Pre ride inspection check

Spins · 03-02-2021, 09:01 PM

Hey guys, does everyone check your bike over before you ride? I don’t always give my bike a full once over. Here’s a good reason for me to start!
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ChillRider · 03-03-2021, 05:45 AM

Well, I do check for stuff like chain slack, chain C-clip being still on, brake lines, cables, bearing seals and the such, as well as disk brake locks (don't ask me why...

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I occasionally do spot and remove a bit of gravel from between the tire treads (using street/cruiser tires on my '07 Zong....), but nothing that major

Guess I'll check more often now...

**JerryHawk250** · 03-03-2021, 07:50 AM

I always do a pre-ride inspection. I ignored a slightly lose chain once and ended up throwing the chain later in the day.

Spins · 03-03-2021, 08:20 AM

The chain is always loose on my Brozz! Perhaps an upgrade is in order for the next bike.

Megadan · 03-03-2021, 02:50 PM

Yep, I always give my bike a once over for loose things, leaks, etc, and then check function of lights and controls. Since I tend to warm up my bikes, I do it then.

tknj99 · 03-03-2021, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Spins

The chain is always loose on my Brozz! Perhaps an upgrade is in order for the next bike.

It should be unless you enjoy adjusting the chain after every ride.. my stocker was stretching constantly until i replaced it with the Niche X-Ring and now it stays put at whatever it was last tensioned at.

TxTaoRider · 03-03-2021, 07:19 PM

If I'm just riding around the neighborhood I just look it over. If I'm going more than a mile from the house I check tire pressure.

But the one thing I always check before I ride anywhere is that I have my phone... you just never know. Lol

idle_purr · 03-03-2021, 07:31 PM

It has always been drilled into me since I was a child to inspect any equipment that I use. Usually with bikes and ATV's I always inspect just because I've been stranded before haha.

Pathfinders · 03-04-2021, 12:20 PM

Check the swing arm axle bolt. I noticed that mine had some threads showing. I thought the nut was backing out. Nope! The hex head of the shaft had snapped off and the bolt was walking out on the nut side. I was lucky I noticed during a pre ride inspection.

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03-03-2021, 08:20 AM	#4
Spins Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 287	The chain is always loose on my Brozz! Perhaps an upgrade is in order for the next bike. __________________ 2019 Z 400 2020 Tan Recon 2021 KLX 300 2022 GPX FSE 450R
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03-03-2021, 02:50 PM	#5
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,016	Yep, I always give my bike a once over for loose things, leaks, etc, and then check function of lights and controls. Since I tend to warm up my bikes, I do it then. __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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03-03-2021, 07:19 PM	#7
TxTaoRider Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Flower Mound Texas Posts: 904	If I'm just riding around the neighborhood I just look it over. If I'm going more than a mile from the house I check tire pressure. But the one thing I always check before I ride anywhere is that I have my phone... you just never know. Lol __________________ 2021 Tao Tbr7 - "Lucille" Mods so far- Brozz swingarm, 21" front rim (Bridgestone Tw302 rear/Dunlop D606 front tires), Digital gauge cluster, pz30b pumper carb, after market hand guards, aftermarket brake and clutch levers, round fold away mirrors, Fly handlebars shortened slightly, 13t front sprocket 2009 Q-link Legacy 250 1982 Suzuki GS1100ES - "Jolene"
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03-03-2021, 07:31 PM	#8
idle_purr Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: NY Posts: 218	It has always been drilled into me since I was a child to inspect any equipment that I use. Usually with bikes and ATV's I always inspect just because I've been stranded before haha. __________________ NO HILL TOO STEEP NO MUD TOO DEEP The Brozz \| The Hawk Upgrades, Accessories, Etc... Assembly Checklist: Brozz 250 \| Hawk 250 ~idle_purr
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03-03-2021, 05:45 AM	#2
ChillRider Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: A small country with a funny name Posts: 164	Well, I do check for stuff like chain slack, chain C-clip being still on, brake lines, cables, bearing seals and the such, as well as disk brake locks (don't ask me why... ) I occasionally do spot and remove a bit of gravel from between the tire treads (using street/cruiser tires on my '07 Zong....), but nothing that major Guess I'll check more often now...
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03-04-2021, 12:20 PM	#9
Pathfinders Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 129	Check the swing arm axle bolt. I noticed that mine had some threads showing. I thought the nut was backing out. Nope! The hex head of the shaft had snapped off and the bolt was walking out on the nut side. I was lucky I noticed during a pre ride inspection.
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