On this first episode of Throttle Out Garage, we’re at Ari Henning’s personal workshop where he goes over the differences between OEM-style rubber brake lines and aftermarket braided-steel brake lines, explaining how their construction and features can affect your ride.

Carburetors can be frustrating, but their operation is pretty simple and their number one requirement is that the jets are clean. On this episode of Throttle Out Garage, Ari Henning pinpoints the top culprit in hard-starting issues and shows how best to address it.

No, the shop didn’t install your front tire backward and the manufacturer didn’t mold it wrong. Your front-tire tread runs opposite the rear for a number of important reasons. Learn what they are on this episode of Throttle Out Garage.

Most folks are mystified by their motorcycle’s charging system, but it’s not really that complicated. Basically, you’ve got your alternator, the reg-rec, and battery. Ari Henning explains these parts and what they do on this episode of Throttle Out Garage.

What’s the difference between grades of gas, and what is octane all about anyway? And if your bike is meant to run on regular, will it make more power or run better on high-octane gas? Watch this episode of Throttle Out Garage to find out.

Everyone knows that new bikes need a “break-in” service at 600 miles, but how important is it, and can you do it yourself? Ari Henning answers those questions and more in this video from the Throttle Out Garage.

Not all chains are created equal! On this episode from the Throttle Out Garage, Ari Henning explains how a standard chain compares to a sealed chain as well as the difference between O-ring and X-ring chains.

When it comes time to tune your fuel-injected motorcycle, you’ve got two options: You can get your ECU reflashed, or you can install a piggyback fuel controller. What’s the difference and which one is better? We talk you through it in this video from the Throttle Out Garage.

Is your steering heavy or notchy? Your steering head bearings may be shot. If so, it’s time to replace them, but not with OEM parts. On this episode of Throttle Out Garage, Ari Henning reveals the shortcomings of your bike’s stock bearings and points you toward a better alternative.

Flats happen! But what to do with a flat tire—plug it or replace it—is a tricky question. On this episode of Throttle Out Garage, Ari Henning discusses when it’s OK to plug a flat and the things you should look for or consider before hitting the road on a repaired tubeless tire.

When we shoehorned a Banshee quad engine into the chassis of a YZF-R3 sportbike to create the “R-Shee” for Episode 3, we didn’t have time to say much about the build process. On this episode of Throttle Out Garage, Ari Henning explains exactly how this awesome track tool was put together.

There’s a dilapidated Zuma Scooter parked in Ari Henning’s yard and it’s been there for over a year. It’s time to do something about it, so Ari has given himself an ultimatum: get the bike up and running on this Throttle Out Garage or send it to the scrapyard. With only a day to do the work, will he be able to get it on the road?