Owning a motorcycle in Saint Charles, MO offers many opportunities for exciting rides, though not if your bike breaks down or you have an accident. At Nieroda Insurance Agency, we want our customers to understand how vital good bike maintenance can be.
Maintaining Your Motorcycle
Better bike care can enhance vehicle performance, braking system, and steering. By performing monthly maintenance on your motorcycle, you decrease the chances of an accident, reducing the need for filing unnecessary accident claims. Here are a few maintenance tips to keep your bike performing at its best:
Tires: Always check the air pressure in your tires before each ride. If you notice a tire has less than the optimal PSI, fill it before your ride. If it has more than the optimum air pressure, let some out before your ride to reach the correct PSI.
Oil: Check your oil levels before each ride. Maintain the oil level at the full line at all times, and once a month, check the oil’s consistency for dirt, debris, etc. Typically, you should change the oil approximately every 5,000 miles of riding. If you note any dirt or debris, change it immediately.
Steering: Check the steering column for balance and secure connection to the rest of the bike. The handlebars on a motorcycle can take a beating, especially on rough roads with potholes. The jarring nature of bad roads can cause the screws and nuts that hold the handlebars in place to loosen over time. Tighten the handlebars if they have become loose.
Contact Us to Update Your Motorcycle Coverage
We want our Saint Charles, MO customers to remain safe during their rides. Checking these three items before you pull out of your driveway can go a long way toward reducing accidents. Contact Nieroda Insurance Agency today to update your motorcycle coverage and ride safely!
