Motorcycle Workshop and Maintenance

Follow this guide to fit a Scottoiler with ease

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

No messing around with this walkthrough on removing front forks

How to get your USD forks out and, if you’re up for a challenge, strip ’em down to meddle with your oil level

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

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

Learn the ways to get that 'like new' look when 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

Guarantee your bike will pass it's MOT with Whitham's guide

Whitham invites you in to his workshop for a lesson on how to adjust sag

Whitham bestows his advice on how to change your bike's chain and sprockets

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

Avoid the labour costs and follow these 12 easy steps to change your own tyres

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

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

Boost your braking power with Whitham's guide to fitting braided brake lines

Keep your anchors in good nick with Whitham's how-to guide on how to replace brake pads

Get the knowledge on the easiest way to replace your wheel bearings

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

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

Follow these instructions for the quick and easy know how to getting your wheels out

Follow this guide to keep your electronics in order

For some the thought of tackling the most basic of electrical problems can be daunting

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