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9. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE BEFORE RIDING
(Please refer to the components location diagram for the following components.)
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ROUTINE INSPECTION
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Check Items
Check Key Points
Engine Oil
Is there enough engine oil?
Fuel
Is it enough? Is it Octane 90 or above
Brake
Front
Braking condition?
(Brake lever free play: 10~20mm)
Rear
Braking condition?
(Brake
lever free play: 10~20mm)
Tires
Front
Is tire pressure normal?
(Standard: 1.75kg/cm
2
)
Rear
Is tire pressure normal?
(Standard: 2.0 kg/cm
2
for 1 person, 2. 25 kg/cm
2
for 2 persons)
Steering Handle
Does the handle vibrate abnormally or is difficult to turn?
Speedometer, lights, and rearview
mirror
Is it operated properly?
Do lights come on? Can it be seen clearly from behind?
Tightness of Main Components
Are screws, nuts loosen?
Abnormal Points
Do the previous troubles still exist?
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ENGINE OIL INSPECTION AND CHANGE
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INSPECTION:
1.
Use the main parking stand to support the motorcycle
on a level ground, remove the dipstick after engine
stopped for 3~5 minutes. Wipe oil off the dipstick and
then insert it into the guide tube again (Do not rotate
it.)
2. Remove the dipstick and check whether oil level is in
between the upper and lower marks.
Add oil to upper limit if oil is under the lower limit.
(Check cylinder, crankcase…etc for leakage.)
CAUTION:
If any problem founded during routine inspection, correct the problem before using the motorcycle
again, have your motorcycle checked and repaired by the
“SYM dealer or authorized service
personnel”
if necessary.
