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37
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.
Check the following items before you get on
your motorcycle:
Fuel level-Fill fuel tank when necessary.
2 P. 27
Throttle-Check for smooth opening and full
closing in all steering positions.
2 P. 74
Engine oil level-Add engine oil if necessary.
Check for leaks.
2 P. 54
Coolant level-Add coolant if required.
Check for leaks.
2 P. 58
Brakes-Check operation;
(VT750C2/C2F/C2B)
Front: Check brake fluid level (
2 P. 60) and
pads wear.
2 P. 61
Rear: Check shoes wear (
2 P. 65) and
freeplay, adjust if necessary.
2 P. 62
(VT750C2S)
Front and Rear: Check brake fluid level
(
2 P. 60) and pads wear. 2 P. 61
Lights and horn-Check that lights, indicators
and horn function properly.
Engine stop switch-check for proper
function.
2 P. 22
Clutch-Check operation;
Adjust freeplay if necessary.
2 P. 66
Side stand ignition cut-off system-check for
proper function.
2 P. 69
Wheels and tires-Check condition, air
pressure and adjust if necessary.
2 P. 45
Pre-ride Inspection
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