Check the individual battery cells and add distilled water if needed, and then charge the battery with an external charger. Besides checking the air pressure in your tires, you should look them over for wear, tread depth, weathering or other conditions that warrant investing in a new pair. Test each brake individually to ensure that it prevents your bike from rolling, and check brake pads and discs for wear. You can also check the brake fluid and refill if needed. Of course, the weather can be unpredictable, and what seemed to be the start of spring one day can turn back into a wintery wonderland the next.
Still, the urge to get back on your motorcycle after a long layover can be strong, no matter the dangers. While warm weather understandably makes bikers eager to get back on the road, taking the time to restore your bike to full riding health is a wise measure for safe and high-performance riding.
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You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Where to get inspection? Thread starter IronWombat Start date Jan 19, This is a doofus question, but Can any inspection station inspect a motorcycle?
Or do I have to go to a bike shop for that? If I do what is a good place near Round Rock? No issues with the bike, it's a V-strom.
Lens in brake lamp or signal lamp may have one or more cracks provided an off-color light does not project through the crack or cracks. Wiring or electrical connections are defective or any filaments do not burn. Switch is not convenient to the driver and not of an approved type. Signal devices are not installed as provided in subdivisions D 1 and 2 of this section.
February 9, ; Volume 12, Issue 21, eff. August 7, ; Volume 21, Issue 4, eff. February 9, ; Volume 24, Issue 8, eff. March 1, February 9, NOTE: If a vehicle is inspected that does not have a muffler, the inspector should explain to the customer that although the vehicle will pass inspection without a muffler, it is a violation of state law for the vehicle to be operated on the highway without it. September 22, Motorcycle inspection 19VAC All motorcycles shall be inspected according to the following sections.
Statutory Authority Motorcycle brakes 19VAC A. Inspect for and reject if: Any motorcycle is not equipped with a brake, or which has a disconnected brake.
Any motorcycle which was originally equipped with a service brake system on both the front or rear wheel s if the service brake system has been altered by removing or disconnecting any of the brake system components from any of the wheels. Any motorcycle manufactured after July 1, , is not equipped with either a split service brake system or two independently actuated service brake systems which shall act on the front as well as the rear wheel or wheels.
Any lining is broken or cracked so that the lining or parts of the lining are not firmly attached to the shoe or disc pad. Grease or any other contamination is present on the lining or disc pad. Rivets in riveted linings or disc pads are loose or missing.
A brake drum or brake disc rotor is scored to the extent that it impairs the braking system. Rods are bent, cotter keys or lock nuts are missing, cables frayed or broken or parts misaligned. When operated at 20 miles per hour on a dry, level, hard surface free from loose material, the brakes will not stop the motorcycle within 30 feet.
Any leaks in master cylinder, wheel cylinders, or any brake hoses or lines. A motorcycle that is equipped with a front and rear master cylinder, if one or both are not displaying the recommended manufacturer fluid level.
Any line or hose not installed so as to prevent damage or abrasion by contact with the frame or other components. There is any leakage in any hydraulic, air, or vacuum lines; hoses have any cracks, crimps, restrictions, or are abraded exposing fabric; tubing or connections leak, are crimped, restricted, cracked or broken; any valves leak or are inoperative.
Reject the vehicle if the brake hoses or tubing are stretched or extended and do not allow for suspension movement.
Brake tubing and hoses must: a. Be long and flexible enough to accommodate without damage all normal motions of the parts to which it is attached; b. Be secured against chaffing, kinking, or other mechanical damage; and c. Motorcycle airbag, seat, steering, and suspension 19VAC Inspect for and reject if: Frame is bent or damaged so as to constitute a hazard in proper operation. Wheels are out of line to a degree steering and control is affected.
Turn your key on and make sure the headlight works. High beam? All four blinkers? Now actuate the front brake lever and rear brake pedal and be sure they each independently light up your brake light. Even the most cursory of inspectors will walk around your bike and make sure all those work. If they don't, no sticker for you. This goes right along with all your lights and turn signals. If your horn doesn't work, you will not pass inspection.
Have you done any recent work to your bike , maybe accidentally unplugged your horn? Now is the time to check it and make sure it makes enough noise to make the inspector happy. Yeah, that goes for all final drives. Chains are the most common : is your chain rusty , too loose, too tight, or worn out and rattly? Are your sprockets worn?
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