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GENERAL INFORMATION
Daily pre-ride checks
Check the following items each day before you ride. The time requirement is minimal, and habitual performance of these checks
will help ensure a safe reliable ride.
If any irregularities are found during these checks, refer to the appropriate section and take the action required to return the
motorcycle to a safe operating condition.
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WARNING
Failure to perform these checks every day before you ride may result in serious damage or a severe accident.
Engine
Engine oil
Spark plug
Carburetor
Air filter
Silencer
Frame
Tyres
Spokes
Drive chain
Brakes
Throttle
Steering
Fuel tank
Engine kill switch
Nuts, bolts, fasteners
Check engine oil level correct. No leakage.
Tighten to correct torque.
Adjusted properly – idle speed: 1400 ± 100 r/min (rpm).
Clean, properly installed, apply oil to air filter element.
Check not damaged.
Check overall condition; wear, cuts and other damage, check tyre air pressure, tighten the air
valve cap securely.
Check for any loose spokes, if necessary tighten.
Check overall condition, lubricate the drive chain, check drive chain tension is correct and
adjust if necessary.
Check front and rear brakes function properly.
Brake lever play is 4-5mm, if necessary adjust.
Check brake pedal travel is 15-25mm, if necessary adjust.
Check brake lining wear.
Check it functions properly, returns smoothly.
Check action is smooth but not loose from lock to lock. No binding from control cables.
Check this is mounted securely, no fuel leakage.
Check this functions properly.
Tighten any loose bolts and nuts, use thread lock if none is already present.
