Top 10 DIY Motorcycle Maintenance Tips

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Best Beginner **Sport** Gear:

Best Beginner **Dual Sport/ADV** Gear:

Best Beginner **Retro/Classic** Gear:

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[black-cat]

not having a dad that can teach me this makes me sad but learning to try and make him proud helps me through it

[ColtonRMagby]

Oil: Filter pliers.
Coolant: Spillproof funnel.
Brakes: Reverse bleeder.
Chain: Jack stands.
Exhaust: Cutout valve.
Tires: Metal cage (inflation safety).
Battery: Buy a spare.

[thagingerninjer]

Also, when changing your brakes you don’t just slap pads on and tighten things down. You have to lift the front wheel off the ground, spin the wheel, hit the brakes, and tighten things down while the brakes are engaged to make sure they are centered on the rotors.

[robertparker]

A cable luber is a handy tool to have.

[derweibhai]

Paper cone from 1 sheet of paper stapled together makes a perfect disposable funnel.

[andrewwright]

Informative and entertaining! However, folks should know that brake fluid replacement/bleeding is a little different if your bike has ABS. My BMW requires the ABS pump to be exercised to flush the pump and remove all air. I use an electronic gizmo connected to my laptop to do this. If this isn't done, you will have a mushy lever.

[sinisterwolf]

Just ordered the Haynes Manual for my CB650F, I am a heavy diesel apprentice so I knew what was essentially involved in a service but I don’t want to miss anything

[adarshnayak]

I really enjoyed the video and it was informational, having said that I really loved the fact you mentioned at the end. 👍

[sovery_halalmode]

Your tips on changing the fuel is the very reason I go to the shop to change my oil. My nearest shop is like 10 minutes ride, and I don't have to pay for service, just the engine oil price

[Nothing-gwfb]

The last bit was very interesting thank you

[mrhands]

😬😬😬😬 I still have a stock exhaust
.... I'm on it, right after this video, thanks big papa yams!!

[critter]

Wheel bearings - massive one. I did 20, 000kms, bearing blew up inside of the front wheel. $40 part cost me $1000.

[edwinperez-silva]

I bought an 83' honda magna 500. It's gana need a change if all fluids, fork seals, nee tires, and a new chain.

[MrKillervincent]

Dont mix 2 different coolant in your bike either, it can lower the boiling point if they react together,
Copper slip all nuts and bolts,
Remember to lube all your moving parts regularly (not just the chain),
Do I hear a pt2?

[BestEngineOil]

Use the best motorcycle engine oil for your specific category or model of motorcycle to be sure.

[JJdaViking]

Motorcycling is the second best kind of fun you can have while using rubber.

[kenbowlus]

I was taught over 40 years ago that when you change brake pads you should always apply a thin layer of copper grease on the BACK of the pad, where it contacts the caliper and piston(s) to avoid brake squeal. Is this no longer a thing?

[FotografskaAmbicija]

Do not jump-start from a car battery? Thats something new to me... Why not? The voltage is the same, so I have no clue where is the catch...

[vzaliva]

"Avoid jump-starting your bike from a car battery" is not sound advice (unless your bike uses 6V batteries). 12V is 12V, and it does not matter where it comes from: a bike, a car, a truck, or a semi.

[Stacy_Smith]

#1 May require an oil filter relocation kit.

Ask me how I know.