Goldies Motorcycle Training

Gear Shift

admin — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:22:36 +0000

Pedals mounts directly on the gearbox selector shaft are rarely a problem, but shifts that involve linkages are secured with small locknuts – it pays to check periodically that they’re not loose.

Radiator

admin — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:19:37 +0000

When the engine is cold, carefully run your hand or a dry cloth along the base of to ensure it’s dry. Any wetness could indicate a leak.

Chain

admin — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:13:58 +0000

Clean you chain, because grit that builds up will form a grinding paste and wear it out faster. Lube it carefully, spinning the rear wheel by hand and spraying the lube onto the chain’s inner run.

Check the chain adjustment regularly. Use a large socket to release the axle nut, then turn the adjusters slowly and evenly to take out any excess slack and keep the rear wheel alignment true. Once you’re happy, retighten the axle nut.

Engine

admin — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:08:45 +0000

Check the floor beneath the bike regularly for signs of an oil leak. If it;s dropping black spots on the garage floor, carefully wipe the cases with a piece of kitchen towel to find the source. This may be a more complex fix but the first, important step is to know where any problem may be.

Front Brakes

admin — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:05:24 +0000

Check the pads still have some life in them. You can do this visually, looking through the back of the calipers. If the discs are scarred or scratched, the pads have worn to the backing and need replacing – and the discs may too.

Forks

admin — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:03:07 +0000

Make sure the legs – the shiny parts – are smooth and free of any pitting. If there are traces of oil on them, the fork seals may need checking.

Lights

admin — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:00:40 +0000

Check the bulbs all work at least once a week. That’s high and low beam on the headlight as well as the indicators. Don’t forget to check that the brake lever and pedal both operate the brake light. Check the horn and the kill switch at the same time.