6 Tips Before Riding Season

I’m so glad riding season is back upon us. These 50 degree Louisiana winters are brutal.

Been riding 45 years and still could have an accident any time. Less traffic and cell phones back when I first started riding. 👍👍

I've taken three MSF classes since I began riding back in 1987... The most recent one was my three-wheeler class in 2021.. and Tommy G has lined up an advanced course for us here soon. Looking forward to that one because advanced three-wheeler courses are not easy to come by. Great reminder! I actually think riding courses should be mandated, but that is my opinion. Good on Virginia!

listening to you say Old Man Winter is on his way out as I look out my window and watch the snow fall lol Great tips man!

We can always learn something new! Here in PA, riders do not have to pay out of pocket for the MSF course.

Git Krakin !! Got the Mule all ready for the season... Tires, Bearings ,Plugs, Brakes.

All good points. Us all year riders need to do a yearly check list too but most of us don’t.

Cool! I had no idea there is a tool out there to check the water in the brake fluid... I learned something new today. Thank you, Eric!

This fall will be 2 years on my brake and hydraulic fluids. Change my oil every 1,000 miles, and the transmission and primary every 3,000 miles and I do that myself. Much cheaper when you do it yourself. 😎👍👍

Great advice man. The first time I had my brakes flushed, my rear brake fluid looked like a pond sample. When I bought my bike I had ZERO maintenance experience!

I need a ton of stuff done 😢. Can’t do anything right now while I’m recovering from oral surgery. Good advice 🤘

All good points, Eric. In Queensland, there's no annual inspection required. A safety inspection is only required when the bike is sold. I keep my battery on a battery maintainer. I also carry a lithium ion battery booster in case of a flat battery issue. Will be seen on my upcoming video on Sunday evening (Aus time). Ride well. Cheets

Thankfully we didn’t get snow the other day, but a few of these on my list 🤘🏼

Great tips Eric. Thanks for sharing. Ride safe and enjoy. 👊✌️👍

For me riding season is year round and so is maintenance. And Pennsylvania has an annual inspection requirement which provides an opportunity to have service done if I don't feel like doing something myself. I pay attention to brake fluid and make sure it doesn't get much more than two years old. My Himalayan and Vespa ET4 will be up for a flush in a few months. I don't change my face shield until I notice an issue. And since I almost never ride at night anymore I get by with some imperfections that would be an issue at night. Training. Absolutely a good thing. MSF works. Or just routine practice of things like emergency braking, swerving, and low speed figure eights and u-turns. And there are some great YouTube channels that deal with riding strategies -- something I feel is really important. Great video Eric. Lots of good ideas. But I'll tell you, when I have to take care of five machines, scooters and motorcycles, now it can be a lot of work. Oh the simpler days of just one Vespa in the garage...

Great tips Eric ! Checking the brake fluid is actually something I just started doing last season (I bought the same gizmo) and as you noted it, good brakes is what stops your bucket from hitting a wall. As far as bleeding the system …. Touche ! I managed to get air into the system and it was a biatch so I ended up taking it to the dealership. Cheers amigo

All good stuff Eric!! Hubby is the HD mechanic so I am most fortunate with anything on my ride!!!! All good tips and accidents any time any where! I am fortunate to have a friend who is an instructor she likes to challenge us in opening season! We just never know when we need to use them and of course one has to train the brain to respond accordingly not react!!

All great tips. I always recommend for someone to take the MSF course. I've taken it three times myself.

My Slingshot is in for a MIL light which was caused by a recalled brake switch. They are running two weeks out. They promise it won’t be there that long. Brake fluid - even if you don’t open the reservoir moisture seeps by the seals at the calipers from normal wear. I will NOT change brake pads without the calipers to be rebuilt. Once the seals have been tweaked to where they need to be replaced. Never thought about the shield replacement but good to note. Gas, I would never park a bike in the winter w/o a full tank. Less moisture that way. Very helpful video

Thanks for the tips, Eric. Great advice.