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The most important motorcycle maintenance tasks There’s a world of difference between what my husband does to maintain his classic motorcycles (that he only rides occasionally) and what we do to maintain our Kawasaki ninjas, which we use several times a week, for general riding and track days. Of course, HOW regularly depends a lot on what sort of bike you have, how often you’re using it, and what sort of riding you’re doing.

There are some tasks which need to be done regularly on your motorcycle. What regular maintenance should be done on a motorcycle? I have every faith that should you visit a garage, your mechanic will look like this (and of COURSE she knows what she’s doing… *if I roll my eyes any harder, they might get stuck*) It’s one of those things that ‘once you know, you know’, but please don’t start messing around with your chain or other parts of your bike without knowing what you’re doing. But, if you’re in any doubt, ask a mechanic to show you. We’ve written this post to help you understand basic motorcycle maintenance tasks which you can do yourself at home or out on the road. There are also some fantastic YouTube channels where you can follow along as they maintain their bikes. I wouldn’t know how to do half of this stuff without my husband showing me. That being said, I’d like to make something really really clear. If nothing else, knowing what to look for before you go out for a ride, whether that’s on the track or a tour around Europe, could help save you from a breakdown, or worse! Getting a handle on how your bike ticks increase your chances of being able to tackle roadside repairs without needing to wait for recovery, especially if you’re going touring with your motorcycle.īut you’ll feel much more confident as a rider once you start to understand your bike a little better.Įven better, it’s a LOT cheaper to maintain your motorcycle yourself as much as you can, rather than pop it into a garage every time it needs anything doing. I strongly believe that every motorcycle owner should know a little bit about how to maintain their bike, just like every car owner should. Without regular routine checks, adjustments and replacements, items like tyres, brakes, suspension and chains can fail, causing catastrophic results. Regular motorcycle maintenance isn’t just about keeping an engine running smoothly.

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