I want to look after my bike, where should I start?
You don't need to be a mechanic to look after your motorcycle. You just need enough understanding to ride safely, spot problems early and feel confident around your own motorbike. The more familiar you become with your bike, the more confident you'll feel every time you head out for a ride.
It's empowering to be able to avoid and spot problems, and can be the key to gaining your independence on 2 wheels, and certainly saving money through preventative checks.
We want to see new riders become confident independent bikers, and so you'll find we do our best to break down the basics. This should also help you have the conversation you want to have with your workshop when describing issues.
What's in this month's Maintenance Section
In Looking After Your Tyres along with covering the basics on your tyre condition we walk through how to read your tyre wear, and what it can tell you about your riding.
Trusting Your Brakes takes you through important visual checks and explains the key elements of your bikes braking system
In The Chain Gang we have included advice not only on what to check, but also how to clean and maintain your bike chain for all year riding, and the tools to purchase to take charge of some important maintenance.
Future Editions:
One of the best opportunities to learn about your motorcycle is when you collect it from a service. Dealers and workshops are happy to answer questions, and no question is a silly question when it comes to safety. In our future Dealer focus we cover The Five Questions to Ask When You Collect Your Bike