The global motorcycle industry gathers in Milan for EICMA 2026, November 3–8. Discover the innovations shaping motorcycling, explore Factory Links' premium bearing and chassis solutions, and learn about Hard Enduro star Mario Román's special appearance at the Factory Links booth in Hall 14, Stand B22.
Proper bearing installation is about more than pressing a new bearing into place. Learn how fit, force, alignment, preload, and the right tools help protect wheel, steering, linkage, swingarm, and shock bearings.
Wheel bearing damage can begin long before you feel play at the wheel. Learn how contamination, lubrication breakdown, sealing, and bearing precision affect performance—and which warning signs can reveal trouble before failure.
It's More Than a Race. It's a Test for Survival. Towering mountain climbs. Endless rock gardens. Deep river crossings. Dense forests. Thousands of feet of elevation change. Every summer, the city of Sibiu, Romania, welcomes the world's best hard enduro...
When riders experience vague steering, front-end instability, or a noticeable "notch" when turning the handlebars, the first instinct is often to blame suspension settings, tire pressure, or worn fork components. But sometimes, the real culprit is hidden deeper within the...
When rear suspension performance starts to feel harsh, inconsistent, or unsettled, many riders immediately focus on shock settings. Compression feels too stiff. Rebound becomes inconsistent or unpredictable. The rear end kicks sideways over square-edge bumps, traction suffers under acceleration, and...
The Hard Enduro disciple represents one of the most demanding environments in all of motorsport. Riders and machines are pushed to their absolute limits – navigating steep climbs, rock gardens, river crossings, and technical forest terrain where mechanical failure is...
For many off-road riders, the start of a new season means fresh fuel, clean air filters, and new tires. But one of the most important maintenance steps is often overlooked: inspecting and servicing your chassis bearings. Wheel bearings, steering stem...
Motorcycle chassis bearings operate under unique loads, contamination, and motion not found in industrial applications. This article explains why application-specific engineering is critical for durability, performance, and reliability in real-world off-road riding conditions.
