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The O in T-CLOCS stands for Oil and other fluids. Keep your bike running strong by not letting your motorcycle’s fluids get low! You can have a shop change your fluids or you can do it yourself if you are so inclined.

The way to check your oil is different on different bikes. Some have to be stood upright to get a correct reading. Most bikes have a dipstick of some sort that you can use to see the level of your oil. Some like my old Yamaha V-star you had lay on the ground and look at a small sight glass at the bottom of the engine.

There is a choice when changing your oil. You can use regular oil, partially synthetic, or full synthetic. I will put some information about them in a link at the bottom.

Check your fuel level. If you stored your bike for the winter, you may need to put fresh fuel in or put an additive like HEAT to the tank.

Check brake fluid. Remember if your bike has independent front and rear brakes you may have two places to check.

If you have a water-cooled bike you should also check the coolant level.

You also need to check for leaks of any kind. I know that there are jokes and sayings about Harley’s marking their territory, but if you have a leak and it is one of those you just have to live with, you should be extra faithful checking and refilling.

Below is some good links for more information.

Be safe.

https://www.msf-usa.org/…/T-CLOCS_Inspection_Checklist.pdf

Fire Dog

I am FireDog and I am one of the National Road Captains for Leather & Lace MC. Our Road Captain’s motto is “We move as one, one Nation, one Spirit, one Pack.” Throughout the year the Road Captains provide the Nation with Safety training and information. We cover how to react when in an accident, or come on an accident, Bike Fit, Basic Bike checks, We cover what is on the I have over 30 years in the Fire Service. I am currently a Captain, EMT-Basic, Engineer, Firefighter III, and Fire Instructor. I am also an American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Instructor. I along with the Road Captain Team try to provide the best information we can. We are available to answer any questions you may have.

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