Before mounting your motorcycle, perform all of the following checks, except:

Before riding, you should check the pressure and condition of your tires; check the oil and fluid levels; and make sure that the low beam headlight, high beam headlight, taillight, signal lights, and brake light all work properly.

• Making sure the headlight works.
• Checking the oil level.
• Trying both brake controls to ensure the brake light activates.
• Ensuring that the paint is not scratched.