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SPRING MOTORCYCLE

MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
Before you start mapping out all those rides you’ve been waiting all winter to go on, take a few moments to run
through the items on our spring motorcycle maintenance checklist to ensure your machine is ready to go. Please
note that the maintenance checklist outlined below is just a suggestion and should be adjusted to match the
recommendations listed in your owner’s manual.

SAFETY ITEMS DATE ENGINE DATE


CHECKED CHECKED
1. Lights/blinkers – test to 1. Battery – charge & check
ensure working for corrosion
2. Check helmet and other 2. Drain & replace fuel
riding gear 3. Cables – re-oil
3. Warning lights – look for 4. Spark plugs
illuminated lights 5. Exhaust system – check for
4. Test ride to ensure leaks & loose fasteners
everything is working 6. Clutch & throttle – check for
smooth operation
FLUIDS 7. Drive belt
8. Drive chain – lubricate
1. Oil 9. Lubricate moving parts
2. Brake
3. Coolant/antifreeze TIRES/WHEELS
4. Transmission
5. Fork oil 1. Tread – look for excessive
6. Hydraulic clutch fluid wear
2. Tire pressure – check
FILTERS pressure in each tire
3. Spokes
1. Oil filter 4. Wheel bearings & seals
2. Air filer 5. Wheel alignment
3. Fuel filter

BRAKES

1. Brake pads – inspect for wear


2. Brake pedal – check adjust
pedal travel
3. Brake lines

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