Why it’s important to have your motorbike fully serviced every six months or sooner
**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver by Megan Neilsen
With a lifestyle that’s constantly on the go, whether you’re on your way to work, an important meeting, or a special occasion, every second of your time counts. Traffic jams and arriving late are your biggest fears in life which is why you chose to buy a motorbike. As it has only two wheels, a motorbike doesn’t occupy as much space on the road, and it can get you from point A to point B faster than any other type of vehicle. But for your motorbike to last a long time, you should have it undergo a full service every six months or sooner for the following reasons:
- Having your motorbike undergo full service every six months or sooner ensures that any mechanical or electrical problems can get fixed as soon as possible.
As with any other vehicle, your motorbike has mechanical and electrical parts that can malfunction faster than you can finish reading this – though it usually depends on how often you’re riding it, where you’re frequently taking it, and if you’re doing so responsibly.
- Some motorbike malfunctions might not be as readily apparent at first glance with you knowing about it only after it’s too late. Thus, your motorbike should receive a full service every six months or sooner so that any mechanical or electrical failures – whether visible or hidden – can be addressed right away.
- Getting your motorbike periodically maintained also allows you to know your vehicle’s insides a little better so that if ever the same part breaks down again, you can do the next full service all by yourself instead of spending a fair amount of money to have it done by some mechanic in a repair and maintenance shop.
- Having your motorbike undergo full service every six months or sooner reduces the likelihood of it suddenly breaking down in the middle of nowhere.
Riding a motorbike allows you to drive along less-traveled roads that aren’t easily accessible by public transport.
- However, you wouldn’t want your motorbike to suddenly stop running and get you stranded on a road that doesn’t have a repair and maintenance shop at all. Or even if there’s a “nearby” repair and maintenance shop, it might be hundreds of miles away from where your motorbike broke down, and walking your vehicle to get there might leave you easily exhausted before you can even make it halfway.
- If you give your motorbike a periodic full service, you can drive along any road without worrying at all if your vehicle would conk out in the middle of a desolated road where getting help isn’t as available.
- Having your motorbike undergo full service every six months or sooner lessens the risk of your involvement in an accident.
- And as if that wasn’t enough, Canadian researchers concluded in a study they conducted in 2017 that the medical costs and injuries you’ll incur if you become involved in a motorbike accident are significantly greater than if the same incident happened to you while driving a car.
- Thus, you should have your motorbike’s oil is changed as well as its engine, chassis, and brakes checked so that your safety is assured and you won’t get involved in an accident that can cost you money, your health, or even your life.
- Having your motorbike undergo full service every six months or sooner before deciding to sell it guarantees that any of its potential buyers will get a vehicle that’s well-maintained.
Buyers of used motorbikes are a discerning bunch, most especially as they want to get the most out of the savings they’re sure to get by buying a second-hand one that is either too expensive when bought brand-new or an old model that isn’t widely available anymore.
- If ever you decide to put your old motorbike up for sale after buying a new one because you simply don’t feel like riding it anymore,or for some other reason, any of its potential buyers will most likely look for receipts of the full service that you’ve had done to it.
- Failing to show any service receipt to a potential buyer of your motorbike for sale can cause them to doubt you and look for a motorbike being sold by a more responsible owner instead.
- Thus, you should ensure to have your motorbike undergoes full service every six months or sooner, and have every service receipt printed out so that you can show it to anyone who wants to buy your vehicle should you decide to sell it.
According to a report jointly published by the Motorcycle and Moped Industry Council and Canadian Off Highway Vehicle Distributors Council, an average of more than 50,000 motorbikes were sold in Canada between 2012 and 2016. After all, buying yourself a motorbike lets you partake of its many benefits, most of which have to do with affordability and convenience. However, owning a motorbike also entails a responsibility to have it regularly maintained like any other type of vehicle. It’s therefore important for you to know the importance of having your motorbike undergo full service every six months or sooner so that you can ride it without any hassle.
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Megan Neilsen
Meg is a motorbike and car enthusiast who loves anything vehicle related. She enjoys writing and riding on her motorbike 
on the weekend. She has a young family and enjoys life.