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Off-Road Use
Competitive riding can be tough on a
motorcycle, so it’s important to inspect your
vehicle and correct any problems you find
before each ride.
Check the following before each ride:
●
Engine oil level
●
Fuel line for condition
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Coolant for proper level
●
Cooling system and hoses for condition
●
Spark plug for proper heat range, carbon
fouling and spark plug wire terminal for
looseness
● Air cleaner for condition and contamination
● Clutch lever freeplay
● Breather drain for cleaning
● Steering head bearing and related parts for
condition
● Throttle operation
● Tires for damage or improper inflation
pressure
● Spokes for looseness
● Front and rear suspension for proper
operation
● Front and rear brakes, check operation
● Drive chain for correct slack and adequate
lubrication
● Drive chain sliders and drive chain rollers for
damage or wear
● Exhaust pipe/Muffler for looseness
● Every possible part for looseness (such as
cylinder head bolts, engine mounting bolts/
nuts, axle nuts, handlebar holder bolts, fork
bridge pinch bolts, drive chain adjuster, lock
nuts, drive chain roller bolt/nut)
●
PGM-FI malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
operation
Maintenance Fundamentals
Maintenance
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