Top Ten Pre Ride Tip Video

Here's a video of what to check before you ride and after a winter layup. As with anything else about these bikes, always consult your factory manual for proper specs and methods of checking oils.

Two things I might add here is the choice of DOT fluid is said to be DOT 5 in this video. This isn't correct, there are some of the newer bikes that have gone back to DOT 4 so check your manual before adding brake fluid, they DO NOT MIX!
Also the throttle cable lube section in this video, your throttle should snap back much better than shown in this video or there is a problem somewhere that should be checked out before riding.

pahunter · 03-05-2008, 07:32 AM

Glider Thanks for the link Very good advise

glider · 03-10-2008, 08:15 AM

Lots of things we take for granted Doug.

pahunter · 03-11-2008, 06:00 AM

I always do a pre ride check not always that intense. Ride Safe Doug

Vibratinharley · 03-11-2008, 07:08 AM

Thanks Glider.

I usually don't have the time or patience to view video's on line but this was good and informative.

glider · 03-11-2008, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkKnight

Great vid (and suggestions) Glider, but in the fluids section, he quickly glosses over the fork oil, do you have a section for this? I'm just curious how you check this? Thanks!

There's no easy way to "check" the fork oil. It's usually replacement that will verify the amount.

03-05-2008, 07:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
pahunter Play The Throttle Join Date: 2006, Oct 24 Posts: 318	Re: Top Ten Tech Tips Glider Thanks for the link Very good advise

03-10-2008, 08:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 10,134 My Mood:	Re: Top Ten Pre Ride Tips Lots of things we take for granted Doug.

03-11-2008, 06:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
pahunter Play The Throttle Join Date: 2006, Oct 24 Posts: 318	Re: Top Ten Pre Ride Tips I always do a pre ride check not always that intense. Ride Safe Doug

03-11-2008, 07:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
Vibratinharley Contributor$ Ride: 2008 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic Join Date: 2007, Aug 18 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 394 My Mood:	Re: Top Ten Pre Ride Tips Thanks Glider. I usually don't have the time or patience to view video's on line but this was good and informative.

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