ATV Wet Brake Service
Servicing these brakes is different than the more common disc or drum brakes. However, once you open them, they will look very familiar to traditional braking systems.
Motorcycle and ATV Diagnostic Best Practices
Begin With the Basics
Muffler Packing Tips
Back when two-strokes were king, repacking mufflers was a standard maintenance job. A four-stroke muffler will not get saturated with unburned oil like a two-stoke, but the muffler material needs to be refreshed when the exhaust noise increases and power lags.
Troubleshoot Side-By-Side and ATV CV Boot Failure
By replacing the CV joint boot at the first opportunity, the owner can avoid the expense of having to replace the axle or creating a dangerous handling machine.
Motorcycle Dealership Floor Storage Tips
Floor storage tech tips to save time, trouble and money.
Motorcycle Suspension Service Best Practices
A leaky fork seal is more than just an eyesore. A loss of fork oil will at best degrade the damping performance and cause a failed inspection. At worst, the fork oil can coat the front brake disc and tire, leading to an unsafe motorcycle.
ATV Front-End Alignment
ATVs and side-by-sides live hard lives crawling over rocks, hauling loads and crossing trails no other man-made vehicle would dare.
Common Braking Service Checks
Tire changes and brake work are the bread and butter of many service departments. This month, we’ll focus on brake tech tips to ensure your technicians are providing a safe and complete brake service taking advantage of upselling opportunities.. The photos featured are examples from the Cyclepedia.com Harley-Davidson Sportster online service manual. Tip 1: Fluid
Kawasaki Ninja 250 Cam Chain Repair
As a popular beginner bike, the likelihood of a Ninja 250 experiencing a low oil condition is perhaps more common than a machine owned by a more experienced rider. Combine this with the sustained high rpms needed to operate a bike with a quarter liter engine, and you have a recipe for a slacked out