Keeping your motorcycle \u2013 or two-wheeler \u2013 well-maintained helps to prevent breakdowns and reduce repair bills. Most importantly, combining regular maintenance with professional servicing helps to ensure a safe ride, every trip.<\/p>\n
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation recommends inspecting your motorcycle before every trip, using the acronym \u201cT-CLOCS\u201d to remember which checks to carry out. T-CLOCS refers to T<\/strong>ires, C<\/strong>ontrols, L<\/strong>ights, O<\/strong>il, C<\/strong>hassis and S<\/strong>tands.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a guide to using T-CLOCS to maintain your two-wheeler:<\/p>\n TIRES & WHEELS<\/strong> Check: <\/strong><\/p>\n CONTROLS<\/strong> Check: <\/strong><\/p>\n LIGHTS & ELECTRICS<\/strong> Check: <\/strong><\/p>\n OIL & FLUIDS<\/strong> Check: <\/strong><\/p>\n CHASSIS<\/strong> Check:<\/strong><\/p>\n STANDS<\/strong> Check: <\/strong><\/p>\n Watch the Motorcycle Safety Foundation\u2019s video<\/a> explaining how to carry out the T-CLOCS checks.<\/p>\n Download the Motorcycle Safety Foundation\u2019s T-CLOCS inspection checklist<\/a> which includes further information about the checks listed above.<\/p>\n Remember: T-CLOCS is a great tool for basic motorcycle inspection, but your motorcycle owner\u2019s manual is the best source of information specific to maintaining your motorcycle.<\/p>\n eDriving also has tips for two-wheeler riders on helmets and safety wear<\/a> and carrying passengers and loads<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Keeping your motorcycle \u2013 or two-wheeler \u2013 well-maintained helps to prevent breakdowns and reduce repair bills. Most importantly, combining regular maintenance with professional servicing helps to ensure a safe ride, every trip. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation recommends inspecting your motorcycle before every trip, using the acronym \u201cT-CLOCS\u201d to remember which checks to carry out. T-CLOCS […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":5261,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5260","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-motorcycles"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.edriving.com\/three60\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5260","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.edriving.com\/three60\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.edriving.com\/three60\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.edriving.com\/three60\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5260"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.edriving.com\/three60\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5260\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.edriving.com\/three60\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5261"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.edriving.com\/three60\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5260"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.edriving.com\/three60\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5260"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.edriving.com\/three60\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5260"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nYour tires provide the grip you need for accelerating, braking and cornering. Motorcycle tires are put under great pressure so it\u2019s important to inspect for tread depth, uneven wear and damage. Having the correct tire pressure helps to prevent blowouts, ensure correct handling and improve tire life. That\u2019s why it\u2019s recommended to check tire pressure before every ride.<\/p>\n\n
\nMotorcycle controls enable you to steer, accelerate, shift and brake correctly. Control checks should include handlebars, levers, pedal, cables, hoses and throttle\u2014inspecting for condition (damage, cracks, fraying, leaks, signs of deterioration), routing of cables and hoses (checking for interference or pulling) and operation.<\/p>\n\n
\nThe lights and electrics on a motorcycle can suffer from wear and tear as the wiring is more exposed than on a car. It\u2019s important that lights are in working order as they help other road users to see you.<\/p>\n\n
\nThe fluids in your motorcycle are important; they help to ensure your bike runs smoothly and remains cool. Your owner\u2019s manual will inform you of the correct fluid levels and schedule for changing fluids.<\/p>\n\n
\nThe engine and suspension are mounted to your motorcycle\u2019s chassis. It\u2019s important to check all of the parts; your owner\u2019s manual will explain how to do this. It might be necessary to consult a professional for some of the checks.<\/p>\n\n
\nSome motorcycles have only a side stand; some have both a side stand and center stand. It\u2019s recommended that you look for cracks or bends in the stands to ensure they can do their job and keep your motorcycle upright when in use.<\/p>\n\n