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 vehicle:
●
Tire tread wear and air pressures are within
limits
●
Lights, horn, and turn signals operate
normally
Check the following items if you are carrying a
passenger or cargo:
●
Combined weight is within load limits
●
Cargo is secured properly
Check the following items after you get on your
vehicle:
●
Throttle action moves smoothly without
binding
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Brake lever and pedal operate normally
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Check the fuel level and refuel when needed
●
Engine stop switch functions properly
Check the following items at regular intervals:
●
Oil level is between the upper and lower
level marks
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Rear brake lock works properly
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