| T-Clock Item | What to Check | What to Look for | Check List | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T -- Tires & Wheels | ||||
| Tires | Condition | Tread depth, Wear, Weathering, Evenly seated, Bulges, Imbedded objects | Front | Rear |
| 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 growl 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 levers | ||
| Pivots | Lubricated | |||
| Cables | Condition | Frayed, Kinks, Lubrication ends and length | ||
| Routing | No interference or pulling steering head, Suspension, no sharp angles, Wire looms in place | |||
| Hoses | Condition | Cuts, Cracks, Leaks, Bulges, Chaffing, Deterioration | ||
| Routing | No interference or pulling 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 | ||
| Vent Tube | Not Kinked, Routed properly, Not plugged | |||
| Lenses | Condition | Cracked, Broken, Secure, Mounted, Excessive condensation | ||
| Reflectors | Condition | Cracked, Broken, Secure, Mounted | ||
| Wiring |
Condition | Fraying, Chaffing, Insulation | ||
| Routing | Pinched, No interference or pulling at steering head or suspension, Wire looms and ties in place, Connectors tight and clean | |||
| Headlamp |
Condition | Cracks, Reflector, Mounting and adjustment system | ||
| Aim | Height and Right/Left | |||
| O -- Oil | ||||
| Levels | Engine Oil | Check warm on center stand, Dipstick, Sight glass | ||
| Hypoid Oil | Transmission, Rear drive, 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 | Gasket, Housing, Seals | ||
| Hypoid Oil | Gaskets, Seals, Breathers | |||
| Hydraulic Fluid | Hoses, Master cylinders, Calipers | |||
| Coolant | Radiator, Hoses, Tanks, Fittings | |||
| Fuel | Lines, Fuel taps, Carburetors | |||
| C -- Chassis | ||||
| Frame | Condition | Cracks at gussets, Accessory mounts, Look for paint flaking | ||
| Steering Head Bearings | No detent or tight spots through full travel, Raise front wheel and check for play by pulling/pushing forks | |||
| Swing Arm/Bushings/ Bearings | Raise rear wheel and check for lay by pulling/pushing swing arm | |||
| Suspension | Forks | Smooth travel, Equal air pressure/damping anti-dive setting | Left | Right |
| Shocks | Smooth travel, Equal air pressure/damping settings, Linkage moves freely and is lubricated | Left | Right | |
| Chain or Belt | Tension | Check 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 -- Kickstand | ||||
| Centerstand | Condition | Cracks, Bent | ||
| Retention | Springs in place, Tension to hold position | |||
| Sidestand | Condition | Cracks, Bent, (Safety cut-off switch or pad if equipped) | ||
| Retention | Springs in place, Tension to hold position | |||