Prepare Your Victory or Indian Motorcycle For Spring.
Before hitting the road, you need to do a thorough inspection of everything and anything that might need changing or replenishing. Everyone knows that a small problem in the beginning can quickly flip into a bigger (and much more expensive) issue later. Trust us, a couple hours or so of checking out your bike to make sure it's fit for the road now can save you weeks of hassle later. Spend some time (and a few dollars) and set yourself up for a great riding season ahead. We created a checklist of some important things to look out for. Ride Safe!
Lights:
If you kept your bike on a battery tender over the winter, your battery is likely in good shape to start the season. Turn on the kill switch and make sure your headlight's low beam and high beam functions both work, as well as front and rear turn signals and brake lights. Lights in your instrument clusters should be in good working order, as well. If anything isn't working as it should, now is the time to replace affected light bulbs before you get out on the road. If nothing comes on, your battery needs to be jumped or possibly replaced.
Tires:
You should check your tires every single time you ride. On four wheels, you might be inconvenienced by a flat or a slow leak in one of your tires. But when you're relying on only two wheels, you absolutely need both those tires to be properly inflated and to not be damaged, because your life depends on it. Check the info on your bike (it's often on the VIN plaque or the side cover) to find out proper cold tire pressure, no matter what rubber you choose to stick on your bike. Your bike has been sitting in one place all winter, so it isn't surprising that your tires might be a couple pounds low. Replace your rubber, if it's damaged, badly squared off, or too worn down.