Tips for Bringing Your Motorcycle Out of Storage
Tips for Bringing Your Motorcycle Out of Long-Term or Winter Storage
For those of us with long winters, we can’t wait to get out and ride! Here are a few simple tips for bringing your bike out of storage:
- Pull the bike out and get it off the ground (securely strap it to a motorcycle jack)
- Check the following for damage from corrosion and replace when needed:
- Brake and throttle cables
- Brake Lines
- Oil lines
- Rims and spokes if applicable
- Frame corrosion
- Check all light bulbs to see if they are in working order
- Check and replace fluids if needed (Oil, gas, coolant)
- Check condition of tires for dry rot (fill with air to manufacturer specifications)
- Check for loose bolts from previous vibration and tighten them
- Check condition of brakes and replace if needed
- Check the condition of wheel and neck bearings for proper endplay
- Give the bike a wash and wax and good detail (Click Here for tips on detailing your bike)
Take the bike out for a short ride and make sure everything is working properly and the bike feels good. Once you are confident, it’s time for a road trip!
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