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Interestingly, motorcyclists never seem to ask, “Are we there yet?”

ECU Flash – Road Test Results

Better fuel economy. Three more BHP and three more ft.lbs of torque across a wider rpm range. Crisper throttle response and smoother low RPM fueling. All this from an ECU…Read more

Published: August 3, 2020

Categories: Motorcycle Servicing, Road Test

The one thing to remember about an adventure is that if it turns out the way you expect it to, it has not been an adventure at all.

Maja’s Motorcycle Adventures

Power Commander, ECU Flash or a Fuel Controller?

It is incredible how a sequence of simple improvements to my V-Strom has led me to the point where either, flashing the ECU, fitting a Power Commander or the Power…Read more

Published: July 26, 2020

Categories: Motorcycle Servicing

One day, tomorrow won't be an option, so ride the damn bike.

Life

760 Miles Touring Scotland on a Motorcycle

Touring Scotland on a motorcycle. Great roads. Stunning scenery. What is there not to like about Scotland on a motorcycle? In the past perhaps you have chosen to follow one…Read more

Published: July 21, 2020

Categories: Road Test, Touring

Never let your ego open the throttle

Common Sense

Riding Bends on a Motorcycle

Riding bends on a motorcycle has to be the most popular subject any IAM Roadsmart Observer gets asked about. When you first meet your Observer, we normally ask why you…Read more

Published: July 13, 2020

Categories: Road Riding

If you can't fix it with duct tape and cable ties, it is an electrical problem.

Road Wisdom

The Best Motorcycle Rain Jacket?

Asking yourself the question, "what is the best motorcycle rain jacket" normally happens just after you have arrived somewhere soaking wet. There are fewer, more miserable feelings than that moment…Read more

Published: July 6, 2020

Categories: Real World Motorcycle Equipment Reviews, Road Riding