Motorcycle Maintenance Tips

Regular maintenance helps ensure that your motorcycle runs smoothly and safely. It can also help extend its lifespan and even cut down on repair costs. Enjoy these great perks by keeping up with the following motorcycle maintenance tasks.

1.  Change the Oil

It is essential to change your motorcycle’s oil and oil filter regularly. Check your motorcycle owner’s manual for the recommended interval and be sure to follow that schedule.

2. Refill Coolant Levels

Coolant helps regulate your motorcycle's engine temperature, maintain peak performance, and keep the engine from overheating. As you ride around town, however, the coolant supply naturally depletes. It's important to regularly top off coolant levels to ensure your motorcycle runs efficiently.

3. Check the Tires

Tire pressure can have a huge impact on motorcycle performance as well as the safety of the ride. Before you hit the road, be sure to check tire pressure and inflate or deflate accordingly to match the manufacturer's recommendations.

4. Inspect the Brakes

Be sure to look over your motorcycle's brakes every so often.  Make sure the brake pads are at their proper thickness and, if necessary, replace them.

5. Clean Your Motorcycle

Regularly washing and waxing your motorcycle will help keep it looking like new. It will also help protect the exterior from corrosion and rust. Just be sure to use motorcycle-safe cleaning products that won't cause any damage to the finish.

For all of your motorcycle needs, contact the experts at Reiman's Harley-Davidson. Whether you want to explore motorcycles for sale or get your model professionally serviced, we can help! Our dealership is based in Kewanee, Illinois, and we also serve those in Peoria and Davenport.