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Pre-Ride Inspection (T-CLOCS) Flashcards

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  1. What is the correct tire pressure source a rider should use when inflating motorcycle tires?

    Answer: The manufacturer's recommended pressure in the owner's manual or on the motorcycle placard

    Always use the pressure specified in the owner's manual or on the motorcycle — the tire sidewall shows maximum capacity, not the recommended riding pressure.

  2. During a T-CLOCS check, you notice fork seals are leaking oil down the fork tubes. This is a problem because:

    Answer: Oil contamination can reach the front brake rotor and dramatically reduce braking effectiveness

    Leaking fork oil can coat the front brake rotor and pads, causing a dramatic loss of front brake effectiveness — a serious safety hazard.

  3. How do you verify the horn works during a T-CLOCS Lights and Electrics inspection?

    Answer: Press the horn button and confirm an audible sound is produced

    Simply pressing the horn button should produce a loud, clear sound — the horn is a required safety device for alerting other road users.

  4. Which scenario during a pre-ride T-CLOCS check would require immediate attention before riding?

    Answer: A loose or missing spoke on a wire wheel

    A loose or missing spoke compromises wheel structural integrity and can lead to wheel collapse, requiring repair before the motorcycle is safe to ride.

  5. During the Stands check in T-CLOCS, you notice the side stand doesn't fold up fully on its own. The risk this creates is:

    Answer: The stand can contact the road during a left-hand lean and flip the motorcycle

    A side stand that doesn't retract fully can strike the ground during a left turn, instantly pivoting the bike down and causing a crash.

  6. In T-CLOCS, what does checking for 'cuts and cracks' on the tire sidewall help identify?

    Answer: Structural damage that could lead to sudden tire failure or blowout

    Sidewall cuts or cracks weaken the tire's structural integrity and can cause sudden, catastrophic deflation (blowout) at speed.

  7. How frequently does the MSF recommend performing a T-CLOCS inspection?

    Answer: Before every ride

    The MSF recommends performing a T-CLOCS pre-ride inspection before every single ride to catch developing problems before they become dangerous on the road.