Preparing to Visit the Service Department

A big factor in owning a motorcycle is making sure that it is properly maintained and serviced. At SoCal Honda Powersports, we encourage you to come see our skilled technicians and make sure your bike is in its best shape to provide you the safest experience possible. Whenever you prepare to visit any service department, keep our tips below in mind. For more information, visit our location in Carson, CA, serving Los Angeles and Long Beach.

Know the Schedule

A well-serviced bike will live a much longer life. At the same time, however, you should not walk into a service department expecting to replace every component all at once. Before setting up service, a rider should know their motorcycle’s maintenance schedule. Knowing your bike’s maintenance schedule helps you to be prepared for what to expect. Maintenance for certain components of your bike is usually only necessary after a specific amount of mileage. It helps to know when the next scheduled oil change or chain replacement is necessary, for example.

This will also help you catch when a mechanic is trying to upsell you. Many mechanics are paid largely off commission or total labor hours, meaning they profit off a customer spending time and money on extra repairs. Being aware of service checkpoints makes it easier to avoid breaking the bank by giving in to repairs or replacements that are not yet necessary. All this information can be found in your bike’s service manual. It's essential to familiarize yourself with this.

Know Your Bike

On top of knowing your bike’s service schedule, a rider should know the bike itself well. Before the next service, it's a good idea to perform your own inspection of your bike. Pay attention to things like tire wear, possible leaks and how the battery handles when the bike starts. Being aware of your bike’s condition allows you to prepare for your next service visit and anticipate what service you may or may not need.

Understanding your bike and the shape it is in also allows you to make more informed decisions with the service advisor. If it is recommended that you get a new chain but you just cleaned and inspected yours and it is still below mileage, then you will know this recommendation can wait.

Get Honest Service

We understand your bike is important to you and that you want to take the best care of it. For honest, quality service on your motorcycle, contact us or come on down to our service department here at SoCal Honda Powersports. We're located in Carson and proud to serve the Los Angeles and Long Beach areas.