A motorcycle’s final drive, or the part that makes the bike move, can be a shaft, a belt, or most commonly, a riveted master link chain. You know, like the one on your 10-speed bicycle. And just as ...

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 ...

Motorcycle ownership means belonging to a taxonomy of tribe and sub-culture that parallels those found in nature. Remember Biology 101? If I recall correctly, it goes something like: Phylum, Class, ...

With motorcycle maintenance jobs such as lubricating the chain, knowing how to perform the task itself is only half the battle. It's perhaps even more difficult to determine how often you should lube ...

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 ...

1 Start by grinding off the outside peened end of one rivet head. Grinding makes it much easier to push the roller pin through the chain. Doing the work on the rear sprocket makes life easier.Photo: ...

Too much chain slack between your front and rear sprocket leaves horsepower on the table. Keeping on top of chain maintenance is one way to ensure this never happens. But nobody wants to adjust their ...

The Machine Mart Motorcycle Chain Breaker is a perfect, price-conscious example of a tool that does exactly what it says on ...

Keeping your motorcycle chain and sprocket in good condition is one of the most important maintenance tasks that comes with owning a motorcycle. These are essential components that the bike needs to ...