37
Mainten
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Maintenance Fundamentals
To ensure safety, it is your responsibility to
perform a pre-ride inspection and make sure
that any problem you find is corrected. A pre-
ride inspection is a must, not only for safety,
but because having a breakdown, or even a
flat tyre, can be a major inconvenience.
Check the following items before you ride
motorcycle:
●
Fuel level − Fill fuel tank when necessary.
2
P. 30
●
Throttle − Check for smooth opening and
full closing in all steering positions.
2
P. 69
●
Engine oil level − Add engine oil if
necessary. Check for leaks.
2
P. 53
●
Coolant level − Add coolant if required.
Check for leaks.
2
P. 57
●
Drive chain − Check condition and slack,
adjust and lubricate if necessary.
2
P. 62
●
Brakes − Check operation;
Front and Rear: check brake fluid level and
pads wear.
2
P. 59, 60
●
Lights and horn − Check that lights,
indicators and horn function properly.
●
Engine stop switch − Check for proper
function.
●
Clutch − Check operation;
Adjust freeplay if necessary.
2
P. 66
●
Side stand ignition cut-off system - Check
for proper function.
2
P. 61
●
Wheels and tyres − Check condition, air
pressure and adjust if necessary.
2
P. 44
Pre-ride Inspection
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