Autumn riding tips

[LukeM]

Just a few things to keep in mind:

Leaves on a road = not much danger
Wet leaves on a road = pretty slippery stuff
Sun goes up and down earlier, which can cause visibility problems for you and those around you.

Don't ask me how I know.

Think about winterizing your bike.  The following will probably need some maintenance:

Oil/crankcase
Fork oil
Cable guides oiling
Brake fluid flush
Cooling system flush (if applicable)
Top up the tank and add some sort of stabilizer (SeaFoam or Sta-Bil or equivalent)

It's better to put new fluids in before you put it up for winter.  The acids in motor oil in particular will eat at stuff in the engine over time.  Fresh oil protects engine innards better.

Provided as a public service.  
Luke M

[Re-run]

Watch the cold too. Tires don't grip well. My fz almost went out from under me at about 10 mph going around a corner.

[LukeM]

One more thing (not necessarily an autumn riding tip):

When standing beside your bike and walking it out of your garage, make sure you are on the kickstand side, just in case the kickstand decides to flip up on a snagged something or other.  Better yet, straddle the bike when duckwalking it.

Again, don't ask me how I know this.
Luke M

[hc243102]

Watch out for deer, they'll ruin your day.

[Re-run]

Yeah, being hunting season they will be even more skittish and on the move.