Motorcycle Maintenance: During a Ride

If you are a motorcycle owner, you may end up encountering a maintenance issue in the middle of a ride. The following tips can help set you up for success with dealing with this situation.

Prevent Motorcycle Issues

The first step is trying to keep problems from occurring. The best way to do this? Preventative motorcycle maintenance.

Your owner's manual should cover essential tasks and their recommended timeline. By keeping your motorcycle in optimal condition, you reduce the chances of running into an issue on the road.

Do Pre-Trip Inspections

Before you start a ride, take a minute to look over your motorcycle. Check and test the various parts and systems. You may uncover an issue, which will be much easier to address at home than on the side of the highway!

Pack for Motorcycle Maintenance on the Road

When packing your motorcycle, be sure to include a basic toolkit. This will allow you to handle minor repairs without needing to visit a service department.

The basic motorcycle maintenance kit can include pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, tire patches, a portable air compressor, and a fuel siphon. You may want to add or remove items depending on your specific motorcycle and your maintenance expertise.

Know How to Handle a Situation

If a motorcycle maintenance issue happens, your priority should be safety. Try to get off of the road as quickly as possible. Ideally, you could take the next exit and pull over. If that's not an option, pull over to the shoulder or the median.

If you can safely tackle the needed motorcycle maintenance, go ahead and get back to riding. If not, call in the experts and let them handle it.

Need professional motorcycle maintenance help? Want to explore motorcycles for sale? Whatever you need, the experts at Pensacola Motorsports are here to help. Our dealership is based in Pensacola, Florida.  We also serve those in Santa Rosa County, Florida, and Baldwin County, Alabama.