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Motorcycle maintenance how-to guide

While motorcycles can be pretty complex, basic motorcycle maintenance, such as checking and topping up, are easy with this step-by-step guide from our Liquid Engineers.

Motorcycle Maintenance: How-To Guide

Motorcycle maintenance you can perform in your own garage

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a fair-weather rider or a daily commuter, regular motorcycle maintenance is not just essential, but achievable at home.

 

It goes without saying that you should check your tyres and lights before every ride, but we also recommend that you check your motorcycle oil at least once a week. If it needs topping up, it is pretty simple to do so at home, as long as you have a level place to park and the right oil.

 

Finding the right oil is simple using our quick and easy Oil Finder tool. Once you’ve found the right motorcycle oil, simply follow our step-by-step guide.

How to check motorcycle engine oil

It's very important to check the level and condition of motorcycle engine oil on a regular basis. The good news is that this is an easy task, whether your motorcycle has an oil inspection window or a dipstick. There are just a few easy rules that you need to follow.

How often to check motorcycle oil

How often should you check you motorcycle engine oil? Our answer will always be to check it as often as possible. That’s because, even the best motorcycle engine oil won’t protect your engine if the levels become too low. Even if your bike doesn’t burn lots of oil, a few hot days and some long rides on your motorcycle can burn off more oil than you might anticipate.

Checking oil through the inspection window

Most modern bikes have a glass inspection window to let you see the level and the condition of your motorcycle engine oil without getting your hands dirty. You may have to get close to the ground to use this properly, but oil checks like these are easy to get right by following a few simple rules.

Checking motorcycle oil with a dipstick

It's important to check motorcycle oil at regular intervals in order to maintain your bike's performance and safety. Fortunately, this is an easy task even if your bike has a dipstick rather than an inspection window. Just follow our simple guidelines to assess your motorcycle oil level and condition in minutes.

Topping up motorcycle engine oil

Most bikes burn off a little engine oil, and it's important to check the level and condition of motorcycle engine oil regularly. It's also essential to maintain the right level of engine oil by topping up with the correct grade of motorcycle oil whenever your inspection window or dipstick check says your oil level is low.

How to check motorcycle brake fluid

Motorcycle brake fluid or motorcycle brake oil as it’s sometimes known, is a highly engineered fluid that is able withstand extreme temperatures and protect the entire brake system. It’s vital to check the level of your brake fluid regularly. Follow our simple guide on how to do this properly.

Recycling used motorcycle oil

It may be a natural product, but waste oil can be incredibly harmful to the environment if not disposed of correctly. Castrol is committed to recycling oil to the greatest possible extent, and we encourage every valued customer to play their part by learning how to make sure their used motorcycle oil is safely recycled.