10. Inspection and maintenance before riding
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TIRE INSPECTION
Tires should be checked and inflated with the engine shut off.
If a tire’s ground contacting curve is abnormal, check it with an air pressure gauge and inflate it to the
specified pressure.
Tires
’ pressure must be checked with an air pressure gauge when cold.
PLEASE REFER TO SPECIFICATIONS FOR STANDARD TIRE PRESSURE
Visual check tires for frontal and lateral side
walls for crack or damage.
Visual check tires for any nails or small stones
wedged in the tread.
Check the “tread wear indicator” condition to see
if tread groove depth is insufficient.
A tire with a wear bar showing is worn out and
should be replaced immediately.
CAUTION:
Abnormal tire pressure, wear, or crack is the most important cause that results in the loss control of
the steering handle and a punctured tire(s).
STEERING HANDLE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS INSPECTION
Perform this check with engine shut off and ignition switch key
removed.
Visual check front shock absorbers for damage.
Operate steering handle up and down, and check front shock
absorbers for noises due to bends.
Check the bolts and nuts of front shock absorbers with
wrenches for tightness.
Shake steering handle up & down, left & right, and front & rear
to check if it is loosen, or has too much resistance, and pulls to
one side.
Check steering handle if it is being pulled too tightly by the
brake cables.
Take your scooter to SYM Authorized Dealer or Franchised
Dealer for a check or adjustment if any abnormal conditions are
found.
Tread wear
indicator
Crack and
damage
Nails or small
stones embedded
