Throttle Out Garage

Ari Henning goes through the clutch, from the lever to the friction plates, on his personal bike to explore common problems and explain their fixes.

Suspension is a mystifying topic for a lot of people, and part of that stems from the fact that there's so much jargon. Ari Henning walks through some basic suspension lingo, including spring rate, sag, damping and more.

Anti-lock brakes are a very handy safety feature, but what if your bike didn't come with the tech? Ari Henning explains the options for installing an anti-lock braking system on a motorcycle.

Ari Henning shows how to run a compression test to get a report card on an engine's piston rings and valves.

No matter how diligently you maintain your bike's chain and sprockets, eventually they are going to wear out. It's a subtle process though, so Ari Henning explains how to tell when it's time to replace the drivetrain.

You've essentially got an amusement park ride at your disposal, but there are some things to keep in mind before you hit the road. Ari Henning offers up advice on preparing your bike and your psyche for a two-up pleasure cruise.

Doing your own maintenance is a great way to get familiar with your bike and save money. Ari Henning explains how a rear stand can help you maintain your bike, how to select the right stand and how to properly use it.

Adding fuel stabilizer to your gas tank and plugging your battery into a charger are a must for winter storage, but what about changing the oil? Ari Henning talks about whether an engine needs fresh oil before winter storage.

Slowing down is probably the most important thing your motorcycle has to do. Ari Henning outlines the quickest and easiest ways to improve your bike's brakes.

Air filters are critical for engine health, and Ari Henning explains the pros and cons of the different air filter choices and whether a "high flow" filter will make a bike faster.

Ari Henning explains the ins and outs of warming up an engine and reveals whether it's a necessary step or a waste of time.