Services

Full motorcycle service checklist

As the owner of a motorcycle, it is your legal duty to ensure it is roadworthy and does not pose a hazard to yourself, any passengers, other road users or the general public.

Broadly speaking motorcycles benefit from servicing once a year, or when they reach certain mileage milestones.

A full motorcycle service will ensure any mechanical or electrical problems are ironed out ahead  of course before they affect the safe operation of your motorbike. Your motorbike may also be more efficient and more pleasant to ride when all the components are in optimum condition.

Full Service:

Engine Checks

• Oil change
• New oil filter
• New air filter
• New spark plugs

Chassis & Brake Checks

• Brake callipers removed and cleaned
• Brake pistons degreased
• Hydraulic Brake Fluid System inspected, topped up or replaced as required
• Control cables, levers and pivots (throttle, clutch, brakes) cleaned and lubricated
• Adjustment of throttle and clutch
• Battery electrolyte level checked and topped up as required
• Steering play and race bearing kit – examined for any looseness and adjusted as necessary
• Front fork – inspected and checked for operation
• Rear suspension – inspected and checked for operation
• All fasteners – including engine mounting and chassis bolts – inspected and tightened as required
• Wheel bearings – checked
• Main and side stands checked and lubricated
• Headlight checked for aim and focus – adjusted as required
• Fuel hosed checked
• Tyre pressures – checked and adjusted as necessary
• Chain – adjusted and lubricated as necessary

Road Test

A full service will include a road test to ensure the motorbike is running as expected.

Interim Services

As the name suggests, this service should keep your bike in good condition between interim & full services. The service will very likely include an oil and oil filter change, as well as checks to brake callipers, pistons, cables, levers, pivots, wheel bearings, headlights, chain function and tyre pressure, among others. It should also include a road test.

Major Services

This service includes a detailed inspection and servicing of your motorbike’s components. For example, it might include removing and cleaning brake callipers and flushing the system