Rider Tips
Straight answers on motorcycle maintenance, repair and buying used, from the team at Apexx Motorsports in Chatsworth, CA.
Dirt · November 3, 2026Dirt bike top end rebuild: signs you need one and what the job involves
Hard starting, lost power, smoke or a new engine noise can point to a worn top end. Learn the signs and what a dirt bike top end rebuild involves.
Used · November 1, 2026Buying a used motorcycle from a shop vs a private seller
Shop or private seller for a used motorcycle? Compare paperwork, DMV deadlines, inspection and what federal used-vehicle rules do and don't cover.
Accident · October 31, 2026How motorcycle accident repair works with your insurance company
How a motorcycle accident repair moves through an insurance claim in California: the claim, the adjuster, estimates, supplements, deductibles and payment.
Street · October 29, 2026When should you replace motorcycle tires? Tread, wear bars, cracking and age
Replace motorcycle tires by the wear bars, or sooner for cracks, bulges, cuts or flat spots. How to check tread and when an old tire needs a look.
Street · October 27, 2026How often should you change your motorcycle oil?
Motorcycle oil change intervals run from 3,000 to 10,000 miles, with a time limit too. See what makers say and when to change it sooner.
Cruiser · October 25, 2026Harley-Davidson service at an independent shop: what riders should know
Can an independent shop service your Harley without voiding the warranty? What the 2026 warranty says, how the schedule works and which jobs need a dealer.
Dirt · October 23, 2026How often should you service a dirt bike?
Dirt bikes are serviced by engine hours, not miles. See how a manufacturer schedule works, when to service sooner, and what to leave to a shop.
Used · October 21, 2026How to inspect a used motorcycle before you buy it: a full checklist
A full checklist for inspecting a used motorcycle before you buy: paperwork, VIN and recalls, frame, tires, brakes, chain, a cold start and the test ride.
Accident · October 19, 2026What to do with your motorcycle after a crash in California
A step-by-step plan for your motorcycle after a crash in California: the scene, the DMV SR-1 report, getting the bike home and a full inspection.
Street · October 17, 2026Motorcycle maintenance schedule: what to service and when
How a motorcycle maintenance schedule works: what to check every ride, every week, at each mileage interval and every 2 years. From Apexx Motorsports.