Getting bike on road after winter. Tips please

My 2009 Kawasaki ER6f has been stuck in my garage since November.
In the absence of a man this year [sorry if that's sexist!], I would appreciate any tips for getting the bike ready for its first run this year.
I know how to top up the oil, clean and lube my chain, and check the tyre pressure, but is there anything else I should be doing? Thanks folks Dx

Take it easy and don't go thrashing the nuts off it. At first.

A nice steady ride across to Largs for an icecream in Nardini's. Then down the coast to Ayr and back along the A70. Have fun.

Oh sounds good! Am I doing all the right preps though?

Tyres,chain,brakes,bulbs and coolant if it's l/c.

Good idea to check that the leathers still fit as well, if they're too tight, ride straight past Nardinis.

Great, thanks.
Erm *cough*, think I'll give Nardinis a miss then! Cheers Dx

Lol! Check and make sure brakes haven't bound, and tyres ok. And put petrol in lol!

Oh panic! What do I do if wheels have bound then?
Thats when I give up and phone Wullie the bike mechanic?! Haha x

Originally Posted by dawn07

Oh panic! What do I do if wheels have bound then?
Thats when I give up and phone Wullie the bike mechanic?! Haha x

Sorry i mean BRAKES! Doh x

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take something like a big flatblade screwdriver and very gently ease the brakepads away from the discs, then pump the lever a couple of times and do the same again, then roll the bike forwards and apply the brakes to make sure they work.

Make the first ride both gentle and short, then check tyou have no fluid leaks and everything feels OK, tyre pressures will probably need adjusting as well.

Cheers Mark.

Cheers Mark

Cheers Mark. Sounds as if even I could do that! Thanks