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...
Just thought i would share this experiance with you all, because if you own a SUZUKI GSXR 600 / 750 / 1000 you just might be interested. The back end of last season 07 me and about 10 mates were out on one of...
OUCH this is a very painful experiance, well more expensive than painful, so here goes. bear with me on this it is very important info. March this year 07 i decided i needed a new toy i already own a gsxr1000...
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...
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...
This is a guide for anyone who is considering buying a Chinese motorbike or quad. Chinese bikes and quads are a lot cheaper than their Japanese equivalents,but their build quality and finish is not nearly as...
The FZR600 appeared in 1988 as an upgrade from the current aircooled FZ600. It was yamaha's answer to the CBR600 which had been the top 600 for a couple of years both on road and track. The FZR's engine was...