Your motorcycle is a complex piece of machinery with so many components tightly packed
into a chassis that can take your life. Is it worth it to check your motorcycle? Yes! People
Motorcycle Checklist often forget that motorcycles, although more reliable now than in the past, are still not as
reliable as the average car or truck. They need more maintenance and you need to be much
more careful.
Checklist Why did we create this?
Did You Check Your… Yes No We’ve created this
Windshield – Crack Free and Not Loose ☐ ☐ checklist to explain how
Seats – Clipped in securely and not torn. ☐ ☐
you should check your
motorcycle before you ride
Handlebars – Nothing dangling or out of place. ☐ ☐
it. Every time you ride, you
Cables – No Fraying, Kinks, or Binds – Adjusted Properly – Ends and Shafts Lubed. ☐ ☐ and your motorcycle are
Hoses – No damage or leaks – Properly Routed. ☐ ☐ exposed to the elements.
Throttle – No Excess Play – Snaps closed freely. ☐ ☐ Tires, frame, wiring,
mirrors, brakes, chain, and
Electronics – Turn Key and Check Instrument Cluster. ☐ ☐
other components will all
Levers – Pivot bolt and nut – Action correctly – Pivots lubed if necessary. ☐ ☐ deteriorate over time. Let’s
Tail Lights (Signal & Brake) – Both levers actuate brake light – Bulbs all work. ☐ ☐ take a detailed step by
Headlight (High & Low Beams) – Properly Aimed – In Working Order – No Damage ☐ ☐ step approach on how you
Lenses – Clean and no Condensation. ☐ ☐
should check your
motorcycle before you
Reflectors – In Tact and Clean. ☐ ☐
ride.
Battery – Clean, Tight and Secured – Vent Tubes are unobstructed. ☐ ☐
Wiring – No Pinching, Fraying, or Corrosion. ☐ ☐
Oil & Fluid Levels – Condition - Brake, Oil, Final Drive, Transmission, Coolant, Fuel – No leaks ☐ ☐
Frame – Paint lifting or peeling – Check for Cracks ☐ ☐
Suspension – Smooth Movement – Proper Adjustment – No Leaks. ☐ ☐
Chain or Belt – Lube – Look for Wear ☐ ☐
Fasteners – Look for missing Clips, Clamps, Screws, and Pins. ☐ ☐
Kickstand – Retracts – No Bending or Damage – Cutout Switch Works ☐ ☐
