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Spring Motorcycle Top Ten Checklist
from: JG MashinoIf your motorcycle has been sitting all winter here is the top ten checklist, before you take that first ride of spring.
1. Check fluids; The oil should be at the same level as your last ride. If not chances are you have oil on your floor or in your gearbox, don’t top off your oil, after going through this checklist, let your motorcycle reach operating temp and do a oil and filter change.
The trans case oil should be changed. The fork oil should be checked. Check the
brake fluid level and top off if needed, being careful with this one, you can remove paint with break fluid.
2. Battery; If your battery was stored so it would not freeze, check your fluid level, top off with distilled water, if needed, and give it a 2 amp charge for about two hours. If you let your battery set in freezing conditions, toss it and get a new one. Check your cables when installing, and make sure the vent hose is sound with no kinks or breaks, the vent should hang about 2 in. below your frame.
3. Chains and Belts; Check your rear drive chain or belt for wear, note the sprocket teeth also looking for wear. Adjust your rear drive according to your shop manual. Inspect the primary chain and adjust according to your shop manual.
4. Tires; Check the tire pressure and inspect for tire wear and service. Normal tire mileage is around 8,000 miles, that is if you are not doing burn outs all the time.
5. Engine and Carb; Look over your engine and carb, remove, and clean the air filter, If you did not drain the gas, you may have to clean the carb.
6. Cables; Lube your cables so they work free, checking the brakes and clutch by rolling the bike back and forth. Your brakes should grab and not stick, the clutch should work freely. Your throttle cable should work forward and roll back freely, unless you are using a dead-man throttle, like the stock throttle on my 68 FLH.
7. Lights and Turn Signals; Operate all lights and turn signals, make sure to double-check your brake light and license plate light.
8. Brakes; You checked and lubed the cables, made sure the bike would roll free, now take a close look at the brake pads, rotors, and calipers for wear and proper function.
9. Nuts and Bolts; Depending on what you ride, nuts and bolts that loosen up may be a problem you need to check over your complete motorcycle, checking every one. Nuts and bolts on the engine should be checked after the engine has been warmed up to operating temp. Consult your shop manual.
10. Wheels and Spokes; Check for loose spokes, raise the wheel up so you can spin it around, checking for loose spokes as you go. Note the travel of the wheel for being straight and true. You can tighten any loose spokes with a spoke wrench, being careful to not exceed more than ¼ turn per adjustment, again consult your shop service manual for technical details.
2007 Yamaha Motorcycle News
FOX5 Vegas - KVVUMotorcycle crash in Moapa Valley kills a Texas man - KVVU Las Vegas
FOX5 Vegas - KVVUMotorcycle crash in Moapa Valley kills a Texas man KVVU Las Vegas Evidence at the scene and witness statements indicated a 2007 Yamaha motorcycle was traveling northbound on Lillian Condie Road in a residential neighborhood at a high rate of speed. The Yamaha failed to maintain its travel lane and struck the east ... NEW DETAILS: Name Released of Odessa Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Las ... Texas man dead after motorcycle accident in Moapa |
Odessa Man Dies After Motorcycle Accident in Las Vegas - NewsWest9.com
Odessa Man Dies After Motorcycle Accident in Las Vegas NewsWest9.com LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A 23-year-old Odessa man was killed on Saturday night after a motorcycle accident in Las Vegas. According to a press release from the Las Vegas Metropolitan PD, the man was riding his 2007 Yamaha R6 motorcycle when witnesses say he ... Texas man dead in motorcycle crash near Las Vegas Odessa man dies in motorcycle accident in Nevada Coroner IDs motorcyclist killed in weekend crash in Overton |
Man hurt in bridge crash Saturday - Keokuk Gate City Daily
Man hurt in bridge crash Saturday Keokuk Gate City Daily Austin Miller, age not available, was eastbound on US Highway 136 driving a 2007 Yamaha motorcycle when he sturck a truck that was slowing down in traffic for a vehicle turning off of the roadway. Miller was airlifted by helicopter from the crash site ... |
Birmingham police calls - Hometownlife.com
Birmingham police calls Hometownlife.com A 2007 blue Yamaha motorcycle was taken from a service drive in the 30000 block of Woodward during the night of April 27-28. A 22-year-old Birmingham man was arrested on a domestic assault charge at about 3:10 am May 1. The man's wife said he had ... Domestic Hit-and-Run; Auto, Motorcycle Thefts; Man Arrested for Blocking Traffic |
OPP Kept Busy Over Long-Weekend - The Meaford Independent
OPP Kept Busy Over Long-Weekend The Meaford Independent ... the Liquor Licence Act. Saturday, May 19, 2012 – 48 year old male driver from Mississauga was charged with Race Motor Vehicle – Excessive Speed under the Highway Traffic Act. The driver was operating a 2007 Yamaha VXV motorcycle northbound on Hwy. |
James Stewart, Joe Gibbs Racing part ways over Yamaha - Los Angeles Times
James Stewart, Joe Gibbs Racing part ways over Yamaha Los Angeles Times Three-time off-road champion James Stewart backed out of a multiyear contract to ride for Joe Gibbs' motorcycle team before Saturday's motocross season opener. Stewart's unease with the team's newest Yamaha bike is cited. James Stewart, shown during ... |
Trial begins in deadly car chase - Philadelphia Inquirer
Trial begins in deadly car chase Philadelphia Inquirer Police and city prosecutors say that about 5 1/2 minutes before the crash, and 1 1/2 miles away, Rodriguez and Craddock drove up and robbed William Sandoval of his 2007 black Yamaha motorcycle at gunpoint on Rising Sun Avenue near Somerville. |