Do dirt bikes require more maintenance than other motorcycle types? Not necessarily more, just more frequent maintenance. 

Is it safe to use either 10W30 or 10W40 oil? Here’s why 10W-40 and 10W-30 motorcycle oil aren't interchangeable.

Is it okay to use car engine oil in a motorcycle? Yes it is, but here's why you shouldn't use automobile oil in your bike.

Can you use engine oil as a motorcycle chain lubricant? While motor oil is a lubricant, you may want to think twice before using it as a chain lube.

What happens if you use a car oil filter on a motorcycle? Just because it fits, it doesn't mean you should use it.

When a Yamaha ATV is low on oil but has no leaks, does that mean an oil ring has gone bad? Not necessarily. John Talley weighs in on Yamaha Grizzly oil consumption. 

When a Yamaha motorcycle is starved for oil at high RPMS, the oil cooler might be the problem.

Got a Honda Goldwing that makes clunking noises when you change gears? Maybe you're using the wrong kind of oil.