Motorcycle Tune-Up and Maintenance in Kansas City
Serving Harrisonville, MO and surrounding areas
Mike’s 71 Cycle is your trusted motorcycle
tune-up and maintenance shop in Kansas City
If you want your motorcycle to stay in the best condition, basic bike maintenance is key. When you keep your bike running smoothly, you will be ready the next time you hear the beckon call of the open road. Basic motorcycle maintenance will help your bike run like a dream all season long, and includes:
- Motorcycle Chain Maintenance
- Bike Battery
- Tires and Wheels
- Fluids
- Filters
- Clutch and Throttle
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Trust the Motorcycle Maintenance Professionals
At the start of your riding season, make sure to have a professional perform a complete tune-up and maintenance check. The factory trained experts at Mike’s 71 Cycle have experience working with any make or model of motorcycle. Our affordable bike tune-up costs make it easy for anyone to make sure their bike is in the best condition! If you are searching for a bike tune-up, you can trust in the best motorcycle maintenance team at Mike’s 71 Cycle.
Motorcycle Chain Maintenance
Your motorcycle chain maintenance will vary greatly depending on your personal bike conditions, specifically when and where you ride, the weather conditions in your area, and the quality of your motorcycle chain. Ideally, your motorcycle chain should be lubricated every 300-600 miles, or as soon as it starts to look dry or rusted. If there is too much lubricant, your chain should be cleaned to avoid becoming a mess and attracting excess dirt.
Recognizing when your motorcycle chain should be replaced is equally important. Keep an eye open for any of these signs:
- Excess noise
- Rust
- Kinks in the chain
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Bike Battery
If you are attentive and give your bike battery the care it deserves, you can generally go anywhere from three to five years on the same battery before it needs to be replaced. Your motorcycle battery needs to be checked roughly every 2500 miles. Keep your battery terminals clean to avoid corrosion and inspect them to ensure they are securely connected to the battery itself.
Make sure your bike battery fluids are topped off and your battery is fully charged. Winter battery maintenance is a bit more extensive, especially if you will be storing your bike for the season. Keeping your battery charged when it is not in use is critical to avoid battery failure in the future.
Bike Tires and Wheels
Ideally you should check your tire pressure once a week before you go out for a ride so your tires are cooled down. This will give you the most accurate pressure reading. Do a visual check of your tires before every ride to ensure there are no punctures or cracking in your motorcycle tires that could cause them to go flat or rupture.
Checking your tire treads is the quickest and easiest way to tell if you need new tires. If you place a quarter inside the groove of your tire, you should have enough tire tread to pass Washington’s head on the front of the coin.
Motorcycle Fluids
There are several fluids that keep your bike running like a dream. Understanding and maintaining proper fluid levels are a necessary step in motorcycle maintenance. To keep your bike in peak form, make sure you keep an eye on:
- Motorcycle Oil
- Bike Coolant
- Transmission Oil
- Fork Oil
- Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
As long as you are checking and changing your motorcycle fluids during your yearly bike tune-up, you should be ready to take on another year of great rides.
Harley Brake Repair
Don’t get caught with bad breaks. Our certified technicians will take care of all your brake needs: brake fluid, brake pads, rotors, and lights, leaks and discs, all things brake related. Whether you are at 1,000 miles or over 10,000 miles, Mike’s 71 Cycle is your Harley Davidson destination for brakes, parts, maintenance, service and Harley repair.
Changing Your Motorcycle’s Oil
Just like a car, you need to change your motorcycle oil regularly. However, you should always make sure you are using motorcycle specific oil. Standard engine oil has additives in it that can be harmful to your bike. Depending on your motorcycle engine, you can choose between a basic mineral-based motor oil, semi-synthetic, or full-synthetic oil. Each of these have different recommendations in regards to regular oil changes, ranging from every 2000 miles to every 10000 miles with the full-synthetic oil. Even if you are a casual rider, you should make sure you change your motorcycle oil at least twice a year.
Bike Coolant
If you want to be sure your radiator is functioning properly, maintaining your bike coolant is key. Check and change your bike coolant every one to two years, depending on how often you take your motorcycle out on the road. Always make sure you are using coolant designated for motorcycle use to ensure maximum efficiency.
Transmission Oil
The ultimate in comfort, our team is here to ensure your Fat Boy or Softail Slim is catering to your riding expectations. Stop in for an oil change or upgrade. We’ll have you back on the street in no time.
Fork Oil
In general, your fork oil should be changed every one to two years; but you may need to change your fork oil sooner depending on the stresses you run your bike through. When you have your yearly tune-up, we will make sure your fork oil is ready for the next year, keeping your rides as smooth as possible.
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
Similar to checking and changing your motorcycle brake fluid, change your hydraulic clutch fluid every one to two years. In fact, in many cases, this will be the same fluid for your bike. Make sure your hydraulic clutch fluid is always a light yellow color. If it is brown, it is time to change this fluid.
Bike Filters
Your air filter is one of the easiest things to maintain on your bike. If you change your motorcycle air filter as soon as it gets dirty and clogged with debris, you can keep it from negatively affecting the performance of your engine.
Ideally you should change your oil filter every 2000 miles. However if you use a synthetic oil, it is highly recommended that you change your oil filter every time you change the oil on your motorcycle.
Clutch and Throttle Controls
The last thing you need to keep an eye on is your clutch and throttle controls. When your control cables are maintained properly, you will have a better riding experience overall. Check your clutch and throttle at the start of each riding season. Make sure there is no visible wear or damage, your throttle tube and clutch cable barrel are lubricated properly and your clutch cables are always lubricated. If you routinely take your bike out for harder rides, you may need to check these periodically throughout the year as well.
Your Local Motorcycle
Tune-Up Specialists
Understanding basic motorcycle maintenance is an important part of bike ownership. When you need a complete motorcycle tune-up, whether to start your riding season or prepare your bike for the winter, trust the experts at Mike’s 71 Cycle. Our tune-up specialists have been providing motorcycle enthusiasts with professional maintenance since 1997. To schedule your bike tune-up and motorcycle maintenance check, call (816) 380-5331.
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