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5 helpful tips to keep your motorcycle running at peak performance

Jun. 15 2022 Miscellaneous By macleanssport

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Whether you already have a motorcycle or are looking to buy a motorcycle one thing is for certain and that is you want your bike to be at peak performance when you are out on it. Driving a motorcycle is fun but we all want to be safe while were out for a drive, so here are 5 helpful tips for you to keep your motorcycle running smoothly during bike season.

  • Keeping your motorcycle clean 

Properly cleaning your motorcycle not only will keep your bike looking great when your out on it but also it will help prevent any dirt or grime form getting into places that it shouldn’t. Regularly cleaning your bike is also a great way to keeping rust from forming on your bike.

  • Checking your tire pressure 

One of the more forgotten about steps to keeping your bike running smoothly is checking your tire pressure. By checking your tire pressure before every drive you go out on will not only keep yourself safe but it will also help with making your tires last longer and keep your gas bill down.

  • Lube chain after every trip 

Another helpful tip to elongating your bikes life is lubing the chain after every drive. Lubing your chain after every drive will help keep your chain from rusting and snapping as well as keeping it from snapping off while you drive. A well lubricated chain has less chance of wearing out as fast and will help the overall performance of the bike.

  • Checking tension on chain regularly 

Checking the tension of your bikes chain is a very important step to a healthy bike as well as keeping you safe while you drive. Each bike has its own recommended tension for the chain in its owner Manual as well as how to properly check it. You should regularly check your bikes chain tension before each use as if the chain is to tight it runs the risk of snapping off and if its too loose you run the risk of it coming off as you drive.

  • Checking your oil levels properly 

It goes without saying that checking your oil and doing oil changes, when necessary, will keep your motorcycle running at it best for long term just like it would for your car. When it comes to motorcycles though make sure to read the owners manual about how to properly check and change it. As all motorcycles are different and may have a different place to look and a different way to properly change the oil. If you are unsure of what oil to put into your motorcycle, as it is different than car oil, your local powersport dealership will be more then willing to help you with making sure your motorcycle gets exactly what it needs.

With these easy steps you will be able to keep your motorcycle running at peak performance all through bike season!