Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride?
Before each ride, it's important to inspect your
motorcycle and make sure any problem you
find is corrected. A pre-ride inspection is a
must because off-road riding can be tough on a
motorcycle and you don't want to have a
breakdown far from help.
Improperly maintaining this motorcycle
or failing to correct a problem before
riding can cause a crash in which you
can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always perform a pre-ride inspection
before every ride and correct any
problems.
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Before Riding
Pre-ride Inspection
Check the following items before you get on
the motorcycle:
Use a gauge to check the air
Tires
pressure. Adjust if needed. Also
look for signs of damage or
excessive wear (page 94).
Make sure the spokes and rim
Spokes &
locks are tight. Also check the
Rims
rims for damage (page 88).
Look under the motorcycle for
Leaks
signs of leaking fluids (fuel,
engine oil, brake fluid).