Motorcycle Maintenance Guide

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Get motorcycle maintenance tips in this free video series on motorcycle maintenance featuring a certified motorcycle technician.

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    How to Adjust a Motorcycle Chain

    Motorcycle chains should be adjusted occasionally for proper motorcycle maintenance. Learn how to adjust a motorcycle chain in this free video on motorcycle maintenance.

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    How to Check Motorcycle Brakes

    Inspect motorcycle brake pads to check for brake pad wear. Learn how to inspect motorcycle brake pads in this free video on motorcycle maintenance.

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    How to Check Motorcycle Clutch Free Play

    Check the motorcycle clutch during routine maintenance to ensure there is not too much free play. Learn how to check motorcycle clutch free play in this free video on motorcycle maintenance.

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    How to Check Motorcycle Fluids

    Check motorcycle fluids such as motor oil, brake fluid and radiator coolant during routine motorcycle maintenance. Learn how to check motorcycle fluids in this free video on motorcycle maintenance.

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    How to Check Motorcycle Fork Seals

    Check motorcycle front fork suspension seals visually during routine motorcycle maintenance. Learn how to check motorcycle fork seals in this free video on motorcycle maintenance.

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    How to Check Motorcycle Tires

    Check motorcycle tires for proper pressure and tire tread wear. Learn how to check motorcycle tire pressure and tire tread in this free video on motorcycle maintenance.

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    How to Lube a Motorcycle Chain

    A motorcycle chain should be lubed while the bike is lifted off the ground. Learn how to lube a motorcycle chain in this free video on motorcycle maintenance.

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    How to Lube Motorcycle Pivot Points

    Motorcycle pivot points such as kick stands, foot pegs and shifters should be lubed during routine motorcycle maintenance. Learn how to lube motorcycle pivot points in this free video on motorcycle maintenance.

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    Pre-Ride Motorcycle Inspection

    Motorcycle riders understand the importance of a pre-ride inspections before riding their bikes. Learn how to do a pre-ride motorcycle inspection before riding the bike in this free video on motorcycle maintenance.

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Summary: The first petroleum powered motorcycle was designed and built by German inventors in 1885. There was a steam powered, two-wheeled vehicle that was demonstrated at fairs and circuses in 1867 in the eastern United States. Modern day motorcycles consist of a chassis, an engine, a transmission, wheels and tires, a brake system, suspension coils, and instruments to gauge speed, distance and other important variables. There are many types of motorcycles now, including pocket bikes, choppers, sport bikes, motocross bikes, mopeds, scooters, cruisers and touring motorcycles.

Get motorcycle maintenance tips in this free video series on motorcycle maintenance featuring certified motorcycle technician Steven DuParc. DuParc will demonstrate how to adjust a motorcycle chain, how to lube a motorcycle chain, how to lube motorcycle pivot points, how to check motorcycle brakes, how to check motorcycle tires, how to check motorcycle fluids, how to check motorcycle fork seals, how to check motorcycle clutch free play and how to do a pre-ride motorcycle inspection.

About the Expert

Expert: Steven DuParc has been working on motorcycles since childhood. He is a certified motorcycle technician, who was certified three years ago. Steven has been working on motorcycles at Woods Fun Center in Austin, Texas for three years.

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