UK no-sign up Motorcycle Home Mechanic Guide - Manual / Resource - Page 6
mechanical versions), and move freely. Look for signs of fraying in the
ends. Adjust for the proper amount of play.
Throttle
Even if your bike has throttle-by-wire instead of a cable-operated throttle,
you still need to check it. Now is the time to discover that the throttle does
not close quickly when you let go of it. Too much play in the throttle can mean
just a loose cable, or it can mean a failing throttle position sensor (TPS). The
cable is easily adjusted, but a new TPS will likely need to be ordered.
Lights
It is not exaggerating to say that
your motorcycle’s brake/tail light
has probably saved your life more
times than you know, so make sure it
is working before every ride.
Check that your headlight bulb is
functioning. Make sure all the blinkers work and that the reflectors are
still intact for maximum visibility among traffic and at night.
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