Honda CMX500A 2019, 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
tyre, can be a major inconvenience.
Check the following items before you get on
your vehicle:
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Fuel level - Fill fuel tank when necessary.
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Throttle - Check for smooth opening and
full closing in all steering positions.
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Engine oil level - Add engine oil if necessary.
Check for leaks.
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Coolant level - Add coolant if required.
Check for leaks.
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Drive chain - Check condition and slack,
adjust and lubricate if necessary.
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Brakes - Check operation;
Front and Rear: check brake fluid level and
pads wear.
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Lights and horn - Check that lights,
indicators and horn function properly.
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Engine stop switch - Check for proper
function.
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Clutch - Check operation;
Adjust freeplay if necessary.
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Side stand ignition cut-off system - Check
for proper function.
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Wheels and tyres - Check condition, air
pressure and adjust if necessary.
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