How to maintain a motorcycle?

Taking care of your motorcycle is taking care of your own safety so there is no excuse for you to always have it in perfect condition and know how to maintain your motorcycle.

In addition to the maintenance and reviews that each brand advises for its motorcycles every certain number of miles, which will make you go through a workshop, its good condition on a day-to-day basis is your responsibility.

There are a series of cautions on how to maintain your motorcycle that you must take into account throughout the year and some especially important for a good maintenance of your motorcycle in harsh winters.

Every month of the year, and even more frequently if you travel many miles with your motorcycle every day, you have to stop for a few moments to check the following.

Cleaning

First things first and for a motorcycle to be healthy it has to be clean, in addition to being more beautiful, you can better check that everything is as it should and discover faults more easily. How to wash a motorcycle is simple, do it in the shade, with water, mild soapy products, sponges and you can even use a toothbrush to reach the smallest and most hidden corners. Once washed, dry it and circulate with it a little so that it releases the remaining water better before leaving it standing again.

The tires

It is important to inspect and maintain the tires. Not only if the drawing is sufficient and how is its wear, but it is also very important to control the air pressure. On a motorcycle, correct inflation is essential and greatly influences the behavior of the motorcycle while running, which is neither above nor below, but just at the pressure indicated by the manufacturer and check it when cold.

Chain

If your motorcycle has a chain drive, and not a belt or cardan, it requires special maintenance. To maintain the chain well, it is very important that it is always well greased and its tension is correct, that when raising and lowering it, it moves approximately one inch up and down, you can easily tension it at home without much difficulty acting on the tensioning bolts that you will see at the end of the swing arm and will make the wheel move backwards.

The breaks

If your motorcycle has disc brakes, you should check the fluid level by looking at the tanks, as well as ensuring that the circuit does not have leaks. If it is a drum, it regulates the tension of the cable until the touch and braking are adequate. Exactly the same happens with clutches, both hydraulic and mechanical by cable. In a disk brake you'll easily control the wear of the pads, you need to do it regularly so as not to damage the discs.

Lights

That the headlight burns out and we can't see at night is dangerous but easy to realize, however the rear light can burn out and go days and days without us discovering it. Just as important is to see how to be seen, check every week that the rear light works, do the same with the turn signals and test the horn from time to time, do not go to discover that it does not work when you need it most.

Coolant

If the engine of your motorcycle is cooled by liquid and not by air it is important to check the coolant level. You should see that the level in the expansion vessel is between the maximum and minimum. With experience, it can be easily filled and replaced at home, but remember that you should never open the radiator cap while hot, you could suffer serious burns.

Oil

In most motorcycles it is very easy to check the engine oil level and although changing it requires more experience, it is something that we can also do at home. There are two main systems for checking the oil level: either by porthole or by dipstick. The first is a small round glass window where we see how far the oil reaches and the second a dipstick, normally attached to the cap itself, which indicates the level when it is inserted cleanly and removed again, seeing how far it has been stained with oil. Each model may require looking at the oil in a different way, consult the user manual to do it correctly.

Contact your local motorcycle servicing

The customer service experience we offer at Singleton Bike Shop is second to none. we offer a variety of service offers for your motorcycles to make sure that they're working at their full potential. Not getting your motorbike checked regularly may be a safety risk and a possible hazard to your life. By actively getting your bike checked and serviced you're improving the endurance and longevity of the vehicle and make sure that you won`t be wasting any time or money.

Not only can we do repair jobs we are able to also fit custom accessories and electronics to your bikes like lights and stereos. a local technician could be a great advantage to maintaining your bike so that you'll be able to be explained the difficulty and have the bike fixed and collected in a jiffy. Contact us today!

DRIVING TRUCKS: PERMITS AND SAFETY TIPS

Nowadays, the subject of driving trucks has a certain degree of danger, and to get to driving them requires certain consents, which we will mention in this post along with advice on long-distance refrigerated transport and the necessary cold equipment.

What driving license do I need to be able to drive trucks?

