it ...
Whether you’re buying your first motorcycle or already own one, the chain on your bike is a crucial component that needs to be appropriately maintained for a smooth ride, and even more so for safety.
I love riding motorcycles, but the time and maintenance they require can be a bit of a headache. After all, when it's your own bike, you want to do your best to keep it in good shape. Luckily, I live ...
There's a saying: a clean bike is a fast bike, and as cliche as it sounds, there's a huge amount of truth in it. The proper function of a bike depends on a number of moving parts being able to, well, ...