Motorcycle How To’s & Walkthroughs

I tried to do a Sportster ignition and coils relocation and failed. Here’s what I tried and learned, and what I should have done. Do Not Buy DS-390077 – Buy This Instead A little while back I did a great ...

This video covers how to test motorcycle turn signals, very similar to what we did last week with testing a motorcycle headlight. If your motorcycle turn signals are not flashing, this is a really quick way to determine if the problem is with your signals themselves, or with your wiring. This is also a great thing to do BEFORE you start installing motorcycle turn signals to make sure they aren't dead on arrival, and it's super easy to do!

For those wondering how to test a motorcycle headlight, this is the easy way to do it. It’s not just something you should be doing if your motorcycle headlight isn’t working, to test if the headlight is broken. This is ...

Wondering how to get a Daymaker-style LED headlight on your Harley-Davidson V-Rod? Or wondering how to upgrade the lighting on your V-Rod or upgrade the lighting on your Night Rod? Check out our video and step by step instructions!

Sure, there are millions of roadside toolkits out there for sale.  They range from the low-quality and bulky (think Harbor Freight) to the ultra-expensive and not quite applicable (think Sharper Image).  Honestly, making your own roadside toolkit is the perfect DIY situation.  ...

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 are made, perfect for anyone looking to buy a custom motorcycle seat. The video gives a pretty good overview of the time and love that is required to do it right. In the interview, Chris explains how his push for perfection led him to make a motorcycle seat for himself, and the praise it got led him to make seats for the asses of the masses.

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. Here are some thoughts ...

So you want to get a little more power from your Harley-Davidson Sportster, but you're not sure where to start. You've come to the right place. Here's some basic info on Stage 1 tuning your Harley-Davidson Sportster, the pros and cons, and the costs. We'll look at what it means to Stage 1 a motorcycle, what the required components are, how to do it, and what benefits you can expect.

How to build your own motorcycle lift table side extensions using only basic hand tools, a couple parts, and some wood! Cheap! Easy! Strong!

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 next step. If you're going to part with your favorite machine, make sure you get a fair price for it. Here's how to sell a motorcycle for as much money as you can get for it.