Ways to Protect Your New Motorcycle

Your motorcycle is more than just a compact, convenient, powerful, and thrilling way to get around—it’s an investment, and not a small one. And no matter how well you care for it and ride it, you should always be prepared for accidents and unforeseen events. We here at North County Indian Motorcycle want to help you defend your bike, so we’ve put together some ways to protect your new motorcycle, below. To learn more, or to see the new motorcycles we have for sale, contact our stores in San Marcos and Corona, California, today!

Warranties

Just about every new motorcycle comes off the lot with a warranty or two, but double-check to be sure. Once you know the warranty or warranties your bike has, make sure to familiarize yourself with everything they cover. That way you’ll know exactly what damage or malfunctions will be taken care of free of charge and which ones you might have to pay for, or how much.

Many motorcycles even have a variety of warranties available, so explore your options carefully. Try to balance affordable warranties with those that cover as many incidents, parts, and malfunctions as possible.

Insurance

You should have this lined up before you make your purchase, but it bears repeating: you need insurance to legally ride your motorcycle, and good insurance is obviously better. It may cost more, but if something happens to your bike, good insurance will take care of it for a much better price. 

Comprehensive coverage is the best option, in that regard. It can cover everything from weather damage to accidents to vandalism and more. Talk to your insurance agent before you finalize your plan to make sure you know what’s covered and what your options are.

Service Plans

Warranties and insurance can help a lot, but a good service plan can take you the rest of the way. With these, your trusted service department will be able to handle most repairs, maintenance, and upgrades for a much more reasonable price. That way you’re not just saving money in worst-case scenarios—you’re also saving money when you perform regular and preventative maintenance. 

Safety Checklist

Finally, there’s one last thing you can personally take care of to ensure your motorcycle (and you) stay safe on the road. Create a safety checklist of all the systems and parts your motorcycle relies on and check each of them before every ride. It takes less time than it might sound like, and it can save your bike, not to mention your life. The list we recommend starting with includes:

• Tires.
• Brakes.
• Fuel level.
• Engine oil.
• Throttle.

Are you looking for a trusted service department, or just for a new motorcycle entirely? Then contact us at North County Indian Motorcycle® and let our professional staff take care of you. We proudly serve the people of San Diego and Oceanside, California—let us serve you today!