Making the Kawasaki Versys-X 300 Adventure Ready
Many motorcycle industry reviewers have been pretty impressed with the ‘adventure’ capabilities of the little Kawasaki Versys-X 300. And what’s
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Changing the Oil and Oil Filter on a 2009 KLX250S
This post provides just a few notes from my experience changing the oil on the 2017 Honda Africa Twin (CRF1000L),
2017 Kawasaki Versys X-300, and
2009 Kawasaki KLX250S
Changing the Oil and Oil Filter on a 2017 – 2019 Kawasaki Versys X-300
This post provides just a few notes from my experience changing the oil on the 2017 Honda Africa Twin (CRF1000L),
2017 Kawasaki Versys X-300, and
2009 Kawasaki KLX250S
Changing the Oil and Oil Filter on a 2016 – 2019 Honda Africa Twin
This post provides just a few notes from my experience changing the oil on the 2017 Honda Africa Twin (CRF1000L),
2017 Kawasaki Versys X-300, and
2009 Kawasaki KLX250S
Motorcycle Oil and Oil Filter Change Notes & Procedures
This lead me to realize I have a lot of posts about motorcycle oil changes. So To help organize things a little better, I have created this motorcycle oil change index, which includes general guidance for motorcycle oil changes in general, as well as links to the more detailed posts for each bike.
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Kawasaki Versys X-300 – Fairing Removal Quick Reference
A short post graphically outlining the removal of the front fairing for the Kawasaki Versys X-300 (2017).
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DIY Wireless Phone Charging Motorcycle Mount
Hacking an inexpensive wireless phone charging pad and sticking it to a motorcycle phone mount is a pretty straightforward project. Just break open the charging pad and extract the electronics and coil. Adjust the wiring as appropriate and waterproof the assemblies using nail polish and/or Silicone 2+. Wire it up (to a USB port or stepdown voltage converter) and you’re good to go!
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Accessory Wiring for the Honda Africa Twin | Part 1
Summary (TL:DR) To get switched power to accessories controlled by the key/ignition, I highly recommend the kit from Eastern Beaver.
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Accessorizing the Honda Africa Twin
The Honda Africa Twin is really a great all around platform for motorcycle adventure touring right off the dealership floor. But in order to realize this potential, it does need a few accessories. And then there are some ‘nice to haves’. Cause lets face it – half the fun is customizing the bike to fit individual needs.
In this post we look at panniers, crash bars, tires, and windscreens for the Honda Africa Twin
Installing and Removing Plastic Fairing Clips (Pop Rivets, Push Pins, Plastic Pins, etc.)
How to install and remove small plastic rivets (or pins or clips) typically used on motorcycle fairings and other plastic parts around the garage.
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2016 Suzuki V-Strom DL1000 – First Oil Change, Filter Replacement, and Maintenance Guide
Steps for changing the oil and filter on the 2014 V-Strom DL1000. All it takes is a 17mm socket wrench, an oil filter wrench, compliant oil, and a new filter. Overall shouldn’t take longer than an hour. Here are the steps to complete a successful oil and filter change as well as the requirements for the general inspection of the motorcycle.
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