Back on the bike after 6 weeks - things to check?

[gh0st :)]

Bike has been sitting dormant in the back garden for about 6 weeks.

After charging the battery and having to bump start it, it seems to run ok.

What things should I be looking over and double checking after the bike has been sitting for this length of time?

[BliarOut]

After my first winter ride today.... I would suggest chacking your bollocks haven't frozen off when you return should be numero uno priority.

That's it, I'm going back to fair weather riding

Tyre pressures, oil level, brakes and lights. You'll know within the first couple of miles if she's alright just by feel. It's cold and slippery out there, keep that hernia wrapped up

[Guzzi Steve]

I would make sure the control cables havent seized up, after being outside in the wet.Just go around it generally,lube the chain etc.& check everthing is as it should be b4 you ride it.

[gh0st]

BliarOut said:

It's cold and slippery out there, keep that hernia wrapped up

Its gone now - They pushed it back in Thursday 18th

So there




Gh0st (post-herniated)

[DennisTheMenace]

Got to give the ace a good checking over as i havent ridden it for a month or 2 dont want to get it dirty , the thing is like new , i will try and post some pics of the engine later if anybody is interested

[MrsMiggins]

[quote=gh0st ]Bike has been sitting dormant in the back garden for about 6 weeks.

After charging the battery and having to bump start it, it seems to run ok.

What things should I be looking over and double checking after the bike has been sitting for this length of time?[/quote]

Think back to CBT, if you ever did it! Brief summary:

BOLTSS
Brakes - operation, fluid levels
Oil - oil level, chain lube, coolant
Lights - operation, cleanliness, battery
Tyres - correct pressures, damage etc
Steering - Free movement lock to lock
Suspension - no leaks, correct operation