Motorcycle Charts, Specs and Troubleshooting

My Honda Rebel’s rear brake is locking up

My Honda Rebel’s rear brake is locking up randomly, and it’s becoming a serious safety concern. Has anyone else experienced this? I’m desperate for some advice on how to fix it. Response I had this exact problem with my Rebel. Adjusting the brake actuating rod and lubricating the pivot points did the trick for me. … Read more

My motorcycle’s spark plugs beep burning out

My motorcycle’s spark plugs are burning out way too fast, and it’s killing my ride’s performance. I’ve tried a few fixes, but nothing’s sticking. Has anyone else dealt with this? I’m desperate for some solid advice to get my bike running smoothly again. Response What worked well for me was inspecting the fuel injectors for … Read more

I smell gas in my Honda Shadow motorcycle oil

I’m freaking out a bit here. I’ve got a Honda Shadow and just noticed a strong gas smell in the oil during my last oil change. The bike seems to run okay, but this can’t be normal, right? I’m not a pro mechanic, so any advice on how to tackle this would be good. Response … Read more

The rear wheel on my motorcycle is locked up

I really need of some advice. Recently, my bike’s rear wheel started locking up out of nowhere. It’s been a nerve-wracking experience, especially at higher speeds. I’m not sure what’s causing it and could really use some insights from anyone who’s dealt with something similar. Response I had a similar problem last year. Turned out, … Read more