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If you’re a cyclist, chances are that you’re familiar with the scourge that is rust. Not only does it ruin your paintwork, but it affects your bike's performance and ultimately your riding experience. In this article from Tru-Tension, manufacturers in [...]

Tightening your bike chain. Some love the task, some loath the task — but nevertheless, it’s a task that has to be done, and one that makes all the difference. Regular checking, adjusting, and tightening of the chain is essential [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Looking after your motorcycle’s chain is important, but we’ve all neglected to clean and lubricate our chains on occasion (don’t lie, we’ve all done it!). Your motorcycle’s chain needs to be lubricated every 400-800 miles to keep it at [...]

We all love treating ourselves to new accessories for our beloved bikes. With all the new gadgets, gizmos, tools and upgrades that pop up seemingly every day, it can be difficult to keep up. That’s why we’ve decided to [...]

All cyclists find themselves cycling in the rain at some point. Whether you encounter a downpour on your commute, experience a heavy shower during your weekend ride or get caught in an unexpected drizzle whilst training, the wet conditions are [...]

There’s no doubt about it, the original Long Way Round (LWR) series that launched in 2004 was a resounding success among bikers and beyond. Following the completion of Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman’s around the world trip, BMW enjoyed sky-high [...]

The days are shorter, the evenings are darker, and the temperature is colder, which only means one thing: winter is well and truly here. However, this doesn’t mean you have to put your bike away for a few months; [...]

In this guide we’ve provided our top tips for riding a motorcycle during winter, helping to ensure it’s a safe and enjoyable experience. Wrap Up Warm An obvious one, but it’s quite surprising how much speed makes you colder. [...]

In this guide we’ve listed and explained some of the essential tools, accessories and products all go kart drivers should keep in their kit bag in order to effectively look after and maintain their kart. This is by no means [...]

Putting your bike away for winter? After a busy summer out riding, many cyclists choose to give their saddle a break over the chillier seasons. In this guide we explain our top tips to help you prepare for proper winter [...]

Looking for a gift for a motorcyclist this Christmas? Take a look at our latest products and offers! Send us a message on Facebook or Contact us for any help. 1 - Chain Monkey This popular new tool helps [...]

Making sure your bike is kept clean and regularly maintained is crucial to ensuring that it not only looks good, but that it is also safe and working correctly. Clean and well looked after components run smoothly for longer [...]

For many motorcyclists, touring around Europe on their bike is a lifelong dream. From weekend breaks to month-long adventures, Europe is the perfect playground for riding your motorcycle. Whether you join an organised tour or embark on your own expedition, [...]

Your chain’s condition is pivotal to the overall health and performance of your motorcycle. Research has shown that the average motorcycle puts a similar amount of power to the rear wheel as that of a small car, so failure to [...]

Looking for a reliable chain alignment tool to add to your motorcycle maintenance kit? Here we’ve provided all the information you need to know about our Laser Monkey, an innovative tool designed to ensure precise and quick setting of the [...]

Chain wax is an essential part of your motorcycle maintenance kit. It’s vital to the health and performance of your motorcycle, and can go a long way in preventing premature sprocket wear. Best motorcycle chain wax for protection and enhanced [...]

Our industry-leading PrimeShine Bodywork Foam Cleaner is kryptonite for flies. Originally created for lifting dirt and polishing motorcycles on the fly (no pun intended), the product also excels at lifting away insects that have met an unfortunate end on the [...]

Wearing the right clothing on your motorcycle helps to keep you safe and comfortable, so it’s vital that you’re wearing the right kit. If you’re after advice for finding the right garments, or you’re unsure as to whether your [...]

Over the May Bank Holiday weekend, we completed the 36 hour Iron Butt Brit Butt Rally, finishing in 11th place, recording the highest mileage of 1,733 miles. Here’s our rider’s story of sleep, speed, swindle and success! Day 1 – [...]

From your brake pedal to your kickstand, every single component of your bike needs to be taken care of and maintained. Whether it is a complete replacement or a straightforward adjustment, it’s crucial to the health of your bike [...]

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of relief you experience immediately after you have passed your motorcycle test - your riding career is just about to begin. You may feel like you are on top of the world, but in [...]

Going on a group ride with your friends is great fun. Whether you are touring countries you have never been to before, or are going for a day’s ride through the countryside, riding in a group brings a sense [...]

PRESS RELEASE: Tru-Tension racing forward following success in The Den! Innovative motorcycle tools manufacturer Tru-Tension successfully secured £75,000 of investment from retail guru Touker Suleyman on BBC’s Dragons’ Den on Sunday evening. Tru-Tension founder Chris Frappell, 26, said “Everything has [...]

