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Rode the bike to work the other day, noticed that it felt really off. Turn in was sluggish, there was a strange squeaking noise coming from the gearbox that was related to engine speed, and I had crappy front end feel. "What's going on with my bike?" I thought. Paranoia sunk in and I was worried I'd have to take it to the dealership. But, like most things in motorcycling, I reminded myself it's probably either rider error or basic maintenance, so I decided to lube my chain and check my air pressure (the tire pressure specifically, since I had been neglecting checking that as often as I should).
After lubing the chain and adjusting the tire pressure, every issue went away. The bike felt like a goddamn samurai sword and I could flick it way harder and have so much more fun. So, in summary, if the bike feels like crap do these two things! When those ancient grizzled riders that you meet at gas stations tell you to do them, they really mean it.
After lubing the chain and adjusting the tire pressure, every issue went away. The bike felt like a goddamn samurai sword and I could flick it way harder and have so much more fun. So, in summary, if the bike feels like crap do these two things! When those ancient grizzled riders that you meet at gas stations tell you to do them, they really mean it.