They say prevention is better than cure, and maintaining your motorbike is exactly that — preventing anything from going too wrong mechanically speaking and leaving you stranded on the side of the track wondering why your engine is hissing steam and your muffler is emitting an alarming amount of smoke.
Having the basic tools and knowledge is invaluable and will not only save you money on servicing costs, but also aid you in finding and fixing problems before they can sink their teeth into you.