N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 3229.10

Current through Register No. 44, October 31, 2024

Section Saf-C 3229.10 - Dual Wheel Front Steering, Alignment and Suspension

Motorcycles equipped with ball joint style front suspension shall be rejected if:

(a) The vehicle is misaligned from component looseness or suspension damage that affects the safe operation of the vehicle;

(b) The wheel camber, caster or toe-in exceeds the manufacturer's specifications, which affects the safe operation of the vehicle;

(c) Steering wheel lash or free-play exceeds 3 inches of total movement at steering wheel rim or 2 inches on power-steering equipped vehicles, before the front wheels or the steering wheel moves, except those designed for handicapped operators, is not circular or equivalent in size and material strength as approved by the manufacturer if so equipped with a steering wheel;

(d) The front wheels cannot be turned from full right to full left lock without binding or interference;

(e) Shear capsule, if so equipped, on energy-absorbing steering column is separated from bracket, there is general looseness of the steering wheel and column or the steering wheel and column can be moved as a unit;

(f) Steering gear, component part, or mounting is loose;

(g) Electronic steering component is faulty;

(h) Power steering fluid is below minimum level indicated by manufacturer;

(i) Visual observation reveals excessive dry rot, or cracks on the hose or belt, or foreign contaminant on a belt, which could result in failure;

(j) Steering linkage free-play exceeds the manufacturer's specifications or is:

a. In excess of 1/4 inch, for wheels 16 inches or less in diameter;

b. In excess of 3/8 inch, for wheels 17 or 18 inches in diameter; and

c. In excess of 1/2 inch, for wheels over 18 inches in diameter;

(k) Any wheel bearing exceeds the manufacturer's tolerance for looseness;

(l) Any ball joint is broken, cracked or exceeds manufacturer's specifications; or

(m) Any ball joint without a wear indicator has movement in excess of the manufacturer's specifications, as measured with a pry bar, using only enough pressure to lift the wheel assembly to prevent unnecessary ball joint replacement.

N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 3229.10

Derived From Volume XXXVI Number 06, Filed February 11, 2016, Proposed by #11016, Effective 1/6/2016, Expires 1/6/2026.