Fuel injection isn't only for cars and high performance motorcycles anymore. It can now be found on 50cc scooters, motocross bikes, ATVs and side-by-sides. Understanding fuel injection is now a must for the powersport technician.
A typical 4x4 would be lucky to have the differential and final drive gear oil changed after being drowned in mud and water. For the best results, the differentials and final drive gear assemblies need to be taken apart to be cleaned and inspected.
Though a Harley-Davidson diaphragm spring-type clutch looks a little different, it works the same way.
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.
Begin With the Basics
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.
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.
Floor storage tech tips to save time, trouble and money.
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.
ATVs and side-by-sides live hard lives crawling over rocks, hauling loads and crossing trails no other man-made vehicle would dare.
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...
