Maintenance may be routine, but it's also vital to the survival of your machine. Regular oil changes, air filters, battery maintenance, chain service, suspension adjustment and tire inflation: the keys to a long life and more money in your pocket.

Oil Change

The average street machine needs an oil change every 3-5K km. So count at least two changes every riding season, more often under heavy use. Oil loses its lubricating qualities and accumulates acids and other contaminants when used too long, resulting in expensive engine wear and loss of performance. We use Amsoil full-synthetic motorcycle oil exclusively - the benefits of synthetic greatly outweigh the somewhat higher cost over mineral based oil: significantly reduced friction for reduced wear and greater power with a much greater resistance to high temperatures and extended change intervals. (Synthetic should not be used in engines until after the break-in period is complete.)

Filters

Change oil filters at every other oil change. A filter can only trap so much dirt - once full and clogged, it starts to bypass oil so your engine loses all protection. We only use synthetic nano-fibre filters from Amsoil and Wix. Paper filter elements have fibres of uneven size, leaving gaps and uneven filtration. Synthetic filters use fibres of consistant diameter and weave, allowing them to trap smaller particles while maintaining a higher rate of flow