02-07-2016, 11:37 AM
According to MSF and author David Hough, the pre-ride inspection acronym T-CLOCS should be performed before each ride, and also provides a good overall maintenance priority checklist. Of course, the owner's manual specifies actual service intervals for various specific items.
T--Tires and Wheels. Inspect tread depth, air pressure, check wheels for cracks, dents, listen for wheel bearing issues, make sure brakes are in good order.
C--Controls. Levers, throttle and cables
L--Lights and electrics. Headlight, brake light, running lights, turn signals operational. (Battery well charged, wiring not frayed).
O--Oils and Fluids--Regular oil changes ensure engine longevity. Brake fluid check.
C--Chassis and Chain. Inpect frame for cracks, as bike ages; Lube chain at prescribed intervals.
S--Stands. Side stand and Center stand.
T--Tires and Wheels. Inspect tread depth, air pressure, check wheels for cracks, dents, listen for wheel bearing issues, make sure brakes are in good order.
C--Controls. Levers, throttle and cables
L--Lights and electrics. Headlight, brake light, running lights, turn signals operational. (Battery well charged, wiring not frayed).
O--Oils and Fluids--Regular oil changes ensure engine longevity. Brake fluid check.
C--Chassis and Chain. Inpect frame for cracks, as bike ages; Lube chain at prescribed intervals.
S--Stands. Side stand and Center stand.