All about Motorcycles and what keeps them (& us) rolling
On this episode we speak to Anand Dharmaraj from Indimotard whose been chosen to be the Big rock dirt park service team for the Indian supercross racing league. He tells us how it got to be, the preparation and what really goes on ground to get the bikes up and running.
On this episode we speak to Ashok George head of Business at Dirt Park and Team Principal. We speak to him about how Big Rock came into existence, the trainings, future and the newly introduced Indian Super-cross league that was won by the team.
Tires need to be properly maintained on a regular basis. Do you, however, know when they require replacing? Learn everything about how often to replace motorcycle tires in this podcast
Back from a multi day ride that involved your bike going through varied terrains and some gruelling roads. What should you do once its back to base. we list a few things you should check and replace so it runs as is.
Buying a second-hand motorcycle? know exactly what to look for and that not only means you'll be as sure as you can that the motorcycle is in good, honest condition, but you could barter the price down for things you can repair yourself, or aren't too worried about.
On this podcast we look back at springs, the need for damping, the latest in suspension damping tech, ideal suspension setup and why is rebound damping more important?
On this podcast we talk "drills" that were needed to be done to get that motorcycle running. Choke, gap adjustments, holding the accelerator to idle when cold.
Here is our simple and easy pre ride check guide before you start your rides
On this podcast we talk about the differences between pre ride checks for a track day bike vs a leisure touring bike and the importance of both.
On this podcast we get to hear about the different types of Greases and the correct applications for your motorcycle.
We put together our top 3 tips to help you with the best ride possible, these are born from countless road travels and two-wheeled excursions.
Still wondering if you should put Fully sintered, semi sintered or organic brake pads, then this is the podcast you shouldn't be missing out on.
On this podcast we talk to Anand from Indimotard on the -Use of the front and rear brakes on track and street-When can you say braking is most effective and how do you get that right-Effect on the chassis, handling and weight transfer-Why is the rear brake the most misused controls of a bike-What is the end goal of proper effective braking
We chat with National Rally Champ Asad Khan on his goals, challenges, motivation & what the future holds for him in his Motorsport career
So what is a bad engine and what are the signs that youre running an engine to its end. Can you fix it and how do you extend the life of your engine.
Over time your motorcycle needs to be retorqued so it runs as its supposed to be when it comes out of the showroom shop. So how do you do it and what is the sequence and what are the things you need to look at when you feel the bike has a wobble or is not running straight
In Part 2 of the AFR podcast we go into Fueling systems, fuel maps & what you can do to your fuelling to make it perform better through either an ECU flash or installing a piggyback fuel controller.
Suspension upgrades are just not about changing the springs for your weight. A fully adjustable suspension is an investment that will make a world of a difference to how your bike handles and rides. We get a low down from Mahendra from MW performance.
AFR stands for air to fuel ratio. Fuel doesn't burn on its own. It has to be mixed with air. AFR tells you how many parts of air are mixed with each part of fuel. We have a 2 part series on AFR and how it is important to your engine
On this podcast we talk to Torque Block on how to choose the right tyre, and how to keep them in good shape to get more miles out of it.
Track days are fun but how do you prepare your bike for it and mechanically make it fit to get there and is there a maintenance schedule when it comes back?
How changing the size of the sprocket, whether front or rear or both affects the final drive and thus the gearing of the motorcycle. A very simple modification that can give impressive results if done right.
Kunal B from Slipstream performance talks to us about how to choose the right fork oil for your bike
Here are a few maintenance tasks that are simple and can be learnt. You will never get stuck again !
How Should You Break In A New Motorcycle Engine? ... What's the best way to get a good seal on those piston rings?
The most essential tools required for maintaining your motorcycle as well as completing that motorcycle toolkit.
We answer all your questions on what you should be looking out for before buying Aux LED lights.
We're at Slipstream performance in Pune with Kunal B who talks to us on 3 critical engine maintenance that must be done
How many times has it happened when you start your bike and it just wont fire up although you can see the display lit up
We get a lowdown from Sagar Dwivedi of Bengaluru Motorcycles on all the parts that require cleaning and greasing
All the braking components from the rotors, brake lines, brake pads and every upgrade to get your brakes run better
We get a low down on the charging system and how to correctly wire electrical accessories such as aux lights, USB connectors etc to your stock harness.
Why are spark plugs made specifically for your bike model and what do all the numbers and letters represent. Hear this episode to know more.
We get talking about what are the most essential mods, the odd ones and the ones that are a sure no no
On this Episode, Anand Dharamraj from Indimotard tells us why motorcyclists should attend a track day and how it helps improve your riding skills be it on road or the track.
Suspension setup and components
Anand Dharamraj from Indimotard talks about Brake Fluids, Oils coolants and more
What you did not know about Chain and Sprockets with Kunal Bhaskaran from Slipstream Performance, PuneCorrection on the podcast from Kunal :-)Smaller front sprocket is gearing downLarger front sprocket is gearing up
Getting Motorcycle Luggage right with Aditya Phadke - Marketing Head, Rynox Gears
Preetham tells us how he did a 1,00,000 km on this Triumph Tiger and how you can do it too !
Martin tells us about his world tour where he starts from Germany and en route meets his travel partner Mogli his beloved cat who has travelled with him snuck into his tank bag, this and more on how to plan for a long world ride
We talk to Sarath who tells us how he quit his job to pursue more kilometres on his motorcycle, he also tells us how and what to consider when doing so.
VIpin Mishra, music composer tells us his love for Aashi an Africa Twin and how she inspires him
This week we have not one but three guests, Priyankka a female rider who wont stop at anything to get on top of a two wheeler, Nikhil a Royal Enfield aficionado who still believes that is the best bike and a classic enthusiast Tanmay who gets into where the RE brand is going !