Preride inspection poll
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Tourer
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From: iowa
Preride inspection poll
As a new harley rider, trying to get as much education as possible, I actually READ my service manual last night. Harley says to check:
-oil level
-brake pads/disks
-tire pressure/wear
-rear belt deflection
what does everyone check preride?? not for outa state road trips, just rides?
-oil level
-brake pads/disks
-tire pressure/wear
-rear belt deflection
what does everyone check preride?? not for outa state road trips, just rides?
Road Master
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From: Wisconsin
I'll keep an eye on the oil, tires, and such on a regular basis, but not every day. Here's what I do for my every day ride. Make sure the clutch works and snaps back. Make sure the throttle snaps back when released. Pull the clutch back in and start it up. Make sure each blinker works. Make sure the front and rear brake work and disengage when released and the brake light works. Turn the front wheel through its full range of motion, left and right. By the time I back out of my spot, the bike has been running about 20 to 30 seconds, so then I put it in gear and go.
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From: Raleigh NC
a new (to me bike) damn right I'm checking things... after a while you begin to know what needs to be checked and when....
I probably do a full T-CLOCS once every 2 months, but I'm always "looking" temp changes will cause tire pressures to change, so I'll pump them up if we get a cold snap. Maybe check the oil once a week ( I ride daily) but I haven't lost a drop in the past 33k miles.
Wife doesn't ride her bike THAT often, so I've gotten to where I hop on hers and run it 50 or so miles each week... on HER bike, because it sits... I do a FULL T-Clocs each time
I probably do a full T-CLOCS once every 2 months, but I'm always "looking" temp changes will cause tire pressures to change, so I'll pump them up if we get a cold snap. Maybe check the oil once a week ( I ride daily) but I haven't lost a drop in the past 33k miles.
Wife doesn't ride her bike THAT often, so I've gotten to where I hop on hers and run it 50 or so miles each week... on HER bike, because it sits... I do a FULL T-Clocs each time
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I ride almost every day to work.I check the oil and tires every 2-3 weeks.
Because I ride often, I know if there are any problems.
If I was to go on a long ride,I would check everything.
Because I ride often, I know if there are any problems.
If I was to go on a long ride,I would check everything.
Last edited by 1flhtk4me; Mar 22, 2009 at 07:49 AM.
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From: Haymarket, VA
Last month I pulled into a local gas place & a fellow biker said, your front tire looks low. I got off & looked at it & did think it might be a LITTLE low. He had a pressure gauge with hime & checked it, 12 POUNDS! I could'nt believe it. Goes to show you can't tell by just looking at it & I did'nt notice it handling adversely. There was no leak, just had'nt check either tire in a LONG time, but sure check 'em often now.
Last edited by streeteagle; Mar 22, 2009 at 08:19 AM. Reason: add
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Walk around every first ride of the day--looking for leaks and puddles. Look at the tires for wear and nails. Check oil and psi in tires.
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I usually will wipe mine down between rides, so that's when I do my checkin.
I keep an eye on the tire pressure, oil, and look for any loose bolts
I keep an eye on the tire pressure, oil, and look for any loose bolts
Last edited by schumacher; Mar 22, 2009 at 08:52 AM.
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I generally check the brakes when I come to the first stop sign. Seriously though, I check the oil every day, check tire pressure at least once a week, check the brake pads, clutch, cables, fluid levels,and tires when I do my 3K service