Mojo Garage Archives - Page 8 of 11

Be Prepared

Bringing a few basics on your adventure can sometimes make or break your level of enjoyment. In keeping with this issue’s theme of travelling abroad, I’m recommending you still prepare for...

Replacing a Clutch

A cable out of adjustment or a “grabby” clutch indicates that it might be time to replace your clutch. There are several telltale signs that it might be time to replace your bike’s clutch. On...

Adjusting Steering Bearings

Proper adjustment ensures longer bearing life and a straighter ride. In the previous issue, we covered how to replace steering head bearings. Whether the bearings are new or not, they will still need...

Steering Head Bearing Service

If you notice your bike starting to weave or wander on the road, you might need new steering head bearings. The condition of steering head bearings can greatly affect your bike’s handling, and they...

Batteries

Even though it’s midway in the season, it might be time to put a new battery in your bike. But what type of battery should you buy Life was simpler a couple of decades ago, when only conventional...

What’s in a Clutch?

A simple mechanical device that connects your engine’s power to the driveline. A clutch is a necessity, and it serves only one function: to couple and uncouple the engine from the transmission....

Dual-Clutch Transmission

A DCT might feel like an automatic, but it offers the performance and responsiveness of a manual transmission. The dual-clutch transmission (DCT) first appeared in race cars as a means to shorten the...

Engine Oil Ratings

Stu Seaton introduces us to oil on page 14 in this issue as he discusses oil viscosity. Here, we’ll look at a few of the other markings you’ll see on a bottle of engine oil, what they mean and...

Cush Drive

A simple solution for delivering a smooth ride. There’s a control system on your motorcycle that probably gets very little attention, yet it’s an important contributor to ride quality. It’s...

Why Invert a Fork?

There are many differences between inverted and conventional forks, and both have their pros and cons. The way a motorcycle fork functions is pretty easy to understand: a smaller-diameter tube slides...

Repairing a Scratched Shield

With a little patience, you can save some time and money by easily removing that annoying windshield scratch. You’ve been putting on the kilometres over the last few seasons, and after many...

Helmet‌ ‌Care‌

When your feet smell better than your helmet does, it’s time to take action. I recently took a good look at some of my helmets, and it occurred to me that they haven’t been cleaned. Ever....