Inspections are critical to maintaining a bike and riding safely. This is especially true as we start the riding season. How many of us have jumped on the bike after it sitting in the garage for months, and taken it for a spin.
Make it a habit of inspecting your bike before you ride it, especially if its been a while since you've taken the bike out.
T-CLOCK
Is an overall safety inspection of the motorcycle. A simple term used to remember motorcycle components that should be examined during a pre-ride inspection.
While this is a much more extensive inspection than you would make at a rest stop, this will give you an idea of what you should be looking for and checking in most all aspects of the motorcycle to maintain proper operation. Whether you use T-CLOCK or your own experience with inspections and making sure the bike is ride-worthy, routinely go over your bike or have a mechanic do it for you if you are so inclined.
Before you head out on that weekend jaunt or the trip you have been planning all winter, make sure the bike is as ready as you are. It will be the most important time you spend preparing for your next trip.
The components are:
T - Tires & Wheels - inspect condition of front and rear tires, wheels, rims, bearings, and seals
C - Controls - This covers the condition of levels, cables, hoses, and throttle
L - Lights - Inspection of battery, lights lenses, reflectors, wiring, and the headlight reflector and aim of the headlight
O - Oil - Check levels and for leaks in Engine oil, Hypoid gear oil, Hydraulic fluids, coolant and fuel
C - Chassis - Inspect frame, steering head bearings, swingarm, and suspension
K - Kickstand - Inspect Centerstand and side stand for cracks and bent parts. Maintain proper tension on springs to keep stand in place when folded up
RIDE SAFE!
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