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Check some basics on your bike every day, or every time you read. Do weekly maintenance. Do a monthly check. Perform quarterly maintenance. Do annual maintenance.
To perform this kind of regular check/maintenance, you should:  Check the fuel level every day to confirm you're not leaking any fuel. Check all your fluid levels - oil, brake fluid and coolant, if applicable. Check the throttle cable play. Confirm smooth operation and that it returns properly to the closed position.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/b\/b5\/Throttle_play.JPG","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/b5\/Throttle_play.JPG\/440px-Throttle_play.JPG","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":219,"bigWidth":"440","bigHeight":"209","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>Image from: Uploader<br>\nLicense: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Public_domain\">Public Domain<\/a>\n<\/p><\/div>"}  Check steering lock and lever notches for any uneven feel or interference with the operation of any cables at full lock. Check brake pedal play, as specified in your motorcycle's manual. Confirm the wear lining indicator is within usable range. Check drive chain slack, as specified in your manual.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/a\/a4\/Chain_slack.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/a\/a4\/Chain_slack.jpg\/452px-Chain_slack.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":366,"bigWidth":"452","bigHeight":"360","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>Image from: Uploader<br>\nLicense: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Public_domain\">Public Domain<\/a>\n<\/p><\/div>"}  Check your lights and horn. Check the clutch lever play.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/a\/ad\/Clutch_lever_play.png\/460px-Clutch_lever_play.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/a\/ad\/Clutch_lever_play.png\/511px-Clutch_lever_play.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":299,"bigWidth":"511","bigHeight":"332","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>Image from: Uploader<br>\nLicense: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Public_domain\">Public Domain<\/a>\n<\/p><\/div>"}  Ensure smooth steering movement. Make sure there are no restrictions. Ensure both bike stands return to their fully upright position. Check the correct inflation pressure in both tires. Make sure you have adequate tire tread depth and no cracks or splits.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/2a\/Tyre-inflation-patterns.png\/460px-Tyre-inflation-patterns.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/2a\/Tyre-inflation-patterns.png\/588px-Tyre-inflation-patterns.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":296,"bigWidth":"588","bigHeight":"378","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>Image from: Uploader<br>\nLicense: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Public_domain\">Public Domain<\/a>\n<\/p><\/div>"}  Adjust the rear viewing span of mirror if needed. Ensure kill switch functionality. Check brake hoses for chafing or leakage. Take care of these checks weekly or every 200 miles, whichever is sooner.  Check oil level - does it require topping-up? Top up if so.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/8\/8a\/Eng_oil_level_mark.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/8a\/Eng_oil_level_mark.png\/414px-Eng_oil_level_mark.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":314,"bigWidth":"414","bigHeight":"283","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>Image from: Uploader<br>\nLicense: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Public_domain\">Public Domain<\/a>\n<\/p><\/div>"}  Check your tire pressure with an accurate gauge. Check the battery. If it's not maintenance-free, then check the electrolyte level and top up with distilled water if necessary.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/0e\/Battery-2490122_640.png\/460px-Battery-2490122_640.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/0e\/Battery-2490122_640.png\/728px-Battery-2490122_640.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":328,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"519","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>Image from: Uploader<br>\nLicense: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Public_domain\">Public Domain<\/a>\n<\/p><\/div>"}  Check the control cables. Lubricate as necessary Check the brakes. Pads and disks should be checked for wear and replaced if necessary. Check and top-up your fluids.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/73\/3012373-93.png\/460px-3012373-93.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/73\/3012373-93.png\/503px-3012373-93.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":330,"bigWidth":"503","bigHeight":"361","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>Image from: Uploader<br>\nLicense: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Public_domain\">Public Domain<\/a>\n<\/p><\/div>"}  Adjust the drum brakes as necessary.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/6\/66\/Brake_tn.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/6\/66\/Brake_tn.png\/446px-Brake_tn.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":334,"bigWidth":"446","bigHeight":"324","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>Image from: Uploader<br>\nLicense: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Public_domain\">Public Domain<\/a>\n<\/p><\/div>"}  Do a full visual inspection. Check for loose nuts and bolts and spokes. Check for fork seal leaks and any other oil leaks. Perform these tasks every month or every 1,000 miles (whichever is sooner).  Check the spark plugs. Clean and adjust or replace; anything other than a light/medium brown deposit may indicate problems.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/1\/19\/Spark_plug_gap.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/1\/19\/Spark_plug_gap.png\/243px-Spark_plug_gap.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":895,"bigWidth":"243","bigHeight":"473","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>Image from: Uploader<br>\nLicense: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Public_domain\">Public Domain<\/a>\n<\/p><\/div>"}  Check control cables. Adjust for free play. Check Idle speed. Adjust as necessary. Lubricate control lever pivots. Check these items once every three months, or 2,500 miles (whichever is sooner).  Change the oil and filter. Change the air filter. Check wheel and steering head bearings and grease them. Replace if necessary.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/f7\/Tyre_Bearings.png\/460px-Tyre_Bearings.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/f7\/Tyre_Bearings.png\/728px-Tyre_Bearings.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":192,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"304","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>Image from: Uploader<br>\nLicense: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Public_domain\">Public Domain<\/a>\n<\/p><\/div>"}  Check the exhaust system for leakage. Complete these checks every year or every 10,000 miles (whichever is sooner).  Do all the above half-yearly maintenance tasks. Replace spark plugs.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/b1\/Sprk_plug_replcmnt.png\/460px-Sprk_plug_replcmnt.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/b1\/Sprk_plug_replcmnt.png\/516px-Sprk_plug_replcmnt.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":498,"bigWidth":"517","bigHeight":"560","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>Image from: Uploader<br>\nLicense: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Public_domain\">Public Domain<\/a>\n<\/p><\/div>"}  Check suspension linkages for play. Replace linkage, bearings, and bushes as necessary.