On The Pegs May 2019 - Volume 4 - Issue 5

On The Pegs Vol. 4 Issue 5 - May 2019 63 ALEX NIEDERER 2) PREPARING FOR NATIONAL EVENTS Preparing for an event is one of the sections that often goes overlooked and really is a step that ensures you have a smooth, enjoyable, and successful national experience! This step can be further broken down into three compo- nents; prepping your bike, prepping your body, and prepping your transpor- tation to the event. Preparing your bike One of the most important things to prepare prior to an event is your trials motorcycle; ensuring that the motorcycle adheres to the rules of the na- tional series will prevent unexpected surprises at tech inspection or out on the loop. Firstly, make sure that you have fresh oils in the bike, the air filter is clean, the bolts are tightened, and general maintenance has been done to prevent any unneeded breakdowns or disappointments out on the loop. Nothing is more disappointing than a DNF because of something easily pre- ventable! Second, make sure that your motorcycle is outfitted with a tether ‘dead-

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