“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.

Fourth – The more frequently you change the oil in your motorcycle, the better the engine will perform without problems. Manufacturers sometimes recommend maintenance intervals of 10,000 to even 20,000 kilometers – in Pavlin’s opinion, this is madness! In England, up to 32,000 kilometers is even recommended. The oil in the engine is like the blood in your veins – the dirtier it is, the more problems it causes.

Fifth – The more gadgets you add to your motorcycle, the more problems you might encounter on the road. According to Pavlin, this is a sensitive topic because many people love all sorts of extra additions to their bikes. However, the more gadgets, the more cables and connections, all of which need maintenance, and every insulation can wear out, which in turn can cause problems on the road.

Sixth – The more you focus on tuning your bike, the more you delay riding it and having adventures. Pavlin has seen this too often, where motorcycle owners focus more and more on buying all sorts of extras and tuning rather than taking the bike and going for a ride because the bike never really gets “ready.”

Seventh – It’s simple! Thinking that the fancier your motorcycle, the cooler a rider you are. No, to be a good rider, you don’t need to have the world’s fanciest bike. Then you’re just the owner of a fancy bike! A fancy motorcycle doesn’t automatically make you a good rider.

Eighth – Spend your money wisely. The $2000 you spent on your motorcycle trip is much better spent than $20,000 on the latest bike model on the market, Pavlin thought. Money spent on travel gives you experiences and memories you’ll remember for the rest of your life.

Ninth – “Adventure” is a nice word that, in Pavlin’s opinion, is largely used for marketing purposes, to make it easier for motorcycle sellers to sell big, heavy bikes by presenting them as light and sleek gazelles. Pavlin said that you might believe it or not, but sooner or later, you will learn this lesson.

Tenth – The durability and reliability of a motorcycle consists of several different components – the simplicity of the motorcycle, its regular maintenance, and the owner’s riding style. There is no perfect bike, but each brand and model have its pros and cons.

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