Spring is around the corner and any motorcyclist who’s been forced to put their pride and joy into hibernation all winter is probably starting to get jittery. As horrible as it feels to be forced off ...

Tensioning a motorcycle chain is usually done by hand without any real way of knowing it has been set correctly. It may also need re-adjusting several times until the tension of the chain ‘feels right ...

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It’s time for some basic maintenance on our 1998 Triumph Tiger project bike. So we thought it might be a good idea to record some of the work for the benefit of others. We’re also trying a slightly ...

Although you’ll use your front derailleur less than the rear derailleur, ensuring it is set up correctly will save you the frustration of a dropped chain or chain rub. Front derailleurs are ...

Professional grade motorcycle chains should last upwards of 20,000 miles or more, but if you ride often, you could find that you reach this point in very quickly. The trouble is, replacing your chains ...

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It's dirty work, adjusting motorcycle chains. At least, it is on my bike, which gets cleaned exactly as often as it rains. There's also a bit of back and forth trying to get the right amount of chain ...

There are few things quite as annoying as clicking or jumping gears, but knowing how to adjust your rear derailleur can save you from such frustration. In this guide, we’ll take you through how to ...