Haw. Code R. § 19-133.2-38.6

Current through September, 2024
Section 19-133.2-38.6 - Motorcycle inspections
(a) In general, motorcycles are inspected the same way as their vehicles. Autocycles shall be inspected using applicable criteria for both motorcycle and car inspections. The following failure criteria need special attention when inspecting a motorcycle:
(1) Wheel alignment can be checked by making three parallel lines one inch apart on the floor. The lines should be twice the length of a motorcycle. Center the wheels on the centerline and observe tracking of the rear wheel as the motorcycle is moved forward on the centerline. If the rear wheel alignment of a two-wheel motorcycle, in relation to tracking the front wheel, is misaligned by one inch or more, or not within the manufacturer's specifications, it is a failure;
(2) In addition to the normal criteria, the vent tube of a motorcycle battery must not drip on the drive chain, or belt;
(3) A three-wheeled motorcycle must have a parking brake;
(4) Brake levers must have a little free play and not contact the handle grip when fully depressed. They must move smoothly and snap to the resting position when released;
(5) A clutch lever must have a little free play and not touch the handlebar prior to full clutch disengagement; it must spring back to the rest position when released;
(6) A motorcycle must have a properly working engine kill switch if it was manufactured after September 1, 1974;
(7) All tire treads must be covered with fenders;
(8) Final drive belts and chains must be adjusted to manufacturer's specifications. Drive shafts must not leak. Sprockets must be free of damaged, hooked, or missing teeth;
(9) Footrests must be securely mounted for all riders and must fold upward or rearward and upward when not in use. Seats or saddle must be securely mounted; side-by-side seating requires seat belts;
(10) The fuel petcock, if present, must be able to move to all three positions;
(11) The motorcycle stand must hold up the motorcycle and continue to hold it when turning the handlebar from stop to stop. The handlebar must not be more than 15 inches above the portion of the saddle occupied by the operator; and
(12) The swing arm must not have play or have damage that adversely affects tracking.
(b) In addition to the applicable criteria in paragraph (a) above, the following vehicle inspection criteria shall be used where applicable for inspecting an autocycle:
(1) § 19-133.2-27, Inspection of vehicle registration, license plate, vehicle identification number, and proof of insurance;
(2) § 19-133.2-28, Inspection of steering and suspension systems;
(3) § 19-133.2-29, Inspection of tires;
(4) § 19-133.2-30, Inspection of wheels;
(5) § 19-133.2-31, Inspection of brakes;
(6) § 19-133.2-32, Inspection of lamps and reflectors;
(7) § 19-133.2-33, Inspection of horns;
(8) § 19-133.2-35 (a) (1) and (b) (1), Mirrors: exterior and interior rear view mirrors;
(9) § 19-133.2-35 (a) (2) and (b) (2), Wipers (if present);
(10) § 19-133.2-35 (a) (5) & (b)(5). Fenders;
(11) § 19-133.2-35 (a) (6) and (b) (6), Doors (as applicable);
(12) § 19-133.2-35 (a) (7) and (b)(7). Seats and seat belts (as applicable);
(13) § 19-133.2-35(a) (9) and (b)(10). Battery;
(14) § 19-133.2-35 (a) (10) and (b)(7). Floor pan;
(15) § 19-133.2-36 Inspection of exhaust system;
(16) § 19-133.2-37 Inspection of intake and fuel system; and
(17) § 19-133.2-38 Inspection of speedometer odometer.

Haw. Code R. § 19-133.2-38.6

[Eff and Comp 9/30/2018] (Auth: HRS §§ 286-18, 26, 26.5) (Imp: HRS §§ 286-16, 26, 26.5)
[Comp 9/4/2021]