There are plenty of upkeep tasks you can easily complete at home with some tools when it comes to your motorcycle. However, there will always be an occasion where soliciting the assistance of a professional mechanic is in order. When should you do that? What should you do to get ready for a service visit? This guide should help you.

Why Get It?

You’ll gain peace of mind when you have a professional mechanic look your motorcycle over. No matter how carefully you’ve analyzed your bike, you may miss something, and there may be something you simply just don’t know how to fix. Also, regular service can even save you money by preventing major issues from developing.

When Is It Needed?

Typically, you should take your motorcycle into a service bay on a yearly basis. Even if you’re really good at maintenance, having the pros look at it and tune it up will help to prevent small problems from becoming bigger issues. You should also stick to a regular maintenance schedule at home, too, of course, with tire checks and oil changes and so forth.

What Should I Do?

Call your local service department as soon as you know you want service and schedule an appointment. While some places might be able to accommodate walk-ins, they probably are very busy and an appointment ensures their full attention is available for your bike. Take notes for the mechanic on everything you want them to address so they don’t have to guess.

If you need parts for your motorcycle or you’re interested in seeking service on it, contact Santa Maria Harley-Davidson or visit our website to see what parts we carry. We’ll be more than happy to make you an appointment to service your motorcycle as soon as possible.

Looking to buy a new bike? Come on down to our Santa Maria, CA, dealership location to check out our stock of new and used motorcycles for sale. We provide financing options as well to help you with your motorcycle purchase. Santa Maria Harley-Davidson serves the cities of Ventura and Bakersfield, CA.