Motorcycle Accessory & Parts
Moto Guzzi Rear Sets
Here’s a source for Moto Guzzi rearsets: I received the following email and photo from a Bob Flavell in the U.K., and I figured I’d post this information, as it might help Moto Guzzi owners looking for rearsets. More Moto Guzzi rearsets (rear sets) sources below. UPDATE April 30, 2007: Bob Flavell wrote to say …
Custom Moto Guzzi Dashboard
Reading the webBikeWorld technical article about fitting a tachometer to a Moto Guzzi ‘Jackal’ got the old brain cells whirring. Since buying my Jackal I had really missed the benefits of a tacho and as it was my first Guzzi, I could only go by the sound and feel of the engine to tell me whether or …
Kawasaki Versys Luggage and Accessories
Outfitting the Versys The Kawasaki Versys Story Part 1: Kawasaki Versys Introduction and Review Part 2: Luggage and Accessories Part 3: Windscreen Part 4: Accessories for the Versys Part 5: New Tires for the Versys Part 6: Oxford HotGrips on the Versys Gear: Zeta Handguards and XC Deflector Kit Gear: FAMSA 260 Tank Bag & Pannier Set Versys Specs: Kawasaki Versys Info and Specs …
Kawasaki Versys Accessories
Part 4: Evolution of a Relationship The Kawasaki Versys Story Part 1: Kawasaki Versys Introduction and Review Part 2: Luggage and Accessories Part 3: Windscreen Part 4: Accessories for the Versys Part 5: New Tires for the Versys Part 6: Oxford HotGrips on the Versys Gear: Zeta Handguards and XC Deflector Kit Gear: FAMSA 260 Tank Bag & Pannier Set Versys Specs: Kawasaki Versys …
BMW Motorcycle Turn Signal Relay
Replacing a turn signal or directional relay on a BMW R100RS I recently purchased an R100RS (see photo), and as I was going through it to check the routine maintenance and prepare it for the state’s motor vehicle inspection, I noticed that the turn signals were not working correctly. When the turn signal was on …
2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT Review Part 2
Part 2: A Versys Mid-Term Report Breaking in a new motorcycle can be a frustrating experience. Example: The Versys 650 owner’s manual calls for a 4,000 RPM limit for the first 500 miles, then a 6,000 RPM limit from 500 to 1,000 miles. That 4,000 RPM translates to about 52 MPH in 6th gear. But …
Ducati GT1000 and SportClassic Fork Guards
Fork Guards for the GT1000 I received an email a few weeks ago from Paul Smith (no, not that Paul Smith), letting me know about some GT1000 SportClassic fork guards he had for sale. Paul makes the fork guards, which will fit the Ducati Sport 1000, Sport 1000 S and the GT1000. He does not have a …
Ducati GT1000 Fairing
Fitting a Monster Fairing to a Ducati GT1000 I saw a monster fairing fitted to a Gt1000 at the Corbin seats web site (here) and it looks great. Tried the same with items sourced in Australia. Thought I might pass on these notes in case someone else out there thought of doing the same. The …
Ducati GT1000 Center Stand
Ducati GT1000 Centre Stand Before I get into the fitting of the stand I’d like to pass on a few things that I’ve discovered. There were two centre stand kits available for the Ducati SportClassic range when I purchased mine. One kit is designed to fit the Sport 1000 (bike info) and the Paul Smart 1000 (bike info). …
Ducati Slipper Clutch – STM Slipper Clutch
Ducati Slipper Clutch – STM Slipper Clutch Diagram of an STM Slipper Clutch for a Ducati – More info can be found on the STM site; STM slipper clutches can be purchased (if you have a big wallet!) from Hard Racing. (Thank you Chris Edwards and the Mid-Atlantic Ducati club for these diagrams!) STM says : “It’s the only slipper …
LED Flashlight
An “Advanced” LED Flashlight The machinist in me was intrigued at the ad for a “CNC machined aluminum LED flashlight”. I just had to have one. The price was high at $24.95, and then there was the 5 buck shipping charge, but hey — what price quality? A nice CNC-machined “billet” flashlight would look great …
Ducati Stuffed Animal
THE PUPPIES ARE COMING! The ultimate Italian stuffed animal – the Ducati Cucciolo – a collaboration between Ducati and Accademia creates a collectable animal that celebrates the first Ducati sport motorcycle, the “Cucciolo” of the 1940s and 1950s. (Available for worldwide purchase at the Ducati shop). Bologna 9th November, 2004: It all started with a little …
Motorcycle Accessory News
