What do they check and look for in a motorcycle inspection???

Question

i mean state inspection....when u buy a bike and take it to get inspected what they check and look for.....

Answer 1

Here are the basic quick checks -
Headlight high & low beam
Tail light
F & R brake light
F & R turn signals
No cracked lenses
At least one mirror - no cracked glass
Horn - must not sound like a limp chicken
Fork seals can't leak - no leaks of any kind any where on the bike (engine oil, radiator fluid, brake fluid, gas).
F & R brakes can't be worn past ware limits.
Tires must have 2/32" tread depth and have no cracks on the side walls.
Steering bearings can't be lose, or have wear indents.

A good tip - call the shop to make an appointment to get an inspection. They may just tell you no appointments necessary, we inspect bikes between 9 & 11 every day.

If they want to get techincal (if you cause a hassel), they can fail you for any of these -
If the mufflers are to loud (they don't use a meter, it's their own descretion).
Lose or worn swingarm bearings.
Bent, or broken handlebars, hand grips, control levers, brake pedal, foot pegs, frame, forks, wheels.
Contols don't opperate properly (stuck throttle/brake cables, F or R brakes get stuck and don't return).
Excessive exhaust smoke.
Anything they can think up, that they could deem dangerous to you or others on the road.
If they fail your bike because of any of these last items, bring your bike to another shop (they might be in a better mood).

Answer 2

Motorcycle Inspection

Answer 3

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Answer 4

depends on which inspection low mileage high mileage time past since the last inspection or mileage past since the last inspection.
but in general the inspection includes fluid levels, breaks, lights, chain and sprockets.
you can be sure they change oil, spark plugs, air filter, oil filter and whatever else needs replacing -- maybe clutch, brakes, break lines or tires.
make sure they inspect it first and then show you what and ehy it needs to be exchanged.
you should inspect your bike every time before you go out for a spin.
you should check:

tires for damage!!!! any damage and you must!! change it, you only got 2 tires it's vital for your survival!!!

oil level cause it's vital for the engines survival!!

and breaks same as tires.

does your clutch smell after riding the bike, adjust it. if it is at the limit of the adjuster, change it.

always check your lights and indicators, saves you trouble with the police and in the case of an accident.

i do all these checks. you should too.
have a nice day, week life

Terry

Answer 5

The absolutely free reverse vin check sites generally provide fake information. To get real information, money will have to be paid. The free searches provide fake information so they can get your email address to send spam.

Stay away from shady reverse vin check sites, most likely you won't get any information after you make the payment. Not to mention you won't get a report and you won't get an answer if you try to call for a refund. Stick with a reputable reverse vin check site like http://www.reversevincheck.net that has been around since 1995.

Answer 6

In addition to what Guardrail said, there's also an inspection of the VIN and engine number, to see if those were stolen.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

This will vary from state to state. So it would be expeditious if you would say which state applies to you.

In Wyoming there are no inspections.

Answer 9

Glad your a state inspector Jim, wouldn't want someone overlooking that "F" brakelight, thppppppptttt.