T-CLOCK
Safety Inspection Checklist

 

T-CLOCK ITEM              WHAT TO CHECK                     WHAT TO LOOK FOR                                        CHECK OFF

 

T - TIRES & WHEELS

 

Tires                             Condition                                   Tread depth, wear, weathering,

                                                                                    Evenly seated, bulges, imbedded objects             front      rear

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                                    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

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                                    Cast                                         Crack, dents.                                                     front      rear

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                                    Rims                                         Out of round/true > 5mm.  Spin wheel,

                                                                                    Index against stationary pointer.                          front      rear

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                                    Bearings                                   Grab top and bottom of tire and flex:

                                                                                    No free play (click) between hub and axle,

                                                                                    No growl when spinning                                      front      rear

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                                    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.                               left     right

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                                    Pivot                                         Lubricated

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Cables                          Condition                                   Fraying, kinks, lubrication: ends and length.

            ________________________________________________________________________________________________

                                    Routing                                     No interference or pulling at steering head,

                                                                                    Suspension, no sharp angles, wire looms in

                                                                                    Place.

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Hoses                           Condition                                   Cuts, cracks, leaks, bulges, chaffing,

                                                                                     Deterioration.

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                                    Routing                                     No interference or pulling at steering head,

                                                                                    Suspension, no sharp angles, wire looms in

                                                                                    Place.

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Throttle                         Operation                                  Moves freely, snaps closed, no revving.

 

L – LIGHTS

 

Battery                          Condition                                   Terminals, clean and tight, electrolyte level,

                                                                                     Held down securely. (Add only distilled water)

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                                    Vent Tube                                 Not kinked, routed properly, not plugged

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Lenses                          Condition                                   Cracked, broken, secure, mounted,

                                                                                     Excessive condensation.

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Reflectors                      Condition                                   Cracked, broken securely mounted

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Wiring                           Condition                                   Fraying, chaffing, insulation.

            ________________________________________________________________________________________________

                                    Routing                                     Pinched, no interference or pulling at

                                                                                    Steering head or suspension, wire looms

                                                                                    And ties in place, connectors tight, clean.

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Headlamp                      Condition                                   Cracks, reflector, mounting and

                                                                                     Adjustment system.

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                                    Aim                                          Height and right/left.

 

O – OIL

 

Levels                           Engine Oil                                 Check warm on centerstand, dipstick, sight glass.

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                                    Hypoid Gear Oil                         Transmission, rear drive, shaft. (Shaft-driven motorcycles)

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                                    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                                          Lines, fuel taps, carbs.

 

C – CHASSIS

 

Frame                           Condition                                   Cracks at gussets, accessory mounts,

                                                                                     Look for paint lifting.

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                                    Steering Head                            No detent or tight spots through full

                                    Bearings                                    travel, raise front wheel check for play by

                                                                                    pulling/pushing forks.

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                                    Swing Arm                                Raise rear wheel, check for

                                    Bushing/                                   play by pushing/pulling

                                    Bearings                                   swing arm.

            _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Suspension                   Forks                                        Smooth travel, equal air pressure/damping

                                                                                    Anti-drive settings.                                             left       right

            _________________________________________________________________________________________________

                                    Shock (s)                                  Smooth travel, equal pre-loading/air                     left        right

                                                                                    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.

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                                    Sprockets                                 Teeth not hooked, securely mounted.

            _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Fasteners                      Threaded                                   Tight, missing bolts, nuts.

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                                    Clips                                         Broken, missing.

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                                    Cotter Pins                                Broken, missing.

 

K –KICKSTAND

 

Centerstand                   Condition                                   Cracked, bent.

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                                    Retention                                  Springs in place, tension to hold position.

            ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Sidestand                      Condition                                   Cracks, bent (safety cut-out switch

                                                                                     Or pad if equipped).

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                                    Retention                                  Spring in place, tension to hold position.