Maintenance Fundamentals
Pre-ride Inspection
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:
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Fuel level − Fill fuel tank when necessary.
→
P. 30
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Throttle − Check for smooth opening and
full closing in all steering positions.
→
P. 53
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Engine oil level − Add engine oil if
necessary. Check for leaks.
→
P. 40
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Always use the bike's Genuine Parts or their
equivalents to ensure reliability and safety.
Replacing Parts
●
Drive chain − Check condition and slack,
adjust and lubricate if necessary.
2
P. 46
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Brakes − Check operation;
Front and Rear: check brake fluid level and
pads wear.
2
P. 43, 44
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Lights and horn − Check that lights,
indicators and horn function properly.
●
Engine stop switch − Check for proper
function.
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Clutch − Check operation;
Adjust freeplay if necessary.
→
P. 50
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Side stand ignition cut-off system - Check
for proper function.
→
P. 45
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Wheels and tyres − Check condition, air
pressure and adjust if necessary.
→
P. 35