Why we built this
The Wave
There is an unspoken rule in motorcycle culture. When you pass another rider going the other direction, you wave. That is what 2 Wheels in Common is about.
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Straight answers to the questions riders actually ask, plus the occasional opinion from the team.
Riders ask
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What does a valve adjustment actually cost?
The honest answer is a range, and a wide one, because a valve check on a screw-and-locknut single is an hour and on a shim-under-bucket inline-four is most of a day. Here is what drives the number.
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Do I need motorcycle-specific tie-down straps?
The strap is the least of it. Soft loops, a chock, and the right attachment points do more to keep a bike upright on a trailer than any rating printed on the ratchet.
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What should I ask a shop before letting them service my bike?
Most bad shop experiences were avoidable with a five-minute phone call. Here are the questions that sort a good shop from a bad fit before the bike is on the lift.
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Will a regular tow truck damage my motorcycle?
A regular tow truck can move a motorcycle safely, but most of the damage riders report comes from how the bike was strapped, not from the truck itself. Here is what to ask before they load it.
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How do I get a non-running bike to a shop?
A bike that will not start is a logistics problem before it is a mechanical one. Here are the four ways to move it, what each costs you in effort and money, and the one thing not to do.
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