Safe Riding Tips
Monsoon Care :
• It is suggested to customer to take
appropriate care in area of heavy monsoon
or high rainfall area. The appropriate
surface preventive coat to avoid rusting /
poor surface finish on account of adverse
atmospheric conditions.
• Vehicle cleaning to be done with soft &
clean wet cloth to avoid scratches on
painted parts.
• Clean & lubricate all the important parts as
detailed in a periodic maintenance chart.
• Do not apply direct water jet on painted,
electrical / electronic parts.
• Do not obstruct engine cooling by adding
mud protection sheet from front.
If any irregularities are found during these
checks, refer to the Maintenance chapter &
see your dealer for the action required to return
the motorcycle to a safe operating condition.
Warning :
Failure to perform these checks
every day before you ride may result in serious
damage or severe accident.
• Enough
fuel level
for planned distance of
journey. No fuel leakage in fuel lines.
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•
Engine oil
level (bet upper - lower level
mark)
•
Throttle cable
play of 2 - 3 mm. Smooth
operation & positive return to closed
position,
•
Steering Lock
lever not fouling.
•
Brake Pedal
Play - 20 to 30 mm.
•
Wear lining Indicator
within usable range.
No brake dragging.
•
Drive Chain
slack of 25 to 35 mm
adequately lubricated.
• Function of all
lights & horn
•
Clutch lever
play - 2 to 3 mm
• Smooth
steering
movement
without
restriction
•
Both stands
return to their fully up position.
• Correct
inflation pressure
in both tyres
Adequate tyre tread depth- no cracks / cuts.
• Correct
rear viewing
span adjustment of
mirror.
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