As a motorcycle enthusiast, you can do your part to prevent wildfires. Use these precautions:
Chains and other metal parts throw sparks when they drag. Check your motorcycle to be sure nothing hits the ground.
Driving on an exposed wheel rim can also throw sparks. Be sure to check your tire pressure every time you ride.
Never park on dry grass or brush. A hot exhaust pipe can set dry vegetation on fire.
Don’t let your brake pads get too thin lest the metal-on-metal give off sparks.
Dirt bikes always need spark arresters on the muffler. Rules for forestland may require that motorcycles also have them. In any case, a General Purpose spark arrester is a cheap, easy preventive measure to keep sparks from exhaust.
Keep the exhaust system, including the spark arrester, and the engine in good working order and free of carbon buildup.
Use the recommended grade of fuel for your motorcycle and don’t overfill it.
Yet, there’s no denying it: Unless you plan to ride exclusively around the Southern United States, you’ll face some chilly winters. And even before it...
