Motorcycle Repairs: When to Call a Professional

DIY repairs on motorcycles are incredibly popular among bike enthusiasts. However, there are a few instances where it might be better to place your vehicle in the hands of the professionals. If you’re on the fence about completing a repair yourself, take a look at some of our advice below. Or, if you’re already looking for a motorcycle repair shop, feel free to visit ours at our dealership in Salt Lake City, Utah!

Experience

The first thing you’ll want to consider before repairing your motorcycle is your own experience. If this is your first bike and you’re completely inexperienced with repairs, you might want to hold off on any work till you’ve got more information under your belt. If you’ve got some familiarity with cars or similar vehicles you may have better luck! Maintenance tasks like changing oil, replacing brake pads, or checking fluids are pretty similar across various vehicles.

Research

Motorcycle maintenance isn't often as complicated as that of a car’s, making repairs a bit more feasible. Therefore, even if you have no experience with a specific repair, you can still manage to figure out the ins and outs with a little research. Motorcycle enthusiasts and mechanics alike often upload helpful content onto the internet to help other owners with their mechanical issues. We advise looking through some of this content to see if you can learn to correctly complete the repair yourself. However, if you notice you’re missing some important tools, don’t recognize important vocabulary, or are unfamiliar with the various parts you’ll be replacing, you might want to make an appointment at a service center instead

Costs

No matter what, a motorcycle repair is going to cost you a bit of cash. This may be due to mechanic fees, or because you had to purchase a few tools and parts yourself. Before trying to repair your motorcycle, take note of any tools you may not have, as well as replacement parts you'll need to purchase. You may find out that these items aren’t available anywhere nearby, have expensive shipping costs, or take months to arrive. If you think that the price of purchasing necessary equipment may cost more than a professional repair, we encourage you to call your local shop to see if you can get a quoted repair price. While the amount might not be exact, it will allow you to calculate which option might be more expensive overall.

If you’re located in Salt Lake City, Utah and are interested in buying or selling a motorcycle, we hope you’ll visit our dealership. Not only do we have an on-site service center, but we also employ extremely knowledgeable staff and have an amazing inventory of motorcycles. Whether you’re looking for trikes, cruisers, or sports models, we’ve got what you need here at Addictive Behavior Motor Works!