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 filaments work; both levers actuate brake light.
Headlight: All filaments work; properly aimed; no damage.
Lenses: Clean; no condensation; tight.
Reflectors: Clean; intact.

Battery: Fluid level; terminals clean and tight; held down securely; vent tube not kinked or miss-routed.

Wiring: Check for pinching or fraying; properly routed; no corrosion.

OIL AND FLUIDS

Levels: Brake fluid, oil, final drive, transmission, coolant, fuel.
Leaks: Check all systems for leaks.
Condition: Check color of brake fluid & coolant.

CHASSIS

Frame: Paint lifting or peeling may indicate cracking.
Steering head & Swing-arm bearings: Lift wheels off floor, grab lower fork legs and pull and push to feel for play; repeat at rear. Turn fork to feel for detents in bearings.
Suspension: Smooth movement; proper adjustment; no leaks.
Chain or belt: Tension; lube, look for wear.
Fasteners: Look for missing or loose threaded fasteners, clips, pins.

KICKSTAND

Side Stand: Retracts firmly; no bending or damage; cut-out switch operates; spring intact.
Center Stand: Retracts firmly, no damage.

 

What to Check 

Check for...

 

Steering

Smoothness, no restriction of movement, no play or looseness.

Throttle

Correct play in the throttle cable, smooth operation and positive return of the throttle grip to the closed position.

Clutch

Fluid level in the reservoir to be above “LOWER” line, No fluid leakage, Smooth & sure action of clutch lever.

Suspensions

Smooth Movement

Fuel

Enough fuel for the planned distance.

Tires

Correct Pressure, Adequate tread depth, No cracks or cuts

Engine Oil

Correct Level

Gear Oil

Correct Level

Horn

Correct Function

Engine Stop Switch

Correct Function

Lighting

Operation of all lights & indicators. Make sure they all work.

Side Stand / Ignition interlock switch

Proper Operation

 

Clare's Cycle & Sports and Clare's Harley-Davidson® of Niagara.

Happy Travels!

Lisa Taché
Marketing / Advertising Manager 

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