Motorcycle Sales, Service & Accessories in Wauchope

This depends on how exposed your bike is to the elements. If you’re an average motorbike rider, then sticking to the standard servicing intervals should be fine. However, if your bike is constantly exposed to extreme weather conditions, then your bike’s filter must be changed more often.

For average motorcycle riders, having their brake fluid changed according to the recommended intervals should be fine. But since brake fluid is hygroscopic, motorbike racers should have their brake fluid changed more often because their bikes get hot more often.

Changing spark plugs involves a lot of work since these are usually buried inside the cylinder heads. Getting to them means that you have to remove the fuel tank and airbox first.

While the outside of spark plugs may be easily corroded by water, this doesn’t have an effect on its overall performance unless the corrosion becomes severe. If your bike isn’t used that often, then you should watch out for severe corrosion more than the spark plug not working.

Motorcycle suspensions degrade gradually, which is why a lot of motorbike owners have their suspensions serviced when its handling has already gone off. Racers may have theirs more frequently replaced as their units are more exposed to extreme temperatures. For the average rider, standard servicing periods should do when it comes to suspension maintenance.

Aside from replacing flat tyres, tyres should be replaced if they are punctured, are more than 10 years’ old, have missing tread blocks, or those that run on very low pressure. Avoid compromising on replacement tyres since these can either make or break your safety when riding your bike.