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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Owners are personally responsible for their vehicle’s condition. Your motorcycle’s vital functions can start to deteriorate
quickly and unexpectedly, even if it remains unused (for instance, if it is exposed to the elements). Any damage, fluid leak or
loss of tire pressure could have serious consequences. Therefore, it is very important that, in addition to a thorough visual in-
spection, you check the following points before each ride.
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PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
ITEM
CHECKS
PAGE
Front brake
• Check operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT 4 (or DOT 3) brake fluid if necessary.
6-16 ~ 6-20
Rear brake
• Check operation, condition and free play.
• Adjust if necessary.
Clutch
• Check operation, condition and free play.
• Adjust if necessary.
6-16
Throttle grip and housing
• Check for smooth operation.
• Lubricate if necessary.
6-23
Engine oil
• Check oil level.
• Fill with oil if necessary.
6-8 ~ 6-9
Drive chain
• Check chain slack and condition.
• Adjust if necessary.
6-21 ~ 6-23
Wheels and tires
• Check tire pressure, wear, damage and spoke tightness.
• Tighten spokes if necessary.
6-13 ~ 6-15, 6-30 ~ 6-33
Control and meter cables
• Check for smooth operation.
• Lubricate if necessary.
6-23
Brake and shift pedal
shafts
• Check for smooth operation.
• Lubricate if necessary.
6-24
Brake and clutch lever
pivots
• Check for smooth operation.
• Lubricate if necessary.
6-24
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