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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. 44
● Lights, horn, and turn signals operate
normally.
● Check the condition of the drive chain. Adjust
slack and lubricate as needed.
2 P. 65
● Throttle action moves smoothly without
binding.
2 P. 74
● 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. 112
● Cargo is secured properly.
● Suspension is adjusted to suit load. 2 P. 75
Check the following items after you get on
your motorcycle:
● Refuel when needed. 2 P. 12, 25
● Engine stop switch functions properly.
2 P. 20
Check the following items at regular
intervals:
● Oil level is between the upper and lower
marks. 2 P. 52
Pre-ride Inspection
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