Bike maintenance

Regularly check your:

• Tyres - ensure that the two contact patches are intact (they should be the size of a credit card)
• Tyre pressure – always check this with the tyres cold as the pressure increases when hot
• Brake pad thickness
• Brake fluid limit – if it starts to drop get it checked out immediately
• Oil – make sure that you support the bike upright on level ground to allow the oil level to stabilise
• Chain and sprockets – a loose chain will wear out your sprocket and sap your power
• Coolant level – it should not fall unless you have a leak
• Fuel filter – make sure it is not clogged
• The fluid levels on each chamber of your battery – if any chamber is low, carefully top it up.  Use only distilled or deionised water, not tap water
• Your lights and horn

Keep your bike clean – if you wash your bike regularly not only will you maintain its value but you are also more likely to spot any loose or damaged parts.