7 Life Lessons from Motorcycle Maintenance

 

Caring for your motorcycle demonstrates respect for what it is. Although it’s easy to become complacent and take its performance and reliability for granted, doing so puts your safety and wellbeing at risk.

 

motorcycle maintenanceWhile many people cringe at the thought of picking up a tool, learning a few basics exposes how simple maintenance can be. Beyond the mechanical education, the insights you discover about yourself change your perspective on your own power.

 

7 life lessons from motorcycle maintenance

 

  1. Value yourself. Caring for yourself respects and acknowledges who you are. Yet sometimes you overlook your self in your quest to serve others. What you do for your motorcycle you must do for yourself. If you don’t value yourself, how can others value you? 9 ways motorcycles teach self-worth

 

  1. Take action. Look at the owner’s manual for as long as you want but until you put tool to part, nothing gets done. All you ever have to do is take one step at a time. It doesn’t need to be a big step, just keep putting one foot in front of the other. 9 benefits of taking initiative

 

  1. Simplify. The fewer the gizmos and gadgets, the less the complexity, the easier a motorcycle is to maintain. There’s a tendency to make life more complicated than it really needs to be. List your priorities, then jot down how you’re spending your time and energy. See if the two lists are comparable. If they’re not, it’s time to restore balance. 9 steps to simplify your life

 

  1. Use your power. Small changes to an engine can make a big difference in the     amount of power it puts out. It’s the same with life. Surprisingly simple adjustments can greatly increase your available power. 9 ways to increase your horsepower

 

  1. Be proactive. Basic components assembled into a logical sequence make a motorcycle run – not unlike the way the human body works. Those components need ongoing care and attention to operate effectively and not wear out prematurely. 9 lessons on basic maintenance for life

 

  1. Push your comfort zone. Although many riders are initially uncomfortable performing any kind of maintenance on their bikes, they’re surprised to discover how simple the basics can be once you get started. And how it builds self-confidence that confidence pervades into all areas of your life. 9 ways learning basic maintenance will build self confidence

 

  1. Know yourself. Taking even a remote interest in tending to routine motorcycle maintenance – like checking tire pressure, adjusting drive chain or replacing bulbs – can awaken personal insights. Looking behind the covers exposes qualities you may not know were there. 9 lessons on self-awareness

 

Take your maintenance activities to the next level, even if that’s just the starting line. You’ll be amazed at what it teaches you about yourself.

 

 

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Author, writer, and student Liz Jansen combines her artistic mediums to create stories that inspire readers to embark on their own journey of self-discovery.