From the Mobile Service Van

News, routes and practical advice for local riders.

Useful reading for owning, maintaining and riding a motorcycle around Metro Vancouver.

Buying a Used Motorcycle in Vancouver: What to Check

Learn what to inspect before buying a used motorcycle in Vancouver and when to arrange a professional pre-purchase inspection.

Discover how mobile motorcycle service in Vancouver saves towing, waiting-room time and unnecessary transportation.

Learn why motorcycle brake fluid absorbs moisture, the warning signs to watch for and when Vancouver riders should book a brake flush.

Understand motorcycle oil change intervals, short-trip use, storage and why the correct oil and filter matter.

A practical spring motorcycle maintenance checklist for Vancouver riders returning a bike to the road after winter storage.

A practical guide to motorcycle no-start diagnosis, including battery, fuel, ignition and storage-related problems.

Four accessible Metro Vancouver motorcycle ride ideas for evenings when you want a useful ride without committing to a full day.

What Metro Vancouver riders should inspect after wet storage or several rainy weeks before returning to dry-road riding.

Practical maintenance and service planning for riders who store motorcycles in Metro Vancouver condo parkades.

A focused motorcycle inspection checklist before riding the Sea-to-Sky Highway or another longer trip from Vancouver.