
use and maintenance
RSV 1000 TUONO R
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PRE-RIDE CHECKS CHART
Component
Check
Page
Front and rear disc brakes
Check the operation, the idle stroke of the control levers, the fluid level and make sure there are
no leaks.
Check the wear of the pads.
If necessary, top up the fluid tank.
30, 31, 32,
34, 90
Throttle
Make sure that it works smoothly and that it is possible to open and close it completely, in all
steering positions. Adjust and/or lubricate, if necessary.
91
Engine oil
Check and/or top up if necessary.
41, 62
Wheels / tyres
Check the tyre surface, the inflation pressure, wear and tear and any damage.
Remove any foreign matter that may be stuck in the tread grooves.
40
Brake levers
Make sure that they work smoothly.
Lubricate the articulations and adjust the stroke if necessary.
43
Clutch
Check for proper operation, check clutch lever free play, clutch fluid level and check for leaks.
If necessary, top up the fluid; the clutch must work without snatching and/or slipping.
35, 36
Steering
Make sure that the steering rotates smoothly, without any clearance or looseness.
–
Side stand
Make sure that it operates correctly. Make sure that when the stand is let up or down there is no
friction and that the spring tension brings it back to its normal position.
If necessary, lubricate joints and articulations.
Make sure that the safety switch operates correctly.
94, 99
Fastening elements
Make sure that the fastening elements are not loose. If necessary, adjust or tighten them.
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Drive chain
Check the slack.
75
Fuel tank
Check the fuel level and top up, if necessary.
Check the circuit for leaks.
Make sure that the fuel cap is correctly closed.
29, 77
Coolant
The coolant level in the expansion tank must be included between the “
FULL
” and “
LOW
”
marks.
37, 37
Engine stop switch
(
-
)
Make sure that it operates correctly.
22
Lights, warning lights, horn,
rear brake light switches and
electrical devices
Check horn and indicators for proper operation. Change bulbs or fix a failure, if necessary.
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