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Tips for the HU preparation - TuV
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Tips for the HU preparation - TuV

Tips for the HU preparation - TuV

Tips for the HU preparation - TuV

Tips for the HU preparation - TuV

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This is Hauke ​​Soltau (49), boss and master of the long-established Kawasaki dealer Heller & Soltau in St. Michaelisdonn in northern Germany. So that Hauke ​​such used treasures as the Z 750 S (EZ 4/2005,
7222 km, 4190 euros) can bring women or men, “TuV has to be on it”. Hauke ​​receives a visit from the TuV twice a week. Specifically: from TuV Nord. How you can get your motorcycle ready for spring and the general inspection follows in a few steps.

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The ignition breaker switch is one of the supposed small things that is often forgotten during a preliminary check. Other classics from this series: horn, steering lock and mirror.

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In the case of a slight oil mist, the tester usually turns a blind eye if it drips, but the tolerance limit is guaranteed to be exceeded. A new valve cover gasket is available with installation for 120 euros.

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Slight oil mist on the standpipes is usually not complained about (should still be remedied). If the oil leaks properly, there is no badge. The change costs around 250 euros in the workshop.

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A complaint is made that the bearing clearance is too large. It must be possible to move the handlebars easily from lock to lock without locking into place. The cost of changing in the workshop is around 170 euros.

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Shark teeth on the pinion and sprocket and / or a chain that can be lifted off the sprocket if it is supposedly correct, remind you to change. Costs completely around 240 euros.

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The brake fluid level must be correct. The rule is: the darker, the older. Approximate workshop costs: two brake discs 600 euros, two brake pads 80 euros, brake fluid front / rear 50 euros.

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The brake disc must still be strong enough and without scoring. Brake pads usually have a wear indicator and should also have enough reserves.

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Here, too, the issue of standing damage has been increasing in recent years. Cracked and / or chafed brake hoses are a classic complaint. You often only see it when you bend it slightly.

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The minimum tread depth (1.6 mm) applies to the entire tread. The tire size, model and direction of travel must be correct. An increasing problem: damage to the stance (cracked flanks).

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Sounds banal, but machines keep attracting attention due to defective lighting. And this includes not only the pure function, but also the correct condition of reflectors and glasses.

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If there is still an orange-colored sticker on the license plate at the beginning of the 2014 season, the test fee will be 20 percent higher. “Increased testing effort” – a bad joke.

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The visual inspection is about corrosion and tampering. Specifically: is the dB eater still in there? In motorcycles registered from 1989 onwards, the carbon monoxide content is also measured.

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Tips for the HU preparation / TuV

HU preparation / TuV
Tips for the general inspection

Ha-Uh? That stands for “General inspection”. Since December 1st, 1951. But even generations after the end of the TuV test monopoly, it is called colloquially “I have to go to the TuV:” Here you go: TuV tips.

Klaus Herder

02/24/2014

Hauke ​​Soltau (49) is the boss and master of the long-established Kawasaki dealer Heller & Soltau in St. Michaelisdonn in northern Germany. So that Hauke ​​can bring used treasures like the Z 750 S (EZ 4/2005, 7222 km, 4190 euros) to women or men, “TuV has to be on it”. Hauke ​​receives a visit from the TuV twice a week. Specifically: from TuV Nord. But the coveted badge (which has been stuck on the license plate since 1961) is not only allowed to be awarded by the technical inspection associations (including North, South, Rhineland, Thuringia and Saarland), but also by other state-recognized testing organizations such as Dekra, GTu and KuS . All of them check in accordance with Section 29 of the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO) and collect around 60 to 65 euros for this, including the emissions test that is mandatory for all motorcycles registered from 1.1.1989. The fees can vary somewhat, the testing organizations are service providers and compete with each other.

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The “HU according to § 29 StVZO” is due every two years, in the case of motorcycles – in contrast to cars – already two years after initial registration. Since July 1st, 2012 at the latest, there has been no backdating if the test date is exceeded, but if you miss the appointment for more than two months, you will have to reckon with a 20 percent higher test fee. The HU knows four different test results: “Without defects”, “Minor defects”, “Significant defects” and “Unsafe for traffic”. If the minor deficiencies do not occur in a concentrated manner, there is usually still the coveted badge.

Review within a month

However, the vehicle owner is obliged to take care of their removal “immediately”. Anyone who gets into a police check with said defects may pay – a fresh HU badge doesn’t help either. In the event of significant deficiencies, the badge is not even issued and a re-examination is required within one month. This costs around twelve euros for motorcycles at the first inspection. A traffic-unsafe vehicle is no longer allowed to participate in road traffic and the previous sticker must be removed.

In contrast to the rust-loving car group, there are usually only minor defects in motorcycles. And so that such things do not occur as far as possible, a small preliminary check is worthwhile, which can easily be done in 15 minutes. Motorcycle professional Hauke ​​Soltau shows us what to watch out for so that in the end we get what everyone wants: the HU test report with the magic words “without defects”. Or in other words: “fresh TuV”.

16 checkpoints


Tips for the HU preparation - TuV


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Hauke ​​Soltau (49), boss and master of the long-established Kawasaki dealer Heller & Soltau.

1. Does the data in the vehicle registration document (or registration certificate) match the actual condition and the chassis number of the motorcycle??

2. Is the lighting functional??

3. Are the tires of the correct size fitted? Is the tread depth still correct?

4. Are the wheels cracked or skidding? Are the spokes loose?

5. Are the wheel bearings worn??

6. Is the braking effect sufficient??

7. Has the steering head bearing play?

8. Is the fork twisted or warped??

9. Are the fork and shock absorber (s) functional and tight??

10. Do the swing arm bearings play?

11. Is the frame damaged?

12. Are the chain and sprockets worn? Is the chain covered?

13. Are the screw connections tight?

14. Does the anti-theft device work (steering wheel lock)?

15. Are the engine and gearbox tight??

16. Is the exhaust system in accordance with regulations? Is the CO value correct??

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