3D printing motorcycle parts
Anyone out there got a 3d printer and printed stuff for their ride? I was randomly googling this morning and found a pile of DR650 stuff, I assume there’s parts...
Maintenance and upgrades
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T7 Tail tidy
Hi everybody, Recently bought and fitted a B&B off-road tail tidy for my T7, and thought id post a few thoughts in case anyone else was considering one of these....
How much horsepower do you really need?
Here’s a great blog post from the UK about how much of your motorcycle’s power you actually use. The writer refers to a test performed for a UK bike mag...
BMW M Endurance chain never needs lube or adjustment
BMW have announced a new chain which they claim never needs lubing or adjustment. The BMW M Endurance chain uses an industrial diamond coating on the chain rollers for “extreme...
Luggage – what is best?
I have a 2017 DL650A v-strom (high exhaust) and am wanting to kit it out with soft (?) panniers or throw-overs. Looking for suggestions as to the best options/product. I’m...
DR650 1 finger clutch mod
Thanks to @rob_defire_brassfield for this one. If you want a very light 1 finger clutch on your DR650 then swapping the clutch arm at the engine end of the cable...
Auto Chain oilers
I’ve read the 2015 Forum entry on chain oilers, but certainly the Scottoiler range seems to have been developed since then. What are the pro’s and con’s of oilers, based...
Lost Shim – Im an Idiot
hello everyone, before i start. yes i know i should ave just got the shop to do valve clearances. i was replacing my shims on my valves and have lost...
Motorcycle Ergonomics – Fitting your motorcycle to you
Adjusting the angle your brake levers and other mods to fit you can make your motorcycle more comfortable and safer to ride.
Tubed vs tubeless
Hi guys&girls new to scene but wondered pros/cons of tube vs tubeless one thing i wondered was wouldnt it be easier goin tubeless for puncture repair …just plug vs tyre...
