State inspection
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Joined: Oct 2015
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From: Massachusetts
Excerpt from New Hampshire Motorcycle Inspection does not say anything about one or two Rotors/Calipers. As for whether or not not the bike originally came with two... that would be #9.
PART Saf-C 3231 MOTORCYCLE BRAKES
Saf-C 3231.01 Inspection of Service Brake.
(a) A motorcycle shall be rejected if:
(1) The operator is unable to maintain brake pedal height with moderate foot force for one minute;
(2) Less than 1/5 of the total available pedal travel remains when the pedal is depressed with moderate foot force;
(3) Any drum, disc or rotor has been turned down in excess of the manufacturer's specifications;
(4) Brake linings or pads are contaminated to the extent that the brakes do not work properly;
(5) Brake drums or discs have cracks on the friction surface extending to the edge of the bore or periphery of the disc, or shows evidence of mechanical damage other than wear;
(6) Fluid level in the master cylinder is below the half full point;
(7) Fluid is leaking from the master or wheel cylinder;
(8) Hydraulic hoses or tubing are missing, worn or cracked;
(9) Mechanical parts are missing, broken or worn;
(10) There is high friction in the brake pedal and linkage or in the brake components;
(11) Brake operating levers are improperly positioned or misaligned;
(12) Brake pads or shoes are worn to within 2/32 inch at the thinnest point or 2/32 inch of any rivet; or
(13) Any wheel fails to indicate braking action.
Source. (See Revision Notes at chapter heading Saf-C 3200) #8915, eff 6-22-07
PART Saf-C 3231 MOTORCYCLE BRAKES
Saf-C 3231.01 Inspection of Service Brake.
(a) A motorcycle shall be rejected if:
(1) The operator is unable to maintain brake pedal height with moderate foot force for one minute;
(2) Less than 1/5 of the total available pedal travel remains when the pedal is depressed with moderate foot force;
(3) Any drum, disc or rotor has been turned down in excess of the manufacturer's specifications;
(4) Brake linings or pads are contaminated to the extent that the brakes do not work properly;
(5) Brake drums or discs have cracks on the friction surface extending to the edge of the bore or periphery of the disc, or shows evidence of mechanical damage other than wear;
(6) Fluid level in the master cylinder is below the half full point;
(7) Fluid is leaking from the master or wheel cylinder;
(8) Hydraulic hoses or tubing are missing, worn or cracked;
(9) Mechanical parts are missing, broken or worn;
(10) There is high friction in the brake pedal and linkage or in the brake components;
(11) Brake operating levers are improperly positioned or misaligned;
(12) Brake pads or shoes are worn to within 2/32 inch at the thinnest point or 2/32 inch of any rivet; or
(13) Any wheel fails to indicate braking action.
Source. (See Revision Notes at chapter heading Saf-C 3200) #8915, eff 6-22-07
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2018
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From: West Texas
The inspections keep one accountable in many ways, not necessarily meaningfully, but to a certain degree. They make sure you still own the vehicle, have insurance, register it, and have somewhat functioning safety equipment such as lights, etc. Although the primary reasons are ownership and registration (revenue for locale and state governments).
I have lived in states without the inspections and you had to show proof of insurance to renew your tags, so that is covered once a year same as an inspection. Regularly hear of people getting in accidents and they don't have insurance (even in Texas), so that isn't foolproof either. If a cop sees a light not working they pull you over and ticket, so really kinda covers that too. I guess I just don't see that they serve any valid purpose. States without them don't have any higher accident or fatality rates.
Thanks for your reply. I am not trying to start any argument with you or anything. Just curios what value you felt they offered.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2018
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From: Ramseur NC
I wouldn't go around advertising that ****.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,817
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From: Raleigh, NC
Inspection in NC is no big deal, takes 5 minutes for them to make sure all lights and horn works. Takes them longer to do the paper work! Any facility doing cage inspections can do bike inspections.
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Road Master
Joined: Jul 2015
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From: Utah
Utah stopped vehicle safety inspections last year. Now just annual registration for the sticker, and off you go. It does make me curious about the condition of some of the vehicles on the road. It does seem like the rate of single car accidents is going up every time it rains or snows.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,228
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From: Outer Banks, NC
Some of my friends go to a local guy like that. Drive up, bring the registration in and he enters it in the computer. Never looks at your vehicle. But you have to know him. Me? I have an indy close by who is fair and legal for my Harley. (My old Suz is over 35 years old, legally doesn't require an inspection). I have a 2 YO car, I still go to the dealer for the free inspections. I gave them enough money up front they owe it to me!