PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Drive chain
• Check chain slack.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Check chain condition.
• Lubricate if necessary.
Wheels and tires
• Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
• Check for loose spokes and tighten if necessary.
Shift pedal
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Correct if necessary.
Brake pedal
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pedal pivoting point if necessary.
Steering
• Check that the handlebar can be turned smoothly and has no excessive play.
Front fork and rear shock ab-
sorber assembly
• Check that they operate smoothly and there is no oil leakage.
Chassis fasteners
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.
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Moving parts and cables
• Check that the control cables move smoothly.
• Check that the control cables are not caught when the handlebars are turned or
when the front forks travel up and down.
• Lubricate moving parts and cables if necessary.
Exhaust system
• Check that the exhaust pipe is tightly mounted and has no cracks.
• Check for leakage.
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Ignition system
• Check that all leads and cables are properly connected.
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