T-Clock Item |
Condition |
Tread depth, wear, weathering, evenly sealed, bulges, embedded objects. |
Front/Rear |
Air Pressure |
Check when cold, adjust to load/speed. |
Front/Rear |
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 |
Condition |
Broken, bent, cracked, mounts tight, ball ends on handlebar lever. |
Front/Rear |
Pivots |
Lubricated. |
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Condition |
Cuts, cracks, leaks, bulges, chafing, deterioration. |
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Routing |
No interference or pulling at steering head, suspension, no sharp angles, wire looms in place. |
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Condition |
Cuts, cracks, leaks, bulges, chafing, deterioration. |
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Routing |
No interference or pulling at steering head, suspension, no sharp angles, wire looms in place. |
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Operation |
Moves freely, snaps closed, no revving. |
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Condition |
Terminals clean and tight, electrolyte level, held down securely. |
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Vent Tube |
Not kinked, routed properly, not plugged. |
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Condition |
Cracked, broken, securely mounted, excessive condensation. |
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Condition |
Cracked, broken, securely mounted. |
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Condition |
Fraying, chafing, insulation. |
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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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Condition |
Cracks, reflector, mounting and adjustment system. |
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Aim |
Height and right/left. |
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Engine Oil |
Check warm on center stand, dipstick, sight glass. |
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Hypoid Gear Oil |
Transmission, rear driver, shaft. |
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Hydraulic Fluid |
Brakes, clutch, reservoir or sight glass. |
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Coolant |
Reservoir and/or coolant recovery tank - cool only. |
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Fuel |
Tank or gauge. |
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Engine Oil |
Gaskets, housings, seals. |
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Hypoid Gear |
Gaskets, seals, breathers. |
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Hydraulic Fluid |
Hoses, master cylinders, calipers. |
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Coolant |
Radiator, hoses, tanks, fittings, pipes. |
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Fuel |
Lines, fuel taps, carburetors. |
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Condition |
Cracks at gussets, accessory mounts, look for paint lifting. |
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Steering-Head Bearings |
No dent or tight spots through full travel, raise front wheel, check for play by pulling/pushing forks. |
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Swing arm Bushings/Bearings |
Raise rear wheel, check for play by pushing/pulling swing arm. |
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Forks |
Smooth travel, equal air pressure/damping anti-dive settings. |
Left/Right |
Shock(s) |
Smooth travel, equal pre-load/air pressure/damping settings, linkage moves freely and is lubricated. |
Left/Right |
Tension |
Check at tightest point. |
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Lubrication |
Side plates when hot. Note: Do not lubricate belts. |
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Sprockets |
Teeth not hooked, securely mounted. |
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Threaded |
Tight, missing bolts, nuts. |
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Clips |
Broken, missing. |
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Cotter Pins |
Broken, missing. |
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Condition |
Cracks, bent. |
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Retention |
Springs in place, tension to hold position. |
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Condition |
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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