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• check out your bike thoroughly. Tire condition (pressure, tread, dry rot), brakes, cables, bulbs and all electrics.Check the side stand.
• Check all fluids (oil -should have been changed when you put the bike away, if not change it now)

Yep that's right give it a good TCLOCS.

All you gear heads get out the wrenches and get to work. All those not mechanically inclined, call your dealer service department NOW. They are about to get very busy. Fot those of you that don't know a good dealer service department, Xtreme Machines in Millstone has an excellent service department. You don't want to waste any primo riding time. Spring and fall have the most comfortable riding weather.

Remember when starting out, your skill set is a little rusty, take it slow. Those of you who have taken a BRC last year, go practice some of the exercises, braking, swerving, weaving are a good place to start, then practice your cornering and quick stopping. Those of you who are more experienced may want to consider taking an Experienced Rider Course, RENJ (Rider Education of New Jersey) offers classes. As a RiderCoach I know how important it is to reinforce proper riding habits. Pay special attention to cornering and proper entry speed, slow, look, press and roll. Remember going wide in turns is the single greatest cause of single vehicle motorcycle accidents.

I look forward to seeing you all out riding, keep the rubber side down.

Tony