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Winter Motorcycle Storage: Battery and Electrical Systems

There are many things to consider as you wrap your bike up for winter such as ensuring your fuel does not go stale, but the electrical system needs attention too. One of the most common failures when placing your motorcycle in storage is the battery losing charge and eventually becoming damaged beyond repair. Causes of [...]

MSF Off Road Riding Guide Download

Tips and Practice Guide for the Off-Highway Motorcyclist has been prepared to answer your questions and provide examples of the safe and appropriate use of motorcycles in an off-highway environment. It is designed to increase your knowledge of motorcycle operation and your respect for the capabilities of this unique form of travel and recreation. Download: Off-Highway [...]

Why does fuel go stale?

When stored correctly, high quality gasolene should continue to be stable forever (well almost!). There are few factors that contribute to the degradation of petrol with the two primary concerns being oxidisation and water. Oxidation If petrol is not stored in an air tight container then the process of oxidation occurs. Fuel that has been [...]