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How To Use Moto Shed
This Moto Shed user guide walks through the core parts of the motorcycle maintenance tracker, from adding your
first bike to managing service records, exports, reminders, and troubleshooting. If you are looking for app
downloads or feature details, visit the Moto Shed app
page.
New to Moto Shed?
Quick Start
Moto Shed is built around your bike's service history — how you set it up at the start shapes how useful it
becomes over time. The two most common scenarios are adding a brand-new bike you just purchased, or adding an
older or used bike with a history you may or may not fully know.
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Brand-new bike
You know exactly where the clock starts — mileage is zero and the service slate is clean. Moto Shed sets up
default intervals and you simply log services as you do them.
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Used or older bike
You're joining mid-story. Enter the current odometer reading you have, add any service records you know,
and let Moto Shed start tracking from there — even with partial history.
Adding a brand-new bike
This is the simplest path. Your history is empty and you're starting fresh from delivery-day mileage.
01
Open the Shed tab and tap + Add Bike
Give it a name (e.g. "Honda CB650R"), set the purchase date, and enter the current odometer reading —
typically 0 to a few hundred miles on a new bike.
02
Select your drive system
Choose chain & sprocket, belt, or driveshaft. This determines which maintenance categories appear on your
dashboard.
03
Review the default service intervals
Moto Shed pre-loads sensible defaults. Open Shed → Service Intervals and dial them in to match your
owner's manual — this is worth doing once, properly.
04
Log your first service when it happens
Tap any category on the dashboard and hit Service + when you complete work. Progress starts from the bike
baseline you entered and becomes more accurate as you add real service history.
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Tip: Add your owner's manual PDF to the bike card right away. It's the fastest way to look
up interval specs without leaving the app.
Adding an older or used bike
Don't worry if you don't have complete records — Moto Shed works with whatever you know. The goal is to
establish a baseline so alerts and progress bars are meaningful going forward.
01
Enter the current odometer reading
Use the actual odometer reading on the bike today. Moto Shed uses that reading and the purchase date you
enter as the starting baseline for maintenance tracking.
02
Backfill any service records you have
Oil changes, tire replacements, brake fluid flushes — add anything you know. Even rough dates and
mileages are better than nothing. These records become more accurate anchors for your alerts and progress
bars.
03
Don't know the last service date? Estimate
If you have no record of, say, the last valve check, leave it alone for now or add a reasonable estimate
based on what you know. You can always edit it later. The goal is to improve accuracy over time, not make
setup perfect on day one.
04
Review and customize your service intervals
Open Shed → Service Intervals and set them to match your owner's manual — don't rely on the defaults.
This is worth doing once, properly, so your alerts and progress bars are actually meaningful.
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Let the dashboard show you what's overdue
After setup, red panels on the dashboard indicate items needing attention. If earlier service history is
missing, Moto Shed may look conservative at first — use the blue banner guidance and add older records as
best you can.
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Partial history is fine. Moto Shed is designed to work with incomplete information. It
starts tracking from the purchase date and odometer reading you enter, and becomes more accurate as you add
service history over time.
Overview
Dashboard
Finding Your Way Around
Moto Shed has three main tabs at the bottom of the screen:
HOME
The dashboard for your active bike — progress bars, overdue alerts, fuel stats, and
quick service logging.
SHED
Your garage — all your bike cards, photos, VIN status, cost totals, and access to
settings and service intervals per bike.
LOGS
Your full service history — view, filter, and sort all records, and export to CSV or
PDF Sales Report.
Maintenance Categories
The Home tab is your maintenance command center. Six categories cover your bike's key service areas: Oil Life,
Engine, Brake System, Tires, Drive System, and Suspension — each with a progress bar and service history.
Green (55%+) — Good condition, no immediate service needed
Yellow (20–55%) — Service approaching, plan ahead
Red (0–20%) — Critical, service needed immediately
Progress is calculated based on both mileage and time
intervals. The app uses whichever threshold is reached first. Some categories use weighted bars — a minor
service moves the bar only a little.
Missing Earlier Service History
If you add a bike with existing mileage and no prior service records yet, some items may appear due soon or
overdue. A blue banner on the dashboard explains that Moto Shed is currently tracking from the purchase date and
odometer reading you entered, and encourages you to add previous maintenance records to improve accuracy.
Alerts on the Dashboard
Overdue maintenance, upcoming service warnings, registration and insurance expirations, and safety recall
notices all surface directly on the Home dashboard — there's no separate alerts page. If you have device
notifications enabled, Moto Shed will also send local push notifications for predictive and past-due alerts
based on your riding pace.