Ducati Fast Throttle Cam The Electraeon Fast Throttle Cam for Ducati motorcycles allows the throttle to reach full open with 75% rotation of the hand grip compared to the stock throttle cam. Reducing the amount of hand grip rotation provides greater control and comfort by allowing the throttle to reach the full open quicker and …
PUMA Ducati Sneakers
Ducati and Puma Announce Panigale Footwear Inspired by PUMA’s motorsports tradition, the two iconic brands invent the “Moto Lifestyle”. The first fruits of the PUMA – Ducati collaboration — the Panigale — arrive in stores this April. The shoe is specifically designed by Puma with creative insights from the Ducati Design Team. T he name …
Ducati Multistrada 620 Hugger
It took me just about one year to get this hugger installed on my Multistrada 620. Hopefully you can do it in about 1/52 of that time. The story starts on March 15 of 2008, when I ordered the “official” Ducati carbon fiber hugger for the Multistrada 620 from the local dealer. They charged my …
Ducati GT 1000 Saddlebags
Tight tolerances make this job more difficult than it should be. The bags can interfere with the frame and the saddle. And watch out for soft aluminum threads, which strip all to easily! I bought the GT1000 back in August of 2006, ordering a set of Ducati saddlebags and windscreen on delivery day. But I’ve …
Ducati Case Guard – Chain Guard
Ducati Case Guard – Chain Guard The old saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is a rather appropriate description of this small item. However the word “pound” should be replaced with “a couple hundred pounds and a fistful of cash”!!! This little item can literally save you that much. What …
Ducati Substitute Oil Filters and a Multistrada 620 Oil and Filter Change
Ducati Substitute Oil Filters and a Multistrada 620 Oil and Filter Change Editor’s Note: Most of the information you’ll need to change the oil and filter on a Ducati Multistrada can be found in my Ducati Oil and Filter Change article. After a year or so of ownership, I had changed the oil and filter on the …
Ducati GT 1000 ECU, Throttle Body Balance and Lean Running Fix
GT1000 ECU Replacement To make a long story even longer, my GT 1000 has been popping and backfiring on the overrun since it was brand new. But lately it’s been stalling when I come to a quick stop, especially when the engine temperature is under 180 degrees F. I thought the popping sounded cool and …
Ducati GT1000 Review
Ducati GT1000 New GT1000 Project Bike! Our Triumph Tiger served its purpose during the last 18 months or so as the webBikeWorld “hack” bike. It was time to look for something different. Burn usually has 6-8 motorcycles in his garage at any given time, but there always seems to be more parts on the …
Ducati Sport Classics Parts & Accessories
Ducati Sport Classics Parts & Accessories We’re starting to collect lots of information on parts and accessories for the GT1000 and the Ducati Sport Classics, so we’ll list them all here. If you’d like to add something or if you’d like to write an article about installing an accessory or a repair or maintenance task …
BMW K75 Windscreen Buffeting Fix
BMW Windscreen Buffeting Solution Solution for buffeting on a BMW K75 or K100 motorcycle with the original equipment windscreen. See Also: ▪ BMW Windscreen Spacer Installation Instructions ▪ BMW K75 “S” Windscreen Adjustment Do you own a BMW K100 or K75 motorcycle with the standard windscreen (BMW part number 46 63 2 303 245)? Then you know …
Motorcycle Detailing Kit
Motorcycle Detailing Kit We’ve covered about 80 Bajillion motorcycle cleaners, polishes and waxes and just about every other type of chemical for cleaning motorcycles known to science . And believe me, there are many more on the way… But here’s an interesting product that can help get all of those cleaners into the little nooks …
Posi-Tap Connectors
Posi-Tap Connector Review Posi-Tap and Posi-Lock connectors are an absolute must for electrical work on motorcycles! The Posi-Lock and the new Posi-Tap connectors make life so much easier.They’re waterproof, vibration proof and can be reused. Keep a selection in your bike’s tool kit for emergency connections! Posi-Products (Division of Swenco) has done it again! Here’s …
Motorcycle Fork Oil Change
Motorcycle Fork Oil Change I had some problems with my Triumph Thunderbird Sport motorcycle front suspension. These problems are described in “Part I” of this saga: “Motorcycle Front Tire Change – Triumph Thunderbird Sport“. To recap, I noticed that the front end of the motorcycle had a repetitive bouncing motion that I just couldn’t get rid …
