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