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sherryf
Joined: Mon Jan 19, 2009 2:01 pm
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 Getting ready to ride. Since I'm so inexperienced, can anyone tell me what they do to their bikes after they've sat all winter to get ready for a long road trip? I've started it up weekly and kept it warm and cozy. I'm thinking of going to a Honda dealership and asking for a check, but what should I ask them to do? All I usually do is ask them to pretend I'm their beloved mother traveling alone, and do whatever they need to make sure I make it without problems. Sorry, I'm new at this.
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mike
Joined: Tue Jan 06, 2009 8:39 am
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Location: Wilmington, Delaware
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Re: Getting ready to ride. Sherry, There shouldn't be much to do, make sure your oil change is up to date (every 3000 miles is recomended) and maybe put a can of Dry-Gas (can get at any auto store) into the gas tank. You can also do "T-CLOCK" inspections when you go ride. Here is a checklist from our site that might help you out. http://www.motorcycle-touring-made-easy.com/support-files/tclock.pdfAlso make sure you sign up for our eZine on our homepage, I put out some timely tips about riding and maintenance.
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sherryf
Joined: Mon Jan 19, 2009 2:01 pm
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Re: Getting ready to ride. Thank you, Mike! My oil change will be in April, I'm pretty anal about that. I'll make sure I sign up for the Ezine!
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Gohot229
Joined: Wed Jan 27, 2010 1:21 pm
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Re: Getting ready to ride. I would suggest looking at all the fluids. Brake, oil, and coolant if yours happens to be liquid cooled. Then I would look at the tires and chain, examining for weather-checking on the tires, air presure, and for the chain, looking for rust or lack of lubricant (chain lube). If it happens to be shaft driven, then of course check the lubricant (oil) level. Look for fraying on any cable or cracked outer plastic covering and aparent rust on these components. A clutch cable or brake cable that has rust on the outer parts, likely has it on the iner parts, and is suspect. If it's suspect, its never going to give you piece of mind, and worst case might fail, with not only the break-down, but availability of the part. Check all your lights, turn signals and brake light. Look while the bike is running, for any evidence of loose bolts or fasteners, or a tale tale rattle, hum or vibration that seems to have recently appeared. Check, clean and lubricate your air cleaner, and check your fuel filter. This may seem like alot of stuff, and easier for a dealer to perform, but if you do it all yourself, were only talking a half hour to an hour, at a leisurely thourough pace. You will know, and not be guessing, YOU will have accomplished this stuff. and will have saved probably the better part of a Benjaman. it's all just simple things to do.
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datarecovery
Joined: Sat Aug 14, 2010 5:00 am
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Re: Getting ready to ride. Check all your lights, turn signals and brake light. Look while the bike is running, for any evidence of loose bolts or fasteners, or a tale rattle, hum or vibration that seems to have recently appeared. Check, clean and lubricate your air cleaner, and check your fuel filter.
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http://www.datadoctor.biz
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