| Identify where you would check the engine oil level and tell me how you
would
check that the engine has sufficient oil. |
Identify where to check level, i.e. dipstick or sight glass. Put the bike
upright on an even surface. Explain that level should be between max and min marks. For dipstick
remove
dipstick and wipe clean, return and remove again to check oil level against max/min marks. For
sight
glass, ensure glass is clean when checking. |
| Show me how you would check that the horn is working on this machine (off
road
only). |
Turn the ignition on and press horn button, Turn ignition off. Explain
that
normally the horn should only be used when the vehicle is in motion. |
| Identify where the brake fluid reservoir is and tell me how you would
check
that you have a safe level of hydraulic fluid. |
Identify reservoir, check level against high/low markings. |
| Tell me how you would check that the lights and reflectors are clean and
working. |
Explanation only: Turn on ignition, check the left/right indicator. Check
the
high/low headlamp beam. Check headlight/tail light. Check front/rear brake light. Identify
reflectors.
Check visually for cleanliness and operation. |
| Show me how you would check that the brake lights are working. |
Operate brake, place hand over light or make use of reflections in
windows,
garage doors or ask someone to help. |
| Tell me how you would check the condition of the chain on this machine. |
Check for chain wear, correct tension and rear wheel alignment. Tension
should
be adjusted as specified in the machine handbook. Drive chain should be lubricated to ensure that
excessive wear does not take place. |
| Show me what checks you would make on the steering movement before using
the
machine. |
Handlebars should be free to move smoothly from full left lock to full
right
lock without any control cables being stretched, trapped or pinched and without any snagging
between
moving and fixed parts. The movement should be smooth without the handlebars fouling any of the
bodywork. |
| What adjustments would you make to your machine before carrying a
passenger? |
Adjust the tyre pressures to the manufacturers recommended pressures
(Increase). Adjust the rear suspension (Harder) and if necessary, adjust the headlamps and mirrors.
Set
the pillion foot pegs. |
| What should your passenger wear? |
A correctly fastened, legal safety helmet and full protective clothing. |
| What advice would you give to a passenger before they get on your bike? |
Sit astride the bike and keep your feet on the footrests. Hold on, either
to
the grab rail or around my waist. Always lean with the rider and I will let you know when I’m ready
for
you to get on or off the bike. Do not make any signals and try not to distract me or move around
the
bike. |
| How would carrying a passenger affect the handling of the bike? How would
you
ride differently when carrying a passenger? |
The bike will be heavier so I will need to allow a greater braking
distance
and choose larger gaps when moving off at junctions. It will be slower to accelerate and the bike
will
be harder to balance, especially at low speeds. I will need to be careful on low speed manoeuvres. |
| What precautions should you take when carrying luggage? |
Make sure it is correctly fastened and evenly balanced on the bike. Do not
overload it. Check that the luggage remains free from all moving parts, lights and the exhaust.
Ensure
that the luggage does not impede rider vision. |