As many of us transition from our winter hibernations and reorganize our garages and hobbies our Connies get the attention they've been waiting for all winter. This is the time we get excited to get our machines out and possibly we miss some items that can lead to a (oh no) drop... Below is a checklist of items I take an extra moment to refresh on to reduce chances of any start of the season mishaps:
- Remember the top heavy awkwardness of our machines
- When hand maneuvering be mindful the opposite kickstand side tip overs, they happen quickly and near impossible to stop after momentum builds
- Kickstands might need some greasing, make certain they are fully down before letting machine settle (I dropped our C14 last fall from this...)
- Tires - don't forget the tire pressures that may have reduced
- Clean-Up any accumulated salt/sand, oils or debris from your garage and driveway that can result in a slip and drop
- Start the season right with some exercising, even just a few minutes a day helps combat fatigue when riding or strained muscles when handling our machines