Inspections

Unlike a car, a motorcycle needs a strict routine of inspections and maintenance e.g. cars need to be serviced every 15 000km - a motorcycle every 5 000km!. Develop a rigid habit of checks and inspections every time you use it and adhere to a weekly, monthly and quarterly maintenance routine. You are going to be bitterly disappointed if you think that your friendly motorcycle dealer is going to maintain your motorcycle (they are in the repair business which is much more profitable). Things like loose spokes, battery water, cracked rubber hoses, loose bolts and nuts, all fluid levels, light bulbs, switches, brake fluid levels, corrosion and everything to do with your chain is your problem. This is the voice of experience speaking!!