Honda CB1100 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance Fundamentals
Pre-ride Inspection
To ensure safety, it is your responsibility to
perform a pre-ride inspection and make sure
that any problem you find is corrected. A pre-
ride inspection is a must, not only for safety, but
because having a breakdown, or even a flat tire,
can be a major inconvenience.
Check the following items before you get on
your motorcycle:
●
Tire tread wear and air pressures are within
limits.
2
P. 57
●
Lights, horn, and turn signals operate
normally.
●
Check the condition of the drive chain.
Adjust slack and lubricate as needed.
2
P. 55
Check the following items if you are carrying a
passenger or cargo:
●
Combined weight is within load limits.
2
P. 134
●
Cargo is secured properly.
●
Suspension is adjusted to suit load.
2
P. 88,
2
P. 89
Check the following items after you get on your
motorcycle:
●
Throttle action moves smoothly without
binding.
2
P. 84
●
Brake lever and pedal operate normally.
●
Check the fuel level and refuel when
needed.
2
P. 12,
2
P. 37
●
Engine stop switch functions properly.
2
P. 32
Check the following items at regular intervals:
●
Oil level is between the upper and lower
level marks.
2
P. 68
●
Brake fluid level is
Front: above the lower level mark.
2
P. 74
Rear: between the UPPER and LOWER level
marks.
2
P. 74
●
Clutch fluid level is above the LOWER level
mark.
2
P. 83
●
Side stand functions properly.
2
P. 77
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