5 motorcycle maintenance tips

Although much less attention is needed, keeping your bike has some requirements just like maintaining your car

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Before accessing any filters, plugs, or changing any fluids, be sure to read your owner's manual.

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The engine is the beating heart of the car, therefore regular oil changes are necessary to keep it operating properly

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Apply the appropriate quantity and type of motorcycle oil using a funnel, replace the oil fill cap

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The engine's coolant keeps it from freezing, overheating, and corroding. Remove any necessary bodywork to have access to the coolant drain bolt

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Your engine's air filter keeps junk out. If your bike has one, it can eventually become clogged and filthy

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It's time to change the tyres if the small rubber knob found in the tyre grooves is at the same level as the rubber's contact with the road.

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Make sure the battery terminals on your bicycle are firmly fastened and adequately lubricated. Additionally, every two weeks

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Check to see whether your motorcycle's brakes are either too tight or too loose because this can seriously compromise your safety

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5 motorcycle maintenance tips

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Although much less attention is needed, keeping your bike has some requirements just like maintaining your car

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Before accessing any filters, plugs, or changing any fluids, be sure to read your owner's manual.

Credit: Google

The engine is the beating heart of the car, therefore regular oil changes are necessary to keep it operating properly

Credit: Google

Apply the appropriate quantity and type of motorcycle oil using a funnel, replace the oil fill cap

Credit: Google

The engine's coolant keeps it from freezing, overheating, and corroding. Remove any necessary bodywork to have access to the coolant drain bolt

Credit: Google

Your engine's air filter keeps junk out. If your bike has one, it can eventually become clogged and filthy

Credit: Google

It's time to change the tyres if the small rubber knob found in the tyre grooves is at the same level as the rubber's contact with the road.

Credit: Google

Make sure the battery terminals on your bicycle are firmly fastened and adequately lubricated. Additionally, every two weeks

Credit: Google

Check to see whether your motorcycle's brakes are either too tight or too loose because this can seriously compromise your safety

Credit: Google

Credit: Google

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