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as quick as possible. If you can, plan ahead to make sure there is ample parking for your group. ride ready…on- & off-road The Motorcycle Safety Foundation recommends you do a short pre-ride check before every ride. To help you remember the checks, the MSF came up with the acronym ‘T-CLOCK’, which stands for: • Tyres, • Controls, • Lights, • Oil, • Chassis and • Kickstand (Sidestand) These are simple, easy-to-access items that anyone who rides on or off road should be able to identify and check. Doing the checks should only take a few minutes, but, depending on what you find, they could be the most important few minutes of your life. tyres and wheels Since tyres are where you and the road or trail meet, they’re the most important things to check. A tyre problem can affect handling—sometimes severely. Start with the pressure in both tyres. The only accurate way to check tyre pressure is when they’re cold, as they heat up quickly on the move, raising the pressure. Read your owner’s manual or check the tyre sticker. While you’re down there, make sure you’ve got plenty of tread. You should have more than 1.6 mm. Remove foreign objects that may have lodged in the treads, and make sure there aren’t any cuts in the tyre. A scuff is nothing to be worried about, but if it’s a deep scratch or a crack, you might want to have it checked. Are your rims free of dents? Are your spokes tight and straight? controls and cables A snapped throttle or clutch cable can leave you on the side of the road or stranded in the bush, so check ‘em. Operate anything connected to a cable and make sure that the levers feel smooth and there are no tight spots. Apply the front brake and push the bike forward. The brake lever should feel firm and not come back so far it touches the handlebar, and the front wheel should not move. Check the rear brake, too. lights enjoy the ride Seeing and being seen are two great ways to avoid crashes on the road or trail, so making sure your lights work is essential. Do the high and low beam work? Does the tail and brake light come on? Check left and right indicators, front and rear. Lastly, don’t forget your horn. oil and fuel Running out of fuel sucks, and since many motorcycles don’t have fuel gauges, it’s a real possibility. Pop the cap and visually check the fuel level. Make sure your fuel tap isn’t on reserve which could leave you with a nasty surprise if you roll to a stop thinking you’ve still got fuel in reserve. Keeping track of fuel can be as easy as resetting the tripmeter every time you fill up. Running out of fuel can be inconvenient, but running out of oil can turn your bike into an inert display of public art. Even new bikes can use enough oil to cause a seizure, so check it before every ride. chassis Though adjusting the suspension may not seem to be critical, different loads can cause any bike to feel quite different. Did you adjust the suspension before carrying a friend? Has your bike been sitting in the shed for the past six months? Sit on the bike and rock it, making sure that everything moves smoothly and relatively slowly. If the front or rear end behaves like a pogo stick, a trip to your trusty mechanic should be in your immediate future. If you have adjustable suspension, remember to read your owner’s manual and adjust it for the load you’ll be carrying and the type of riding you’ll be doing. sidestand (kickstand) and centre stand Stands are handy little items—they can be what keeps your motorcycle off the ground. Make sure they’re not cracked or bent. Check the spring or springs. Are they in place, and do they have enough tension to keep the stand(s) safely up? Don’t forget to look at the engine cut-out switch, if so equipped. If everything’s in place and operating properly, you’re done, and right to go. Enjoy your ride. 2008 RIDERS’ DIVISION MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2008 MANUAL OF MO
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MOTORCYCLING AUSTRALIA COMMISSIONS
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A SHORT HISTORY OF MOTORCYCLING AUS
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MOTORCYCLING AUSTRALIA HALL OF FAME
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motorcycling australia HALL OF FAME
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2007 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONS 2007 AUST
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THE GENERAL COMPETITION RULES THE P
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RULES AND MAKING RULE CHANGES Rules
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Procedure for Consideration of Item
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1 JURISDICTION 1.1 Definitions 1.1.
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i) Prescribe levels of noise, atmos
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the meeting, k) Order the administr
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3.1.2 LICENCE TYPES AND ACTIVITY EL
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legal guardian of the applicant. v)
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4 COMPETITIONS 4.1 Venues 4.1.1 Reg
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MA series event: a) Must be faxed o
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6 JUDICIAL COMMITTEE GUIDELINES 6.1
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competing in International competit
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an applicant must a) Be 18 years or
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9 officials accreditation scheme
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10 NATIONAL PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSUR
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11 ANTI-DOPING POLICY This has been
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whereabouts information as required
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disciplinary action against the emp
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11.21.2 Notification to Competitors
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12 ALL DISCIPLINES 12.1 Application
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a measurer. All measurer’s report
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a) At least 1 supporting the forwar
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conduct, or b) Having regard to any
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h) Age group racing: i) Subject to
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13 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 13.1 MA
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13.2.8 Categories for Senior Austra
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qualifying or races, c) For Histori
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15 Road racing 15.1 Protective Clot
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screen and instruments, but replace
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a) Brake pads, linings and brake ho
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cylinders, d) Have an engine capaci
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property of Formula Xtreme Pty Ltd
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o) Fuel injection 15.10.3.6 It is r
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of the tray. 15.13.2.3 The front of
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allowed, iv) No systems not sold or
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16.1.6 Hair and Jewellery 16.1.6.1
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CAPACITY RPM Up to 85cc 8,000 85cc
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Forks Wheels Controls Handlebars Br
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disturbance are not to be used, c)
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25 ENDURO AND RELIABILITY TRIALS 25
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25.4.1 Courses 25.4.1.1 Courses mus
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seeded The seeded position of rider
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