Start of the new season? What you should do now!
Before the start of the new motorcycle season, it is important that you prepare yourself and your bike thoroughly. Here are some essential steps to keep in mind that apply to all motorcycles regardless of brand and type:
- Clean your bike: Remove dirt and check your motorcycle for paintwork and corrosion damage.
- Check the essentials: Check the battery, the level of engine oil, brake fluid and coolant and top them up if necessary.
- Test the lighting system and electronic system: With the engine running, all lights and electronic components should be checked.
- Check drive chain: Make sure that the chain is properly tensioned and that the chain grease can work properly.
- Check brake discs and pads: Remove dust and dirt from the brake discs and check the functionality of the brakes.
So much for the bike, but what can you do if you yourself got a little rusty in winter?
- Driving training: Driving training can also be useful for experienced drivers in order to regain the feeling for the machine.
- Physical preparation: Improve your general fitness and train the muscles used when riding a motorcycle. After all, our bikes carry a decent amount of weight on the road - it has to be able to be held and maneuvered correctly!
For owners of Victory motorcycles there are specific care and maintenance tips that relate to the specifics of this brand. Here are some general recommendations:
- Manual: Consult your specific model's owner's manual for detailed maintenance and care instructions.
- Maintenance kits: Use special maintenance kits offered for Victory motorcycles to perform basic inspection work yourself. These kits usually contain oils, filters and spark plugs.
- Regular inspection: Conduct regular inspections to ensure all parts are in good condition and working properly. Victory spare parts are hard to find anymore, so we have to make sure to keep the original parts as long and as good as possible!
- Cleaning and protection: Clean your Vic regularly and use appropriate protective products to prevent corrosion.