Tech Tips

A typical 4×4 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 service manual. Tip 1: Fluid

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