This month, Carl discusses how to properly maintain your motorcycle forks to ensure top performance during adventure riding.
Most dual-sport bikes do not have bottom drain plugs, so they require removing the forks from the triple clamps before servicing. Remove the top cap and spring carefully, then turn the fork upside down to drain the old oil completely.
The Honda XR650L's CDI unit is well-known as one of the bike's m
This month, we're riding along with Clint Kieffer, a seasoned motorcyclist with an impressive collection of ten bikes and nearly 25 years of riding experience that spans across North America.
In this month's tech talk, Carl discusses motor oil and oil filters for your dual-sport.
We wanted to share something cool we just got in the shop that we're pretty excited about: Motion foot pegs made right here in Oregon!
The main difference between these pegs and the Pivot Pegz you might be familiar with is the rubber bushing system. These bushings control how much the pegs flex under your feet and also help dampen those annoying vibrations. They come standard with medium hardness bushings, but you can swap them out for softer or firmer ones depending on how you like your ride to feel.
This month, we're riding along with Tom Bonamici, who owns two very distinct motorcycles: a 1973 BMW R60/5 with a family history and a 2006 Honda XR650L that represents a return to his motorcycling roots.
The BMW comes with a special story -- Tom's uncle put an impressive 91,000 miles on it before hanging up his helmet and selling it to Tom for just a dollar. Tom acknowledges he still has 88,000 miles to go before catching up to his uncle's legacy. This passing of the torch represents the kind of two-wheel heritage that many riders dream about.
In this tech talk, Carl explains how to set up your bike to reduce fatigue on longer rides.
When fatigue sets in, mistakes happen more frequently, making your ride less enjoyable and potentially unsafe.
A good place to start is by upgrade your handlebars to aluminum alloy. Aluminum handlebars are better at absorbing vibration, even without bar-end weights. These bars are thicker in the middle than standard steel bars, but taper down at the tips to fit standard levers and switchgear.
This month, we’re excited to feature ProCycle customer Bill Quaccia from just down the road in Southern Oregon! Bill has an impressive collection of bikes, including a 2015 KLR650, a 2021 KLX300, and a 1977 Yamaha XT500. He also owns several Triumph Cubs and twins, BSA singles, and Ariel singles, including a '58 HT5, '55 HS, and '47 Red Hunter.
In this month's tech talk, Carl discusses some often overlooked tips that can enhance your motorcycle riding experience, not only for April, but throughout the season.
First up are horns. In the past, we could regenerate a horn when it started to sound weak, but the chemical used for this process has been outlawed in most states. Therefore, the best solution now is to upgrade to a better quality horn. A loud, clear horn is essential for safety, allowing you to alert others to get out of your way.
This month, we’re excited to feature ProCycle customer Jonathan Warstler from Northern Indiana! Jonathan enjoys spending time on his 2009 Suzuki DR-Z400S, which he purchased in 2019, and has modified to give '84-'88 DR vibes.
