Maintenance & care at the start of the motorcycle season
If you are not a year-round rider, you will have sent your bike into hibernation in late fall. This is also the ideal time to carry out repairs or cosmetic work in the form of paintwork. Beautifully cleaned, rid of any rust, with fresh oil and changed brake fluid, the bike is waiting to be woken from hibernation at the start of the new motorcycle season.
Tire pressure for motorcycles: what matters
The tire pressure of your motorcycle affects its performance and safety. It is therefore essential to know the correct pressure for your machine. After all, the air in the tires not only carries the weight of the motorcycle itself. There is also the weight of the crew and luggage. If the air pressure is not correct, this will be noticeable while riding. The handling and rideability of the machine suffer as a result. In addition, there is increased wear and tear and overall this has a negative effect on riding safety.
Motorcycle battery maintenance and care
For a safe and puncture-free ride, the motorcycle battery is one of the essential parts on the bike. Without it, the engine remains silent and nothing works. The battery is hidden under the seat or the fairing. As long as it works, it usually receives little attention. This is fine until it unexpectedly stops working. Then nothing works electrically. To prevent this from happening, we have compiled some interesting facts about motorcycle battery maintenance and care for you.
Motorcycle conversion: Is anything you like allowed?
Are you striving for perfection with your motorcycle? To achieve this, you can make various modifications to your bike. We have compiled the most important information for you in this article to help you achieve your dream bike.
Motorcycle tuning
For many bikers it is a dream and a hobby in one: tuning and converting their own bike. This can result in true works of art on two wheels. However, there are a few things to bear in mind to ensure that the TÜV inspector approves the conversion measures and that there are no problems during traffic checks. You can find out what is important in this article.
Motorcycle mirrors - size and regulations
Mirrors on a motorcycle are a must - and not just because they are required by law. They ensure that you can keep a safe eye on the traffic behind you at all times without having to contort yourself dangerously. Even if the legislator sets strict specifications for the reflective add-on parts, there is still some leeway in terms of their size and installation and therefore a few things to bear in mind.
Jacking up your motorcycle correctly - here's how
Jacking up your motorcycle is an important skill that every motorcyclist and mechanic should master. It makes maintenance work, changing tires and cleaning the motorcycle easier. Before you start jacking up, make sure that you are working on a flat and firm surface. This will prevent your motorcycle from tipping over during the process. Also put on protective gear, especially gloves, to avoid injury. Check your motorcycle stand (main stand or assembly stand) for damage and stability.
Bleeding motorcycle brakes
If you have to hit the brakes again on a tour to avoid an accident, it is important to be able to rely on fully functional brakes. To keep it that way, you should change the brake fluid once a year. Here you can find out how to keep the hydraulics of the brake system in good working order.
Maintaining, servicing and improving the brake system on your motorcycle - tips from TecBike
In this article, we show you what really matters when it comes to maintenance, care and sensible tuning of the brake system. Whether brake line, brake pump, pads or calipers - here you can find out what you need to pay attention to in order to stay safe on the road.
Winterizing the motorcycle
As more and more bad weather fronts dominate the weather map and the days get shorter again, the time has come for most bikers to send their motorcycles into a well-deserved winter rest. However, for many motorcycle owners, winterizing the bike is often already on the agenda at the end of October.