General Maintenance Archives - Pacific Power Sportz / PPSZ

When a rider is checking their brake fluid, what are the indicators that the fluid needs to be flushed, and what is the safest way to handle it?
Answer: Most brake fluid starts life clear in color and turns brown with age and contamination, so if your brake [...]
Why is it so critical to use motorcycle-specific oil, and what actually happens inside the bike if someone pours standard car oil into the engine?
Answer: Motorcycles differ from cars by the fact that most bikes have a transmission & clutch that share the same [...]
What is the best advice for a rider doing their own maintenance to make sure they don’t strip their oil drain plug or over-tighten their axle nut?
Answer: "Get a torque wrench & a service manual. Don't guess. It will save you money in the long run. [...]
What is the correct way to check clutch and throttle cables to make sure the bike handles properly?
Answer: Both clutch and throttle cables should have the correct amount of “free play”, meaning the amount of play before [...]
What are the signs that front forks need maintenance, and what should a rider be keeping an eye out for?
Answer: Forks, just like a motor, have oil inside that gets dirty and changes the damping/action of the fork. Regular [...]
What should a rider look for to ensure their braking system is operating at 100%?
Answer: We recommend flushing your brake fluid every 6 months to keep a braking system working its best. This can [...]
What is the proper procedure for getting an accurate oil level reading on a motorcycle?
Answer: A level surface and the ability to hold the motorcycle at its balance point while you eye the sight [...]
What is the right way to manage tire pressure, and what exactly should we be looking for?
Answer: Tire pressure should be checked daily before each ride. Look up what is recommended for the tires that are [...]
What are your recommendations for fuel and keeping the fuel system clean when a bike isn’t ridden every single day?
Answer: Well, sadly pump fuel contains Ethanol and does not have a very good shelf life. There are a few [...]
What are the signs that a chain needs attention, and what is the correct way to maintain it?
Answer: Regular maintenance is the key here. Ideally at the end of a ride, you would lube the chain (to [...]

When a rider is checking their brake fluid, what are the indicators that the fluid needs to be flushed, and what is the safest way to handle it?

Why is it so critical to use motorcycle-specific oil, and what actually happens inside the bike if someone pours standard car oil into the engine?

What is the best advice for a rider doing their own maintenance to make sure they don’t strip their oil drain plug or over-tighten their axle nut?

What is the correct way to check clutch and throttle cables to make sure the bike handles properly?

What are the signs that front forks need maintenance, and what should a rider be keeping an eye out for?

What should a rider look for to ensure their braking system is operating at 100%?

What is the proper procedure for getting an accurate oil level reading on a motorcycle?

What is the right way to manage tire pressure, and what exactly should we be looking for?

What are your recommendations for fuel and keeping the fuel system clean when a bike isn’t ridden every single day?

What are the signs that a chain needs attention, and what is the correct way to maintain it?

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