Motorcycle Workshop and Maintenance

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8 steps to hassle-free lubing
Follow this guide to fit a Scottoiler with ease
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D.I.Y: How to fit a Scottoiler
Put off by the thought of fitting a Scottoiler? Or confused by the bewildering box of bits you've just bought? Read on and be happy
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10 step guide for fork removal
No messing around with this walkthrough on removing front forks
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D.I.Y: How to take your forks off
How to get your USD forks out and, if you’re up for a challenge, strip ’em down to meddle with your oil level
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10 steps for crash assessment
From scratched bar ends to a snapped frame, if you've crashed your bike you'll want to know what's broken. Here's how to spot it
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D.I.Y: Pre-MoT check
It's a waste of time and money to fail an MoT on something you could have sorted yourself. Avoid it happening with a pre-MoT once-over
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Eight steps for the perfect clean motorcycle
Learn the ways to get that 'like new' look when cleaning
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D.I.Y: Motorcycle cleaning
Tim Dickson, our answer to Kim and Aggie, dons the fluffy gloves to show how to get your bike not nearly really clean, but really clean
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How to prepare for the MOT test
Guarantee your bike will pass it's MOT with Whitham's guide
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Adjusting the sag on your bike
Whitham invites you in to his workshop for a lesson on how to adjust sag
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Replacing your chain & sprockets
Whitham bestows his advice on how to change your bike's chain and sprockets
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D.I.Y: Tyre Change
Does your bike eat tyres for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea? Save time and money by fitting them yourself. Here's how to do it
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12 steps to fitting new tyres
Avoid the labour costs and follow these 12 easy steps to change your own tyres
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The Science of Brakes
300mm of steel, a rubber hose and some fluid is enough to bring 200 kilos of bike to a standstill from 200mph in 10 seconds. Here's how
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Understanding Gearing
Indeed it isn't, but it sure as hell can baffle the hell out of us. Here is all you ever needed to know about the mathematical world of gearing
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Fitting braided brake lines
Boost your braking power with Whitham's guide to fitting braided brake lines
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Change your brake pads
Keep your anchors in good nick with Whitham's how-to guide on how to replace brake pads
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How to replace wheel bearings
Get the knowledge on the easiest way to replace your wheel bearings
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10 Steps for changing brake hoses
Replacing standard rubber brake hoses with aftermarket braided steel lines is a common modification and not beyond the scope of the DIY mechanic. Simply follow this easy guide to better stopping
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D.I.Y: Wheel Removal
Cheap mail order tyres are all very well, but the cost of getting them fitted can offset the saving. By taking loose wheels to your local dealer you can slash the labour charge and be quids in. Here's how to get 'em out
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10 Steps for easy wheel removal
Follow these instructions for the quick and easy know how to getting your wheels out
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10 steps to sorting our your electrics
Follow this guide to keep your electronics in order
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D.I.Y: Sort electrical problems
For some the thought of tackling the most basic of electrical problems can be daunting
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D.I.Y: Self Service
Want to get to know your bike intimately and save yourself some cash while you're at it? Then how about a spot of home servicing? It's easy when you know how

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