T-CLOCK ITEM
WHAT
TO CHECK
WHAT
TO LOOK FOR
CHECKOFF
T - TIRES & WHEELS
Tires
Conditions
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",
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
Conditions
Fraying, kinks,
lubrication: ends and length.
Routing
No interference
or pulling at steering head, suspension, no sharp angles, wire looms
in place.
Hoses
Condition
Cuts cracks,
leaks, bulges, chaffing, deterioration.
Routing
No interference
or pulling at steering head, suspension, no sharp angles, wire looms
in 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,
secure, mounted, excessive condensation.
Reflectors
Conditions
Cracked, broken,
securely mounted.
Wiring
Conditions
Fraying, chaffing,
insulation.
Routing
Pinched, no
interference or pulling at steering head or suspension, wire looms and
ties in place, connectors tight, clean.
Headlamp
Conditions
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 drive,
shaft.
Hydraulic
Fluid
Brakes, clutch, reservoir
or sight glass.
Coolant
Reservoir and/or coolant
recovery tank - cool only.
Fuel
Tank or gauge.
Leaks
Engine Oil
Gaskets, housings, seals.
Hypoid Gear
Gaskets, seals, breathers.
Hydraulic
Fluid
Hoses, master cylinders,
calipers.
Coolant
Radiator, hoses, tanks,
fittings, pipes.
Fuel
Lines, fuel taps, 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.
Swing Arm
Bushings / Bearings
Raise rear wheel, check
for play by pushing/pulling swing arm.
Suspension
Forks
Smooth travel,
equal air pressure/damping.
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.
Note: Do not lubricate belts.
Sprockets
Teeth not hooked, securely
mounted.
Fasteners
Threaded
Tight, missing bolts, nuts.
Clips
Broken, missing.
Cotter Pins
Broken, missing.
K
- KICKSTAND
Centerstand
Condition
Cracks, bent.
Retention
Springs in place, tension
to hold position.
Sidestand
Condition
Cracks, bent, (safety cut-out
switch or pad if equipped).
Retention
Springs in place, tension
to hold position.
T-CLOCK
ITEM
WHAT
TO CHECK
WHAT
TO LOOK FOR
CHECKOFF