This article got way out of hand. It started out as a “Quick Look” about adjusting the chain on the Suzuki GW250. By coincidence, the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS also needed a chain adjustment at the same ...

Motorcycle maintenance is a must-know for riders who care about their steeds. Motorcycles require much of the same maintenance as cars: checking and topping off fluids, periodic engine oil changes, ...

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 ...

A motorcycle chain is a robust part of a motorcycle that takes a lot of stress and torque. Chains are designed to undergo a lot of stress as well, and hence the reason they’re used on MotoGP bikes as ...

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 ...

Motorcycle chain maintenance is often overlooked but crucial for smooth performance and longevity. Regular cleaning with ...

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 ...