Safety Tip from Throttle - Inspect your scoot before you ride

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Anyone that took the MSF Basic Rider Course safety class is aware of T-CLOCS. If you don't remember this acronym, or hadn't learned it before it is a good idea to perform a minimal inspection before hitting the road. Before you get on your ride to leave take a quick walk around your bike for a “pre-flight” inspection.

Tires – Check for low looking tires or balding tread
Puddles – Check to see if there are any oil or water puddles under your bike. This can be indicators of a fluid leak.
Lights – Check that the headlights and tail lights work

For questions, comments, or suggestions on safety tips please contact Rob 'Throttle' Capozzi.

All Safety Tips

Gloves	Eye Protection	What did you say?
Be seen	Counter Steering	Braking
Rear End Slides	Stopping and weight	Curves and braking
Railroad Crossings	Lane positioning	Watch your mirrors
The line of death	Where’s the sun?	Blind spots
Slick spots	Intersections	Green means (pause, pause) go
Hydroplaning	Leaves	Parade formation
Check that attitude	Celullar Phones	Inspect your scoot before you ride
Check those tires	Cold	Heat
Gravel	Rain	Tight right turns from a stop
Target Fixation	I had to lay it down	Emergency gear to wear
Emergency stop situation on a highway	Avoid steel	Looks like new
Don’t be so quick to pass	Use your horn proactively	What’s your exposure?
Helmets