Pre Ride Inspection

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation developed a pre-ride check list known by the acronym T-CLOCK. This check should be performed each time you prepare to mount your motorcycle for the day. I would also suggest you go through this check list when you park you bike and when washing, cleaning and waxing the bike.

A great way to keep on top of things is to modify this list to your own bike. Print it out and hang it on the wall in your garage to remind you of all that needs to be done. To show an example I have listed my version on the left

T- Tires and Wheels
  1. Air Pressure
  2. Tread
  3. Cracks, dents, loose spokes
  4. Bearings
  5. Brakes
 T- Tires and Wheels
  1. Air Pressure (check cold)
    solo - front 30 PSI, Rear 36PSI
    passenger - front 30 PSI, Rear 40PSI
  2. Tread
    Dunlop- 1/32 inch wear bar replace immediately
  3. Cracks, dents, loose spokes
  4. Bearings
  5. Brakes

 
C- Controls
  1. Levers
  2. Switches
  3. Cables
  4. Hoses
  5. Throttle
 C- Controls
  1. Levers
  2. Switches
  3. Cables
  4. Hoses
  5. Throttle
    adjust Throttle Rocker

 
L-Lights and Electrics
  1. Working Condition
 L-Lights and Electrics
  1. Working Condition
    headlamp - quartz halogen blub

 
O- Oils and Other Fluids (coolant, hydraulic  fluid, fuel)
  1. Levels
  2. Leaks
 O- Oils and Other Fluids (coolant, hydraulic  fluid, fuel)
  1. Levels (check oil cold and hot)
    synthetic oil
  2. Leaks

(note- I slide a white piece of cardboard underneath the bike and leave it there when parked. This makes for easy viewing of obvious leaks)
C- Chassis
  1. Suspension
  2. Drive components (chain, belt or driveshaft)
 C- Chassis
  1. Suspension
  2. Drive components (belt or driveshaft)

 
S - Sidestand S - Sidestand and helmet
  Extras
  1. Windshield
  2. Attached bags

Monthly
Clean Air Filter
Check Battery
Ride Bike on Reserve