3 points to test road stability

Whether you've ridden thousands of miles in the summer or left your motorcycle in the garage for too long in the winter, your car's handling can be affected in both cases. What equipment should be checked to keep the motorcycle on the road? Worn tires, clogged suspension, steering and joint play, etc., good bike handling is a matter of balance between these different elements, a simple imbalance in one of them can change everything.

So, before you hit the road again, here are 3 things you should definitely check to get your bike back up and running!

Wheels - the first guarantee of good stability on the road

Tires are the first thing to check on a motorcycle to ensure good traction. Indeed, of all the components of a two-wheeled vehicle, those are the ones that change most frequently and quickly.. That's why, in case of instability, tires and wheels should be suspected first.

Check tire wear first. They are really worn if they appear "flat" in the back or "roof" in the front. Decreased furrow depth is also a sign of wear. If your tires are worn out, you will feel a loss of progressiveness when adjusting the angle and some instability when cornering. You will definitely notice a significant decrease in the contact surface with the ground as you turn. In this case, it is necessary rupdate your tires.

Second, check your tire pressures. If the motorcycle has been in the same place for a long time in winter, its tires will naturally and inevitably lose pressure. You should be aware that internal pressure determines the behavior of your car. Remember to re-inflate your tires to the correct pressure to improve roadholding..

Check the suspension for good traction.

With good tire pressure, proper suspension adjustment ensures safe driving. Suspensions are those that connect the two wheels to the frame of the motorcycle. They are usually represented by a spring and/or a fork containing pressurized air.

The suspension consists of 4 separate elements including the fork, shock absorbers, swingarm and steering. Main roleensure that the wheels are connected to the ground, They allow good road holding regardless of road conditions, the speed at which the motorcycle is moving, the angle of rotation and the braking power. In addition to ensuring the comfort of the pilot, they allow better shock absorption.

Thus, suspension adjustment determines good shock absorption, steering behavior, and engine and frame durability. You must adjust them to suit your weight and the average weight of the possible passenger plus the weight of your luggage. Adjustment is also necessary if the shock absorber settles.

Also check the channel

A chain that is too loose or too tight are both problems. Too tight, it not only wears out quickly, but also breaks, and at the same time the gearbox fails. On the other hand, a normal tension chain provides flexibility and stability on the road while driving.

This means that you need to monitor the normal tension of the chain. To do this, position the motorcycle with the rear wheel resting on the ground. Then leave a 3 cm gap between the chain and the swingarm.

It is also necessary to check the lubrication condition of the chain. Lubrication must be done every 1000 terminals. If you use a motorcycle intensively, you should do this every 500 km. Otherwise, whether you are riding your motorcycle in the city or on the road, it is important to lubricate the chain after every wet ride.