But keeping your bike cool is almost as important as keeping yourself cool! Here are some tips on maintaining your bike for hot-weather riding: Hot-Weather Motorcycle RidingĪh, summertime! Considered by many to be the prime time to set out for distant towns.
Also, beware of winter sand that has collected in and around intersections. In the spring especially, motorists are not used to looking for motorcycles, so be conscientious. Potholes and roadway heaving are things that happen every spring and can be unpleasant if you are not paying attention. If your tires are affected, you should consider replacement as soon as possible. This will usually show up as tiny cracks.
Most Harley-Davidson® motorcycles are equipped with Dunlop® tires the tire pressures (cold) should be 36psi front and 40psi rear.Īlso, check your tires for uneven tread wear and any deterioration in the sidewalls and in the tread itself.
Springtime: Check Your Tire Pressure!įor riders of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles in New Jersey, the onset of spring makes their hearts pump a bit faster because they know that journeys on the open road are close at hand! But before you take your bike out of the garage for the first time, make sure that you check your tire pressures and adjust if required. For your jiffy stand, make sure it's secure, retracts fully, isn't bent, and leaves you with enough ground clearance when retracted.