Good Self PDI ?

[frank9755]

It's actually quite a difficult thing to produce a simple checklist. Checking a bike is ok requires a lot of detailed knowledge learned over years. The content of the list depends more than anything on the competence and knowledge of the checker. I am no expert but I imagine there is feel and intuition involved, as well as running through a list of points.

When you think about it, a comprehensive list would run for many, many pages, probably starting with 'Count the number of wheels!'

 

[flecc]

Its' certainly far too extensive for use before signing for a bike.

Realistically the only way to quickly detect a problem is first a visual scan for damage, then a ride to determine the electrics are operating, the gearchange is operating through the range, and the brakes operate smoothly, this confirming some degree of basic wheel soundness.

I can't see an independent courier hanging around for such a test ride, and they probably wouldn't hand over the bike for someone to disappear down the road without a signature first. If it's one of the supplier's own drivers, that may then be possible if the delivery schedule isn't too full.
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[simonbarnett]

I've got a little list

Well the question was an open question. Not just for flecc but anyone else here who may have some experience regarding this matter.
My opinion regarding delivery men is valid and refected in the reason I would rather pickup my bike instead of it being delivered, since I live close enough.
Though my experience of bikes is limited.
The question goes open to the forum, if there is one out there !

I've no experience, but trawling the forum for experiences while I wait for my Agutta, and adding a few of my thoughts, I've picked up that we should check:

1. that the pedals are on tight,
2. that all gears work fairly smoothly,
3. that the pump is present and fits the valves,
4. whether side stand casting looks ok,
5. that any accessory is fitted neatly,
6. whether rear lock keys and charger are there, and
7. beyond that it's probably just checking everything's done up/fixed on properly, lights work and brakes work freely, etc.

Anyone got anything to add- especially on battery/controls?

I'm sure 50Cycles will want to get the PDIs right after the delay- they're doing a good informing job on progress now.

 

[burncycle]

Thanks everone for getting back on track with the original question of the thread. Many thanks for that !
I just wanted to say again that I intend to pickup my bike from 50cycles Loughborough, so I will have plenty of time at my leisure to check it fully and test ride it before driving it off in the back of my car !

 

[flecc]

Definitely safest. I didn't pick up my early Torq I, but I did take it back there for a new wheel when the motor decided two weeks work was enough for lifetime.
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[jimmyengland1000]

Phew, these delivery guys must be really strong.. hurtling pianos ( a stage piano too .. was it a grand??) with such force and velocity that the 'momentum' obliterated the insides..

A stage piano isn't a full size piano, though, is it? If it was a grand piano, it wouldn't have been a stage piano... although grand pianos are sometimes on a stage. You'll find that in music books, musicbooks I just play 'em... and occasionally post 'em

 

[musicbooks]

A stage piano isn't a full size piano, though, is it? If it was a grand piano, it wouldn't have been a stage piano... although grand pianos are sometimes on a stage. You'll find that in music books, musicbooks I just play 'em... and occasionally post 'em

Only teasing Jimmyengland..

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