How to Convert an Old Motorcycle Into a Cafe Racer
So you’ve got an old motorcycle, probably from the 1980s, maybe even older, and you want to build a cafe racer. Japanese motorcycles around this period were commonly referred to as UJMs. Universal...
View ArticleHow to Remove Warning Sticker From Your Motorcycle
There it is, your beautiful, shiny, brand new motorcycle. It cost you a pretty penny, but it looks gorgeous in the sun light. You admire it with a smile from ear to ear, while your friends are green...
View ArticleOil Change Day at YouMotorcycle HQ
Today became an impromptu Oil Change Day at YouMotorcycle HQ in Toronto, Canada. The original idea was to get my buddy’s motorcycle running, see if we could take it out for a ride, and call it a day....
View ArticleHow to Build a Champagne Bottle Lamp
POP! The raucous sound of the cork bursting out of your champagne bottle as smiling eyes look at you. FIZZ! The champagne begins working its way up the neck of the bottle and you hear it over the...
View Article10 Ways to Get Better Gas Mileage From Your Motorcycle
You've heard all of the doom and gloom on the news: gas prices soaring, dwindling supply of fossil fuels, double dip recession, we're all feeling the pinch at the pump. Luckily for you, motorcycles can...
View ArticleThe Hows And Whys To Buying A Used Motorcycle
If you are considering buying a used motorcycle, then there are certain rules or tips, if you will, that you might find useful. When purchasing an item as big, lovable and expensive as a motorcycle,...
View ArticleHow to Park a Motorcycle
When possible be sure to park beside fellow bikes as they are more likely to be considerate as by nature we lookout for one another. Now for the details: I always recommend backing in or pulling...
View ArticleHow to Reduce Heat Exhaustion on Motorcycles by Improving Your Ventz
Heat can be much more of a problem for motorcyclists than just a matter of physical discomfort. Heat stroke can bring on dizziness, light-headedness, weakness, cramps, nausea, confusion,...
View ArticleWhat Makes a Good Motorcycle Group Leader
What makes a good motorcycle group ride group leader? Is it the fastest, the most experienced, the rider with the loudest pipes, flashiest apparel or brightest headlight …or is it just the...
View ArticleHow To Fall Off A Motorcycle
Ever wonder how to fall off a motorcycle? Guest blogger Happy Gilmore shares his tips so if you do feel like falling, it’ll go over a little easier. When possible it’s best to avoid falling and keep...
View ArticleSo I Brought My Motorcycle in the House
So there I was, looking outside towards my two car garage, hands pressed against the cold window, wondering, “Is my motorcycle thinking about me, too?” She was on the other side of the garage door....
View ArticleHow to Ride a Motorcycle in Windy Weather
Captain Crash has been been making videos to help motorcyclists improve their skills for the past five years. He’s also written a couple books about it. Don’t let the name fool you, Crash is a good guy...
View ArticleWhat To Do When You Buy a New (to You) Motorcycle
I’m a big fan of Capt. Crash Idaho. He makes some great, short, and informative motorcycle videos on YouTube, where he has over 6,000 subscribers. We’ve featured his videos on YouMotorcycle in the...
View ArticleHow To Ride a Motorcycle on Grooved Roads
Captain Crash has been been making videos to help motorcyclists improve their skills for over half a decade. He’s also written a couple books about it. Don’t let the name fool you, Crash is a great guy...
View ArticleHow to Ride a Motorcycle in the Rain
Captain Crash has been been making videos to help motorcyclists improve their skills for over half a decade. He’s also written a couple books about it. Don’t let the name fool you, Crash is a great guy...
View Article10 Tips on How to Sell a Motorcycle
Motorcycles inspire feelings of nostalgia, sentimentality and freedom from the restrictions of a normal life. The decision to sell a motorcycle is a hard one, but sometimes it's necessary to take that...
View ArticleDIY Motorcycle Table Lift Side Extensions
Motorcycle table lifts turn the chores of maintenance into a comfortable, even enjoyable activity. With a table lift, you’ll no longer have to work on the floor, bent all out of shape, struggling to...
View ArticleInstalling: Cell Phone Mount & USB Charger – V-Rod
Last month I shared my excitement about finding a Kick-Ass Cell Phone Mount and USB Charger for only $20 on Amazon. I finally took some time to install it, with a little help from my neighbor’s kid....
View ArticleHow To Get The Ownership of a Motorcycle With No Ownership
So you just bought a vintage motorcycle, or someone else’s basket case project bike, or maybe it’s a low kilometer barn find. It was a steal of a deal, and you had to have it. You get home with your...
View ArticleHow To Make a Motorcycle Seat
Wondering how to make a motorcycle seat? bikerMetric just did an awesome interview with Chris Chappell of TUFFSIDE, makers of handmade motorcycle seats. TUFFSIDE just shared a video on how their seats...
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