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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.
Before riding on-road, or returning to
pavement after riding off-road, take a few
moments to walk around your vehicle 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. 45
Check the following items if you are carrying a
passenger or cargo:
● Combined weight is within load limits.
2 P. 100
● Cargo is secured properly.
● Suspension is adjusted to suit load. 2 P. 68,
2 P. 70
Check the following items after you get on your
vehicle:
● Throttle action moves smoothly without
binding. 2 P. 67
●
Brake lever and pedal operate normally.
●
Refuel when needed. 2 P. 12, 2 P. 26
●
Engine stop switch functions properly.
2 P. 20
Check the following items at regular intervals:
●
Oil level is between the upper and lower
level marks. 2 P. 56
Maintenance
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