• If you ride a motorcycle in the United States and live in a state that requires safety inspections, eventually you will have to get your motorcycle inspected. The inspection is to make sure the motorbike will not fail while being ridden on public roads, potentially hurting or killing you or bystanders. State motorcycle inspectors and mechanics check the same things you should during your pre-ride inspection.
  
  

Signals: Lights and Horn

• Motorcycle lights are an important part of the inspection. They signal to the rest of traffic your intentions of turning and stopping. The horn is an important signaling device. Being on a motorcycle, there are ample times to need a horn, such as when a person is starting to turn into your lane on top of you.
  
  

Drivetrain: Bearings, Chain, Cables

• Your wheels rotate on a set of bearings; if they are not properly lubricated and taken care of, they will fail, with bad results. The same applies to your drive chain. These are typically good for about 10,000 miles and are subject to road dirt stretch and wear. Your cables are another inspection item that will wear out and potentially break at an inopportune time.
  
  

Braking: Tires and Brakes

• On a motorbike, tires are a major wear item and a considerable part of the inspection. They need to have good tread and pressure, as many accidents are caused by tire failure. The brakes also need to be in good shape.