{"id":761,"date":"2024-12-08T04:04:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-08T08:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/?p=3100"},"modified":"2025-02-24T09:04:32","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T12:04:32","slug":"riding-tips-t-clocs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/br\/riding-tips-t-clocs\/","title":{"rendered":"Riding tips: T-CLOCS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"intro wp-block-paragraph\">Regular maintenance and preventive care of your Harley-Davidson motorcycle is crucial, and cleaning is an essential part of that. In fact, it\u2019s often said that a clean bike runs better.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s truth to this time-honored axiom. For one thing, when you clean dirt and grit out of hand levers and brake discs, you can improve their performance and extend their life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But, more importantly, washing your motorcycle offers an opportunity to perform a T-CLOCS inspection.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">T-CLOCS is the acronym used by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation to guide riders through a proper pre-ride inspection of their bike. It\u2019s one of the most important things you can do to reduce risk while riding, and it\u2019s worthwhile to make it part of your routine during the cleaning process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>THE BASICS OF A T-CLOCS INSPECTION:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TIRES &amp; WHEELS<\/strong> Tread depth, wear, embedded objects, brake condition, loose spokes, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CONTROLS<\/strong> Handlebar, levers, pedals, cables, hoses, throttle, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LIGHTS &amp; ELECTRICS<\/strong> Battery, headlamp, brake\/tail lamp, turn signals, lenses, wiring, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>OIL &amp; OTHER FLUIDS<\/strong> Levels, leaks, faulty seals, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CHASSIS<\/strong> Frame, suspension, belt, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>STANDS<\/strong> Cracks, bends, spring tension&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>First published in Issue 044 of <\/em>HOG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> <em>magazine<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3098\" src=\"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/t-clocs-new-tire-pressure-monitoring-system-kf1092-large-1024x702.jpg\" alt=\"Tire pressure monitoring system\" class=\"wp-image-3098\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3096\" src=\"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/t-clocs-dunlop-multi-tread-tires-hd-kf370-large-1024x702.jpg\" alt=\"Dunlop multi-tread tires on a motorcylce\" class=\"wp-image-3096\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3097\" src=\"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/t-clocs-electric-reverse-with-handlebar-mounted-control-hd-kf412-large-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"Motorcycle handlebar mounted controls\" class=\"wp-image-3097\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3095\" src=\"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/t-clocs-181762_oil_full_v3_web.jpg\" alt=\"Oil being added to motorcycle\" class=\"wp-image-3095\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you wash your bike, you\u2019re inspecting parts you might not otherwise easily see. It\u2019s easy to see if something is loose, like a shift lever or a footpeg. When you\u2019re cleaning your chrome, you may feel some damage to a heat shield. Washing your tires and wheels is a great time to detect a loose spoke, excessive tire wear, or a missing valve cap.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are just a few examples of how cleaning your bike can not only help it run better but also prolong its life \u2013 and potentially yours.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By following the T-CLOCS list, it becomes easy to remember what to check; and it only takes a few minutes. The bottom line is: If you see or touch it while you\u2019re washing it, inspect it!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For complete information about inspections, consult your owner\u2019s manual or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.msf-usa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">www.msf-usa.org<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To purchase quality cleaning products designed specifically for your H-D motorcycle, shop at your local Harley-Davidson dealership. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.harley-davidson.com\/us\/en\/tools\/find-a-dealer.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">www.harley-davidson.com\/us\/en\/tools\/find-a-dealer.html<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Regular maintenance and preventive care of your Harley-Davidson motorcycle is crucial, and cleaning is an essential part of that.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":274,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[11],"class_list":["post-761","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-pilotando"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/761","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=761"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/761\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":992,"href":"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/761\/revisions\/992"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/274"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=761"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=761"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hog.thecreativeplot.com\/br\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=761"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}