If you’ve never driven a car with a stick shift, the idea of managing a clutch can seem intimidating. You might have heard snarky comments like, “If you can’t figure out a clutch, you shouldn’t ride a motorcycle.” Let’s ignore the gatekeepers for a moment and get to the heart of the matter: understanding the clutch. Whether you’re new to ...

How to Install Radiator Guards on Your Ducati Multistrada: A Step-by-Step Guide In my previous post, I talked about New Bike Day and the essential upgrades I recommend for every new motorcycle. Among those upgrades, radiator guards always top the list. Of course, I got a good laugh from the comments from air-cooled motorcycle enthusiasts—yes, you don’t need radiator guards on an ...

Game Changer or Gimmick? Until recently, the motorcycle transmission has remained, effectively the same.  For sure there were a few outliers along the way, like the Hondamatic.    The traditional, sequential, constant mesh, manual motorcycle transmission has been around forever probably because they are proven and simple.  Squeezing the clutch, pulls on a cable, which pulls this little arm, which rotates a rod ...

It’s the best day in any rider’s life—New Bike Day! Whether it’s your first motorcycle or your third, the thrill of bringing a new machine home never gets old. Today, I’m sharing the top three things I do with every new motorcycle the moment it arrives. These steps are essential to protecting your investment, customizing it to your needs, and ...

Transforming Tire Changes: A Quick Change Kit Adventure If you’re into motorcycles, you’ll know that tire changes can range from mildly inconvenient to outright frustrating—especially if you’ve been spoiled by some of the more refined setups. Enter me: a self-confessed Ducati-spoiled rider. But today’s story isn’t just about indulgence; it’s about finding a solution to a persistent problem, and it ...

Mastering Trail Braking: A Guide for Public Roads Have you ever been told, “Never brake in a corner”? While it sounds like solid advice, it’s wildly impractical for real-world riding. What if the road tightens, a cow appears out of nowhere, or there’s a slippery cattle guard in your path? Let’s dive into the art of trail braking—how to use ...