“10 Things Motorcycle Manufacturers Don’t Tell You”

Motorcycle Adventures’ YouTube channel highlighted ten things that motorcycle manufacturers don’t tell you in one of their videos. If you want your bike to run well, read on to find out what they are!

Pavlin discovered these truths, having spent the last fifteen years traveling the world on a motorcycle and having plenty of experience with bikes. He does not claim to hold absolute truth but wants you to think along with him.

First – Motorcycle dealers are there to sell bikes, not to find the best solution for you. They have a quota for how many bikes they need to sell to keep both the store and their job. “Do you really think bike sellers care about your personal dreams? Don’t listen to anyone! Buy what you really need!” Pavlin pointed out. The point is that sellers try to sell you something, not find the solution you truly need.

Second – The simpler the motorcycle, the longer it will serve you without problems. There is no one in the world who can convince a traveler that the latest high-tech rocket is somehow more reliable than, say, a simple bicycle.

Third – Don’t wash your bike too much! You may or may not believe this, but it’s a simple reality. Yes, motorcycles are meant to ride in all sorts of weather conditions, like heavy rain, but excessive washing is something else. Pavlin explained that all detergents contain some degree of acidic compounds. When used with a pressure washer, the detergent gradually damages your bike. The acidic detergent seeps into every nook, causing oxidation, and may begin to damage various parts of the electrical system and elsewhere.

According to Pavlin, wash your bike only when it’s truly necessary. Don’t wash with a pressure washer too closely; the distance should be at least one and a half meters, and don’t put the bike back in the garage until it is completely dry.