Motorcycle Inspection checklist

MOTORCYCLE INSPECTION CHECKLIST

- Obtain VIN from Vehicle and insurance card (throw away old ones when expired, for state inspection must be current today).
- Drive or observe vehicle for brake performance
-Inspect for brake pedal height and check wheel and master cylinder for leakage master cylinder fluid level
- check break hoses and rods or cables for cracks or bad spots
- head light(s) beam indicator (if equipped) tail light(s) and
reflectors must be working and present
- stop light and turn signals if equipped
- horn
- frame, fork, steering head bearing, handle bars (including height),
- front and rear wheel tracking (alignment)
- wheel bearings and grease retainers (grinding bearings means failure is imminent)
-front and rear shock absorbers
-tires, wheels, and rims
-exhaust system and muffler
-windshield (if equipped)
-fuel tank, filler cap, and fuel line connections