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jambo · 29-07-10, 01:25 PM

Agreed,
Sometimes people end up trying to get their bikes ready at the last possible minute for the AR or a trackday (I've been more than guilty in the past), and things can get missed. (Loose axel bolts, suspension bolts, sprockets etc have all occuured in the past, though rarely at the AR!)

Top up your oil and bring some spare if your bike uses a little (My SV does). You may not do this many miles normally but the London visitors for instance will rack up the best part of 650+ miles in that weekend, many people will do more, if your tyres, brake pads, chain or fluids are borderline, think about the milage and make sure you'll have plenty in reserve.

Remember on the Rideout itself, the Tail-end-Charlie is there to make sure the marker system works and that the lead rider can be informed of problems. They are not expected to be a mechanic and even covering "basic tools" for the variety of bikes we have show up would need a lot of gear. Make sure you're carrying what you need and you're happy with the bike before you set off.

Really looking forward to this!
Jambo

29-07-10, 01:25 PM	#3
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Re: Not long to go now - think Bike ! Agreed, Sometimes people end up trying to get their bikes ready at the last possible minute for the AR or a trackday (I've been more than guilty in the past), and things can get missed. (Loose axel bolts, suspension bolts, sprockets etc have all occuured in the past, though rarely at the AR!) Top up your oil and bring some spare if your bike uses a little (My SV does). You may not do this many miles normally but the London visitors for instance will rack up the best part of 650+ miles in that weekend, many people will do more, if your tyres, brake pads, chain or fluids are borderline, think about the milage and make sure you'll have plenty in reserve. Remember on the Rideout itself, the Tail-end-Charlie is there to make sure the marker system works and that the lead rider can be informed of problems. They are not expected to be a mechanic and even covering "basic tools" for the variety of bikes we have show up would need a lot of gear. Make sure you're carrying what you need and you're happy with the bike before you set off. Really looking forward to this! Jambo __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can Last edited by jambo; 29-07-10 at 04:14 PM.