Before Your Ride

Summer is in full swing and so is motorcycling riding season.

Before your ride...

• Read your owner's manual thoroughly. Use it to get familiar with your motorcycle.



• Perform a TCLOCS Pre-Ride Inspection:
  • Tires and wheels: air pressure, tread, cracks, dents, loose spokes, bearings and brakes
    
  • Controls: levers, switches, cables, hoses, throttle
    
  • Lights and electrics: working condition
    
  • Oil and other fluids (coolant, hydraulic fluid, fuel) - check levels and leaks
    
  • Chassis: suspension, drive Components (chain, belt or driveshaft)
    
  • Stands: side and center stand


• Attend a motorcycle rider-training course. It is the best way to learn how to operate a motorcycle safely and skillfully. Rider- training classes provide unique knowledge and skills that you may not learn if a friend teaches you how to ride.

  For the location of an MSF approved rider-training course in Montana, contact

  Montana Motorcycle Rider Safety, MSU-Northern
  PO Box 7751, Havre, MT 59501-7751
  Phone: 406.265.4177
  FAX: 406.265.3570
  E-mail:
  RiderCourse Information: 800.922.BIKE or 800.922.2453

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