🛠️Riding Know-how – Technique, Safety & Checklists
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Riding know-how – technique, safety & checklists
In this section you will find clear guides and checklists that help you ride safer, more relaxed and better prepared – on short everyday trips, commutes or long tours.
Riding technique tips for beginners and experienced riders
Safety and risk advice for everyday riding
Practical checklists for departure and seasonal planning
Basics on tyres, brakes, oil and maintenance
Weather and clothing tips for every season
Our goal: more safety, fewer risks and more fun on every ride.
Buying Motorcycle Clothing Smartly: How to Really Save Money
Buy motorcycle clothing smartly: with the right timing, CE classes, second-hand buying and online tricks you save a lot of money without saving on protection.
Chemicals on Your Motorcycle: 11 Typical Workshop Mistakes
Using chemicals on your motorcycle correctly: WD-40, brake cleaner, chain spray, copper paste and more. The 11 most common workshop mistakes and how to avoid them.
Winter Motorcycle Storage Without a Garage: How It Works
Winter storage without a garage: cleaning, battery, tyres, tank and the right cover. How your motorcycle gets through winter outdoors in good shape.
Buying Used Motorcycle Parts: Avoid Bad Buys and Scams
Buying used motorcycle parts without getting burnt: how to spot crash parts, bent forks, cracked wheels, faulty electronics and wrong E-numbers.
Motorcycle Tools: The Basic Kit for Beginners
Motorcycle tools for beginners: which basic kit you really need, what to look for in quality and why JIS screwdrivers are a must for Japanese bikes.
Understanding German Motorcycle Registration Papers: Hidden Clues
Reading German registration papers when buying a used motorcycle: spot grey imports, restrictors, replacement frames and replacement documents before you pay.
Digital Driving Licence: EUDI Wallet and B196 Explained
The digital driving licence in the EUDI Wallet: what changes, what the new EU directive means for riders with the German B196 extension and how to prepare your phone.
Motorcycling for Beginners: Fears, Costs and Solutions
Motorcycling for beginners: fear of the weight, the right protective clothing, real costs and the right riding school. Concrete solutions for getting started.
Your First Motorcycle: Buying Guide and Checklist
Your first motorcycle without a bad buy: which types suit beginners, new or used, a checklist for viewing and test rides, and the real costs.
Getting a Motorcycle Licence: Process, Costs and Tips
Getting your motorcycle licence as a beginner in Germany: which class suits you, how riding lessons work, what it costs and how to pass the test calmly.
Motorcycle Communication: Mesh, Bluetooth and Great Sound
Choosing a motorcycle communication system: mesh or Bluetooth, clear sound in the helmet, hassle-free installation and a checklist for buying your intercom.
Motorcycle Tyres: Tips on Choice, Pressure and the Law
Choosing motorcycle tyres: construction, tyre types with mileage, the legal situation without tyre approvals, the right pressure and care tips for a longer life.
CE Label and AAA: Why Even Expensive Jackets Fail in a Crash
What do the CE label and AAA rating really offer in a real crash? Why lab tests and asphalt are two different things and what to look for when buying.
Motorcycle Clothing Materials: The Big Glossary
Motorcycle clothing materials explained: leather, Cordura, aramid, Dyneema, membranes, water column, RET value and CE standards in plain language.
How to Wash and Care for Motorcycle Clothing Properly
Washing and caring for motorcycle clothing: temperature, detergent, spin speed, membrane, leather, protectors and reproofing. With answers to all your questions.
Motorcycle Myths: 10 Dangerous Misconceptions About Safety
Motorcycle myths checked: ABS, loud exhausts, old tyres, cheap clothing and short trips. 10 safety misconceptions that can cost you dearly.
Microsleep on a Motorcycle: How to Take Proper Breaks
Tired on your motorcycle despite breaks? Why microsleep is a danger, which break strategy really helps and when you'd better end the ride.
Neck Pain When Riding a Motorcycle: Causes and Solutions
Neck pain when riding a motorcycle: why helmet, wind and riding position strain your cervical spine and how 10 minutes of training and some tweaks help.
Getting on a Motorcycle: How It Works for Rider and Pillion
How rider and pillion get on a motorcycle properly: stable stance, adjusting suspension and tyre pressure, mounting step by step without tipping over.
Sodium-Ion Batteries in Motorcycles: Advantages and Disadvantages
Sodium-ion batteries in electric motorcycles: technology, winter range, costs, safety and lifespan compared with lithium. What you should know.
Sodium-Ion Motorcycle Battery Compared
Sodium-ion batteries for motorcycles: lighter than lead, better in the cold than lithium. Weight, cold performance, lifespan and charging compared, plus 15 FAQ.
Fear After a Motorcycle Crash: How to Get Back On
Fear after a motorcycle crash is normal. With small steps, visualisation and a return-to-riding course, you can come back step by step.
Breakdown on a Motorcycle Tour: 15 Cable Tie Tricks
Breakdown on a motorcycle tour? Cable ties can fix gear levers, fairings, indicators, number plates and luggage. 15 tricks to get you going again.
Motorcycle Too Tall? Stable Footing for Short Riders
Motorcycle too tall? How inseam arc, suspension setup, lowering and the right boots help you stand securely – and what to watch out for when modifying.
Route Planning for Motorcyclists: Google Maps or Sat Nav?
Route planning for motorcyclists: what Google Maps can do, where dedicated motorcycle sat navs are better and which apps such as Kurviger or Calimoto help you.
Motorcycle Batteries Compared: Lead-Acid, AGM, Gel, Lithium
Motorcycle batteries compared: lead-acid, AGM, gel, lithium and sodium-ion. Strengths, weaknesses, buying criteria and which type suits your bike.
A, AA and AAA on Motorcycle Clothing: Protection Classes Explained
What do A, AA and AAA on the label mean? The EN 17092 protection classes explained simply, with tips on which class you really need.
Average Motorcycle Fuel Consumption: How High Is It Really?
How much fuel does a motorcycle use on average? Realistic figures from scooters to superbikes, the key influencing factors and tips for saving fuel.
How to Replace a Motorcycle Battery: Step-by-Step Guide
Replacing a motorcycle battery made easy: the right battery type, the correct order for disconnecting and connecting, typical mistakes and disposal.
Replacing a Motorcycle Battery: Tips and Common Mistakes
Replace your motorcycle battery without damage: the right order for disconnecting, what happens with reversed polarity, AGM, gel or lithium, and proper disposal.
Motorcycle Cornering Technique and Line Choice Explained
Cornering technique and line choice in a nutshell: how countersteering works, how to pick the safe line on country roads and where to look.
Motorcycle Riding Know-how: Technique and Safety Basics
Practical motorcycle know-how: vision and cornering technique, pre-ride checks, protective clothing, riding in rain and wind, and maintenance basics.
Motorcycle Winter Care 2026: How to Keep Your Bike Fit
Motorcycle winter care step by step: cleaning, oil change, battery, tyres, chain and storage. So your motorcycle starts without problems in spring.