Back to bikes after 30 year break

Well this is really embarrassing but here goes. In 2013 I decided to get back into biking after a 38 year gap. I'd just had an abdomen operation and wasn't allowed to even drive a car for some time. I bought a 1995 Honda CBR600F off Ebay and the seller rode it to my house. My last bike had been a Suzuki T250 Hustler, about 90mph ? This beastie was supposed to do 155 mph. I was a bit worried. Come September 2013, wounds healed, it was time. Out came the bike, gear donned, wife having kittens by the litter load, off I went. First trip round the block I was passed by two cyclists (beware cracked ribs). Next few trips I visited a new industrial estate near Rochdale. It had new roads, roundabouts and was deserted.
BIG problem. The bike wouldn't go round bends. Kept going wide. Wasn't how I remembered bends, they were natural. I couldn't understand it. Then one day I looked at the front wheel, the tyre looked a little deflated. Silly boy, never done a basic life saving check. 18 psi would you believe in the front ? It certainly went round bends better after that day !
So my tips:- Always do the basic checks, you might have a slow puncture. Check the tread also, I found a m4 cap head bolt embedded in the rear tyre of my Suzuki Bandit once.
If you can find an industrial estate that is deserted at week end, it could be a good place to practice.

 

Good basic check routine befor each ride is MPOWER

Mirrors
Petrol
Oil
Water
Electrics
Rubber

 

I was told BLT each time you ride.
Brakes, lights, tyres.
Then regular SOCS checks.
Steering, oil, chain, suspension.

 

What's a CHAIN

 

Fantastic! You will enjoy it - where else can you chase a police bike along a dual carriageway and not get into trouble!

 

MPOWERS

S = Self