Logging a Service from the Dashboard
1
Tap a Category (e.g. Oil Life)
Opens the detail view for that maintenance area.
2
Tap "Service +"
Opens the record entry form.
3
Save
Hit Save Record. Moto Shed recalculates the category progress bar immediately.
Fuel Log (Avg MPG)
Tap the Avg MPG card on the dashboard to open the fuel log. Enter your odometer reading, fuel
added, and cost per fill. Moto Shed recalculates your running average MPG and cost-per-mile automatically.
Adding Notes
Tap Add Note from the dashboard to log modifications, adjustments, or issues you want to track
in your history without it being tied to a formal service category.
Garage
Managing Your Bikes
Moto Shed supports multiple motorcycles — perfect for riders with more than one bike or anyone tracking a full
garage.
1
Navigate to the Shed Tab
Tap "Shed" in the bottom navigation.
2
Tap + Add Bike
Opens the setup form for a new bike.
3
Enter Bike Details
Fill in the bike name, purchase date, current odometer reading, and drive system type. Moto Shed uses
that date and odometer reading as the starting baseline for maintenance tracking.
4
Save and Select
The new bike is automatically selected and becomes your active bike for tracking.
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Warning: Deleting a bike permanently removes all associated maintenance records. This cannot
be undone. To delete, tap the … menu in the upper-right of the bike card.
Adding a Photo
Each bike card supports one photo, displayed on the right side of the card in the Shed. Tap the photo
icon on the right side of the bike card to add a photo — you can either take one with your camera or
choose one from your gallery. To remove or replace it, tap the red X on the photo and then add
a new one.
Cost Tracking
Every service record can include an optional cost. Moto Shed aggregates these automatically — your total
maintenance spend per bike is displayed on the bike card in the Shed. Cost data is also included in both the CSV
export and the PDF Sales Report, giving buyers a full picture of what was spent keeping the bike maintained.
Updating Your Odometer
Your current mileage is updated automatically whenever you log a service record — just enter the odometer
reading as part of the service entry. You don't need to update it separately between services.
The … Menu
The … ellipsis button in the upper-right corner of each bike card is the control centre for
that bike. From there you can edit bike details, manage the owner's manual, view service intervals, and delete
the bike. If you're not sure where a setting lives, the … menu is always a good first tap.
Safety
VIN & Recall Monitoring
Moto Shed can monitor your bike's VIN for manufacturer safety recalls and notify you when action is required.
Because recalls can affect safety directly, these alerts are treated with the same urgency as overdue
maintenance.
Entering Your VIN
You can add your VIN in two places:
- When adding a bike — there is an optional VIN field in the Add
Bike form
- Any time after — go to the Shed tab, open Service Intervals for
the bike, and enter the VIN there
Your VIN is typically found stamped on the frame near the steering head, or on your registration document. It
is always 17 characters.
Validation & Status
Once a VIN is entered, Moto Shed runs background checks to validate it and begin monitoring for safety recalls.
The result is shown directly on the bike card in your Shed:
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Green check mark — The VIN is valid and
recall monitoring is active. No action needed.
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Red error indicator — There was a problem,
such as an invalid or unrecognized VIN. Double-check the number and re-enter it.
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Act promptly on recall notices. Safety recalls are issued by manufacturers when a defect
could affect rider safety. Contact your dealer as soon as a recall alert appears — recall repairs are
typically free of charge.
Reference
Owner's Manuals
Each bike in your Shed can have its owner's manual attached for quick reference. Upload a PDF from your device
or link to one hosted online.
Adding a Manual
1
Go to the Shed Tab
Locate the bike's card.
2
Tap "+ Manual"
Opens the manual attachment option on that bike card.
3
Upload or link a PDF
Either select a .pdf file from your device, or paste a URL to a manual hosted online (many manufacturers
publish these for free).
4
Save
The manual is now attached to that bike and accessible any time from its card.
To edit or remove a manual, tap the … menu on the bike card and choose the desired action.
Logging
Maintenance Records
Track every service with detailed records that support warranty compliance and resale value. If you know
earlier service history for a bike, add those older records as best you can so alerts and progress bars have a
more accurate baseline.
1
Choose a Maintenance Type
Tap "Add Service" in any dashboard category, or use the specific type buttons for multi-item categories.
2
Fill Service Details
Enter the service date, current mileage, cost (optional), and notes about the work performed.
3
Save Record
The record saves and immediately updates your dashboard progress indicators.
History & Log
The Log tab shows all maintenance records across every category in chronological order. You
can filter by maintenance type and edit any existing record by tapping it.