PRESS RELEASE: Chris Frappell, a young inventor from Nailsea, Bristol and founder of Tru-Tension, a manufacturer of motorcycle products, will star on BBC’s Dragons’ Den this month. Chris, 26, said “It was such an amazing and exciting experience pitching to [...]

Riding on the highway is a completely different experience from riding in the city and on single carriageway roads, and it requires different skills. Particularly for newly qualified riders, the thought of riding on a highway can be an [...]

There seems to be an app for everything nowadays, and many have been created to benefit us motorcycle fanatics. Below we have outlined some of our favourite apps, but if you enjoy and recommend of any other apps, please let [...]

There’s few things worse than realising you have a flat tyre. Maybe it’s just my luck, but I always seem to get them at the worst possible time. Not only did a flat tyre once make me late to [...]

Looking for a Christmas gift to give a motorcyclist fanatic? Tru-Tension offer a range of products that can enhance the performance of and simplify the maintenance of your motorbike. 1 - Chain Monkey The world’s first precision chain tensioning tool, [...]

Previously, you may have read our 6 tips for motorcycling in winter, which focuses on what you need to do when riding. Here, however, we will focus on how to maintain the bike during these testing months, and how [...]

Buying a new bike is of course an exciting process, so the last thing you want is to take your bike home and realise there is a fault that you didn’t spot before you purchased the bike. To make [...]

Some bikes provide less comfort than others, but generally, motorcycles have built up a reputation for being an uncomfortable ride. Here are some tips to help ensure your experience on your bike is as pleasant as possible.   What [...]

Riding a motorcycle in the dark is very different to riding in the daylight, and can be a daunting experience the first few times. However, after a couple of rides and a read of this, you’ll be more than prepared [...]

With the prospect of driverless cars taking to the roads in the UK making headlines, we thought we weeks we asked our 22,000 followers on Facebook what they feel about this advance in technology. The results were surprising, with [...]

After hours of searching online, having multiple test-rides on multiple bikes and reading countless reviews, you’ve finally found your new best friend! Whether it’s your first bike, or you twentieth, there’s no better feeling than getting a new bike. However, [...]

The nod. It’s hard to explain to people who don’t ride a motorcycle. When asked, I often say “it’s like bus drivers who wave at one another” …but that usually triggers the response “but they know each other from work” [...]

Let’s be honest, there are enough risks on the road for bikers as it is, so the last thing you want to be worrying about is a mechanical problem with your own bike. Here’s our list of essential pre-ride safety [...]

So, you have signed up to a motorcycle track day. It’s going to be awesome. But it won’t be if you forget the essentials, or the extras that can make the day go as smoothly as possible.   Here’s our [...]

Setting a motorcycle chain can be difficult for beginners, time-consuming for experienced riders and can make the difference in optimum power output for track riders and road racers. So how do you know when your chain is too tight? Well, [...]

Last week, we finally got our hands on the much publicised 2017 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade for a day of proper road testing – did it live up to the hype? Well, yes and no. Firstly, this review is not from [...]

Bikers, we’d like to know what you think of driverless cars and if they will change the way you ride. To take our short survey, click here. If you would like to see the results of the survey, please follow [...]

Maintaining your motorcycle chain is a crucial part of keeping your bike in tip top condition, and for a variety of reasons for different riders. Racers and track day bikers will want to optimise the power output of their bikes, [...]

It seems an increasingly prominent thought in the Tru-Tension offices that technology is both a friend and an enemy of a motorcyclist. On one side of the coin, we love technology for helping us to go faster, travel more efficiently, [...]

Riding in the rain can be an enjoyable challenge. There’s something fulfilling about blasting it to your destination knowing you are fighting the elements and not letting the weather spoil your ride. Of course, it’s slightly different from dry riding [...]

The Motorcycle Chain Monkey has been independently reviewed by press, bloggers and customers on eBay and Amazon over the previous year, since the product successfully launched at the end of 2015. FROM THE PRESS [...]

New Norton V4 RR Revealed just this week, the Norton V4RR promises to be on of the most exciting premium bikes of 2017. New carbon fibre bodywork, wheels (SS model) and fuel tank Brand new Norton V4 engine (British built) [...]

Riding with a pillion can be a scary thought for a new rider, and even worse for a pillion that’s never been on a bike before. The good news is, it’s not as hard as you might think thanks to [...]

