How To Service A Motorcycle?

How do I service my motorcycle at home?

Servicing tips for your motorcycles

1. Oil and filter change. Your engine oil needs to be changed regularly to ensure engine longevity.
2. Air filter. Bikes are fitted with either a paper or foam type air filter element.
3. Spark plugs.
4. Drive chain adjustment.
5. Oiling cables, levers and pivots.
6. Clutch adjustment.
7. Engine idle speed (tick over speed)
8. Brake pads.

What does a motorcycle service include?

A full service will include a road test to ensure the motorbike is running as expected. The service will very likely include an oil and oil filter change, as well as checks to brake callipers, pistons, cables, levers, pivots, wheel bearings, headlights, chain function and tyre pressure, among others.

How often should motorcycle be serviced?

Stick to the recommendations of service interval as specified by the manual in the first year. That should help in maintaining the warranty of the bike as well. Once you are clear of all the free servicing, get it serviced between every 4000 – 6000 kms.

How much does it cost to service a motorbike?

Typical Cost of Annual Servicing You can expect standard motorcycle maintenance to cost around $1,000 a year or up. For premium motorcycles such as Ducati, upkeep will (as expected) be higher.

How can I make my motorcycle run smoother?

Follow these simple steps to make sure your motorcycle runs as smoothly as you.

1. Keep it Clean. A dirty motorcycle is just down right disrespectful.
2. Tyre pressure.
3. Stopping.
4. Chain it right.
5. Clutch out.
6. Light it up.
7. Smooth as oil.
8. Keeping it straight.

What happens in first service of bike?

The first service of a two wheeler is done at 500 -700 KM or one month of usage. This service will include change of oil and other fluids. Also, by now it is possible that the bike may have had some damage or banging during common usage, which may require replacement.

How many miles will a motorcycle last?

For sports bikes, 25,000 miles can be a lot. Harley-Davidson® motorcycles are built to last much longer. If a bike has good maintenance records, no signs of damage and no oil leaks, even a bike with 40,000 to 50,000 miles can be expected to last a long time.

How long does a motorcycle service take?

Anything up to 2 hrs. Oil and oil filter change and a quick inspection of brakes, steering, lights and tyres.

How often should you change oil on a motorcycle?

How often you change your motorcycle oil will depend on the type of oil it uses, the number of miles and frequency it’s driven. Your user manual will provide the recommended service intervals, but as a general rule: Mineral oil should be replaced every 2,000 to 3,000 miles, or at least once a year.

Why do motorcycle tires wear out so fast?

Sportbike tires are meant to provide maximum grip so they are a soft compound that wears quickly. When you only have 2 tires you need more grip than you do in a car, and that’s why you get more wear than your standard car tires.

Do motorcycles need a lot of maintenance?

Regardless of which bike you go with, motorcycles can cost more to maintain than cars since they require service and maintenance more frequently. On the other hand, if you’re looking at a used bike, that could need immediate maintenance and repairs and can vary by age and condition of the bike itself.

How much is a full tune-up on a motorcycle?

From research and consultation with a number of top bike shops though, it would seem that the cost for a routine tune – up should be around $60-$100. This should include at least an oil change and other general maintenance to keep your motorcycle running smoothly.

Why are motorcycle oil changes so expensive?

There is a difference. Bike oil and filters also costs more than car oil and filters. Usually takes a lot more time to change too depending how much plastic your bike has. There are also fewer motorcycle /power sports garages out there so there is less competition, so less incentive for shops to discount rates.

Is it hard to change a motorcycle tire?

One of those is changing your motorcycle tires. While most people would prefer going to a mechanic for this task, you can choose to do it on your own so you may save time and money in the process. Changing your motorcycle’s tires is not hard provided that you have the right knowledge and tools to do it.

Why are motorcycle parts so expensive?

The markup on cars is greater than the markup on motorcycles. Motorcycle companies markup the price of a piece of plastic by 100-200% or so and make profit. Aftermarket companies make better stuff for the same price range to compete and so on.