Preventative Motorcycle Maintenance Tips

Series Summary

The first gasoline powered motorcycle was built by German inventors in 1885. Even back then, German engineering was some of the best in the world. Over time, innovations have been made, new technology has been discovered. Modern day motorcycles comprise much more complex systems of metal parts, wires—and even computer chips. If you don’t know what’s going on with your hog, it’s not so easy as just sitting down and taking things apart to see how they work. If you manage to reassemble the bike, chances are you’ll have a nice new piece of garage furniture.

In this free do-it-yourself motorcycle maintenance course on video, learn how to properly repair and maintain your bike, so that you can ride cross country without having to stop in at a mechanic. The ultimate riding experience is characterized by freedom and independence. Imagine cruising down the highway, going 75mph, mirrored sunglasses and bandana in place, sun setting behind you—only to have your ride stall out just as you realize how cool you must look.

Take a few minutes to get some practical tips on the practical art of motorcycle maintenance, including how to check your oil, tire pressure, brakes, and lights, how to tell if your tires need replacing, and a few other important checks to make before your next ride.

Video Transcript

"I'm Chad I present motorcycles in Wilmington, North Carolina on behalf of expertvillage.com I'm here to show you some of my maintenance on our bike before you go out for a ride. Today we are going to talk about preventing maintenance that you should do on your bike before you go out for a drive. There are something you should know is first you want to check your air pressure in your tires. You always want to check your brakes to make sure they are working, check all your bolts, check your brake levers, your oil to make sure your oil is full. Check all your lighting on your bike to make sure your brake lights are working, your blinker, your headlights and stuff like that. Check your front tire to as well as your back in air pressure and pretty much make sure everything is secure on the bike and then law maintenances is you should have it service by a professional mechanic that knows what he is doing to make sure everything else is done right. "