Honda Africa Twin 2016, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance Fundamentals
81
Mainten
ance
You should also perform other periodic
maintenance checks at least once a month
regardless of how often you ride, or more often
if you ride frequently.
Also, check the odometer reading against the
Maintenance Schedule and perform all
maintenance that is due.
2
P. 76
Periodic Checks
Tires and wheels Check the air pressure (
2
P. 90), examine tread for wear and damage
(
2
P. 90), and check the wheels for damage.
Fluid levels
Check the engine oil level (
2
P. 104), engine coolant level (
2
P. 110), and
brake fluid level (
2
P. 112).
Lights
Check that the headlight, brake light, taillight turn signals and license
plate light are working properly.
Controls
Check the freeplay of the clutch lever (CRF1000A only) (
2
P. 122),
throttle grip (
2
P. 125), front brake lever (
2
P. 128) and parking brake
(CRF1000D only) (
2
P. 114).
Drive chain
Check the slack (
2
P. 117), adjust the slack (
2
P. 118), and lubricate
(
2
P. 88) as needed.
Fuses Check that you have a full supply of spare fuses.
Nuts & bolts Check the major nuts and bolts, and tighten as needed.
Crankcase
Breather
Service the crankcase breather more frequently if your motorcycle is
ridden in the rain or often at full throttle. Service the breather if you can
see deposits in the transparent section of the drain tube (
2
P. 126).