Technical Advice

Selecting the correct Tyre Warmers: Thermal Technology tyre warmers provide an excellent ergonomic fit around the tyre. Developed with leading teams in MotoGP and World Superbike combined with the highest quality materials and production techniques. Ensuring you select the correct sized tyre warmers is crucial for effective use. For example, Too small and the heating elements won't get complete coverage...

Not sure on your chain size? Hopefully this may help >>> Chain Pitch Chain pitch relates to the both distance between the centre of each roller pin and the width of the roller internally between the plates gives the send part of the chain pitch this is NOT the roller diameter. It’s crucial to fit the correct pitch size chain...

Fitting SPIDER Clip-on Handlebars SPIDER Clip-on handlebars are available in two different offsets: 42mm and 25mm with each system clamping the handlebar tube in a slightly different way. As with tightening the bolts on the bike triple clamps/yokes it is very important not to over tighten clip-on clamps to the fork leg as this can restrict the forks movement and...

Jetprime have released the ACC08 Throttle / Cover with integrated right hand switch controls to suit many BMW models. Here are some simple steps outlining the fitting procedure.

Legendary crew chief Jeremy Burgess who prepared the world championship winning bikes for Valentino Rossi, Mick Doohan and Freddie Spencer among others once pronounced the benefit of the “Seven P’s” – being: “ Proper Planning & Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance” and whilst the straight talking Aussie almost certainly didn’t coin the phrase originally, it is clear that the 157 MotoGP...

BSB Testing - Cartagena March 2016 Here are seven things you can do now that will help make that first ride of the year not only happen but also go smoothly! 1) Check it’s a runner! – Yeah, we know, very obvious but you’d be surprised by the number of people who come to start their beloved, either just before...

Whether you’re manually moving your bike out of the garage or doing 155mph on a track day if you’ve not got a good grip of the bars it can get you into grief!... If your grips are worn, torn, or moving on the bars then sorting them out could save you some pain, both literally and financially.   Grip Tips...

Would you like some free power from your bike? Ok so it’s not completely “free” but if someone was to offer you a product that released your bikes horsepower, increased fuel efficiency, helped reduce maintenance costs for only a few pounds you’d be interested right? The answer is fairly simple – get some of the basics right. Are your tyre...

Here at MotorcycleRaceParts we can supply a motorcycle chain and sprocket kit to suit virtually any modern road & off road motorcycle. The standard or “genuine” chain and sprockets fitted to a motorcycle are made to a budget and in general wear out fairly quickly (compared to aftermarket kit). It is a popular upgrade to fit a new chain &...