Modern motorcycles are extremely reliable when properly maintained. Even so, things can go wrong.
Being stranded at the side of the road is no fun. And, if it takes ages to fix the problem, you won’t be in the best frame of mind for riding. Here are a few tips to get you home.
When your engine cuts out or fails to start, it’s easy to fear the worst. But major mechanical meltdowns are rare. Most breakdowns can be tracked to one of three things: fuel supply, spark or an engine seizure.
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A puncture can ultimately cause you to lose control and crash. Modern tubeless tyres are less prone to catastrophic ‘blow outs’ than the old tubed type, so fit them if you can.
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Modern motorcycles are fairly reliable, meaning breakdowns are rare (provided you keep on top of regular maintenance). That’s not to say you won’t ever run out of petrol, suffer a broken throttle or clutch cable, a flat battery or other failure.
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