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IDENTIFYING THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A BAD SPROCKET - Sunstar-mc
IDENTIFYING THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A BAD SPROCKET
Sprockets don’t start out as bad characters; they become that way. Over time, based on the environments they’re subjected to and the circles they run in sprockets can turn and... Read more...
OFF TRACK! (STREET USE OF RACING PADS) - Sunstar-mc
OFF TRACK! (STREET USE OF RACING PADS)
Race pads on street bikes could slow you down. Or … not. Modern sport bikes have face-ripping power that quickly produces incredible speed. To match all of that swiftness, fast... Read more...
THE DIRT ON CHAIN WEAR - Sunstar-mc
THE DIRT ON CHAIN WEAR
Dirt, mud and sand may be your chain’s worst enemy. Even Superman had his kryptonite—the one element that could bring the superhero to his knees. Dirt, mud and sand can... Read more...
THE PROBLEM WITH DRY, KINKED DRIVE CHAINS. - Sunstar-mc
THE PROBLEM WITH DRY, KINKED DRIVE CHAINS.
Sometimes, despite our best intentions to maintain our bikes, we let things go a little longer than we should—especially if it’s an item that requires us to get down on... Read more...
4 TIPS TO BETTER BRAKING AND MOVES THAT WOULD SCORE A PERFECT “10” - Sunstar-mc
4 TIPS TO BETTER BRAKING AND MOVES THAT WOULD SCORE A PERFECT “10”
Nearly every rider wants more power. But power is only impressive if it can be managed with excellent braking. Done right, it’s as beautiful as a well-choreographed dance between rider... Read more...
HOW TO KNOW WHEN TO REPLACE SPROCKETS - Sunstar-mc
HOW TO KNOW WHEN TO REPLACE SPROCKETS
The time to replace sprockets isn’t after the teeth are severely curled or worn down to a nub. Or when the chain starts jumping the cogs. To maintain top, reliable... Read more...
BRAKING: THE RACER’S POV - Sunstar-mc
BRAKING: THE RACER’S POV
How great brakes make the top race teams go faster. Nothing contributes to product development quite the way that racing does. After all, the race track is the ultimate testing... Read more...
FREE T-SHIRT WITH PURCHASE! - Sunstar-mc
FREE T-SHIRT WITH PURCHASE!
Get a FREE RideGear t-shirt and FREE Shipping during the Sunstar-Braking.com Website Launch Celebration.* Sunstar and Braking, the world’s top brands in sprockets, chains, brake discs and pads, unite in... Read more...
HOW LOSING OR ADDING A FEW TEETH CAN IMPROVE YOUR BIKE’S PERFORMANCE - Sunstar-mc
HOW LOSING OR ADDING A FEW TEETH CAN IMPROVE YOUR BIKE’S PERFORMANCE
No other final drive design has the gearing flexibility of a chain-drive system. By simply swapping out that stock front or rear sprocket with a different size, you can tune... Read more...
ARE FACTORY BRAKE PADS THE BEST CHOICE FOR YOUR BIKE? - Sunstar-mc
ARE FACTORY BRAKE PADS THE BEST CHOICE FOR YOUR BIKE?
Fact: factory pads are a compromise. Being a bike manufacturer isn’t easy. After all, factory engineers and bean counters have to balance performance, quality, cost, and a wide range of... Read more...
DO MODERN MOTORCYCLE CHAINS HAVE AN APPETITE FOR CHAIN LUBE? - Sunstar-mc
DO MODERN MOTORCYCLE CHAINS HAVE AN APPETITE FOR CHAIN LUBE?
Motorcycle chain drive has been around for eons. And, after more than a century it’s still the most efficient way to get power to the ground. But don’t think today’s... Read more...
WINNING! WHAT MAKES TOP RACERS GREAT. - Sunstar-mc
WINNING! WHAT MAKES TOP RACERS GREAT.
Riders who consistently earn a spot on the podium; are they a unique breed? Are they made differently than everyone else with a special “checkered flag” gene? Or are they... Read more...