14: Motorcycle Guidelines and Parts

Question 1

• One (1) passenger only
• The rider and passenger must wear standard safety helmets
• No passenger may ride in front of the driver

Answer 1

Pertinent Laws and Regulations

Question 2

a motorcycle accessory, are subject for inspection and must be securely attached to the motorcycle with a maximum capacity of two (2) full faced helmets.

Answer 2

Top Box

Question 3

for fast food deliveries and the likes, must not exceed 2ft x 2ft x 2ft and must not impede or obstruct the view of the rider from the side mirrors. It must be registered with LTO with a penalty of P5,000 if violated.

Answer 3

Custom-made Top Box

Question 4

located on the rear side of a motorcycle, must not be higher than the seat of the motorcycle, must not exceed 14 inches from the side, and the length must not exceed the tail end of the motorcycle. CUSTOM-MADE SADDLE must be registered with LTO with a penalty of P5,000 if violated.

Answer 4

Saddle Box or Bag

Question 5

Not allowed if:

• In areas 60 kph or higher speed limit
• Heavy traffic flow with high speed vehicles

Allowed if:

• The child passenger’s feet can comfortably reach the standard foot peg of the motorcycle
• The child can reach around and grasp the waist of the motorcycle rider
• The child is wearing a standard protective helmet

Answer 5

Children or Minor Passengers (provision under RA 10666)

Question 6

• Must have its own electrical wirings and switches separate from the original headlight switch.
• Must be pointing on the ground but not pointing on the left of the vehicle.
• Must be white or yellow in color only.
• Must not be affected by any vibration from any source.
• Must not be used in broad daylight or well-lighted streets or when meeting another vehicle from the opposite direction
• Must not exceed two auxiliary lamps
• Must not exceed 6 bulbs for each auxiliary lamp
• Must not light more than 10 meters forward
• Must not exceed the handle bar of motorcycle
• Must not be used as replacement to the headlamp

Answer 6

Installation of Auxiliary Headlamps or LEDs

Question 7

Scooter – full automatic clutch; has front brake lever and rear brake lever on the handle grips

Underbone – semi-automatic clutch; has rear wheel foot brake pedal and front brake lever on the right hand grip

Backbone – Manual clutch; has rear wheel foot brake pedal, front brake lever on the right hand grip and a clutch lever on the left hand grip

Answer 7

Common Motorcycle Types

Question 8

Speedometer - shows your current running speed from zero to the fastest speed your vehicle can run

Headlight indicator – shows if headlights are turned on

Odometer - shows the total distance traveled by the motorcycle

Fuel gauge – shows the fuel level of the motorcycle

Engine check – lights up when motorcycle engine has a problem

Signal light indicator - shows which signal lights are on

Answer 8

Common Dashboard Instruments

Question 9

High and low headlight switch
Turn signal switch
Horn button
Headlight switch
Starting switch
Engine kill switch
Engine choke lever - often seen in manual clutches and semi-automatic clutches; used to reduce the air entering the engine to make the motorcycle easier to operate; must be returned to original position when engine is running; DO NOT operate motorcycle when engine choke is ON

Answer 9

Common Switches

Question 10

Chain – the most common motorcycle we see here in the Philippines; uses a chain running through a sprocket; easiest to use and maintain; cheapest or most affordable

Belt – uses a belt instead of a chain; often seen on backbone type motorcycles; does not loosen quickly but takes up more space compared to chain drives

Propeller – also known as direct drive or shaft drive; propeller shaft runs the rear wheel by transferring the rotation via a 90-degree differential

Answer 10

Types of Motorcycle Drives