Moving on to your motorcycle here is a handy way to remember to check your bike.
TCLOCK
T = Tires and wheels
C = Controls
L = Lights
O = Oil
C = Chassis
K = Kickstand

There are a number of TCLOCK checklists available - here are two links to give you a more in-depth checklist
http://micapeak.com/info/T-CLOCK.html
http://frederickhog.org/tips/tclock.htm

The important thing is to DO IT, every time you ride.