How to Maintain your Motorcycle
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are a lot of things to do before you ride. Whether it’s the first ride of the season or you’re out riding every week, you should always go through pre-ride checklist before you go on the highway.
Here are the things you should do to make your ride safe and enjoyable.
| What to do? | What to consider? | What to do? |
| Check Engine Oil | Engine oil should be changed every 3700 miles or so. | Change |
| Check Oil Filter | Replace Oil Filter every two oil changes. | Change |
| Check Coolant | Whenever engine easily overheats. | Examine |
| Check Transmission/Final Drive Oil | It depends on your motorcycle. Check your manual for further information about this. | Change |
| Check Spark Plugs | Replace every 24 months or 30,000 miles | Examine/Change |
| Check Valves | Replace every 6000 miles or whenever you hear tapping sounds in the valves. | Examine/Adjust if necessary |
| Check Carburetor | If your engine hiccups when you open the throttle. | Synchronize as needed |
| Check Idle Speed | Take a look at your owner’s manual to see the ideal idle speed, then match it to your bike. | Examine/Adjust as required |
| Check Fuel Lines | Notice if your motorcycle is leaking fuel. | Examine; change chafed lines, tighten clamps |
| Check Fuel Filter | The frequency of changing the filter depends on the capacity of the filter.. Generally, changed it if it’s plugged. | Examine/Change if necessary |
| Check Air Filter | Clean when it’s having a yellowish color, replace if it starts to flake off during cleaning. | Examine/Clean or change if necessary |
| Check Throttle/Throttle Cables | Examine routinely. | Examine and lubricate, check operation, adjust free play |
| Check Choke/Fast Idle Control | If engine is still cold after choking. | Check Operation. Lubricate and adjust linkage as necessary |
| Check Fork Seals | Whenever you notice leaking. | Check for leaks or damages |
| Check Rear Shocks | If bouncing is noticeable. | Check for leaks, worn bushings. |
| Check Drive Chain | If it’s gunky and greasy. | Check, lubricate and adjust |
| Check Drive Belt | Severe squeaking while underway or edgewear on the belt may indicate misalignment of the pulleys. Check drive belt. | Inspect, Check tension |
| Check Drive Shaft | Check the manual every how often you should change. | Change oil |
| Check Brake Fluid | Once every two years or 20,000 to 25,000 miles. | Check level; if contaminated, change fluid. |
| Check Brake Pads | Change every time you change brake fluid. | Check/Change |
| Check Brake Calipers | Many caliper failures result in brake-pull complaints because the caliper piston fails to retract. | Wrench-check mounting hardware, check for leaks/chafed hoses or turn dust boots. Make sure all pistons are free. |
| Check Brake Rotors | If your motor begins pulsating or wobbling, or your brakes begin squealing, screeching or squeaking. | Wrench-check mounting hardware, look for scoring or other damage. |
| Check Brake Master Cylinders | A faulty master cylinder usually leaks externally out the rear piston or leaks internally. You are able to detect external brake fluid leaks by checking the master cylinder boot for fluid or dampness on the firewall. | Check for leaks. |
| Check Wheels | Inspect regularly. | Check and adjust spokes. Check wheel bearings for play. Check wheel seals for leakage. Check wheel alignment. |
| Check Tire Condition and Pressure | Inspect regularly. | Check and adjust. |
| Check Engine and Frame Bolts | Check manual. | Check |
| Check Lights | Inspect regularly. | Change if lights are broken. |
| Check Battery and charging system | Change every 2 years. | Top off battery, check cable terminals, check charge rate. |
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