My first long ride =D

I just made a nice long 500km (312mil) round trip journey on my XJ900. What a ride! the vibrations were intense at first, and my right hand numbed out; but for some reason, after about 45mins, the feeling came back, and the bike seemed to calm down.

Before I left I ran my bike through the T-CLOCK check list, but now that I'm back... is there anything outside of the T-CLOCK scale that I should look for post ride?

Here is the T-CLOCK check list copied from another forum for those of you not familiar.

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T-CLOCK Inspection Item What to check What to look for Check-off

T - Tires and Wheels Front Rear

Tires Condition Tread depth, wear, weathering, evenly seated, bulges, imbedded objects F R
Air pressure Check when cold, adjust to load/speed F R
Wheels Spokes Bent, broken, missing, tension,
check at top of wheel: "ring"=ok--"thud"= loose spoke F R
Cast Cracks, dents F R
Rims Out of round/true - 5mm, spin wheel, index against stationary pointer F R
Bearings Grab top and bottom of tire and flex: no freeplay (click) between hub and axle, no growl when spinning F R
Seals Cracked, cut, or torn, excessive grease on outside, reddish-brown around outside F R

C - Controls

Levers Condition Broken, bent, cracked, mounts tight, ball ends on handlebar lever F R
Pivots Lubricated
Cables Condition Fraying, kinks, lubrication: ends and length
Routing No interference or pulling at steering head, suspension, no sharp angles, wire looms on place.
Hoses Condition Cuts, cracks, leaks, bulges, chafing, deterioration
Routing No interference or pulling at steering head, suspension, no sharp angles, wire looms on place.
Throttle Operation Moves freely, snaps closed, no revving

L - Lights and Electrical

Battery Condition Terminals, clean and tight, electrolyte level, held down securely
Vent tube Not kinked, routed properly, not plugged
Lenses Condition Cracked, broken, securely mounted, exessive condensation
Reflectors Condition Cracked, broken, securely mounted
Wiring Condition Fraying, chafing, insulation
Routing Pinched, no interference or pulling at steering head or suspension, wire looms and ties in place, connectors tight and clean
Headlamp Condition Cracks, reflector, mounting and adjustment system
Aim Height and right/left

O - Oil and Fluids

Levels Engine oil Check warm on centerstand, dipstick, sight glass
Hypoid gear oil Transmission, rear driver, shaft
Hydraulic Fluid Brakes, clutch, reservoir or sight glass
Coolant Reservoir and/or coolant recovery tank - cool only
Fuel Tank or guage
Leaks Engine oil Gaskets, housings, seals
Hypoid gear oil Gaskets, seals and breathers
Hydraulic Fluid Hoses, master cylinders, calipers
Coolant Radiator, hoses, tanks, fittings, pipes
Fuel Lines, fuel caps, carbs

C - Chassis

Frame Condition Cracks at gussets, accessory mounts, look for paint lifting
Steering-head bearing No detent or tight spots through full travel, raise front wheel, check for play by pulling/pushing forks
Swingarm bushings / bearings Raise rear wheel, check for play by pulling/pushing swingarm
Suspension Forks Smooth travel, equal air pressure/damping anti-drive settings F R
Shock(s) Smooth travel, equal pre-load/air pressure/damping settings, linkage moves freely and is lubricated F R
Chain or belt Tension Check at tightest point
Lubrication Side plates when hot-DO NOT lubricate belts
Sprockets Teeth not hooked, securely mounted
Fasteners Threaded Tight, missing bolts, nuts
Clips Broken, missing
Cotter pins Broken, missing

K - Kickstand

Center-stand Condition Cracks, bent
Retention Springs in place, tension to hold position
Side-stand Condition Cracks, bent, (safety cut-out switch or pad if equipped)
Retention Springs in place, tension to hold position

 

9 viewers and no comments so here ya go!

congrats! thats quite a ride. ive never been that far. 86 from the mechanic to my house is the most ive done at a stretch...

good job...

i copied the T-CLOCK for myself...

 

Dave! Is your 900 on the road?

 

TCLOCK Should cover it - Origin is the Motorcycle Safety Foundation they teach it in the beginning and expert riders courses.

They got to that part before I fell

 

Almost. I refuse to finish it until he makes some T-shirts :lol:

 

no.

i talked with Carl saturday and hes going to seafoam the carbs since they seem to be a bit sticky since he cleaned them last fall. the rubbers (airbox side or intake side) are pretty well on their last leg and he doesnt think theyll survive another dismounting...

ive got to get a title and plate for it and pay the insurance on it (not in that order...)

the maxim is streetable except for the no-plate no-insurance ive got going on right now...

ive gotten the 750 welded but its in commerce twp without a headlight, instrument cluster or any turn/brake lights or horns...

yeah and i just went back to work and my father in law flies in from Denmark tomorrow. when it rains it pours...

im on them though...