Roadside Strategies

Figure 2 Sealed battery

ROADSIDE STRATEGIES Battery Evolution

Modern bikes are wonders of electrical complexity. Electrical systems are well designed and failures are rare these days. But batteries are the one component that seem to defy evolution, having remained much the same as when first introduced – that is, until now.

Figure 2 When using string plugs, make sure you apply sufficient rubber cementg before pushing it into the tire.

ROADSIDE STRATEGIES Fixing Flats

Will you ever have a flat tire on the road?Probably. When will it happen? When you least expect it. When it does happen, you need a way to safely repair the tire and inflate it.

Figure 3 Checking tread depth using a tool

ROADSIDE STRATEGIES Where the rubber meets the road

Tire problems are perhaps the single most common reason for an unscheduled roadside adventure, but a little care and maintenance can vastly improve the safety and success of your trip.

You'll never regret taking the time to put together a well-planned tool kit.

ROADSIDE STRATEGIES The Thinking Rider’s Toolkit

Roadside Strategies It’s inevitable that at some point in your motorcycling career, you will find yourself standing on the roadside by your disabled machine. The question now becomes, “What are you gonna do about it?”