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WHAT TO CHECK WHAT TO LOOK FOR
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Tires
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Condition |
Tread depth,
wear, weathering, evenly seated, bulges,
imbedded objects. |
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Air Pressure: |
Check when
cold, adjust to load/speed |
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Wheels
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Spokes
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Bent, broken,
missing, tension, check at top of wheel
“ring” OK
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“thud”, loose
spoke. |
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Cast |
Cracks, dents.
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Rims
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Out of
round/true
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5mm.
Spin
wheel, index against stationary pointer. |
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Bearings
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Grab top and
bottom of tire and flex: No free play
(click) between hub and axle, no growl when
spinning. |
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Seals |
Cracked, cut
or torn, excessive grease on outside,
reddish-brown around outside. |
Front |
Rear |
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C
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CONTROLS |
| Levers |
Condition |
Broken, bent, cracked,
mounts tight, ball ends on
handlebar lever. |
Front |
Rear |
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Pivots |
Lubricated. |
Front |
Rear |
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Cables |
Fraying, kinks, and
lubrication: ends and
length. |
Front |
Rear |
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Routing |
No
interference or pulling at
steering head, |
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| Hoses |
Condition |
Cuts, cracks, leaks, bulges,
chaffing, and suspension, no
sharp angles, wire looms in |
Front |
Rear |
| Levels |
Condition |
Broken, bent, cracked,
mounts tight, ball ends on
handlebar lever. |
Front |
Rear |
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| Battery |
Condition |
Terminals, clean and tight,
electrolyte level. |
Front |
Rear |
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| Lenses |
Condition |
Cracked, broken, secure,
mounted, excessive
condensation. |
Front |
Rear |
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| Reflectors |
Condition |
Cracked, broken, securely
mounted |
Front |
Rear |
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| Wiring |
Condition |
Fraying,
chaffing, insulation. |
Front |
Rear |
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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. |
Front |
Rear |
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Aim |
Height and
night left. |
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0—OiL |
| Levels |
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Engine
Oil |
Check
warm on center stand,
dipstick, sight glass. Tank
or gauge. |
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| Leaks |
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Engine Oil
Gaskets, housings, seals.
Hypoid Gear Gaskets,
seals, breathers.
Hydraulic Fluid Hoses,
master cylinders, calipers.
Coolant
Radiator, hoses, tanks,
fittings, pipes.
Fuel
fuel taps, carburetors. |
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Steering
Head |
No detent or tight spots
through full |
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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 |
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Suspension. Forks |
Smooth travel, equal air
pressure/damping anti-dive
settings. |
Left |
Right |
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C
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CHASSIS |
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Frame |
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Condition |
Cracks at gussets, accessory
mounts, look for paint
lifting. |
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Steering
Head |
No detent or tight spots
through full |
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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 |
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Suspension. Forks |
Smooth travel, equal air
pressure/damping anti-dive
settings. |
Left |
Right |
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| Chain
or Belt Tension |
Check
at tightest point. |
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Sprockets |
Teeth not hooked,
securely mounted. |
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Fasteners |
Threaded - Tight,
mounting bolts,
nuts. |
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Clips |
Broken, missing. |
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Cotter Pins
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Broken, missing |
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K
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KICKSTAND |
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Center stand |
Condition - Cracks,
bent. |
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Retention |
Springs in place,
tension to hold
position. |
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Side stand |
Cracks, bent,
(safety cut-out
switch or pad if
equipped) |
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Retention |
Springs in place,
tension to hold
position. |
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