With spring in full swing, it’s time to give your bike a bit of motorcycle spring maintenance.  Keep reading this post by Vaughan Distributing in Jackson, WY, to get all the information you need. 

Give Your Bike a Wash

When preparing your bike after some time in storage, the first step of your motorcycle spring maintenance is to give it a good wash. Washing your bike isn’t just about looking nice but also preventing dust and debris from damaging its components. If your bike is filthy and has dry mud on it, it might be a bit harder to get off, but it’s equally important not to interfere with your bike’s functioning. Giving it a good wash and wax can also help you protects its paint and avoid expensive paint jobs in the future.

Safely riding your motorcycle means protecting it from wear and tear with a regular maintenance routine with excellent products like AMSOIL’s 15W-50 Synthetic Metric Motorcycle Oil. If you need guidance on what the best products for your motorcycle are, call the oil experts at Vaughan Distributing at (307) 413-6480, and they’ll help you in no time.

Tire Care for Motorcycles

Tire care is also essential for your bike’s performance and your safety on the road. Bike tires can last anywhere from five to under ten years if cared for properly. You should always inspect them for bulges, cracks, or embedded foreign objects before riding. During motorcycle spring maintenance, you should check that your tires are at the correct tire pressure for better performance and longer functional life. Lastly, worn treads can make tires less reliable for gripping the road, ensuring they’re in good condition.

Check on Your Battery

Next on the list is checking on your battery status. If this isn’t the first time you’ve put your bike away for the winter, you might already know about battery tenders. If you hooked up your battery to a tender before storing your motorcycle, it might be good to go. Battery tenders keep your battery charged and healthy while your bike is in storage. If you didn’t hook it up before putting it away, there’s a possibility that it’s lost charge. If this is the case, connect it to a charger. If it doesn’t charge back up, it might be time to get a new battery.

A reliable maintenance routine is essential for your bike’s performance. Using the best products for your bike’s maintenance is vital as well. Call Vaughan Distributing at (307) 413-6480 for one of their oil experts to help you pick the right products for your bike or go directly to their online store to place an order.

Pay Attention to Road Conditions

A reality of getting back on your motorcycle is that the road conditions might not be the same as the last time you rode. Things like snow and rain can take a toll on the roads you’re used to riding, so staying alert while getting to know the road again is essential. Things like potholes or rough road patches are expected after winter and can be extremely dangerous for riders. Riding tip: Spring can still bring cold weather and ice on the road, so it’s essential to keep an eye out for this and any salt or sand that could’ve been leftover from the last snowstorm.

Get Back Into Riding Shape

If you put your motorcycle away for winter, you’re probably out of the habit of riding. Before you go back to riding as you were used to, it’s essential to take your time to get back in shape, prepare your gear, and ensure that your usual routes are in good condition for safe riding. It’s normal to feel stiff when getting back on your bike, so give yourself some time to build up your stamina, endurance, and reaction time when riding.

Inspect Your Gear for Wear

Last but not least, inspecting your gear before riding again is essential to make sure everything is in good condition. Remember that your riding gear is a crucial part of keeping you safe on the road in an emergency. The gear you should use includes:

• A DOT certified helmet
• Long pants and long sleeve t-shirts
• Boots that go past your ankles
• Riding gloves
• A motorcycle jacket.

The weather in spring might be warmer than winter, but it’s still important to be covered enough if the temperatures drop. Your best bet is to wear layers while riding to take some off.

We hope this post helps you kickstart your motorcycle spring maintenance to keep your bike in the best shape possible year-round. If you need more information, call Vaughan Distributing at (307) 413-6480 today if you need more information!