30 Minute Motorcycling

If you're having issues with your motorcycle or scooter's electrical system, it might seem like it's been cursed.

Well, it isn't - there's a reason why you're having these problems.

And in this episode, we'll explore some of those reasons and their meaning.

Tune in to discover:

•  5 common electrical issues - and why they happen

Resources:

• 30 Minute Motorcycling Podcast Episode #28 - "What a Motorcycle Fuse Is and Fuse Color Coding"
• The Dual Wheel Journey blog post "Ohm's Law Explained With 4 Examples"
• Tool Tutorial - "Multimeter"
• 30 Minute Motorcycling Podcast Episode #42 - "Basic Lead-Acid Battery Upkeep & How to Connect and Disconnect a Battery Safely"

Most tools can be categorized, but some tools are so special that they have their own distinct category.

Fittingly, this category is known as "specialty tools," and this episode is all about them.

Tune in to discover:

• What makes a tool as "specialty tool"
• 4 examples of specialty tools
• Whether specialty tools are worth getting

Resources:

• Venhill.co.uk article - "Motorcycle Flywheels - Everything You Need to Know"

Winter is coming...and if you live in the frost belt area of the world, you'll need to winterize your motorcycle or scooter.

But if you're brand new to the two-wheeler world, perhaps you're unsure why you need to do this. And if you are, this is the episode for you.


Tune in to discover:

• What "winterizing" actually means - and what it does NOT mean
• The two most common reasons why you should winterize your motorcycle or scooter
• How much winterizing tends to costs

Resources:

• ScootersforNewbies.com article - "Winterize Your Scooter: An Easy 7-Point Checklist"
• The Dual Wheel Journey blog post - "Winterizing a Motorcycle - Why Should You Do It?"

 Telling you that tire pressure is vital is entirely redundant - so I won't.

But even so, there are still a few common questions about tire pressure, such as:

• What is tire pressure measured in?
• How often should I check my tire pressure
• Why do my tires lose pressure in the first place?

Tune in to discover:

• 6 common questions about tire pressure

Whether you're buying your very first tools or adding to your already impressive tool collection, I have a few tips to make sure you get the best possible tools - no matter if you're on a tight budget or not.


Tune in to discover:

• My 6 tips to get the best possible tools for your money

Resources:

• The Dual Wheel Journey blog post "6 Tips When Shopping for Tools"

Be honest - how much attention do you give your battery?

Either way - you really should. Next to the engine itself, the battery is an essential component for a motorcycle or scooter.

Tune in to discover:

• The 2 crucial jobs that your battery does
• Differences between conventional, AGM, and lithium batteries
• What "CCA" stands for - and why it matters

Resources:

• The Dual Wheel Journey blog post "What You Need to Know About a Motorcycle Battery
• 30 Minute Motorcycling Podcast Episode 41 "What is CDI Ignition?"
• 30 Minute Motorcycling Podcast Episode 42 "Basic Lead-Acid Battery Upkeep & How to Connect and Disconnect a Battery SAFELY"

As much credit as the chain for chain-drive motorcycle gets, the sprockets play a big role, too - but what is a "sprocket," anyway?

And if you need to replace your chain, do you know where to look to find the chain sizing?

Tune in to discover:

• What a "sprocket" is - and two places on your motorcycle where you can find one
• How you can determine your chain sizing EASILY
• How to decipher the digits in the chain sizing number sequence 

Resources:

• The Dual Wheel Journey blog post - "Motorcycle Chain Sprockets and Chain Sizing Demystified"

The death wobble is a scary experience for a motorcyclist, but don't fret - there are a few things you can do about it - even before you set off.

Tune in to discover:

• 5 mechanical measures for minimizing the risk of experiencing death wobble
• What to do if you experience death wobble anyway while you're riding

Resources:

• MCRider YouTube video - "Death Wobble - Causes and Prevention"
• The Dual Wheel Journey blog post - "What You Can Do to Prevent Motorcycle Death Wobble Before It Even Happens"

Are you thinking about putting directional tires on your motorcycle or scooter? Then, this episode will give you a few pointers about what you must know first.

Tune in to discover:

• What makes directional tires so special
• Why it's crucial that directional tires are fitted the right way - and what can happen if you don't
• How you can determine that a directional  tire is fitted the right way

Resources:

• The Dual Wheel Journey blog post 'What is a Directional Tire, and Why MUST You Fit It Correctly?'
• 30 Minute Motorcycling Podcast Episode #5 - "Your 5-Minute Motorcycle MOT Guide"

Your motorcycle might be covered in fairings - or not at all.

Either way, if you'd like to discover more about what makes motorcycle fairings so special, this episode is for you.

Tune in to discover:

• What a motorcycle fairing does
• The 3 most common material types for fairings
• 4 common types of motorcycle fairings

Resources:

• The Dual Wheel Journey blog post - "What is a Motorcycle Fairing & 4 Common Types of Fairings"