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INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING
Before you make each journey, you should make the
following checks to you motorcycle to ensure it is safe
to ride and that it will not let you down.
Clutch
1) Smoothness.
2) No tightness, notching or
looseness.
3) No restrictions of movement.
Steering
1) Check the lever free play.
2) Adjust when necessary.
3) When necessary, lubricate the
lever or cable.
Fuel
1) Check the fuel level.
2) Add fuel when necessary.
3) Check the fuel pipe condition.
Test Item Test details
Engine oil
Tyres
Brakes
1) Check the engine oil level.
2) Add oil if necessary.
3) Check for oil leaks.
1) Check for surface damage.
2) Check the tread depth.
3) Check the tyre pressures.
4) Adjust the pressures if necessary.
1) Check the front brake lever free
play.
2) Check for excessive wear to the
brake pads and disks.
3) Check the fluid level in the brake
reservoirs.
4) Check for fluid leaking from the
hydraulic systems.
5) Check the foot brake pedal free
play. Adjust as necessary.