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

1. Engine oil level/check, adjust.
2. Check tightness of drain bolt.
3. Engine stop switch.
4. Instrument lights & Indicators, warning lights etc.
5. Starter.

Drive Train

1. Final Drive oil level/check, adjust.
2. Drive chain lubrication/check, adjust.

Cooling System

1. Coolant level: add if necessary.

Fuel System

1. Choke/check operation & cable free play.
2. Throttle/check free play, cable routing & operation.
3. Tank & hoses/check for leaks.

Brake(s)

1. Hydraulic brakes fluid level/add fluid if necessary.
2. Hydraulic brakes: brake lever and/or pedal feeling. Bleed if spongy.
3. Mechanical brakes: brake lever and/or pedal free play. Adjust free play.

Clutch

1. Operation.
2. Hydraulic clutch: clutch lever adjust & feeling. Bleed system if necessary.
3. Hydraulic clutch: check fluid level. Top up if necessary.
4. Mechanical clutch: free play and feeling. Adjust if necessary.

Electrical System

1. Main switch/all positions.
2. Headlight/high & low beam, aim.
3. Brake light: front/rear switches.
4. Turn signals & indicator lights.
5. Horn.

Other

1. Nuts, bolts, fasteners.
2. All applicable campaigns/recalls completed.

Test Ride

1. Instrumentation.
2. Cold starting performance.
3. Throttle responses.
4. Gear shifting.
5. Cruising.
6. Handling & stability.
7. Brakes front/rear.

Static Checks (After test ride)

1. Hot restart.
2. Idling/stability.
3. Leakage/coolant.
4. Cooling fan operation.
5. Appearance/clean machine.
6. Operation & adjustment.

Steering

1. Smoothness of steering head movement & pre-load. Adjust if necessary.
2. Steering lock/ check operation.

Wheels & Tyres

1. Wheels/spokes. Check tension, tighten as required.
2. Tyres. Check air pressure, settings, damage.
3. Check alignment.