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 ...

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 ...

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A motorbike chain is a vitally important bit of kit. It’s essentially the part that connects your motor to your back wheel in most cases, so careful maintenance is key to keeping your bike moving. In ...

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 ...

When it comes to motorcycle maintenance, riders usually pay attention to engine oil, fuel quality, and tyre pressure. The chain, however, often doesn’t get the care it deserves even though it plays a ...

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 ...