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PRE-OPERATION CHECK
Check Front Suspension
1. To check the front suspension, straddle the motorcycle and
bring it to a vertical position.
2. Apply the front brake and push down hard on the handlebars
several times. The front suspension should operate smoothly
and quietly.
3. Place the motorcycle on the sidestand and inspect the front
forks. Make sure there is no fork oil present on the fork tube or
around the fork seal.
Check Steering
Straddle the motorcycle and bring it to a vertical position. Turn the
handlebars from stop to stop. The action should be smooth but not
loose or interfered with by wires, hoses or control cables.
1. Front Fork Tube
2. Fork Seal
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