Safety should always be on your mind when you get on your bike. Always perform a check of your bike using the T-CLOCS system.
T- Tires and Wheels-check tire pressure and wear on tires, look for any cracks, cuts and embedded objects in the tire as this is your only source of traction between you and the road.
C- Controls- Look at all the levers, controls, and hoses. You will be looking for any wear on any of the controlling units to include belts.
L- Lights and Electrics- Make sure that the head lights are working on high and low beams. Look at all wires for fraying or kinks. Look at chains to ensure no broken sprockets or bad chains.
O- Oils & Other Fluids- Always check all fluids and engine coolant for levels. Check all coolant hoses for cracks and leaks.
C- Chassis and Chain- Look at front fork and make sure that there isn’t play in steering. Check rear tire and swing arm for any play. Make sure shocks are working properly.
S- Inspect your kickstand and make sure it is OK and check to make sure engine will not start while in gear or kickstand is down.
Once you do your check you will now be ready to ride. Get your (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment on and get ready to take off. Your PPE should consist of a Helmet, Eye Protection, Footwear, Ear Protection and Gloves.
Always make sure your bike has a full tank of gas before you ride.
When riding with others you have a formation you should ride in. This is called a staggered formation. This formation will be where you will have one bike leading on the left side of the lane the next bike will be one second behind making your bike in the right part of the lane and so on. The bikes that are in the same side of the lane should be at least two seconds apart.
When you come to an intersection you should pull closer together. Always proceed with caution and don’t assume anything. Just because the bike in front of you goes through the intersection, doesn’t mean that it is safe for you to go through. Always pull up and look both ways. Try to stay up with your group as much as possible, and REMEMBER safety always COMES first. It is OK if you get separated. The group in front can always pullover and wait if needed.
Never mix alcohol with motorcycles. Having any alcohol in your system increases your chance of an accident by up to five times. If you have just one drink with .05% alcohol it can increase the chances of an accident by 40 times.
When riding long distances, you will have to pull over at least every two hours to stretch your legs and walk around. Most riders do not ride over six hours in a day.
While you are out riding, always take into account the road and weather conditions. Always watch out for uneven pavement, slippery roads when they are wet, and don’t forget those obstacles in the road.
Be safe and keep the SHINY SIDE always up!! Check out the website below for safety course information!
if any future soldier needs help with this let me know. i am a future soldier myself, but i am also a motorcycle safety instructor.
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