PRELIMINARY CHECKLIST
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PRELIMINARY CHECKLIST
Part Check
Disk brake, front and rear
– regular braking (smoothly, without skidding) upon application and release;
– correct no-load travel and good sliding of front and rear brake lever;
– brake fluid level in tank, front and rear;
– for any leaks along the braking circuit (brake fluid tank, brake hose pipe,
brake calliper), front and rear;
– front and rear brake pads for wear.
Throttle control
That twisting of the handle control and acceleration of the engine are soft,
continuous and smooth.
Gear oil Correct level (see relative table under MAINTENANCE).
Wheels and tyres
– tyre pressure (see relative table under MAINTENANCE);
– tyre tread for wear;
– general state of tyres and wheels;
– the tread for foreign matter and remove;
– for any damage.
Clutch
– proper operation (without binding, jerking or slipping) upon activation
and release;
– correct no-load travel and good sliding of clutch control lever.
Steering
– complete, even, smooth rotation;
– no play.
Stand
– complete, even, smooth rotation;
– no play on fulcrum pin;
– correct retraction of stand to rest position;
– that the springs keep the stand in the rest position without play.
Engine stop switch Correct operation.
Kick starter Correct operation.