T-CLOCK Inspection for Motorcycles
THE T-CLOCK INSPECTION The Motorcycle Safety Foundation created the T-CLOCK as a memory and organization ad for a pre-ride safety check of a typical motorcycle. Each letter represents a particular inspection category, as follows: T - Tires & Wheels C - Controls L - Lights & Electrics O - Oil C - Chassis K - Kickstand TIRES AND WHEELS Tires: Pressure correct (cold), tread condition. No cuts, bulges or punctures of foreign objects. Wheels : Spokes tight and intact; rims true; no free play when flexed; bearing seals intact; spin freely. Brakes: Firm feel; sufficient pad depth, no leaks or links in hoses or cables. CONTROLS Levers : Pivot bolt and nut; action and position correct; pivots lubed. Cables: Ends and shafts lubed; no fraying or kinks; no binding when handlebar turned; proper adjustment. Hoses: Check for damage or leaks, proper routing. Throttle: Snaps closed freely when released; no excess play. LIGHTS Brake and Taillight(s): All fila