Spring is just around the corner, so you may be anxious to take your motorcycle out of storage and go for a ride. Before you do, prepare it for the road with these tips from Cerberus Systems, Inc. in Chambersburg.

Maintenance Tips to Get Your Motorcycle Ready for the Road

As spring approaches, you may be getting excited to finally ride your motorcycle again. After keeping it in storage for a whole season, it's easy to understand why you're feeling eager to finally get on the road again. Before you take off, first make sure your motorcycle is ready to go. These tips can help you prepare your ride.

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Replace Old Coolant

Since your motorcycle has been put away for an entire season, you'll need to check its fluids before you decide that it's ready to go. One fluid you should definitely check on is your coolant. Since this fluid is responsible for keeping your engine running at a safe temperature, it's super important that you replace it if it's gone bad. You can take care of this task yourself, but you will need some tools and the right type of coolant for your motorcycle. If you're not sure how to take care of this task, there are plenty of videos that can guide you through the process.

Take Care of Your Tires

Your motorcycle will need its tires to be in great shape in order to keep you safe on the road. Keeping your motorcycle on a stand while stored will help keep the tires in better shape since you won't have to worry about flat spots or water damage. However, you will have to check on the tire pressure because the cold is known to make tires lose pressure. Use a tire gauge to check the air pressure and head to your local gas station to fill them up if needed. Check the sidewalls of the tires for the recommended tire pressure and take your tire gauge with you so you get this just right. Don't forget to also check on the tire tread since you will need this to be in great as well. If your tires are very worn, replace them with a new set.

Prepare Your Motorcycle for an Oil Change

After a season in storge, it's very likely your motorcycle will need an oil change. If your oil is no longer effective, riding around on it can lead to premature engine wear and tear. If you've changed your motorcycle's oil before, you know it's not that hard to do. If, however, this is your first time, watch some instructional videos and make sure you have what you need before getting started. One such thing you will need is a new oil filter so that your oil change is complete.

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Keep the Chain Clean

To get a smooth and safe ride, you'll want to ensure your motorcycle's chain is clean and lubricated. Prepare your motorcycle to keep your chain clean, grab a soft bristle brush, and have your chain lubricant handy. Use the soft bristle brush to brush off the dirt, mud, and any other debris that has collected on your chain. It should be soft enough to not cause damage. After doing this, take the time to coat your chain in the lubricant. Let it sit on the chain for about five minutes and then remove the excess.

Test the Battery

You won't get anywhere if your battery isn't charged. If you connected your battery to a tender while it was stored, this won't be a problem for you since your battery will be charged and ready to go. If you didn't take this step or a similar step, your battery may be dead and will need to be charged. If you're lucky, it will charge back up and keep its charge for a good amount of time. Others may no longer work well or at all, so do make sure yours won't lose its charge too quickly before going too far on your bike.

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