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Maintenance
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.
●
Tire tread wear and air pressures are within
limits.
2
P. 47
●
Lights, horn, and turn signals operate
normally.
●
Check the condition of the drive chain. Adjust
slack and lubricate as needed.
2
P. 67
●
Throttle action moves smoothly without
binding.
2
P. 77
●
Brake lever and pedal operate normally.
Check the following items if you are carrying
a passenger or cargo:
●
Combined weight is within load limits.
2
P. 118
●
Cargo is secured properly.
Check the following items after you get on
your motorcycle:
●
Refuel when needed.
2
P. 12 , 28
●
Engine stop switch functions properly.
2
P. 24
Check the following items at regular
intervals:
●
Oil level is between the upper and lower
marks.
2
P. 58
Pre-ride Inspection
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