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So, you’re going on a motorcycle tour and want to know what to pack. Don’t worry, Tru-Tension has you covered! Taking the time to prepare effectively will allow you to focus on enjoying your trip whilst you’re on it. That’s [...]

Any experienced cyclist will tell you that the key to keeping a bike in top form is through regular cleaning and servicing. While an electric bike and a regular bike have similar components, you may be wondering whether the same [...]

At some point when out riding, you’ll begin to notice that your motorcycle takes longer to do what it used to. Maybe it’s a little slower coming to a stop, or perhaps you need to put more effort in when [...]

We’ve all been there – out on the road, enjoying a ride only to be interrupted by unwanted problems with your bike. Not only are problems with your bicycle extremely frustrating but they can also prevent you from enjoying your [...]

Every bike has a final drive that facilitates the transmission of power from the gearbox to the rear wheel. By far the most common of these is the chain drive. But how does it work? And what makes it so [...]

Restoring an old motorcycle can be one of the most rewarding projects you ever set for yourself. There’s something innately therapeutic about taking a 20-year-old bike and tinkering with it little by little each day until it can run as [...]

Regularly lubricating your motorcycle chain is a key component of motorcycle maintenance. It ought to be carried out every 400-500 miles (perhaps more often if you live in an especially dusty climate) because without your chain, you simply can’t [...]

There’s nothing worse than having a great ride interrupted by issues with your bike. It’s one thing having to stop and resolve an unexpected problem, but another having to stop and resolve a common issue that could have easily [...]

Being able to adjust your chain is a key skill that every motorcyclist should possess. However, it’s not uncommon for people to get into riding, and simply neglect to learn how to complete this important task. In fact, we’ve heard [...]

Our bikes are our babies, and we’re all about spoiling our children! While it’s easy to fantasise about turbochargers and custom motors, these options might not be the most economical. Fortunately, there are a few ways to improve your [...]