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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 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. 2 P. 70
●
Lights, horn, and turn signals operate
normally.
●
Check the condition of the drive chain.
Adjust slack and lubricate as needed. 2 P. 68
Check the following items if you are carrying a
cargo:
●
Combined weight is within load limits.
2 P. 143
●
Cargo is secured properly.
Check the following items after you get on your
motorcycle:
● Throttle action moves smoothly without
binding. 2 P. 96
● Brake lever and pedal operate normally.
● Check the fuel level and refuel when
needed. 2 P. 12, 2 P. 50
● Engine stop switch functions properly.
2 P. 26
Check the following items at regular intervals:
● Oil level is between the upper and lower
level marks. 2 P. 81
●
Brake fluid level is above the LWR level
mark. 2 P. 85
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