OHIO: An Ohio woman was killed early yesterday when the motorcycle on which she was riding crashed in Hopewell, state police in Beaver said. Katheryn Shafer, 59, of East Liverpool, was a passenger on a motorcycle operated by her husband, Daniel L. Shafer, 58. The couple was traveling south on Route 60 at about 3:30 a.m. when Mr. Shafer lost control and the bike began to tumble.

This is a terrible accident and sounds like it could have been prevented had there been routine maintenance performed on the motorcycle. Every time I get on my bike I check the tires for any damage sustained in the last ride. When I am planning to ride with a passenger I calibrate my suspension to aid in better control of the motorcycle. I usually check my brakes and look for any pools of fluid that may have leaked from under my bike. How long does this take - seconds.

Here is a great article that touches on some of the basics of pre-ride motorcycle inspections. Try to get in the habit of a quick walk-around inspection before taking off on your next ride. It may save your life and the life of your passenger.

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