Motorcycle Safety Tips and After Service Checklist
Bob LaRosaSometimes when we finish a service or install on our Harley-Davidson we want to jump on and go. Bob points out some major motorcycle safety tips before you head out for that test ride.
Remove the black tape from the negative battery cable. Make sure to install the two ground wires with the battery cable. Insert the bolt through the cable. Tighten the bolt. Remove battery charger connectors.
And re-install the seat, using care on re-installation not to scratch any painted surfaces. With the motorcycle back on the ground. Let's pull the enrichment cable out fully, rocker switch on. Start the motorcycle. You want to check high and low beam operation.
Passing lamp operation. Left signals. Right signal. Horn. You also want to check rear brake operation, not only from the rear master cylinder, but from the front.
This point, shut the motorcycle off. Check your oil level on the dipstick. Refer to your factory service manual for proper level.
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