16/06/2022
So what does a spark plug do? Spark plugs are utilised as a source of ignition at the conclusion of the compression cycle in gasoline engines. […]
08/06/2022
When combustion engines operate, they generate heat and there is liquid coolant circulating to keep it cool. Once the engine is heated, the thermostat opens and […]
29/04/2022
The oil filter may appear to be a basic metal canister, but it is actually a very sophisticated component that is critical to the longevity of […]
21/04/2022
The Amp Hour (Ah) rating of a battery indicates its power and lifespan. Essentially, this indicates how long a battery will continue to provide an amp […]
23/03/2022
Bleeding a brake is the process of removing old brake fluid from the master cylinder, the hose and the caliper. Bleeding is necessary whenever a brake […]
15/03/2022
Brake fluid is a hydraulic liquid that is critical to your vehicle’s braking system; without it, you would simply not be able to stop. It transmits […]
23/02/2022
One of the most important components of your motorcycle are the brake calipers. When something goes wrong with the brake caliper, simply put, your motorcycle is […]
16/02/2022
A neglected drive chain won’t last long and will quickly damage the sprockets. Routine chain adjustment and lubrication isn’t difficult and will ensure maximum chain and […]
31/01/2022
If you have a motorcycle at home you should be carrying out regular fluid checks to keep your motorcycle running longer on the road. Pre-ride and […]
25/01/2022
It’s so tempting to get on your bike and ride off without any worries and “leave the world” behind. But it’s very important to make sure […]
29/12/2021
You’ve got an office job, you’re a social media influencer who’s always on the phone making brilliant videos so why would you want to get your […]
18/12/2021
Engine oil and what does it do? The main purpose of engine oil is to lubricate all moving parts and keeps them running smoothly and reduces […]
24/11/2021
What tools should I be buying? A toolkit is a fundamental requirement for servicing and repairing a motorcycle. Although there will be an initial expense in […]
24/11/2021
We’ve covered so many blogs on why servicing your motorcycle is important and why motorcycles require regular maintenance to get optimum performance and keep the parts […]
26/10/2021
What does a fuel filter do? Your motorcycle has a stock fuel filter that sits inside the tank before the fuel pump and its job is […]
24/10/2021
Motorcyclists are not all the same and each rider will have to do their own research as to what kind of chain they are looking for […]
28/09/2021
Nothing worse than getting up early for a ride and finding out that your bike wont start. We get to see a lot of such messages […]
10/09/2021
Before we got down to writing this we understood one fact about engine oil, it’s like religion where everyone has an opinion about it and most […]
20/08/2021
If you’re out there munching kilometers on your motorcycles there is bound to be a day where you’ll face a flat tyre. Tyre technology has improved […]
13/08/2021
Your motorcycle has either a spoked rim or an alloy one, and it sure is a good talking point considering manufacturers are still rolling out either […]
11/07/2021
SINTERED…. Sintered brake pads have now become the most popular type of brake pads, and in fact, they have become standard Original Equipment on 99% of […]
30/06/2021
There are plenty of tools and toolkits out there so where does someone start? Basic tools to start off include wrenches, ratchets, sockets and pliers. There’s […]
26/06/2021
Now that you’ve got yourself a fancy bike, more than just good looks it needs to ride better. So how do you keep it running well […]
29/05/2021
Why does my motorcycle have Fork Seals & Fork Oil? The top most thing on our maintenance schedule and that is very religiously followed is Engine […]
10/05/2021
Every chain will eventually have its end of life, just how does one know when it’s time for it to be taken off duty? Read on […]
20/04/2021
Your motorcycle engine loves clean air and the only way to get this is to either replace your stock air filter regularly or clean and re-oil […]
30/03/2021
Your motorcycle swingarm goes through heavy loads, constant movement and is exposed to dirt, water and grime that gets flung off the rear tire. All of […]
24/03/2021
Weather in India can be very extreme and it’s all dependent on what part of the country you live. Most of us travel north to south […]
15/03/2021
One of our customers had something to say about the Giant Loop Mototrekk Panniers On a recent trip one of our customers Shubhankar Basu (follow him […]
13/02/2021
The one-word answer – Safety! How? Let me explain. I have used various LED aux lights over the years and one common issue I would find […]
29/01/2021
Every luggage manufacturer has gotten into making tank bags and there are a plethora of them in the market. Tank bags are there to get that […]
21/01/2021
Here’s a quick guide towards choosing the best brake pads for your motorcycle. What you need to know is the type of motorcycle and what it […]
03/12/2020
The world’s an adventure – or so, we motorcyclists like to think. Be it surviving our dirt-track resembling roads or exploring places old and new – […]
05/11/2020
Air, Oil or Liquid – whatever the tech in use, the cooler the temperature, the better we run. What’s more, this adage stands true for rides […]
02/11/2020
My recent spares sales experience at the company authorized service centre was a rough one. It got me thinking on how things can be improved, while […]
01/11/2020
It’s mid October and I am finally getting back on the saddle. It’s been a funny few months prior to this where I had doctors looking […]
24/10/2020
The BMW GS always has been the epitome of adventure riding to me. Never had seen one up close, let alone touch or ride one, but […]
16/10/2020
The original chain on my Triumph Tiger XCX lasted me 44000km. That chain has had a hard life – it is usually covered in muck, has […]
