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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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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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
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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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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Summary (TL:DR): Utilizing the factory threaded inserts on the V-Strom frame and some drilling on the top case mounting plate
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Last week the time had come to replace my chain and sprockets on my 2005 V-Strom (DL-650). I must admit
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A brief guide with pictures and instructions on changing the oil for a 2004 – 2011 Suzuki V-Strom DL650.
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Beth picked up a little Kawasaki Ninja 250. Since we wanted to do some touring this summer a luggage rack was necessary. The Ninja has some excellent little luggage hooks, and while these are good for hanging bungee netting from, there is only so much stuff you want to pack on the back seat. So a luggage rack needed to be fabricated.
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After looking at what it costs to have any BMW mechanic change the oil on my F650 I knew that
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Today I changed the fork seals on my f650gs. They say that this is a relatively easy task. They say
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