The Vault Archives - Motorcycle Mojo

Due Diligence

It pays to ask questions to get to the bottom of all the problems. Martin, a friend of mine who takes on repair work at home, called me up recently to buy a KLR650 engine I was selling. He was tasked...

Finding New Ways to Race

I like to think I’m quite a multi-faceted person. I have hobbies, although they all include motorcycles — well, or dogs. I get a lot of joy from trying new things on motorcycles, and recently, I...

Finding the Right Helmet

I’ve spent the last few years testing helmets. Big name brands (Shoei and Schuberth). Lesser marques (AGV, LS2 and Ruroc). I’ve worn them through the cold of late November backroads in Canada and...

Despite The Hurdles

Two months ago, Kayla Yaakov became the first woman ever to earn a podium finish at Daytona’s famed Speedway, putting her Rahal Ducati Panigale V2 behind only Josh Herrin and Tyler Scott in the...

Progress At Your Own Pace

Humans are interesting creatures. We strive and push ourselves independently, while consistently comparing ourselves to others. It’s instinctive: we look at others around us and consider whether...

My Favourite Sportster Generation

Harley-Davidson Sportsters are among my favourite motorcycles. They’re simple, slender, easy to maintain, and, for the most part, they look great. There have been many generations since their...

Legendary Race Story

Fifty years ago, give or take a week or two, the most unlikely racing motorcycle of all time won what was then the most important bike race in the world. Okay, to be completely fair, our recent...

Unknown Legends

I didn’t have posters of NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, or Brittney Spears in my room as a child (okay, I was obsessed with the Spice Girls, but that’s beside the point). Lining the walls of my bedroom...

Choosing your first bike!

Congratulations! You just got your motorcycle licence and you’re now shopping for a motorcycle. Your first bike most probably won’t be the only bike you ever buy. As you gather motorcycling...

Garage Musings

A few tech tips that can only come from experience. Winter arrived early in eastern Canada this year, which means I’ve been spending more time in my workshop. My Kawasaki KLR650 got a major...

The Anti-Social Rider

All motorcyclists have a passion for riding on two wheels in common; having the unlimited quiet time in the helmet is a bonus. I’ve always been an introverted person; simply stated, being around...

Digital Helmets

I’ve been obsessing a little over helmets as of late. I’m concurrently testing three, and researching about a dozen more, so it’s become a preoccupation that, true to my unfettered ADHD, has me...