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Get Your Motorcycle Ready for Spring

Ready to take your motorcycle out for a ride? Before you do, be sure your motorcycle is in good enough shape to ride safely. Prepare it for spring with these tips from AMSOIL Dealer, Dwight Smith in Ann Arbor, ;MI.

Easy Maintenance Tips to Get Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride

Having your motorcycle in storage all winter long can make you quite eager to start riding it once the sun has come out. Even so, you first have to make sure your motorcycle is ready for the road before you head out. To do so, use these tips and prepare for the upcoming spring.

A ;synthetic oil change in Ann Arbor, ;MI is a great way to keep your ;motorcycle's engine protected. ;The friendly oil pros at ;AMSOIL Dealer, Dwight Smith ;can help you find the right oil for your ride. ;Contact them ;at ;(702) ;561-3706 ;to learn more. You can also stop by their ;online shop.

Change Your Coolant

After keeping your motorcycle in storage for a whole season, your coolant may not be at its best. Your coolant performs a very important job, so you definitely want to be sure it's ready to perform and keep your motorcycle protected. ;If your coolant isn't looking great, definitely change it before going for a ride. You can take care of this task yourself, but do make sure you have the tools and the right coolant for the job. On top of this, you want to ensure you feel comfortable removing parts of your bike to get to the coolant. If you've never done this before, read your owner's manual and watch some instructional videos.

Pump up ;Your Tires

Using a bike stand to store your motorcycle will help reduce the wear your tires suffer over the winter. You won't have to worry about things like flat spots or water damage, but you will still have to check on your tires before taking your bike out on the road. Use a tire gauge to check your tire pressure. Chances are the cold caused your tires to lose some air and they will need to be pumped up a bit. You can head to your local gas station to do this, just don't forget to take your tire gauge with you so you get the pressure just right. The tire sidewalls usually tell you what the ideal pressure is, so be sure to stick to that. Don't forget to also check the tread so you're sure your tires will be able to grip the road properly.

Give Your Motorcycle ;an Oil Change

After the winter, your motorcycle will likely need new oil to keep your engine running strong. Riding around on old oil that is no longer able to perform its job will leave your engine susceptible to premature wear and damage, so don't put off completing this task. You can get an oil change at your local shop or you can take care of this task at home. Again, you will need to have the right tools and good oil for your motorcycle. It's not hard to learn how to do this, but do read your owner's manual and look up instructions to get it done right.

Contact the friendly oil pros at ;AMSOIL Dealer ;Dwight Smith ;to get the perfect oil for your motorcycle. Check out products like AMSOIL's ;INTERCEPTOR® Synthetic 2-Stroke Oil, which is great for your ;2-stroke engine. ;Give ;them a call at ;(702) ;561-3706 ;or visit their ;online ;shop ;to place your order.

Keep the Chain Clean

To ensure you get the best ride, be sure your motorcycle's chain is nice and clean. If there is dirt, mud, or other debris stuck in it, use a soft bristle brush to remove this. Soft bristles are essential because they will remove the debris without causing damage. After getting this done, grab your chain lubricant and rub it onto the chain. Let this sit and then remove the excess with a rag.

Test ;the Battery

Hooking your battery up to a tender during the winter will ensure your battery stays safely charged and is ready to go in the spring. If you didn't use a tender or something similar, you may find that your battery is drained. Charge it thoroughly before making any plans. In some cases, your battery may no longer hold a charge, meaning you'll need a new one. If you're lucky, your battery will charge back up and be ready to go.