1. Is
your
fuel
okay?
Did
you
use
stabilizer?
Do
you
need
to
drain
the
tank?
2. Do
you
need
an
oil
change?
Whether
or
not
you
changed
your
engine
oil
before
storage,
you'll
still
want
to
check
the
oil
level
before
riding.
If
you
didn't
do
an
oil
change
before
storage,
now
is
a
good
time
to
consider
that
oil
and
filter
change,
especially
since
oil
degrades
when
it
sits.
3. Charged
Up?
Motorcycle
batteries
tend
to
lose
life
quickly,
especially
in
cold
weather.
If
you
kept
your
battery
charged
or
hooked
up
to
a
Smartcharger,
it's
probably
in
good
shape.
Nonetheless,
check
the
leads
for
corrosion,
and
make
sure
they're
attached
snugly.
Also
check
the
overall
condition
of
the
battery.
4. Check
for
leaks.
Check
your
clutch,
brake,
and
coolant
levels
(if
applicable).
Remember
that
if
brake
fluid
needs
topping
off,
you'll
need
to
use
a
new,
sealed
supply
that
is
the
same
brand
as
the
fluid
already
in
the
system.
5. How
are
your
tires?
If
you
kept
weight
off
your
motorcycle's
wheels
and
suspension
as
outlined
in
our
storage
tips,
bravo!
Chances
are
your
tires
and
suspension
are
in
good
shape,
but
you
should
still
thoroughly
inspect
them
before
riding.
If
your
motorcycle
rested
on
a
kickstand,
check
to
make
sure
there
are
no
unusual
stress
marks,
cracks,
or
flat
spots
on
the
tires.
Set
time
pressure
to
specification.
6. Are
you
ready
to
Ride?
Don't
just
take
off
after
a
thorough
inspection;
let
the
bike
idle
for
a
few
minutes
to
get
its
fluids
circulating.
Take
those
moments
to
get
reacquainted
with
the
bike's
ergonomics.
Before
you
go
riding
off
into
the
sunset,
don't
forget
that
the
most
important
component
of
a
motorcycle
is
you,
the
operator.
If
you
suspect
you're
rusty
(and
there's
a
good
possibility
you
are),
practice
riding
in
an
abandoned
parking
lot,
taking
it
easy
until
you're
up
to
speed.
When
all
is
said
and
done,
a
little
preparation
will
make
re-entry
into
riding
a
lot
more
fun;
look
out
for
yourself
and
your
bike,
and
enjoy
the
ride!
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