Zen and the Lost Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance was a surprise hit book. Published in 1974, it is about the idea that caring deeply about how
Editorial Team
August 27, 2026
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance was a surprise hit book. Published in 1974, it is about the idea that caring deeply about how
If you’ve spent any time around BMW motorcycles, you’ll know they’re a curious blend of engineering brilliance and “why on earth did they do that?”
There is something almost magical about fitting a new set of tyres to your motorcycle, and thanks to Mobile Bike Tyres (naff website but a
Originally, this article was going to be called “Getting Trolleyed with …”; however, it seems there’s a certain absurdity in the modern world when you
Yes, the title is a terrible pun. Yet after years and years of chain maintenance, I have found that the idea of getting shafted by
What is it that possesses me to attempt to fix neglected motorcycles? Do I have a masochistic streak or something? Raising the dead should be
If you ride through winter, you already know the score: salted roads, lots of rain, low temperatures, corrosion, and the constant fear that spring will
Not everyone owns an ultrasonic cleaner. They’re brilliant machines, and there’s a reason professional workshops swear by them, but the price can be off-putting if
The inevitability of winter is that to feed my obsession with motorcycles, I spend a fair amount of time in the garage. Having done all
Dear Diary, Winter has once again returned. The gritters were out last night; perhaps they know I have tested my KEIS heated kit, washed the
Three times this week, I’ve been asked what battery charger I use over winter. The answer is OptiMate, but the question is wrong. A battery
The objective was to run the Suzuki GSX650F hard on a track day and then change the oil for Motul NGEN7 Regenerated oil. I needed
Is there a more emotive subject than which motorcycle tyre is best? We all have a favourite – that tyre that suits how you ride
A few weeks back, I bought a 17-year-old Suzuki GSX650F, which has become known as “Screamer”, due to the 12,500 RPM red line. It took
Winter Protections are wonderful, but come the Spring it is time for them to go. Washing Away Winter – XCP Degreaser