Motorcycle Safety & Driveability: Un-winterizing my HONDA CM450E for Spring, honda cm450e, mid ohio valley


Question
OK, now that the weather is turning warm in the mid-Ohio valley, and my motorcycle insurance is about to kick in, I'm going to unpack the cycle from winter storage. What things do I need to be mindful of?
What should be done to ready my Honda CM450E for road work again?

Answer
If you haven't run the bike on a regular basis, I'd change the oil/filter, drain the fuel out of the bowls to allow fresh fuel in, check your tire pressure and condition, and check/lube the chain.  Also, run a trickle charger on the battery for a day to give it a fresh charge.  Many things, like concerns of fuel quality and having to change the oil/filter can be easily alleviated by just running the bike up to operating temps once a week.