Before you ride: Safety checklist T-CLOCS

Before trusting your life to your motorcycle, you'll want to make sure it's roadworthy and safe to ride. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has established a checklist they call T-CLOCS

1. What is the T?

Tires, wheels

Tachometer

Transmission

2. What is the C?

Controls (levers and pedal, cables, hoses, throttle)

Clock

Clutch

3. What is the L?

Light (battery, headlights, turn signals, mirrors, etc.)

L.E.D.

Levers

4. What is the O?

Oil (fluid levels)

Odometer

Operator

5. What is the C?

Chassis (frame, suspension, chain, etc.)

Clutch

Chain

6. What is the S?

Stands (center stand and/or kickstand)

Speed

Suspension