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Partial list of inspection items
| Tires and Wheels | ||||
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| 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"= a 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 freeplay (click) between hub and axle, no growl when spinning | Front-__ | Rear-__ | |
| Seals | Cracked, cut, or torn, excessive grease on outside, reddish-brown around outside | Front-__ | Rear-__ | |
| Controls | ||||
| Levers | Condition | Broken, bent, cracked, mounts tight, ball ends on handlebar lever | Front-__ | Rear-__ |
| Pivots | Lubricated | __ | ||
| Cables | Condition | Fraying, kinks, lubrication: ends and length | __ | |
| Routing | No interference or pulling at steering head, suspension, no sharp angles, wire looms on place. | __ | ||
| Hoses | Condition | Cuts, cracks, leaks, bulges, chafing, deterioration | __ | |
| Routing | No interference or pulling at steering head, suspension, no sharp angles, wire looms on place. | __ | ||
| Throttle | Operation | Moves freely, snaps closed, no revving | __ | |
| Lights | ||||
| Battery | Condition | Terminals, clean and tight, electrolyte level, held down securely | __ | |
| Vent tube | Not linked, routed properly, not plugged | __ | ||
| Lenses | Condition | Cracked, broken, securely mounted, excessive condensation | __ | |
| Reflectors | Condition | Cracked, broken, securely mounted | __ | |
| Wiring | Condition | Fraying, chafing, 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 | __ | ||
| Oil | ||||
| Levels | Engine oil | Check warm on centerstand, 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 guage | __ | ||
| Leaks | Engine oil | Gaskets, housings, seals | __ | |
| Hypoid gear oil | Gaskets, seals and breathers | __ | ||
| Hydraulic Fluid | Hoses, master cylinders, calipers | __ | ||
| Coolant | Radiator, hoses, tanks, fittings, pipes | __ | ||
| Fuel | Lines, fuel caps, carbs | __ | ||
| Chassis | ||||
| Frame | Condidtion | Cracks at gussets, accessory mounts, look for paint lifting | __ | |
| Steering-head bearing | No detent or tight spots through full travel, raise front wheel, check for play by pulling/pushing forks | __ | ||
| Swingarm bushings/bearings | Raise rear wheel, check for play by pulling/pushing swingarm | __ | ||
| Suspension | Forks | Smooth travel, equal air pressure/damping anti-drive settings | Left-__ | Right-__ |
| 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-DO NOT lubricate belts | __ | ||
| Sprockets | Teeth not hooked, securely mounted | __ | ||
| Fastners | Threaded | Tight, missing bolts, nuts | __ | |
| Clips | Broken, missing | __ | ||
| Cotter pins | Broken, missing | __ | ||
| Kickstand | ||||
| Centerstand | Condidtion | Cracks, bent | __ | |
| Retention | Springs in place, tension to hold position | __ | ||
| Sidestand | Condition | Cracks, bent, (safety cut-out switch or pad if equipped) | __ | |
| Retention | Springs in place, tension to hold position | __ | ||