Exporting: CSV & PDF Sales Report
From the Log page, tap the Export button. A modal will appear with two options:
Exports your full maintenance history as a CSV file you can open in any spreadsheet app. Useful for
warranty documentation, insurance claims, or your own records.
Generates a professional PDF document designed to share with a prospective buyer. The report includes:
- A complete breakdown of every service recorded on the bike
- An analysis section showing whether the prior owner serviced the bike on schedule relative to the
recommended intervals — giving buyers an at-a-glance picture of how well the bike was maintained
- A verification link at the bottom pointing to toddclement.net/verify.html, so buyers can confirm the report was
generated by Moto Shed
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The more complete your service history, the more compelling the report. Backfilling records before
generating a report for a sale is well worth the few minutes it takes.
Scheduling
Service Intervals
Customize maintenance schedules to match your riding style, manufacturer recommendations, and personal
preferences. Intervals work from the most recent service record for each item. If no real service record exists
yet, Moto Shed starts from the bike baseline created from the purchase date and odometer reading you entered.
1
Access Intervals
Tap the "Intervals" button on any bike card in the Shed tab.
2
Set Mileage / Time
Enter how often service should occur in miles and/or months. Setting either to "0" disables that
threshold.
3
Apply and Close
Changes apply immediately to your active bike's dashboard and alerts.
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Pro Tip: Set shorter intervals for severe riding conditions (track use, dusty environments,
extreme temperatures) and longer ones for highway cruising.
Disabling a Maintenance Item
If an item doesn't apply to your bike (e.g., oil changes on an electric motorcycle), open Shed → Service
Intervals, find the item, and toggle it to Disabled. The item hides from the dashboard and no
alerts are generated. Past history is preserved and you can re-enable it any time.
Registration & Licensing
Track non-mechanical reminders per bike — Registration Expiration, Vehicle Inspection, Insurance, and License
Plate. Open Shed → Service Intervals, locate the Registration & Licensing section, and set your expiration
dates. Moto Shed creates an automatic reminder 30 days before each date.
Data
Backup & Export
Protect your maintenance history and move your data between devices easily.
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Your data stays on your device. Moto Shed has no server and no account. All your bikes,
records, settings, and photos are stored locally. The only external call the app makes is to the NHTSA's free
open-source recall database when you enter a VIN — your VIN is used for the lookup but is never stored
remotely.
Creating a Backup
1
Open Settings
Navigate to the Settings tab and scroll to Data Management.
2
Export Data
Tap Export Data to create a JSON backup of all bikes, records, settings, and customizations. Note: photos
must be restored manually.
3
Save the File
Store it in cloud storage or email it to yourself. Keep a copy somewhere safe.
Restoring from Backup
In Settings → Data Management, tap Import Data and select your JSON backup file. The app
validates and shows what will be imported before you confirm. This replaces current data, so export first if
needed.
CSV & PDF Export
To export your history as a CSV spreadsheet or generate a PDF Sales Report, see the Maintenance Records section. Exports are accessed from the Log page via the
Export button.
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Always keep a backup in a secure location. Your data lives on-device — if you lose your phone without a
backup, your history is gone.
Personalization
Settings & Customization
App Themes
Choose from several professional color schemes: Classic Blue (Gulf Racing), Golden
Shadow (vintage retro), Gulf Retro, Martini Race, Italian
Red (Ducati-inspired), Racing Orange, and Energy Green.
Units & Currency
Switch between Miles and Kilometers — all mileage displays and intervals update automatically. Set your
preferred currency symbol for cost tracking. The app attempts to auto-detect your location's preferences, but
you can override in Shed → Settings.
Intelligent Predictive Alerts
Configure in Shed → Settings → Notification Alerts. Covers insurance, registration, and inspection renewals,
plus predictive maintenance forecasting based on your real-world riding pace. Active alerts appear on the Home
dashboard. With device notifications enabled, Moto Shed also sends local push notifications — no data
leaves your device to make this happen.
Help
Troubleshooting
Data Not Appearing
Ensure you have selected the correct bike from the Shed tab. Each bike has its own unique maintenance history.
Alerts Not Showing on the Dashboard
Check your service intervals. If an interval is set to "0", alerts for that threshold are disabled. For push
notifications, make sure Moto Shed has notification permissions enabled in your device settings.
Import / Export Issues
Ensure backup files are valid JSON format. Re-export if the file appears corrupted. There is a 50 MB
limit on imports.
Still Need Help?
Email clement.todd+moto-shed@gmail.com or join the community on Facebook where
you can ask questions, share tips, and follow updates.
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Moto Shed is a one-time purchase. No subscriptions, no ads, no paywalls — ever. Once you buy
it, it's yours.