2016 has been an exciting year for everyone here at Tru-Tension, testing and developing new products while watching the success of Chain Monkey with bikers and race teams worldwide, enabling us to produce a range of innovative and exciting new [...]

A tour of Spain and Portugal on a Yamaha MT-09 Tracer, a Kawasaki Z1000 and a Triumph Street Triple. Here’s our story, photos, route maps and recommendations! 12 days, 1885 miles and 3 bikes. Day 1 – Santander to Villaprede, [...]

There’s not much better than meandering through a hot and sticky mountain pass amongst beautiful snow-capped scenery, but it can all be spoilt rotten by poor tyre maintenance. A check of your tyres should always be part of your pre-ride [...]

Keeping your bike’s chain clean, lubricated and to correct tension is essential to maintaining your pride and joy. Correct motorcycle chain tension will: Prolong chain and sprocket life Optimise performance and power delivery Provide a smoother ride Here’s how to [...]

A colleague in the Tru-Tension office picked up a new bike recently, and it created a discussion about when you should cancel your insurance for your old one. It can be extremely difficult to decide when to cancel your insurance [...]

Of course, no one wants an ugly helmet, or one that is going to break the bank. For years I’ve wanted an Arai helmet, but I just can’t find a model that fits. Remember, safety is paramount throughout this decision. [...]

How to emergency brake on a motorcycle It’s much harder to quickly stop a motorcycle than to make a motorcycle go quickly! It takes skill, a bit of knowhow and a lot of practice in a safe place to get [...]

With Michael Dunlop setting an incredible new lap record of 16 minutes 53.929 seconds — 133.962 mph (215.591 km/h) lap time for Hawk Racing BMW, the Isle of Man TT of 2016 was another incredible event for the island. The [...]

Packing for a motorcycle tour usually starts as fun and exciting, until you realise that your panniers have quickly filled up and you still haven’t packed any clothes. These tips will help you make the most of the space on [...]

With the summer months now well underway and plenty of newly registered motorcycles on the road, there’s plenty of movement in the used bike market. Here are our top tips for getting the best price for your bike. Make it [...]

Yamaha MT-09 Tracer – Reviewed and Tested - Why all the fuss? The new Yamaha MT-09 Tracer has become a bit of a poster girl for the magazines recently – just this week RIDE published a letter from a reader [...]

With the huge buzz about Honda’s new Africa Twin, the Tru-Tension Team took one on a test ride this week to see what all the fuss is about. With big shoes to fill, Honda we’re taking a bit of a [...]

Go to UK shows  >  USA shows  > AUS shows            As the motorcycling season nears, make sure you've got the important events near you in the diary! March 2016 12th March - Middlesex - Kempton Park [...]

1 - The very first race was held in 1907, won by Rem Fowler on a Norton, riding the short course. 2 - In 1911, the first year of the Isle of Man TT mountain course, Oliver Godrey won the [...]

When should I replace my chain and sprockets? It’s rare, but chains can fail and inflict other damage if not cared for correctly. This guide aims to help you to know when to replace your motorcycle’s chain and sprockets by [...]

Before we get started, here are some handy tips: Use a paddock stand or a center stand. It makes life much easier when spinning the rear wheel to expose more of the chain Don’t be tempted to use petrol in [...]

Using a Chain Monkey for setting a motorcycle chain for touring Touring by motorcycle is a brilliant way to take a break (we would argue there’s no better holiday!). To optimise your chances of avoiding problems and making the most [...]

Tru-Tension is excited to announce that our very own Chain Monkey features on kartsportnews.com as one of the best new products into the karting industry! Read the full article here: http://www.kartsportnews.com/c15/news_150915-7.html  

This weekend will see the biggest event of the Formula TKM karting calendar held at the Kimbolton circuit in Cambridgeshire. Tru-Tension will be exhibiting the new Chain Monkey designed specifically for karts throughout the weekend which will include ongoing demonstrations. [...]

Tru-Tension are proud to announce a new sponsorship partnership with TW Motorsport. The team predominantly focus on the Formula TKM, X30 and Cadet karting categories. The sponsorship will see all mechanics presented with a brand new Chain Monkey at the [...]

The MWR Motorsport Ducati mechanics were the first to get their hands on the new Chain Monkey at the British Superbike round of Knockhill. The version of Chain Monkey used is specifically designed for the motorcycle industry and was utilised [...]

Tru-Tension is proud to bring you our brand new website! Over the coming weeks, you will be able to purchase our Chain Monkey tool online. Keep checking back to find out all the latest news and developments. Take a look [...]