I ride on good days only , but throughout the year . My bike is registered every 3 months , and always ready to ride . After each ride it is cleaned , but not thoroughly so everytime , but always soon after I arrive home . I will lube the chain as I do get home from a good ride if needed , with the rear stand ready the minute I pull up and chain is warm . The bike is thoroughly checked over , and stored ready to ride bar filling up the tank , which will be done with fresh fuel for each ride by jerry can . When I ride , ideally , it's straight out of town , and into hills .