Six Cool Tips for Riding in Hot Weather
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Six Cool Tips for Riding in Hot Weather

When the weather starts to heat up, the dangers of dehydration, sunburns, and heat exhaustion start to become very real for motorcyclists. At the worst end of the spectrum is full-blown heat stroke, which can be fatal, and requires immediate medical intervention, so let's cultivate some strategies to prevent ending…
How to Replace a Motorcycle Chain and Sprockets
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How to Replace a Motorcycle Chain and Sprockets

Difficulty: 6/10 Time Needed: 2-4 hours Cost: $$ Surprisingly, replacing your motorcycle chain and sprocket can be done in one easy step with this simple hack: take it to the dealership and have them do it. *record scratch* Wait, what? Nope. That's not how we roll around here (for most…
How to Install Bar End Motorcycle Mirrors
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How to Install Bar End Motorcycle Mirrors

It's no secret that most stock motorcycle mirrors aren't that great. They're usually cheap parts bin items that tend to provide a poor view and vibrate excessively. It's pretty crucial to be able to see traffic and hazards behind you, so lousy mirrors are unacceptable. Replacing the OEM mirrors with…
How to Change Your Motorcycle’s Coolant
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How to Change Your Motorcycle’s Coolant

If you have a liquid-cooled bike, like our trusty Z900 RS here, you should be changing your coolant every two years or so. It just wears out and loses effectiveness over time. While the base of any coolant is deionized water, which technically never wears out, and the ethylene or…
How to Install MZS Adjustable Brake and Clutch Levers
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How to Install MZS Adjustable Brake and Clutch Levers

Much like the stock grips, the stock levers on the 2019 Z400 weren't particularly great. They got the job done, in so much as they allowed for the use of the brake and the clutch. However, they were needlessly bulky and the lack of adjustability meant that the reach to…
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How to Install New Motorcycle Grips

Replacing your OEM grips with some aftermarket grips is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to not only improve riding comfort, but to also give your bike a little pop of customization. The stock grips on the 2019 Kawasaki Z400 in our stable just weren’t cutting it, so…
How To: Replace a Motorcycle Clutch Pack
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How To: Replace a Motorcycle Clutch Pack

Clutch replacement is a pretty straightforward job, requiring only a few basic hand tools, the new clutch parts, and a couple hours. You even get an oil change out of it. It's an easy DIY job, and there's no need to take your bike to a shop or dealership if…
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Beating the Heat

As I write this, it's 112° here in Texas. Summer being hot in Texas is a given, but this last week has been particularly gnarly. The thermometer on my motorcycle has registered temperatures as high as 114°. It's like cuddling with Satan. What's a rider to do in order to…