10 Things To Do Before Riding A Motorcycle

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10 Things To Do Before Riding A Motorcycle
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Motorcycles are cool. There is nothing as freeing
as riding down highways with the wind in your
hair. Passing people in their cars, which from a
rider's perspective are isolating, artificial
boring metal shells interacting with the world
frame by frame like watching a slow moving TV
reel. A lot of motorcycle riders and enthusiasts
talk it as if were a religion. Something that
gets you in touch with those deep parts of you
that no one can get to. For that moment when you
are on the bike, all of life's issues fade away
and the only thing you can do is focus on the
present, the ride itself. It's like therapy.
This all sounds great but there is a lot that
goes into owning a motorcycle and a couple of
things you should do before you take that first
ride. Here are ten things to do before riding a
motorcycle that novices and experienced riders
need to know
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1. Get Protective gear
Safety should be your number one priority. But a
motorcyclist's gear does more than keep him or
her safe it also protects them from the
elements.
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2. Get Insurance
Motorcycle insurance is cheaper than
conventional car insurance. It is important to
be insured in case you have an accident.
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3. Know all the important parts on your
motorcycle
It is important to learn all you can about the
different parts that keep your bike going
smoothly. Do a check to see that everything is
there and in perfect condition. Many motorcycle
accidents happen because of a minor part
missing. You'd be surprised by how something as
simple as a missing screw can get you careening
off the road and cause serious harm to your body
and your motorcycle.
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4. Check your oil and fuel levels
Always make sure that your bike is topped up
with the right oils and that you have enough
fuel to get from one point to another and avid
running out of petrol in the middle of nowhere.
Check for oil leaks.
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5. Check the Filter
Ensure that the air filter in your motorcycle is
clean A dirt encrusted filter will affect the
engine performance.
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6. Check the battery
If you have a sealed type battery then make sure
everything is tight, if not make sure the cells
are filled with fluid and check for leaks.
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7. Inspect the chain
The chain or shaft is an important part of your
bike. Without it, you wouldn't be able to go
forward. It needs to fit properly. So before you
get on the motorcycle, check how tight the chain
is. If it's too tight it will make throttle
input difficult. Make sure that is it is
sufficiently lubricated.
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8. Check your braking system
Check for leaks in the brake lines. You should
also check your brake pads and avoid running
with worn out pads. These can end up damaging
your rotors.
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9. Check your tires
Before you get on your bike to ride check your
tire pressure as well as the depth of the tread.
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10. Test your lights and turn signals
Make sure that your lights and turn signals work
as they should, this includes tail light, hi-lo-
beams light and even your license plate light.
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CONCLUSION
When it comes to mechanical parts and the things
that make a motorcycle run smoothly, you need to
be vigilant and check that things are as they
should be even after the ride. If you do this you
will be able to spot problems whilst they are
still insignificantly small. Leaving problems
unfixed could cause deeper, complex issues.
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