Pre-ride inspection

[Cookie]

Hi each,
Recently I noticed a post that mentioned 'checked my bike over for the ride tomorrow' or some such words. It got me thinking about what people do or don't check before going out on their scoots. I'm thinking reasonably long trips (say 100 miles or more) not just going to the shops.

I'll start…
Before a longish ride I normally:-
Check the tyres for bits of flint, nails etc that might be stuck in the tread and dig them out if I find any.
Check the oil.
Check the tyre pressures if I haven't done it for a few days.
Make sure my waterproofs are in the bike that I'll be taking.
If it's likely to involve riding after dark I check the lights.
That's about it really.

So, what do other people check?

Paul

[smeghead]

I check I've got my phone and cash card with me. And earplugs!

[VOZZA]

I'll start…
Before a longish ride I normally:-
Check the tyres for bits of flint, nails etc that might be stuck in the tread and dig them out if I find any.
Check the oil.
Check the tyre pressures if I haven't done it for a few days.
Make sure my waterproofs are in the bike that I'll be taking.
If it's likely to involve riding after dark I check the lights.
That's about it really.

So, what do other people check?

Paul

There's a few more checks that should be done on a daily basis, like brakes, tightness of components etc. Not that I do any of them that regularly.

[michaelphillips]

keys are important.. ive been locked out of house be4 now (got this new keeboard thats predictive)

[JohnR93]

You have most of it but you should also consider;

Static & rolling brake test, front and rear.
Brake light check for both front & rear switches (either lever or pedal, delete as appropriate...)
Fuel level - Gauge or visual.
Attitude - Never ride Angry.

A good way to remember nearly everything is the acronym POWER.
Petrol
Oil
Water
Electrics
Rubber

Some say POWDER but I can't remember what D stood for. :¬(

[MrGrumpy]

Hmmmmmm....I just leap on and go!

[Cookie]

Perhaps the 'D' stands for 'Drawers', ie make sure you're wearing clean ones just in case

[michaelphillips]

Perhaps the 'D' stands for 'Drawers', ie make sure you're wearing clean ones just in case

seriously though, all of the above.. visual walk round the scoot etc as if it was a handover

[DougL]

Petrol
Oil
Water
Damage
Electrics
Rubber
Steering Suspension

So Powders

Some people use powdery with the Y for Y0URself but I prefer I'm Safe

Illness
Medication
Stress
Alcohol
Fatigue
Eaten?

[gn2]

I never check anything before riding.
Just get on and go.
If anything I do checks after riding if I have noticed something unusual during the ride.