Motorcycle maintenance

Regular checks and the maintenance log

Taking care of a motorcycle involves two paces. Before heading out, a few checks take five minutes: cold tyre pressure, chain tension and cleanliness, thickness of the pads, brake fluid level in the reservoir, lights, and indicators. Major tasks follow the maintenance log from the manufacturer, either by kilometres or by years: oil change and filter, brake fluid, spark plugs, air filter, chain kit. Many riders do part of it themselves using a motorcycle lift and some tools, like the articulated spark plug wrench Chaft; noting each intervention and keeping receipts also adds value to the machine when reselling.

By type of product

The maintenance selection is organised by type:

• Maintenance products.
• Tools.
• Battery charger.

The motorcycle is also available in helmets, rider gear, motorcycles, off-road, luggage, on the motorcycle page.

Engine oil, brakes, and chain: the right products

A motorcycle engine oil is not the same as car oil: the clutch is immersed in the engine oil, and the JASO MA standard ensures that it does not contain friction modifiers that could cause slipping. The viscosity, like 10W-40, indicates the fluidity when cold and then when hot. The synthetic Castrol from the Power Racing range protects sport engines, while the Putoline Off Road targets off-road riding. The brake fluid Brembo LCF absorbs moisture over time and is generally replaced every two years. Sintered pads by Brembo or Galfer should be changed before the lining reaches the wear indicator, and the chain kit Supersprox, including chain, sprocket, and crown, is replaced as a complete unit.

Cleaning, protecting, and winterising your motorcycle

Cleaning protects the motorcycle from corrosion: a motorcycle cleaner, like those from S100, Motorex, or Ducati, dissolves grease and insects without damaging seals or plastics, followed by a high-gloss wax to protect the paint. Avoid high-pressure jets near bearings, connectors, and the dashboard. The S100 spray nourishes the leather of seats and gear, and S100 wipes clean the visor without scratching it. For winterising, the battery, which discharges when stationary, stays connected to a maintenance charger like the Fulbat, and the motorcycle lift Bihr lifts the rear wheel to preserve the tyre and grease the chain at ease.

Bargain deals

Good deals can also be found in the bargain deals, promotions, clearance, sales, and Black Friday. The new arrivals feature the latest collections, and items shipped within 24h are prepared and sent out in 24 hours. The key sales events of the year follow a stable order: Black Friday at the end of autumn, the end of year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, followed by the summer sales and back-to-school period.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should you grease your motorcycle chain?

About every five hundred kilometres, and after every ride in the rain or each wash. You should lubricate it while it’s still warm, on the inner face, while turning the rear wheel on the stand, then let the product soak in before riding.

How to clean a matte paint motorcycle?

Use a gentle cleaner without wax or polish that would leave shiny spots, and a clean microfiber cloth. Dry without rubbing, and only apply a specific protection product for matte finishes to maintain the original look.

How to maintain a leather motorcycle jacket or gloves?

Dust off the leather with a damp cloth, apply a suitable cleaner like the S100 spray, then a nourishing lotion to keep it supple. Let it dry away from a heat source, as that can harden and crack the leather after a rainy ride.

When to change motorcycle brake pads?

As soon as the lining approaches the wear groove, when there’s only one to two millimetres left, or if braking becomes noisy or less effective. Always replace both pads from the same caliper, and bleed the system if the fluid is old.

What maintenance does a motocross bike need?

Off-road riding wears down quickly: clean after each ride, clean and oil the air filter very often, close oil changes with a suitable oil, and grease the chain. The air filter cleaner ipone dissolves old oil without damaging the foam.