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A Suzuki Owner Talks Bike Repairs

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A Suzuki Owner Talks Bike Repairs

With electronic systems being implemented almost everywhere, cars included, it’s getting much more and more difficult for the average person with a decent knowledge in cars to work on them. People usually need to take their cars to the mechanic for even the simplest of problems nowadays, since the electronic systems of cars are nothing to mess around with. On the other side, motorcycles have remained pretty much the same (at least when it comes to basic repairs and maintenance) and a lot of the repairs and servicing can be done by any enthusiast who understands how they operate.

Having a couple of the essential motorcycle tools and a service kit will take you a long way down the road, and it will definitely prevent small issues from becoming big problems. Given that the motorcycle you own is relatively new and decently maintained, the basic tools and a service kit will help you deal with the majority of the issues you may come across while on the road.

While the tools are usually pretty general, the service kits are certainly not. The service kit you own will depend on the brand of motorcycle you own. For example, if you have a Suzuki – Suzuki service kits are a must. So when shopping for a service kit, it’s important you purchase an OEM kit. A lot of service kits will contain different items.

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For example, some Suzuki service kits (talking again about Suzuki because it’s what I own and have most knowledge in) contain Motul Transoil Expert 2T/1L, Motul 800 100% Ester Synthetic 2 Stroke Engine Oil/1L, a Unifilter Single Stage High Performance Air Filter and a NGK Spark Plug, while others contain Hiflo Oil Filters. Of course, not only will the service kit depend on the manufacturer of your motorcycle, but also on the model. Every service kit will have a list of the models of motorcycles it’s meant for.

There are also service kits that are aftermarket made, and can be applied to multiple brands at a time. My advice is that you should stick to OEM, but if you do decide to go with an aftermarket service kit, be very careful which one you pick and whether it’s usable for your bike, as it could cause serious trouble.

Always carry a few of the essential tools and a service kit under your seat, as you never know when you’ll be running into problems that need immediate fixing. These items are usually not that big and will most likely fit in there and can certainly offer saving grace in dire times.

Ian Tompson
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