It must be remembered that the type B driving license allows us to drive a truck that does not exceed 3,500Kg in its Maximum Authorized Mass. In order for us to drive the trailers, it will be mandatory to be in possession of the type C permit, supplementing it with other documents for the authorization to carry trailers.

To receive it, you must have reached the age of 21, not be lacking the right to drive and be able to pass a psychophysical aptitude test.

If we have all of the above in order, we can take the theoretical exam, it consists of 20 multiple choice questions, which there is only a limit of 2 failures, having this we will need to pass the closed and open circuit.

• Permission C1. It allows the driving of trucks with the weight between 3,500 and 3,700Kg with the possibility of incorporating a trailer if it does not exceed 750 Kg.
• Permit C. To have this permit, the C1 permit is required. It allows driving with any type of truck with a Maximum Authorized Mass greater than 3,500Kg, with the possibility of incorporating a trailer weighing less than 750Kg.
• C1 + E permit. It allows the license to drive crane trucks up to 7,500Kg of Maximum Authorized Mass and that do not exceed 12,000Kg.
• ADR permit. With this type of card, you have the license to be able to transport dangerous goods.

I already have a truck license; can I drive now?

No. To be able to work as a truck driver, in addition to requiring the license, you must have the approval of the Certificate of Professional Aptitude (CAP). You have to complete a 140-hour course and then pass the exam. Once this is done, the user is allowed to develop the profession with a validity of 5 years that can be updated. This permit is mandatory for type C1, C, C + E and ADR dangerous goods cards.

Regulations for tires on heavy vehicles

Losing control in a large vehicle could lead to great dangers. For this reason, the maximum speed allowed is 90 km / h.

When we are going to change a new tire, they must be similar in terms of axle, make, model, and the speed and load codes must be identical. The depth of the tread found on the tread bands must be visible and must not present deformations or bare wiring.

The different types of tires

There are different models of pneumatization, each one for different utility.

• Adaptability for long distances.
• Assorted items to be used on the road and works.
• Specialized in terrains outside asphalt.

Depending on where the tire is to be installed, it has one sculpture or another. For the reason that some do not hold the same force.

• Rating "F". They are the ones that are installed only on the steering axle.
• Rating "D". They are used in the wheels that are housed in the drive axle.
• Letter "T". It can only be installed on the trailer.

Are the wheels of my truck eternal?

No. The duration of the tires depends on the meteorological conditions in which they are, the way of driving, the condition of the roads on which it circulates, the inflation pressures and the weight that falls on them. The service life of a wheel on an exorbitant transportation vehicle is complex to know. Therefore, the condition of our tires must be checked once a year after 4 years of use.

Prevention is better than "saving"

A study of highways has found that 8% of trucks do not respect the minimum safe distance when following another truck.

When we talk about the use of the belt, we can see that 2.5% do not use it, which is mandatory, therefore we can say that only 29% of drivers of oversized vehicles do not use it.

When we use the mobile, smoke or eat while behind the wheel, they are considered the famous serious distractions, and these are the main causes of an accident on any road and of course a danger for other drivers. In a study it has been indicated that 3.5% of driver’s commit said irresponsibility when traffic is concentrated and 5.7% when traffic is light. There are other circumstances, such as the well-known fatigue, causing 3.7% of the trucks to occupy the lines of the road and even the adjoining lane.

If you are also a truck driver, do you agree to follow the regulations and said precautions?

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How to inherit if there is no will?

The big question is; how do you inherit if there is no will? What are the steps to follow if you know that a part belongs to you? What do we do if you don't have children? Relax, because everything has a solution.

Indeed, in Mckenzie Lawyers, we know that there are many cases in which a will is not left. It is when doubts arise about how it is inherited if there is no will. When this happens and it is known that there is heritage to inherit, many do not know what to do. The first thing you think about is that it cannot be inherited, because there is nothing registered. But the truth is that by law, you do have the right to inherit. Only, the current guidelines of inheritance would not be followed. Simply, you have to follow an order of preference, in terms of the heirs that we refer to.

