My Journey Into Motorcycling.
If the motorcycle is broken, you can fix it. If the motorcycle isn’t broke, keep it that way.
Now, we aren’t all blessed with a taste for those loud, graphics-covered, smooth-skinned helmets; some of us are too practical and go for the basic black and, worse, one with a matte finish. So here is some info about how I clean a matte black helmet. Now, matte-finished motorcycle helmets have a texture that interferes … Read more
It’s easy for us to notice how dirty our helmets get on the outside, but we often overlook the inside of the helmet. The second helmet I bought is an Icon AirFlite(My First Helmet: Fuel Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet). I love how the Icon Airflite Helmet looks and feels, but I noticed that after a month or … Read more
Motorcycle Chain Adjustment is a common and regular motorcycle maintenance item, and a quick eye-ball check of the chain should be done before each ride. You an adjust your motorcycle chain in a few easy steps. Now the eye-ball chain slack check comes from practice; it’s a quick look at your chain before riding the … Read more
Now that I’ve done the upgrade(TBR7 Heavy Duty Motorcycle Clutch Springs Replaced) and got the chance to ride around on my TaoTao TBR7 motorcycle, I can have a reasonable opinion about the heavy-duty clutch spring upgrade I did. Short Clutch Spring Upgrade Review Answer: I like it! I wish I had upgraded my clutch springs … Read more
One of the common questions asked soon after getting your new Boom Vader motorcycle built and riding is why gas is leaking from the carburetor. Yes, this is a common problem with the little Grom Clone bike. The stock carburetor has some inherent issues, and we can start from the most common gas leaking causes … Read more
I remember a funny exchange during a scene in Avengers: Infinity War, “Where is Gamora?” Here is why I think this is funny for motorcycle oil because of how I’m writing this post: My Conclusion: Where To Buy Good Motorcycle Oil. Importance Of Using Proper Engine Oil For Motorcycles Now we know why we use … Read more
You are done working on your motorcycle, and then you notice the next time you start your bike, the RPMs are off the chart. You make adjustments to the idle screw, but nothing changes with your high idle speed. You think, what is going on with my motorcycle? There might be a straightforward fix if … Read more
Go to any FB group or motorcycle forum, and you will find this question asked so often, why is my motorcycle idling so high? I’m sure we all start spouting out all our ideas, trying to help out the original poster, but I take time to read around their question. Often before the motorcycle started … Read more
Now, if you are a Boom Vader Gen 2 motorcycle owner or just looking at buying a Boom Vader motorcycle, you likely started lurking in the Chinese Bike forums and FB Groups. You will notice a trend of upgrades recommended for new Grom-Clone owners. New motorcycle chain, upgraded carburetor, new exhaust system, and new motorcycle … Read more
I talked before about how I didn’t listen to the typical Grom Clone’s advice to change my Boom Vader’s motor mount bolts as soon as I got the bike. This resulted in a broken stock motor mount bolt( Broke A Motorcycle Motor Mount Bolt ). Well, I replaced the remaining and the broken stock Boom … Read more
When I was discussing my latest motorcycle clutch plate replacement job, some questions came up at work. The discussion revolved around how motorcycles generally have wet clutches while cars have dry clutches. But many of the questions came from people who only drive automatic transmissions. Let’s address some of those motorcycle clutch plate replacement questions … Read more
I will talk about motorcycle clutches and their cost, covering all the known issues with owning these Chinese motorbikes. Getting Regular Motorcycle Clutch Maintenance Done One thing we learn from owners of a Chinese dual-sport motorcycle(Hawk 250, TBR7, Brozz 250, etc.), we have to become our mechanics. Chonda motorcycle mechanics typically don’t want to work … Read more
I wrote before about how I immediately messed up by not following the advice to change the stock motor mount bolts on my Boom Vader Gen 2 125cc motorcycle. I changed the stock motorcycle chain due to warnings about the quality of the metal. Still, I didn’t figure out the engine mounting bolts needed replacement. … Read more
Now, take the time to read up about your TaoTao TBR7 motorcycles on the web and FB groups( Need TBR7 help? Upgrade Guides? User Support? We Got You! ). You will learn about the horror stories about the stock motorcycle chain failing and causing severe damage in their failure. Even if you upgrade the motorcycle … Read more
Ever go to turn on your bike, and ignition key wouldn’t turn? You end up fighting and cussing, asking why my motorcycle ignition is switched hard to turn? Been there, done that. Now let’s cover what I learned about stuck motorcycle keys. Why Is My Motorcycle Key Not Turning? My TaoTao TBR7 Dual-sport Motorcycle Is a … Read more
On my ride back from a quick ride, I noticed my Boom Vader Gen 2 motorcycle was vibrating more than usual. I saw how much my feet felt uncomfortable after such a short ride. I usually ride my full bike throttle everywhere, but the bike’s vibrations were worse than usual. I’m sure if you are … Read more
One thing that will start a war in motorcycle forums or FB groups is to ask oil questions. What is the best oil for my motorcycle? What motorcycle oil brand is this motorcycle, or worse, asking if synthetic or conventional motorcycle oil is best? Another sore subject is how often do you need to change … Read more
I’ve been riding my Boom Vader Gen 2 motorcycle ( Boom Vader (Chinese Grom Clone) Review (First Ride) ) more often lately than my TaoTao TBR7 motorcycle ( My TaoTao TBR7 One Year Motorcycle Review! ). Since I had so many overheating issues with my TaoTao TBR7 motorcycle engine, I am very concerned I might … Read more
Now that my little Grom Clones sounds much better with the new exhaust upgrade, it had to become a drama queen and throw a fit. Well, this gave me a chance to cover it and write about my Boom Vader 125 exhaust upgrade bloopers and help you learn from my mistakes. My Boom Vader 125 … Read more
Quick recap, I had concerns about my Boom Vader’s gas tank due to the inside condition, which is rusty ( Boom Vader Motorcycle Gas Tank Rust? ). Then I smelt gas when I was riding ( Boom Vader Latest Motorcycle Review @ 400 Miles! ) but only later found the gas leak ( Why Is … Read more
