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The Motorcycle and Side Car Testers Manual

6.1 Condition of Structure

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Method of Inspection
Reason for rejection

Particular attention should be paid to highly stressed parts of the motor bicycle and side car, if fitted, such as frame joints and connections, reaction brackets and attachment points of shields and fairings.
It is particularly important to check for corrosion of box sections and fabricated parts (see Appendix B)
It May be necessary to remove or raise panels to permit the further examination of the structure (see introduction items 1 & 2)
Sructural Members and components includes engine mountings, where the engine is a stressed member of the structure.


1. Examine the structure of the motor bicycle and side car (if fitted) for fractures, damage, distortion and corrosion and security of structual members or components

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a. Any fracture, damage, distortion or corrosion in the motor bicycle or side car structure to the extent that control of the machine is likely to be adversely affected

b. any deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength.
c.any insecurity of structural members or components to the extent that control of the machine is likely to be adversely affected
Issue Date: September 2007