Motorcycle Two-Way Radio
Connecting a Two-Way Radio to a Motorcycle Intercom System A case study in connecting a two-way radio to a motorcycle intercom system. Many motorcycle intercom owners would like to use their system to communicate with their friends, who may be using a different brand. Unfortunately, motorcycle Bluetooth intercom systems are not compatible. For example, there’s …
Motorcycle Brake Caliper
A motorcycle’s front brake provides the vast majority of stopping force. In the past, motorcyclists avoided using using the front brake, fearing that they would be thrown over the handlebars. This is now laughable, considering the awful brakes and conservative geometries that were available until recently. In fact, many motorcycles didn’t even have front brakes back …
Carbon Fiber Motorcycle Wheels
The decision to upgrade to aftermarket wheels for your motorcycle is usually made for one of two reasons: appearance or performance enhancement. In this case, I was searching for both but with an emphasis on performance. My motorcycle is a 1996 Ducati 916SPA. This model was a limited production run of homologation bikes built by …
Motorcycle Cover
Wraptor Motorcycle Cover Howdy webBikeWorlders – I’ve been helping out around the garage and with some of the technical evaluations for a while, and I figured I’d take a turn at writing instead of wrenching. My full-time job requires a commute from the ‘Burbs to downtown Washington, D.C. every day on the infamous Metro. I’ve …
BMW Motorcycle Cover
Several visitors have written to us over the last few months asking for recommendations on a motorcycle cover for their BMW motorcycles. The majority of the emails inquired about a basic motorcycle cover for use in the garage during long-term storage. The cover did not necessarily have to be waterproof, and it didn’t even have …
Throttlemeister Cruise Control Review
The Throttlemeister Cruise Control This is another article in an ongoing series to make my new 2006 Yamaha FJR 1300 the “Ultimate Sport Tourer”. Having been spoiled by my ’99 BMW K1200LT with such luxuries as heated grips, heated seats, six-disc CD changer and fully electronic cruise control, I decided I was going to need …
Paint Protection
Motorcycle paint is like a magnet for bugs, road grime and dirt. That noxious mixture is bad enough, but factor in harsh Cordura or leather clothing, tank bags, bungee cords and motorcycle boots and it’s surprising that the paint lasts more than a single season. This problem is exacerbated on adventure-touring bikes, because they frequently see …
SheerMask Paint Protection Kit
SheerMask Paint Protection Kit Summary Is it just me, or do motorcycles seem to collect scratches, dings and stone chips faster than any other type of vehicle? And the problem may be getting worse instead of better – bigger and more complex fairings give better protection than ever, but that surface area also means …
Wilbers Electronic Suspension
Wilbers Shocks – Electronic Suspension BMW puts a lot of thought and effort into building bikes with a lot of active technology packed into them: ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ASC (Automatic Stability Control), ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment), RDC (tire pressure monitoring), to name a few. While all these things can enhance your riding experience (and …
Motorcycle Tank Bag Padding
Tank bags are great for carrying just about anything you’ll need on a short or long motorcycle trip. There are many different styles and sizes available to fit a variety of needs. But one thing they all have in common is their notorious ability to scratch the paint on a motorcycle’s fuel tank or tail …
Sportboards – Floorboards for BMW R1150RT
Sportboards – Floorboards for BMW R1150RT Summary I never thought much about floorboards one way or another — I just assumed it was part of the cruiser thing. Then I got a chance to ride a brand-new Yamaha Road Star a couple of months ago, and I have to admit, I really liked it. The floorboards …
Red Light Camera Photo Blocker
Photo Blocker Spray You may believe that red light cameras and photo radar are part of the Trilateral Commission’s conspiracy to turn the proletariat into tools of the military-industrial-banking complex. Or, you may think that drivers who are caught by red light cameras deserve what they get. But everyone’s reaction is the same when the Postman …
