This is my safety inspection before a ride. Does anyone have anything else?
1) Tires: Check tire pressure. about 35psi. See any cuts?
2) Chain: Check chain slack about an 1" by pushing up.
3) Chain Guard: Check chain guard and the screws for loosenes (see if it moves).
4) Bolts: Visually check that the following bolts are in: front and back axles, brake calipers.
5) Cables: Visually check clutch, brake and throttle cables
6) Windshield: Check if loose.
7) Lights: Start engine and check headlights, turn signals, brake lights.
8) Brakes: On rollout do a brake test.
Although this may seem like a long list, all this takes about 5 minutes.
On the post-ride I perform a similar but more thorough inspection but also check for oil leaks and look under the gas tank for loose wires and look for loose stuff under the engine and exhausts.
