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SIZING IT UP - Sunstar-mc
SIZING IT UP
Sprockets and chains come in a variety of sizes. Each of those sizes is assigned a three-digit number that is, quite frankly, a great mystery to most riders. Yet, understanding... Read more...
WHEN IT COMES TO PERFORMANCE, EVERY OUNCE COUNTS! - Sunstar-mc
WHEN IT COMES TO PERFORMANCE, EVERY OUNCE COUNTS!
It’s just part of who we all are as performance-oriented riders. We want to squeeze every bit of performance from our bikes. Two ways we do that are by finding... Read more...
ON TRACK TO MAKE THE BEST PRODUCTS IN THE BUSINESS. - Sunstar-mc
ON TRACK TO MAKE THE BEST PRODUCTS IN THE BUSINESS.
Nothing contributes to product development quite the way that racing does. After all, the race track is the ultimate proving ground for motorcycle components. Especially sprockets and chains.   We... Read more...
KEEPING YOUR BIKE ON THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW. - Sunstar-mc
KEEPING YOUR BIKE ON THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW.
How to make sure your bike’s rear wheel is properly aligned for top performance and durability. Most of us don’t give it a second thought. But a misaligned rear wheel... Read more...
GOOD BIKE BEHAVIOR CALLS FOR A CHAIN THAT’S WELL ADJUSTED. - Sunstar-mc
GOOD BIKE BEHAVIOR CALLS FOR A CHAIN THAT’S WELL ADJUSTED.
Your bike’s final drive was designed by some really smart engineers to deliver serious performance while also staying composed, predictable and reliable through the constantly changing demands of everyday riding. ... Read more...
THE SUPERHEROES OF POWER DELIVERY. - Sunstar-mc
THE SUPERHEROES OF POWER DELIVERY.
How your bike’s sprockets and chain work together to deliver super power. To achieve maximum performance, most riders tend to turn immediately to the power plant and begin to mastermind... Read more...
TURNING BAD VIBRATION INTO GOOD VIBES. - Sunstar-mc
TURNING BAD VIBRATION INTO GOOD VIBES.
How changing your bike’s gearing with a sprocket change could be a smooth move. You love your bike. But the continuous vibration at certain speeds can be a real buzz... Read more...
SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW - Sunstar-mc
SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW
Looks can stop traffic. Modern brakes can stop old bikes. How to achieve more modern brake performance for your vintage motorcycle. There’s not much that’s more exciting than the head-turning... Read more...
DON’T SKIP OUT ON YOUR CHECK. - Sunstar-mc
DON’T SKIP OUT ON YOUR CHECK.
It’s easy to hop on the bike, hit the starter button and roll down the road or trail. But will your bike’s critical chain and sprockets be up to the... Read more...
HOW SUNSTAR® ENGINEERS ARE WORKING TO CLEAN UP THEIR ACT - Sunstar-mc
HOW SUNSTAR® ENGINEERS ARE WORKING TO CLEAN UP THEIR ACT
Sunstar® engineers have been known to fling a little dirt and mud. Now don’t get us wrong; they’re good guys, but they really know how to dish the dirt. Especially... Read more...
WHEN IT COMES TO BRAKING, YOUR BIKE IS BIASED - Sunstar-mc
WHEN IT COMES TO BRAKING, YOUR BIKE IS BIASED
Have you ever wondered why motorcycle and ATV manufacturers put large disks up front and smaller brakes in the rear? It’s a matter of designed-in brake bias. And that’s a... Read more...
UNCOVERING THE SECRETS OF ADVANCED BRAKE DISC DESIGN - Sunstar-mc
UNCOVERING THE SECRETS OF ADVANCED BRAKE DISC DESIGN
More than just metal hoops mounted to the wheel, those brake discs on your bike are packing a lot of secret performance. Here’s a quick lesson in advanced brake disc... Read more...