| Tires | Front | Rear | |
| Condition | Tread depth, wear, dry rotting, bulges, foreign objects | ||
| Air Pressure | Check when cold, adjust to load and speed | ||
| Controls | |||
| Throttle | Operation, moves freely, snaps closed, no revving | ||
| Levers | None bent or broken. Ball on the end of the lever | ||
| Cables | No interference, fraying or kinks | ||
| Hoses | No cuts, cracks, bulges or leaks | ||
| Lights | |||
| Battery | Terminals clean, tight, electrolyte level correct, vent tube | ||
| Signals | Brake lights and signals functional | ||
| Lenses | No cracks or excessive condensation, securely mounted | ||
| Headlight | Bulb works, aimed correctly, not loose in mounting | ||
| Oil | |||
| Engine | Check warm, is it at the minimum | ||
| Coolant | Reservoir and recovery tank at correct level | ||
| Fuel | Tank is full, ready to ride. Check gage or tank | ||
| Leaks | Check for oil, fuel, coolant or rear-end leaks | ||
| Chassis | |||
| Forks | Check air pressure, check for leaks, is travel free | ||
| Shock(s) | Check air pressure, pre-load springs and free travel | ||
| Steer Head | Check for tight spots and play by pushing/pulling on forks | ||