When buying a motorcycle on eBay there's obviously no substitute for seeing the bike before bidding. But if this isn't possible, here are a few things you may like to bear in mind: What's the seller like? Have...
Preface I'll start this guide off by saying that Ebay probably ISN'T the best place to buy an outboard for your boat. There's far too much that can be wrong with one that a lot of people are completely...
The Honda CX500 and Variants Some folks call them the ugliest bike ever made, and say the "Plastic Maggot" was awful. These people have never understood the CX500 and have probably never ridden one. Any modern...
Hello,I have been racing minimotos for 12 years,selling them for 6 years and have owned my own racing circuit for 4 years.Over the years I have had many experiences,both good and bad.What I have learned I...
A few gems that I've picked up during my ownership of a BMW R1100GS... Please note: The tips shown below are from one R1100 owner to another. They are the result of personal experience, not any in-depth expert...
Hi We have been in the motocross game for 20+ years now and the amount of motocross bikes sold as the wrong year is getting seriously stupid !!!!! Frame and engine numbers tell you the year of manufacture and...
The Thundercat (YZF600R in the States) was launched into the 600cc fray by Yamaha in 1996 only to be overshadowed just two years later by the lighter, sportier R6 making it one of the most overlooked and...
Welcome to my guide which, hopefully, clarifies what can become a confusing subject. First there are THREE sizes/diameters of 'bars used on motorcycles: The most common by far is 7/8" (22.2mm) including a...
The Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat The Yamaha Thundercat was released in the UK in 1996 and was made to take on the mighty CBR 600 in the battle of the 600's.Nower days the Cat has been overtaken by the new 600's...
The johnnyclayton Unofficial Personal Ten Point guide how to spot a fraudulent or Scam Motorcycle Auction I have written this guide to help the interested people looking to purchase a motorcycle on eBay avoid...