Scrutineering at VERi events

Items checked by officials during scrutineering at a VERi event:

Handle bars

• Balls on ends of all levers
• Bar ends are plugged
• Crossbar protection
• Throttle controls must be self closing
• Mirrors larger than 50mm in diameter*

Brakes

• Effective front and rear brakes
• Where applicable, disc not warped or excessively worn
• (At least) one brake light operating from either the foot pedal or front brake lever*

Electrical

• Headlight (period correct where possible)*
• Tail light*
• Brake light as above under 'Brakes'*
• Horn*
• Effective ignition cut-off switch located on handlebars

Wheels / Suspension

• Bearings
• Spokes
• Steering head
• Swingarm bushes/bearings

Exhaust system

• Effective silencer
• Effectively mounted

Drive chain protection

• Front sprockets must be guarded where the sprocket teeth are further than 30mm from a frame member
• The chain guard must be fitted in a way to prevent trapping between lower chain and final drive sprocket at rear wheel

Frame

• Footrests must be well rounded and designed so as to ensure no dangerous edges
• Footrests must not touch the ground at lean unless they are hinged or pivoted and controlled by a return spring
• Mudguards
• Centre and side stands which remain on machines must be secured in the closed position
• Kick starters must be folding
• No fuel leaks
• Overall safe condition

* Note: May not apply at closed course events. Check with organisers for clarification in advance.