How do I tighten my chain at home?

We recommend you purchase a rear stand and the necessary tools to loosen and tighten the rear axle nut. You will also need the necessary tools to loosen the lock nut and move the adjuster that will allow you to move the chain tensioning mechanism on both sides of the swing arm. Please use the specified tensioning that is on the side of the swing arm or in your owners manual. Remember the tensioning is different for every bike and or rider. There are many factors to consider when adjusting the chain tension. A couple factor that most should consider is the amount of travel the swing arm has between the subframe and the wheel and the amount of tension or compression the rear shock has at the time of the adjustment.

What is the best way to winterize my motorcycle?

If you have a carbureted motorcycle the best way is to switch the fuel valve/petcock to the off position and run the motorcycle until it shuts off. If your carbs are easily accessible you can go as far as opening the small valve to drain the bowls on the bottom of the carburetor. If you have a fuel injected bike you can ride the bike around until the fuel reaches to its lowest then add a small amount of fuel stabilizer to whatever gas remains. you can also do the opposite and fill the motorcycle all the way but you’ll have to add a fuel stabilizer to keep the fuel from accumulating moisture. The same goes for tanks on carbureted motorcycles. Keep in mind some tanks are made of nylon or a plastic material and it may be best to remove the gas completely. This may be an exaggeration but sometimes the riding season can get away from you and it’s best to treat the bike as if it were going into hibernation. If you have stands its best to leave the motorcycle on them to avoid flat spots on the tires and its easy to place tire warmers on the motorcycle. If you have a coolant that doesn’t have the chemical that prevents freezing below a said temperature, then it would be best to drain the system to avoid damage to the radiator or any other components. If you do have the coolant that can withstand below freezing temperatures just keep in mind that the chemicals can separate and can slowly seep out of gaskets because they become less dense. If you have recently done an oil change on your motorcycle and its sat through the winter your bike may not require an oil change but it is recommended that you do an oil change. Failure to change the oil can result in reduced engine performance or even engine failure. When the motorcycle has been resting for a couple seasons there’s multiple things that can occur. Most clutches are meant to be wet clutches and require oil to function properly, if they remain dormant for too long they become dry and have to be re-soaked or replaced. A better alternative such as kevlar or carbon fiber which respond differently to oil can be used to prevent having to service the plates after being dormant for a long period. Brakes, hydraulic brake, hydraulic clutches, brake pads, and rotors are all susceptible to damage from remaining dormant. The best way to preserve the integrity of the machine is in a climate controlled environment with an absorbent sheet underneath to ensure there aren’t any fluids leaking. The forks and shocks must also be regularly tested and visualized for cracked seals and or fluids seeping from seals.

Do I leave my bike plugged in?

The simplest answer, no. This can possibly damage the battery, but if you let the battery get to low than that can also damage the battery the best way to mitigate this is to get a maintainer that allows you to keep the battery within a certain range to avoid overcharging and undercharging.

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