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, ...

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 ...

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 bike chain usually slips because the chain is worn, the cassette or chainring teeth are worn, the derailleur is out of ...

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 ...

If the gears on your bike slip when you’re pedalling, or if you can’t shift into certain gears, they may need adjusting. Gear cables can stretch over time and derailleurs can be knocked out of ...