Canopy Road Cruisers

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Before riding, check your equipment. T-CLOCK!

T-Clock Item	What to Check	What to Look For	Check-Off
T - Tires & Wheels
Tires	Condition	Tread depth, wear, weathering, evenly sealed, bulges, embedded objects.	Front/Rear
Tires	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
	Cast	Cracks, dents.	Front/Rear
	Rims	Out of round/true = 5mm. Spin wheel, index against stationary pointer.	Front/Rear
	Bearings	Grab top and bottom of tire and flex: No free play (click) between hub and axle, no growling when spinning.	Front/Rear
	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.	Front/Rear
Levers	Pivots	Lubricated.
Cables	Condition	Cuts, cracks, leaks, bulges, chafing, deterioration.
Cables	Routing	No interference or pulling at steering head, suspension, no sharp angles, wire looms in place.
Hoses	Condition	Cuts, cracks, leaks, bulges, chafing, deterioration.
Hoses	Routing	No interference or pulling at steering head, suspension, no sharp angles, wire looms in place.
Throttle	Operation	Moves freely, snaps closed, no revving.
L - Lights
Battery	Condition	Terminals clean and tight, electrolyte level, held down securely.
Battery	Vent Tube	Not kinked, routed properly, not plugged.
Lenses	Condition	Cracked, broken, securely mounted, excessive condensation.
Reflectors	Condition	Cracked, broken, securely mounted.
Wiring	Condition	Fraying, chafing, insulation.
Wiring	Routing	Pinched, no interference or pulling at steering head or suspension, wire looms and ties in place, connectors tight, clean.
Head lamp	Condition	Cracks, reflector, mounting and adjustment system.
Head lamp	Aim	Height and right/left.
O - Oil
Levels	Engine Oil	Check warm on center stand, dipstick, sight glass.
	Hypoid Gear Oil	Transmission, rear driver, shaft.
	Hydraulic Fluid	Brakes, clutch, reservoir or sight glass.
	Coolant	Reservoir and/or coolant recovery tank - cool only.
	Fuel	Tank or gauge.
Leaks	Engine Oil	Gaskets, housings, seals.
	Hypoid Gear	Gaskets, seals, breathers.
	Hydraulic Fluid	Hoses, master cylinders, calipers.
	Coolant	Radiator, hoses, tanks, fittings, pipes.
	Fuel	Lines, fuel taps, carburetors.
C - Chassis
Frame	Condition	Cracks at gussets, accessory mounts, look for paint lifting.
	Steering-Head Bearings	No dent or tight spots through full travel, raise front wheel, check for play by pulling/pushing forks.
	Swing arm Bushings/Bearings	Raise rear wheel, check for play by pushing/pulling swing arm.
Suspension	Forks	Smooth travel, equal air pressure/damping anti-dive settings.	Left/Right
Suspension	Shock(s)	Smooth travel, equal pre-load/air pressure/damping settings, linkage moves freely and is lubricated.	Left/Right
Chain or Belt	Tension	Check at tightest point.
	Lubrication	Side plates when hot. Note: Do not lubricate belts.
	Sprockets	Teeth not hooked, securely mounted.
Fasteners	Threaded	Tight, missing bolts, nuts.
	Clips	Broken, missing.
	Cotter Pins	Broken, missing.
K - Kick Stand
Center stand	Condition	Cracks, bent.
Center stand	Retention	Springs in place, tension to hold position.
Side stand	Condition	Cracks, bent (safety cut-out switch or pad if equipped).
Side stand	Retention	Springs in place, tension to hold position.

Canopy Road Cruisers

T - Tires & Wheels

C - Controls

L - Lights

O - Oil

C - Chassis

K - Kick Stand