New Motorcycle Preventative Care & Maintenance

If you’ve recently purchased a new motorcycle, the last thing you’re probably thinking about is maintenance and upkeep. However, if you fall behind on your model’s care, you’ll find yourself at the service center with a pricey bill sooner rather than later. To avoid this and ensure your new motorcycle stays in tip-top shape, check out our article below.

Clean Your Model

When people think of motorcycle maintenance, their minds immediately go to parts and engine components. However, the exterior of your new motorcycle will also need some TLC. To remove dirt and debris and minimize the appearance of rust and corrosion you should wash your motorcycle at least once every 3 months and give it a wax and polish every 6. You’ll also want to buy products to care for the leather on your model, including a leather cleaner and conditioner. 

Examine Tires

Tires need more upkeep and care than many motorcycle owners realize. You should be inspecting your tires at least once every 3 months for signs of damage, debris, and leaking air. You’ll also need to check each tire’s air pressure to ensure they’re not under or overfilled.

Professional Maintenance

While your new motorcycle won’t need any serious maintenance or repairs for quite a while, we still recommend visiting a professional mechanic at least once a year. This will allow you to catch serious repairs while they’re still minor issues, and give you a good idea of your model’s overall condition over time. 

Looking for a reputable motorcycle mechanic in the San Diego and Oceanside, CA area? Then we recommend stopping here at North County Indian® Motorcycle! Our location in San Marcos, CA employs an amazing staff of qualified motorcycle mechanics and offers a full-service maintenance center for you to take advantage of.