Motorcycle Maintenance - Top Ten How To Tech Tips brought to you by J&P Cycles.

J&P Cycles technicians are well known for assisting our customers with their technical questions and now they have put together a TOP TEN How To list of things you should do before riding your motorcycle to keep it in top running condition and keep you from getting stranded on the road while riding. On your way to a Motorcycle Rally or just cruising for the day, your motorcycle needs to be maintained and Joe Conry is going to help you out in this video. Shop for these products and more at http://www.jpcycles.com

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[freddiedel]

I bought a BRAND NEW rear tire an its flat *$200*!!!! What could be the cause of that? I don't think he put a NEW VALVE STEM. Its got to be that or the rim cracked or something huh?

[jpcycles2]

@freddiedel You should be able to find the leak by spraying some soapy water on the tire. Maybe the bead didn't seal properly or it could be the valve stem. Try the soapy water trick and see if you get any bubbles.

[lmp94]

Do all these tips work for 250cc bikes?

[jpcycles2]

@lmp94 There are a wide range of bikes out there and this video should function as a good reminder of the different systems that could need attention. You will always want to refer to manufacturer recommendations for your specific bike. If you had a more specific questions we can try to help!

[jeremiah3324]

tnx for the tips...what are the top ten tips to maintaining the good condition of my ktm smc 625..im in philippines this bike was given by my gf from Europe...can i ask some advice to you sir on how to maintain?

[jpcycles2]

@jeremiah3324 Most of the tips in this video will be the same on your bike also. If your KTM is a dirtbike, and if it's 2 stroke, there will be a few differences, but if it is a road bike, just use this as a reference. You'll get to know your bike very well pretty quick. Knowing your own motorcycle is the most important thing you can do, knowledge is power. Make sure to get a manual for your bike, there will be a maintenance schedule in that book.

[1mKev]

That top ten intro video that you kept looping was so horrid! i got so annoyed..

I thought atleast it would count down from 10-1 but no.. you just put the same video in every 3 tips or so.. urgh.

good tips though.

[jlh42581]

Did you see the chicken strips on that tire?

[freddiedel]

Good deal. Thats what i was thinking too. But he gonna have to take 1 for the team if its the valve stem an give me a new 1. I thought when you get a new tire that come with it. That like putting hot sauce on HOT PIG SHIT! NO GOOD!!!

[tensman1]

Good vid, but the comment on brake fluid for Harleys is not current. New Harleys do NOT use DOT 5 fluid!! DOT 5 is silicone-based and not compatible with DOT 4, which is being used now on new Harleys.

[bblando65]

Please tell me you guys use a quality tire pressure gauge in your shop....a pencil gauge is NOT acceptable at anytime for motorcycle tire pressures...

[livmax1]

@Michiganborn1969 look for an oil level window by your foot peg. oil level in the middle is good amount

[RepublicanDumbAss]

WAY too much "filler".

[Michiganborn1969]

I recently got an 85 Yamaha Maxim 700XJ with 19k miles. The oil cap does not have an attached dip stick. How do I determine the correct oil level?