Harley Davidson |
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Suzuki
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Suzuki Motorcycles are a
favorite brand for street powersport enthusiasts. |
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Looking for a custom
motorcycle? Check out the beauties at California Custom. They
have some wicked choppers. |
California Custom
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Triumph
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Triumph Motorcycles have come to
be respected in all areas. Check out their site for pictures of
classic Triumphs. |
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Ninja - one of the most popular
street bikes on the market. Check out the Kawasaki site to see more
pictures and get the details on their line up. |
Ninja
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Motorcycle Manufacturers
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Styles To Fit Both Over & Under The Helmet
Use the T-Clock method for checking your
motorcycle
to ensure it is safe for riding
| Item
| What to check
| What to look for
| Checkoff
|
T - Tires and Wheels
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| Tires
| Condition
| Tread depth, wear, weathering, evenly
seated, bulges, imbedded objects
| Front-__
| Rear-__
|
| Air pressure
| Check when cold, adjust to load/speed
| Front-__
| Rear-__
|
| Wheels
| Spokes
| Bent, broken, missing, tension, check at
top of wheel, "ring"-ok-"thud"= a loose spoke
| Front-__
| Rear-__
|
| Cast
| Cracks, dents
| Front-__
| Rear-__
|
| Rims
| Out of round/true - 5mm, spin wheel,
index against stationary pointer
| Front-__
| Rear-__
|
| Bearings
| Grab top and bottom of tire and flex: no
freeplay (click) between hub and axle, no growl when spinning
| Front-__
| Rear-__
|
| Seals
| Cracked, cut, or torn, excessive grease
on outside, reddish-brown around outside
| Front-__
| Rear-__
|
C - Controls
|
| Levers
| Condition
| Broken, bent, cracked, mounts tight,
ball ends on handlebar lever
| Front-__
| Rear-__
|
| Pivots
| Lubricated
| __
|
| Cables
| Condition
| Fraying, kinks, lubrication: ends and
length
| __
|
| Routing
| No interference or pulling at steering
head, suspension, no sharp angles, wire looms on place.
| __
|
| Hoses
| Condition
| Cuts, cracks, leaks, bulges, chafing,
deterioration
| __
|
| Routing
| No interference or pulling at steering
head, suspension, no sharp angles, wire looms on place.
| __
|
| Throttle
| Operation
| Moves freely, snaps closed, no revving
| __
|
L - Lights
|
| Battery
| Condition
| Terminals, clean and tight, electrolyte
level, held down securely
| __
|
| Vent tube
| Not kinked, routed properly, not plugged
| __
|
| Lenses
| Condition
| Cracked, broken, securely mounted, excessive
condensation
| __
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| Reflectors
| Condition
| Cracked, broken, securely mounted
| __
|
| Wiring
| Condition
| Fraying, chafing, insulation
| __
|
| Routing
| Pinched, no interference or pulling at
steering head or suspension, wire looms and ties in place, connectors
tight and clean
| __
|
| Headlamp
| Condition
| Cracks, reflector, mounting and
adjustment system
| __
|
| Aim
| Height and right/left
| __
|
O - Oil
|
| Levels
| Engine oil
| Check warm on centerstand, dipstick,
sight glass
| __
|
| Hypoid gear oil
| Transmission, rear driver, shaft
| __
|
| Hydraulic Fluid
| Brakes, clutch, reservoir or sight glass
| __
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| Coolant
| Reservoir and/or coolant recovery tank -
cool only
| __
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| Fuel
| Tank or gauge
| __
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| Leaks
| Engine oil
| Gaskets, housings, seals
| __
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| Hypoid gear oil
| Gaskets, seals and breathers
| __
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| Hydraulic Fluid
| Hoses, master cylinders, calipers
| __
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| Coolant
| Radiator, hoses, tanks, fittings, pipes
| __
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| Fuel
| Lines, fuel caps, carbs
| __
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C - Chassis
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| Frame
| Condition
| Cracks at gussets, accessory mounts,
look for paint lifting
| __
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| Steering-head bearing
| No detent or tight spots through full
travel, raise front wheel, check for play by pulling/pushing forks
| __
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| Swingarm bushings/bearings
| Raise rear wheel, check for play by
pulling/pushing swingarm
| __
|
| Suspension
| Forks
| Smooth travel, equal air
pressure/damping anti-drive settings
| Left-__
| Right-__
|
| Shock(s)
| Smooth travel, equal pre-load/air
pressure/damping settings, linkage moves freely and is lubricated
| Left-__
| Right-__
|
| Chain or belt
| Tension
| Check at tightest point
| __
|
| Lubrication
| Side plates when hot-DO NOT lubricate
belts
| __
|
| Sprockets
| Teeth not hooked, securely mounted
| __
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| Fasteners
| Threaded
| Tight, missing bolts, nuts
| __
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| Clips
| Broken, missing
| __
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| Cotter pins
| Broken, missing
| __
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K - Kickstand
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| Centerstand
| Condition
| Cracks, bent
| __
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| Retention
| Springs in place, tension to hold
position
| __
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| Sidestand
| Condition
| Cracks, bent, (safety cut-out switch or
pad if equipped)
| __
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| Retention
| Springs in place, tension to hold
position
| __
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The above chart comes from the
motorcycle safety section of
Prompton Honda Suzuki Ducati.
You can get more safety information at their site.
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