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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.
Check the following items before you get on
your motorcycle:
Fuel level-Fill fuel tank when necessary.
2 P. 44
Throttle-Check for smooth opening and full
closing in all steering positions.
2 P. 86
Engine oil level-Add engine oil if necessary.
Check for leaks.
2 P. 70
Coolant level-Add coolant if required. Check
for leaks.
2 P. 74
Drive chain-Check condition and slack, adjust
and lubricate if necessary.
2 P. 79
Brakes-Check operation;
Front and Rear: check brake fluid level
2 P. 76 and pad wear. 2 P. 77
Lights and horn-Check that lights, indicators
and horn function properly.
Engine stop switch-Check for proper
function.
2 P. 40
Clutch-Check operation;
Adjust freeplay if necessary.
2 P. 83
Side stand ignition cut-off system-Check for
proper function.
2 P. 78
Wheels and tires-Check condition, air
pressure and adjust if necessary.
2 P. 61
Pre-ride Inspection
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