BUT WAIT!

• Give it a good wash, rubdown, or dust off. 
• Remove any items you may have plugged, like the exhaust, or items you used to keep pesky critters out of pipes, wiring, etc. 
• A good bath can show you any trouble spots, like leaks, etc.
• It's a great time to give it a quick protective detail, like wax or protectant, on the paint, and don't forget the leather!

• Check, and change your oil.  Drain your crankcase first, any bike with an oil tank that sits above the engine can let oil past the check ball into the lower end - resulting in you thinking the oil is low, adding some, and ending up with a huge mess!
• Add fresh oil and filter - we have some 20w50 oil change kits for most bikes.
• We recommend changing your oil after a long, often cold, winter, as condensation can build up. If your oil looks milky, definitely CHANGE IT.

• Check everything that needs to be lubed - chain, fittings, wheel bearings, etc. Check your bike's shop manual for specifics.

• Check all your fluids and change if needed. Primary, brake fluid, and coolant if applicable. 
• Check your brake lines, oil lines, and cables for wear, tear, and leaks. 
• Check your brake pads too! 

• Drain that bad gas out - would you want to drink an old, flat bee.. pop? Probably not. Your bike doesn't either. Drain it, maybe your car is close to empty and would like the contribution!
• Check your fuel lines for wear, tear and leaks. 
• If you have a carb, check it out, and clean if necessary. Check your air filter while you're there, too!

• Hopefully you've had it on a trickle charger, or brought the battery inside, but if not, check and charge your battery. Depending on the weather, sitting outside may warrant replacing it.

• Check those tires! Check for cracks, bulges, stress marks and flat spots.
• Check tire pressure with a gauge and refill to manufacturers recommended pressure.

• Take a good long look at your whole motorcycle. Check out the frame, the front end, the bars. Check all the fasteners, everything should be tight! 
• Check your electrical - make sure all your lights, switches and gauges work properly. Give that horn a test too!
• Check all your levers and pedals and lubricate if needed.
• Now is a great time to check your spark plugs! Follow instructions in your manual if you need help.
• Prop the bike up with the front wheel up and give that front end a wiggle. Does the steering head feel loose? Are the fork seals leaking? Take care of it now, before you're in the midst of riding season!
• Check your tool kit - make sure you have any tools you may need on the road, and don't forget to pack some spares! Things like extra spark plugs, fuses, chain master link, and spare bulbs can be a lifesaver on the road!

• let the bike idle for a bit to get all those fresh fluids circulating. 
• keep in mind, it's probably been a while since you've ridden, so don't go trying those wheelies out of the driveway!