Harley Man says
Headlight. Check your headlight. In daytime, pass your hand in front
of the beam to make sure the headlight is really on. At night, try your
dimmer to make sure both high and low beams are working.
Tail and brake light. Try each of your brake controls and make sure
that each one flashes your brake light.
HORN. Try the horn. Find out if it doesn’t work before you have to
use it.
CHAIN. Make sure the drive chain is properly adjusted and lubricated.
When your weight is on the cycle, the chain shouldn’t sag more than 3/4
inch.
MIRRORS. Clean and adjust both your mirrors before you start. It is
difficult and dangerous to ride with one hand while you try to adjust a
mirror.
Swing your mirrors outward far enough to see around your own body.
Adjust each mirror so that it lets you see about half the lane behind you
and as much as possible of the lane next to you.
GAS AND OIL. Check gas and oil levels before you start. Running out
of gas is inconvenient. It can also be dangerous if it happens where you
cannot get off the road quickly.
Lack of oil can cause your engine to seize. This could lock your rear
wheel and cause you to lose control. Motorcycles tend to use oil faster
than cars. Ok sure!
