<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" ><tr><td valign="top" style="font: inherit;"><P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">IS YOUR RIDE READY FOR THE ROAD ?<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></DIV>
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<H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3 face=Tahoma>USING THE<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>“T-CLOCK”<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>MOTORCYCLE INSPECTION METHOD</FONT></H1>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B><U><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">T – TIRES AND WHEELS</SPAN></U></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(TIRES) Tread depth, wear, weathering, evenly seated,<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>bulges, imbedded objects.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(AIR PRESSURE)<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>check when cold.. adjust to load/speed.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(WHEELS)<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(SPOKES)<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>bent, broken, missing, tension…check at top of wheel, “ring” means ok, “thud”<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>means loose spoke.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(CAST) cracks & dents. (RIMS)<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>out of round/true =5 mm… spin wheel, index against stationary pointer.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(BEARINGS) grab top and bottom of tire and flex: no freeplay (click) between hub and axle, no growl when spinning. (SEALS) cracked, cut and torn, excessive grease on outside, reddish-brown around <U>outside.</U>________________________________________________________________________-<B><o:p></o:p></B></SPAN></DIV>
<H3 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><U><FONT size=3><FONT face=Tahoma>C -<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>CONTROLS<SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none">: <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>( LEVERS)<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>broken, bent, cracked, mounts tight, ball ends on handlebar lever.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(PIVOTS) lubricated.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(CABLES)<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>fraying, kinks, lubrication, ends & length. ROUTING: no interference or pulling at steering head, suspension, no sharp angles, wire looms in place. (THROTTLE) moves freely</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">, snaps closed, no revving.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline:
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<H3 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><U><FONT size=3><FONT face=Tahoma><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN>L – LIGHTS:<SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none">(<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on">BATTERY</st1:place>) Terminals clean & tight,<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>electrolyte level ok, held down securely.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Vent tube not kinked, routed properly, not plugged.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(LENSES) cracked, broken, clean, securely mounted, excessive condensation. (REFLECTORS)<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>cracked, broken, securely mounted..(WIRING) fraying, chafing, insulation, routing ok, pinched, no
interference or pulling at steering head or suspension, wire looms and ties in place, connectors tight, clean.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(HEADLAMP) cracks, reflector, mounting and adjustment </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">system, aimed properly.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none">_______________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></FONT></U></H3>
<H3 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><U><FONT size=3><FONT face=Tahoma>O -<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>OIL:<SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(ENGINE OIL)… Check warm on centerstand, dipstick, sight glass. (HYPOID GEAR OIL)…Transmission, rear driver, shaft.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(HYDRAULIC FLUID)…Brakes, clutch, reservoir or sight glass.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></FONT></U></H3>
<H3 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><U><FONT size=3><FONT face=Tahoma><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none">(FUEL)…tank or gauge.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(COOLANT)…Reservoir and/or</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none">coolant recovery tank, check when cool only.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></FONT></U></H3>
<H3 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><U><FONT size=3><FONT face=Tahoma><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">(CHECK FOR LEAKS AT<SPAN style="mso-no-proof: yes">:)</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>ENGINE OIL: gaskets, housing, & seals. HYPOID GEAR: gaskets, seals and breathers.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>HYDRAULIC FLUID:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>hoses, master cylinders, calipers. COOLANT: radiator, hoses, tanks, </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">fittings, pipes.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>FUEL: lines, fueltaps, carbs.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none">____________________________________________<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></FONT></U></H3>
<H3 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><U><FONT size=3><FONT face=Tahoma>C – CHASSIS:<SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none">(FRAME)<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Cracks at gussets, accessory mounts, look for paint lifting.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>STEERING HEAD BEARINGS: No detent or tight spots through full travel, raise front wheel and check for play by pulling/<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></FONT></U></H3>
<H3 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none"><U><FONT size=3><FONT face=Tahoma>Pushing forks.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>SWINGARM BUSHINGS/ BEARINGS. Rise rear wheel, check for play by pushing/pulling swingarm.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(SUSPENSION):<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>FORKS: Smooth travel, equal air pressure or damping, anti-dive settings. <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></U></SPAN></H3>
<H3 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><U><FONT size=3><FONT face=Tahoma><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none">SHOCK/(S): Smooth travel, equal preload/air pressure/damping settings, linkage moves freely and is lubricated. CHAIN OR BELT TENSION:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Check at tightest point.. Lubrication of belt/chain sprockets,<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>check side-plates when hot..(don’t let lubrication get on belts.)<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>SPROCKETS: Teeth not hooked, securely mounted.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(FASTNERS) THREADED, Tight, missing bolts, nuts. CLIPS: broken, missing. </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">COTTER PINS:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>broken, missing.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline:
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<H3 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><U><FONT size=3><FONT face=Tahoma>K – KICKSTAND:<SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>CENTERSTAND cracked, bent.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Springs in place, tension to hold position.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>SIDESTAND cracked, bent (safety cut-out switch or pad if equipped).<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Springs in place, tension to hold </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">position.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none">__________________________________________________________________________</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></FONT></U></H3>
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