Episode #55 - 5 Common Electrical Issues Explained

Episode #55 - 5 Common Electrical Issues Explained

Author: The Dual Wheel Journey November 21, 2022 Duration: 5:45
If you're having issues with your motorcycle or scooter's electrical system, it might seem like it's been cursed. Well, it isn't - there's a reason why you're having these problems. And in this episode, we'll explore some of those reasons and their meaning. Tune in to discover: 5 common electrical issues - and why they happen Resources: 30 Minute Motorcycling Podcast Episode #28 - "What a Motorcycle Fuse Is and Fuse Color Coding"The Dual Wheel Journey blog post "Ohm's Law Explained...

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Episode #75 - 5 GREAT Reasons to Invest in a Top Box [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:03
It might seem like a lot of money, but getting a top box for your motorcycle or scooter comes with a lot of perks. I was on the fence for a while, and when I finally decided to get one, it was one of the best accessories…
Episode #74 - What Do You Do If You Lose a Tire Valve Cap? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:49
Yes, it can and does happen - and I'm living proof of that. That's right. I once lost one of my tire valve caps, and that was a bigger deal than you might think. Fortunately, I also managed to fix that problem, so if you…
Episode #73 - Wheel Alignment - And What Makes it Go "Out of Whack" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:49
No matter what kind of tires or wheels your bike has, they all rely on one thing - wheel alignment. If that goes "out of whack," you can expect big problems. But what causes wheel alignment to go "out of whack," so to sp…
Episode #72 - All About the Dreaded 'Fork Seal Leak' [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:38
It's a small part of your bike - so small you might not even see it that much. But despite its small size, a fork seal leak can cause HUGE issues - both for your bike and certainly for you. Tune in to discover: What a "f…
Episode #71 - 5 Common Chain Drive Issues [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:28
60% of motorcycles are chain-driven - but whether it's a 65cc dirt bike or a huge 1000+cc crotch rocket, one thing remains: "The chain is only as strong as its weakest link." Some things can go wrong with the chain regar…
Episode #69 - Long vs. Short Suspension Travel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:02
Depending on where you ride, your suspension travel needs to be set up for you to tackle the challenges of your riding environment. You might need short-suspension travel...or maybe you need a long-suspension travel setu…
Episode #68 - Engine Not Getting Fuel? 5 Common Reasons Why [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:21
The fact that you've run out of fuel ISN'T one of them - you've checked, and there's still fuel in your tank. So, if you've still got fuel, what's stopping it from getting to your engine? Tune in to discover: 5 reasons w…
Episode #67 - What is an Engine Seizure? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:36
Some mechanical problems will cause your bike's engine to run poorly. Others will cause the entire engine to stop (or "seize", if you will). Case in point - the engine seizure. Tune in to discover: What an engine seizure…
Episode #66 - Do Sprocket Sizes Matter? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:06
In short - YES, they do matter. Not only that, where you put them matters too. Tune in to discover: How a sprocket's size is determinedWhat a "sprocket ratio" is - and how to determine itHow sprocket sizes matterResource…