Reply To: looking for first bike…fuel injected?
February 23, 2010 at 4:53 pm
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JackTrade
Participant
If you go get a carbed bike, just use the warm-up period to check everything over. I do on my bike (Buell Blast)…make sure the lights and signals work, check the clutch, look for oil leaks, ensure my gear is fastened properly, etc.
A veteran racer (I forget who) once wrote in a “why we ride” piece that for him, the equipment (bike+gear) check also serves the purpose of reminding him how serious riding a motorcycle is, and helps put him in the proper frame of mind for a safe ride. I always liked that.