Math for Motorcycles: Conversion shortcuts between lb-ft and Nm, kW and hp, and mileage
Quick conversions between Imperial and metric units for power, torque, and mileage.
Reflections on Crashing a Motorcycle
Reflections on crashing a motorcycle – my Ducati Superbike 1098S. I was hurt and the motorcycle was damaged, but neither of us was destroyed.
How to Test Your Motorcycle Charging System — A Comprehensive Guide
How to test the charging system of a motorcycle – alternator/stator coil, regulator/rectifier, and battery.
That New Old Bike — The Ducati 999
The Ducati 999 — An old, oft-maligned bike, that I (and many) actually happen to love.
Ducati Hypermotard/Hyperstrada Clutch Fix — Fixing the Hyper 821’s grabby clutch
How to fix the grabby clutch on the Ducati Hypermotard/Hyperstrada 821 by either replacing the clutch pack or adding an anti-judder kit.
Open Loop vs Closed Loop: Understanding Fuel Injection and Tuning
How closed-loop and open-loop modes work in motorcycle fuel-injection systems, and how it relates to your ECU.
Three Apocalypse Motorcycles to if the World Ended
Three motorcycles (that you can actually buy and aren’t crazy one-off specials) that will never die — to ride in the apocalypse.
Honda CBR600RR — The Complete Buyers Guide (Used and New)
The Honda CBR600RR — model history, buyers guide, and what to look for in a used CBR.
Which Big Thumper Motorcycle for Adventure Travel?
Comparing the Yamaha Ténéré 660R, BMW F650 (or G650GS), Honda XR650R, Kawasaki KLR650 and the Suzuki DR650 as long-range adventure travel motorcycles.
Regret and My First Motorcycle — A Honda CB900F Bol d’Or
A review of my CB900F Bol d’Or, my first big motorcycle, and thoughts about regretting selling my first bike.