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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 tire, can be a major inconvenience.
Check the following items before you get on
your motorcycle:
●
Tire tread wear and air pressures are within
limits.
●
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:
●
Combined weight is within load limits.
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Cargo is secured properly.
●
Suspension spring preload is adjusted to
suit load.
Check the following items after you get on
your motorcycle:
●
Throttle action moves smoothly without
binding.
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Brake lever and pedal operate normally.
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Refuel when needed.
●
Engine stop switch functions properly.
Check the following items at regular intervals:
●
Oil level is between the upper and lower
level marks.
●
Brake fluid level is
Front: above the LOWER level mark.
●
Side stand functions properly.
Pre-ride Inspection
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