Yes, I know some folks are riding depending on your State but here is a reminder
Yep, I wish I could ride in the snow even though I have and paid the price for it (got cut off by a car and down I went).
Anyhow....Here are some tips for the upcoming riding season.
So we all want to purchase tires at a reasonable price, but there are some carveouts:
1) Check the DOT "date of manufacture" that is imprinted into the side wall of the tire, ask about this.
Trike (and 2 wheels):
Gosh Christmas and the New Year has flown and we are on our way to spring and the start of the new riding season for many of us.
1) Have you checked:
Brakes Park, foot, rear brake), Tires, Fluids (brake, clutch, coolant if applicable) and brake pad thickness
2) Front forks for play, leaks and general feel (hold the bars and push down then release, was there any "springy feeling" and did they return to normal position?
3) Check oil levels. check brake and clutch fluid and lubricate and check all linkages. If you aren't sure about this consult your dealer.
4) Check operation of all lights, parking brake and all turn indicators front and rear
5) Check tire tread depth and pressures.Check wheel lug nuts for correct torque (refer to work shop manual)
6) Check rider/passenger seat and hand holds for security
7) Check security of all hinges, locks and lubricate with appropriate lube
Lastly:
1) Check your riding gear and yourself and enjoy
Enjoy and be safe.
PS: Not meant to be a complete list, but feel free to add, subtract and insert comments.
Yep, I wish I could ride in the snow even though I have and paid the price for it (got cut off by a car and down I went).
Anyhow....Here are some tips for the upcoming riding season.
So we all want to purchase tires at a reasonable price, but there are some carveouts:
1) Check the DOT "date of manufacture" that is imprinted into the side wall of the tire, ask about this.
Trike (and 2 wheels):
Gosh Christmas and the New Year has flown and we are on our way to spring and the start of the new riding season for many of us.
1) Have you checked:
Brakes Park, foot, rear brake), Tires, Fluids (brake, clutch, coolant if applicable) and brake pad thickness
2) Front forks for play, leaks and general feel (hold the bars and push down then release, was there any "springy feeling" and did they return to normal position?
3) Check oil levels. check brake and clutch fluid and lubricate and check all linkages. If you aren't sure about this consult your dealer.
4) Check operation of all lights, parking brake and all turn indicators front and rear
5) Check tire tread depth and pressures.Check wheel lug nuts for correct torque (refer to work shop manual)
6) Check rider/passenger seat and hand holds for security
7) Check security of all hinges, locks and lubricate with appropriate lube
Lastly:
1) Check your riding gear and yourself and enjoy
Enjoy and be safe.
PS: Not meant to be a complete list, but feel free to add, subtract and insert comments.
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