Motorcycle Engine Break-In
I have no idea how many motorcycle engines I have broken in since I bought my first, a Triumph in 1955.
Lowering Links: Be Careful!
Rod Morris, proprietor of Multisurface Motorcycle Products on this website,
LED Tail Light Failure
I ride my motorcycle down to Mexico almost once a week. Besides being an enjoyable ride, it gives me
More on Knobby Shod Sports-Tourers
In November 2015 Mike Henshaw and I took a ride to Baja with an overnight stay at Maria Navarro’s
Old Folks Off-Road Technique
(Editor’s Note – I haven’t ridden a motorcycle for over a year now due to personal
Rake and Trail Numbers Do Matter
I get kidded a lot because of my obsession with rake and trail settings on modern
Jay and Emily on the Move Again
The other day Pauline and I had a nice surprise when Jay and Emily Wilgus and Jay
What? Another Chain Master
Back in the last century I purchased my first KLR650 in the spring of 1990 with the intention of developing
The DR650SE: Reliability Is Its Middle Name
We recently heard from Emily and Jay Wilgus, who are continuing on their ride from
The KISS Principle
The person who came up with the slogan
Light Is Right, Even If You
The factory seat on Kevin
Stock Air Filters Suck!
Come to think of it, all air filters suck air. The problem is that some of them suck more than air. Not
Chassis Wear
When we think about a motorcycle frame we normally are thinking of an item to which engine, swing arm
It’s a Small World
It Is Indeed a Small World. The other day I took off on one of my short mountain loops of about 50 miles.
Speedo Cable Service
Japanese speedos are very reliable as long as you don
Acerbis Supermotard Fender
We are generally not fans of most aftermarket parts. Not that we are necessarily fans of the major manufacturers
Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
Way back in ancient times before synthetics and motorcycle specific oils, some folks used to change the
Top Gun
Glossary MSM – Multisurface Motorcycles/Motorcyclist MMP – Multisurface Motorcycle Products
DR650 Rear Shock Spring Replacement
Contact Rocky Mountain ATV for more information on our 7.2 kg/mm DR-650 spring
KLR Rear Suspension and Chain Control
As I sit here in my favorite Subway restaurant (#40249) at the corner of Avocado Ave. and Hwy 94, my
Gearing and Fueling
Elden fields many calls from customers and readers. Although I normally handle the
KLR vs. DR
Happy 2007! As you might have noticed, we took a little time off in December to prepare for the Christmas