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Mainten
ance
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 tire,
can be a major inconvenience.
Before riding on-road, or returning to pavement
after riding off-road, take a few moments to
walk around your motorcycle and look for any
loose parts or anything that appears unusual.
Also check the following.
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Tire tread wear and air pressures are within
limits.
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Lights, horn, and turn signals operate
normally.
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Check the condition of the drive chain.
Adjust slack and lubricate as needed.
Check the following items if you are carrying a
passenger or cargo:
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Combined weight is within load limits.
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Cargo is secured properly.
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Suspension spring preload and damper
setting are adjusted to suit load.
Check the following items after you get on your
motorcycle:
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Throttle action moves smoothly without
binding.
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Brake lever and pedal operate normally.
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Check the fuel level and refuel when needed.
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Engine stop switch functions properly.
Check the following items at regular intervals:
●
Oil level is between the upper and lower level
marks.
Pre-ride Inspection
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