Sorting the bike... and it's a beautiful thing

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Originally Posted by Jay In Milpitas

Preflight/ride should include:
1. (Key off) Tire pressure, chain slack, lever feel (clutch & brakes) THEN fluids (oil, coolant, brake fluid, fuel).
2. (Key on) Listen for fuel pump, dash lights, all other lights and especially brake light working from both front and rear levers, horn.
3. Engine started, listen for any unusual sounds from the engine as well as the bike in general. Rev the throttle a couple times to listen for any new buzz or rattle.
4. Helmet on now, because a good helmet (and other hearing protection) can muffle those sounds in #3.

I just want each & every one of my friends that I have never met to finish each ride intact, or at least if you get hurt it's because you had too much fun, not a faulty machine.

This is outstanding, Jay! Wholeheartedly agree. Thank you for this Pre-Ride Checklist.

Cheers!

Bob