Appendix D. Safety & Emissions Inspection 540 CMR 4.00 4.06: continued b. Exterior Sheet Metal, Moldings and Body Panels. Reject motorcycle if there are sharp edges or abnormal protrusions extending beyond normal vehicle extremities so as to constitute a danger to pedestrians, rider, passenger or other vehicular traffic. Safety bars or highway bars without sharp protrusions and which do not extend beyond the widest portion of the motorcycle and which are not further than 15 inches from the foot controls are permitted. c. Seats. Each rider shall have a firmly secured seating area. Reject motorcycle if: 1. Seats are not properly secured or have springs or parts protruding which constitute a hazard. 2. Foot rests for each designated seating position are not provided. d. Chain Driven Motorcycle. Rotate chain to locate tightest position. Inspect chain under simulated road condition and reject if: 1. Not Adjusted to Manufacturers Specifications. If specifications are unavailable the following shall apply: Rigid frame models: minimum ½ inch to maximum one inch total up and down movement measured on the lower section of the chain midway between the sprockets. Swing arm models: minimum ½ inch to maximum two inches total up and down movement measured on the lower section of the chain midway between the sprockets. 2. The chain guard or other covering device is missing, broken, cracked or is not the original equipment or equivalent replacement. 3. Chain or sprockets are excessively worn. e. Side or Center Stand. Inspect and reject if: 1. The side or center stand will not remain in the stored position. 2. The side or center stand is cracked, broken or apparent structural weakness is present which would not allow the stand to support the motorcycle. 13. Frame. Inspect the frame in all areas which would not require the disassembly of any components. Reject the motorcycle if: Back to Index