Fowlers 45 Point Used Bike Check

All our used bikes undergo a thorough 45 point safety check before leaving our showroom. Meaning that you can buy used from us with confidence.
The 45 Points
Engine
- Engine oil level/check, adjust.
- Check tightness of drain bolt.
- Engine stop switch.
- Instrument lights & Indicators, warning lights etc.
- Starter.
Drive Train
- Final Drive oil level/check, adjust.
- Drive chain lubrication/check, adjust.
Cooling System
- Coolant level: add if necessary.
Fuel System
- Choke/check operation & cable free play.
- Throttle/check free play, cable routing & operation.
- Tank & hoses/check for leaks.
Brake(s)
- Hydraulic brakes fluid level/add fluid if necessary.
- Hydraulic brakes: brake lever and/or pedal feeling. Bleed if spongy.
- Mechanical brakes: brake lever and/or pedal free play. Adjust free play.
Clutch
- Operation.
- Hydraulic clutch: clutch lever adjust & feeling. Bleed system if necessary.
- Hydraulic clutch: check fluid level. Top up if necessary.
- Mechanical clutch: free play and feeling. Adjust if necessary.
Electrical System
- Main switch/all positions.
- Headlight/high & low beam, aim.
- Brake light: front/rear switches.
- Turn signals & indicator lights.
- Horn.
Other
- Nuts, bolts, fasteners.
- All applicable campaigns/recalls completed.
Test Ride
- Instrumentation.
- Cold starting performance.
- Throttle responses.
- Gear shifting.
- Cruising.
- Handling & stability.
- Brakes front/rear.
Static Checks (After test ride)
- Hot restart.
- Idling/stability.
- Leakage/coolant.
- Cooling fan operation.
- Appearance/clean machine.
- Operation & adjustment.
Steering
- Smoothness of steering head movement & pre-load. Adjust if necessary.
- Steering lock/ check operation.
Wheels & Tyres
- Wheels/spokes. Check tension, tighten as required.
- Tyres. Check air pressure, settings, damage.
- Check alignment.