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PRE-RIDE CHECKLIST
FLUIDS
brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (level correct)
coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (level correct)
engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (level correct)
transmission oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (level correct)
Fuel cap tightened securely
Inspect vehicle for leaks and repair if necessary.
BRAKES
Front/rear brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(proper function)
Front/rear pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (damage, wear)
Front/rear discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (damage, wear)
THROTTLE
lever freeplay. . . . . (as specified in all steering positions))
proper operation . . . (smooth and returns to idle (closed)
position across the entire
steering range)
CLUTCH
clutch lever freeplay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (as specified)
actuating arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (correct position)
DRIVE
sprocket conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (damage, wear)
chain condition . . . . . . . . . . (damage, wear, stretch limit)
chain sag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (as specified)
clean and lubricate the chain
chain rollers . (cracks, excessive wear, or other damage)
chain guide block . . . . . (cracks, excessive wear, or other
damage)
swingarm buffer . . . . . . (cracks, excessive wear, or other
damage)
SUSPENSION
fork legs . . . . . . . . . . . (wear, damage,settings, oil leaks)
rear shock. . . . . . . . . . (wear, damage, settings, oil leaks)
WHEELS
wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (damage)
spokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (correct tension, damage)
TIRES
physical. . . . (tread conditions, wear, damage, punctures,
tears)
pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(correct, regulate if necessary)
BODY PANELS
seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (damage, installed correctly)
plastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (secure, damage)
FASTENERS
bolts, fasteners . . . . . . (tightened to the specified torque)
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Failure to inspect vehicle before operating.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Increases the possibility of equipment failure
resulting in a accident where you can be seriously
injured or killed.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always inspect before operating.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance
procedures found in this Owner’s Manual.
Have an authorized Cannondale Motorsports Dealer
inspect your vehicle at least every 25 hours of riding.