Basic motorcycle maintenance checklist
It doesn’t take long, and the peace of mind you’ll get knowing you personally checked your machine from tip to tail will pay you back tenfold. Trust me, an hour in the garage now beats an hour on the side of the road troubleshooting or waiting for AMA roadside assistance. ow To Prep Your Motorcycle for Spring If you keep up with the motorcycle maintenance schedule in your service manual (the number-one tool in your garage) and you did your due diligence when putting your bike away for winter, you’ll breeze through this list. But if you’re like most of us (myself included), you did a bit better than the bare minimum, got cold, and made yourself a grilled cheese. So go ahead, roll your sleeves up, and get busy with all the things you'll need to get your motorcycle maintenance checklist Washing your motorcycle is a great way to start your pre-season inspection. As you clean each part, you’ll notice any looseness or wear, and removing grime will make it easy to sp...