Why is a will not left?

It is not fully understood why a will is not made. Then, the children have to break the coconut to know how it is inherited if there is no will. There are facts, which can be really complicated. Especially if you want to leave part of the money to an NGO , to a child who is going through difficulties . Even the spouse to also receive part. The will can be made from the age of 14, so there are no excuses for not being able to do it before you pass away. You just need to learn more about the advantages and how this process works and you will be more relaxed.

How is it inherited if there is no estate?

Before knowing how to inherit if there is no will, we have to bear in mind that, if there were, it would be much easier. It is ordered in three thirds. A part is received in equal parts by children and others mentioned. Another third, destined to improvement for all or certain children. And finally, the third dedicated to free choice. Where the children or any family member has the right to revoke. Because it is the money intended for the will of the testator. Knowing that, when there is no will, it is passed to another type of inheritance, where no changes can be made.

Descendants

It would be the first line of succession. What is known as the legitimate heir. But here all the children would enter, not just the first. In this case, all equally, will receive a fair share of the inheritance. If it turns out that it is not an economic inheritance, the heritage will be valued. In this way, after its valuation and appraisal, it will be distributed trying to be equitable. On the one hand it is quite good, but if you want to help a certain child or spouse more, you will not be able to, because there is no official will.

Ancestors

In the event that the testator does not leave children, the next in line of succession would be his parents. Or, where appropriate, legal guardians, if the biological parents are not located. They would not be the nephews and much less the spouse or partner. Although they have been married for many years, if there is no official document involved, which testifies that part of the inheritance is for the couple, they still would not see anything of it. So, they would be the testator's parents. If they do not live, the grandparents would be sought or, in extreme cases and also possible, the great-grandparents.

Spouse

This is when the couple is the one who would receive all the money or assets, in the event that the testator had no children and the parents and grandparents of the same did not live. It would go from the descending and ascending plane, to the horizontal plane. The entire inheritance would fall on the couple. On the one hand, it is fine, but in the event that there were debts, the couple would also be in charge of carrying them. That is why the will is important for things like that.

Brothers

On the other hand, if we do not know how it is inherited if there is no testament and none of these above, the heirs would be the brothers and sisters of the same. If you are not married, have no children and the parents are deceased, the inheritance would be shared equally among all the siblings. In the event that one of the siblings is deceased, but has children, these would become the heirs of the part that corresponds to them. If they are minors, the state or legal guardian must keep the inheritance in a mandatory way, until they can make use of it.

Cousins

If, unfortunately, we find that there are no legitimate heirs, no parents or grandparents, no partner or siblings, we return to a vertical plane. But this time, we move to a plane that is much broader, since the next heirs would be the cousins. That is, the children of the testator's parents' siblings. And since it is usually a larger number, because the two branches are served, the inheritance would be smaller. But it will always continue to be distributed fairly.

The state

Finally, if it is not known how it is inherited when there is no testament, this last step must be taken into account. If the inheritance has no one to hand over to, it goes directly to the state.

The importance of leaving a will

There are no excuses. If we do not want to end up wondering how it is inherited if there is no will, we must be careful and go a few steps ahead. There are no excuses. You can even create your will, from abroad. There are many advantages when on making a will. Among them, leave everything tied and well tied. Ensuring that all your loved ones will receive a part of your legacy. Although the will is divided into three, it does not mean that the improvement is also shared between the children and the couple and that the part destined for free choice, has the same destination. You can do what you want with your inheritance, but you must leave it well emphasized in an official way.

Contact Mckenzie Lawyers professionals

You already know how it is inherited when there is no will and although it seems simple, it is a bit confusing. For this, you know that you have to walk with papers from one place to another, to confirm that something belongs to you in inheritance. It is best to contact Mckenzie Lawyers, and leave the will made from the beginning. To later modify it, whenever you want. Our Mckenzie Lawyers team is a trained and experienced team. Specialized in the field of inheritances and successions. So don't worry. You are in good hands and these professionals will be in charge of leaving everything well tied for the future.