TCLOCS RIDE SAFE

T- TIRES & WHEELS

• Tires

  • Condition: Tread depth, wear, weathering, evenly seated, bulges, embedded objects.

  • Air Pressure: Check when cold, adjust to load.

• Wheels

  • Spokes: Bent, broken, missing, tension, check at top of wheel: “ring” = OK — “thud” = loose spoke.

  • Cast: Cracks, dents.

  • Rims: Out of round/true = 5mm. Spin wheel, index against stationary pointer.

  • Bearings: Grab top and bottom of tire and flex: No freeplay (click) between hub and axle, no growl when spinning.

  • Seals: Cracked, cut or torn, excessive grease on outside, reddish-brown around outside.

• Brakes

  • Function: Each brake alone keeps bike from rolling.

  • Condition: Check pads and discs for wear.

C- CONTROLS

• Handlebars

  • Condition: Bars are straight, turn freely, handgrips and bar ends are secure.

• Levers and Pedal

  • Condition: Broken, bent, cracked, mounts tight, ball ends on handlebar levers, proper adjustment.

  • Pivots: Lubricated.

• Cables

  • Condition: Fraying, kinks, lubrication: ends and interior.

  • Routing: No interference or pulling at steering head, suspension, no sharp angles, wire supports in place.

• Hoses

  • Condition: Cuts, cracks, leaks, bulges, chafing, deterioration.

  • Routing: No interference or pulling at steering head, suspension, no sharp angles, hose supports in place.

• Throttle

  • Operation: Moves freely, snaps closed, no revving when handlebars are turned.

L- LIGHTS & ELECTRICS

• Battery

  • Condition: Terminals; clean and tight, electrolyte level, held down securely.

  • Vent Tube: Not kinked, routed properly, not plugged.

• Headlamp

  • Condition: Cracks, reflector, mounting and adjustment system.

  • Aim: Height and right/left.

• Tail lamp/brake lamp

  • Condition: Cracks, clean and tight.

  • Operation: Activates upon front brake/rear brake application.

• Turn signals

  • Operation: Flashes correctly.

• Switches

  • Operation: All switches function correctly: engine cut-off, hi/low beam, turn signal.

• Mirrors

  • Condition: Cracks, clean, tight mounts and swivel joints.

  • Aim: Adjust when seated on bike.

• Lenses & Reflectors

  • Condition: Cracked, broken, securely mounted, excessive condensation.

• Wiring

  • Condition: Fraying, chafing, insulation.

  • Routing: Pinched, no interference or pulling at steering head or suspension, wire looms and ties in place, connectors tight, clean.

O- OIL & OTHER FLUIDS

• Levels

  • Engine Oil: Check warm on center stand on level ground, dipstick, sight glass.

  • Gear Oil, Shaft Drive: Transmission, rear drive, shaft.

  • Hydraulic Fluid: Brakes, clutch, reservoir or sight glass.

  • Coolant: Reservoir and/or coolant recovery tank — check only when cool.

  • Fuel: Tank or gauge.

• Leaks

  • Engine Oil: Gaskets, housings, seals.

  • Gear Oil, Shaft Drive: Gaskets, seals, breathers.

  • Hydraulic Fluid: Hoses, master cylinders, calipers.

  • Coolant: Radiator, hoses, tanks, fittings, pipes.

  • Fuel: Lines, fuel valve, carbs.

C- CHASSIS

• Frame

  • Condition: Cracks at gussets, accessory mounts, look for paint lifting.

  • Steering-Head Bearings: No detent or tight spots through full travel, raise front wheel, check for play by pulling/pushing forks.

  • Swingarm Bushings: Raise rear wheel, check for play by pushing/pulling swingarm.

• Suspension

  • Front Forks: Smooth travel, equal air pressure/damping, anti-dive settings.

  • Rear Shock(s): Smooth travel, equal pre-load/air pressure/damping settings, linkage moves freely and is lubricated.

• Chain or Belt

  • Tension: Check at tightest point.

  • Lubrication: Side plates when hot. Note: do not lubricate belts.

  • Sprockets: Teeth not hooked, securely mounted.

• Fasteners

  • Threaded: Tight, missing bolts, nuts.

  • Clips & Cotter: Pins Broken, missing.

S- STANDS

• Center stand

  • Condition: Cracks, bent.

  • Retention: Springs in place, tension to hold position.

• Side stand

  • Condition: Cracks, bent (safety cut-out switch or pad equipped).

  • Retention: Springs in place, tension to hold position.