16/10/2020
Picture this: You walk into a company authorised service centre (ASC). The Manager-in-charge, steps out to greet you warmly. You explain that your motorcycle was stranded […]
02/10/2020
Going side-ways on two wheels can be a ton of fun. Not so when it is because the tires have worn past their best-use mark! Missing […]
25/09/2020
When my spills from a cycle became more frequent than frequent, I decided to move on to motorbikes – a safer option (??). Went through a […]
19/09/2020
Part 3/3 I always feel a motorcycle is a constant work in progress rather than a cold approach as something fixed and the chapter closed. The […]
31/08/2020
The Moto-Gods have been kind in the past few years as work and road-trips intertwined. This means that I end up carrying a laptop along even […]
29/08/2020
Motorcyclists! If we’re not busy riding or scrapping with the pals over whose rides’ the best among the lot – we’re out shopping the block. Stalking […]
20/08/2020
I look out the window and could see the weather Gods taking a break from their incessant pour down. Not wanting to let go of a […]
12/08/2020
I am a late bloomer. I start slow and introspective then Wile E. coyote the rest of it. With no glorious stories of motorcycling or passionate […]
05/08/2020
To Royal Enfield it or not?I have had this beauty for just over 3 months now, and it has been all good so far. Before I […]
19/06/2020
A stuck oil filter and what to do besides cursing A lot of enthusiasts grew up tinkering with bikes. They not only have a deep mechanical […]
10/06/2020
Gimmick or a truly affordable hack? More importantly, what does it really do? The vast majority of us don’t hold automobile engineering degrees. We know a […]
05/06/2020
Many a times we all think that we wanna go far…like may be a RTW (Round the World) trip or may be something smaller, like a […]
16/05/2020
Part 2/3Lockdown has been an interesting time for lot of people to try do something with their motorcycles and considering I have done most of the […]
16/05/2020
Superbike riders often feel that their motorcycle is not powerful or noisy enough. Well, a DeCat may be a good solution for some of these fellows […]
09/05/2020
Part – 1Headlights – probably one of the least cared about equipment on most Indian motorcycles. Have you noticed the headlights throw, spread and potency on […]
09/05/2020
Most of us dream of riding across the country and exploring a new place. Many go back to the same location to relive their previous experience […]
04/05/2020
Long term review and the top accessories you should be looking at for the Ducati Multistrada 1200S She lovingly came home on 22nd January 2015, one […]
19/04/2020
Often everyone speaks about going fast on a motorcycle. The bar-talks usually start with horsepower numbers and end with lap-time boasting. But seldom do we realise […]
17/04/2020
Owning and riding motorcycles is a kind of crazy, outsiders will never grasp. I ventured into riding and falling flat for my 1st motorcycle simultaneously; to be […]
14/04/2020
Meet my 2016 Triumph Tiger XCX. In the three years I have had it, it has done 30,000km in addition to the 12,000km it has had […]
13/04/2020
… bars. I’m talking about handle bars, and what goes into getting the perfect one. At 169 cm, I’m not very tall. At 65kgs and still […]
13/04/2020
Part 1/3 A little history – So I am going to be true to myself and say this, I wasn’t a fan of big and obnoxious […]
12/04/2020
Torque settings 101 The motorcycle that you ride is held together by a bunch of nuts and bolts. Almost every one of these is supposed to […]
12/11/2019
We sat down with Mike Marcella, Director of Technology at Maxima Oils to answer some of your oil queries A lot of times we get questions […]
10/12/2017
So a fuse block is basically a device that protects your electrical equipment by having a fuse between the power source and the device. The fuse […]
22/08/2015
FITTING THE 7″ HEADLIGHT STONE GUARD/GRILL ON TRIUMPH BIKES There seems to be a lot of confusion on how to get the supplied clips with the […]
28/06/2015
The Arrow 2:2 exhausts by Arrow Italy is a magnificent piece of stainless steel art. It offers up to 44% weight savings in comparison to the OEM […]
07/06/2015
Please read and agree to the terms and conditions before reading this article. The possible Bonneville Footpeg issue Just so we are clear the footpeg system […]
31/05/2015
Torque settings for Triumph Bonneville, T1OO, Speedmaster, America, Thruxton & Scrambler Ref: Haynes Service & Repair Manual Image via: Tutus play PDF link: Torque settings TORQUE SETTINGS […]
18/05/2015
Before we start anything we would like to strongly say that, a tyre should be selected as per the driving conditions, your driving technique and most […]
19/04/2015
While there is no “right” or “wrong” way to brake, there is certainly a optimal way of braking and that’s what we will be discussing in […]
28/02/2015
Well in India its compulsory to have a number plate on the front and rear of the bike. The company does provide a bracket to accommodate […]
09/02/2015
Please read the Disclaimer and terms before proceeding. These operations need to be performed by certified technicians. The image above shows a Tiger caliper of the […]
06/02/2015
There are a lot of things that went into the making of the name, logo and design of Triumph Riders India. Here is a list of […]
18/01/2015
Well you have charged your devices, filled up the fuel and got your gear ready but here is a quick check that every biker needs to […]
11/01/2015
Well to begin with all the tyres come with the maximum tyre pressure mentioned on them. Thats a point to begin with when you are at […]
01/01/2015
The location of the rear brakes on a Triumph bonneville is not an ideal position considering the road conditions in India and especially more so if you are […]
11/10/2014
We all seem to know and feel that yellow lighting (popularly thought as Amber) is more suitable for fog but why is that so? Here is […]