Safety Tip for April

Written By Five Up

Safety Tip for April

Motorcycle maintenance checklist as per TMR — Queensland

You should check your motorcycle before every ride. Your safety begins with your motorcycle.

Routinely check and maintain your motorcycle to reduce your risk of injury and the risk of damage to your motorcycle.

Before riding, make sure you check:

  • Current registration

  • Registration plate is clearly displayed and securely attached

  • Working lights, including headlights, tail-light, brake light and indicators

  • Working brakes

  • Steering

  • Suspension

  • Working horn

  • Tyre pressure and tread depth, with at least 1.5mm over the whole tyre surface

  • Chain/drive belt guard

Adjust the controls of the motorcycle so they are right for you. You should be able to reach all the controls easily without being cramped.

Source: Queensland Motorcycle Riders’ Guide.

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