Motorcycles are the ideal machine for maintenance and repair at home due to their reliable design, relatively simple construction, and ease of repair. With proper care and routine maintenance, your motorcycle will provide many years of reliable use. Most home mechanics will find motorcycles easy to work with and repairs quick and trouble-free.
Scheduled motorcycle maintenance should occur frequently at regular intervals. This routine maintenance should include changing the oil, inspecting various components such as the shift linkage, steering, suspension, coolant system, fuel system, drive belts, engine mounts, changing the spark plugs, and replacing the fuel and air filters. Having a quality parts manual specific to your motorcycle will help you identify the parts and assist you during routine maintenance and repair.
Performing routine maintenance on your motorcycle at home provides many benefits. It is less expensive than having a motorcycle repair shop do the maintenance, prolongs the life of your motorcycle, and provides you with a better understanding of the working components of your motorcycle.
Even with diligent routine maintenance, motorcycles may require periodic repairs. In the event that you need to repair your motorcycle, it will likely be easier if you have been doing your own routine maintenance as you will be more familiar with the mechanics of your engine. Access to service manuals and parts catalogues also makes motorcycle engine repair easier. Since you may already have a maintenance manual that you've been using for routine maintenance, you need only assure that you have on hand a parts catalogue for any necessary repairs.
Your motorcycle will provide you with many years of service. Routine maintenance and periodic repairs at home will save you money and prolong the life of your motorcycle.
This manual is 105 pages in English format that enables you to print only what you need. Contents include the following topics with exploded diagrams and part number lists:
