20
PRE-RIDE INSPECTION
You should conduct pre-ride inspection
before riding the vehicle to enhance riding
comfort and safety.
Clean your vehicle regularly. It protects the
surface finish. Avoid cleaning with products
that are not specifically designed for vehicle
surfaces.
Inspect your vehicle very day before you start
the engine. The items listed here will only take
a few minutes, and in the long run they can
save time, expense and possibly your life.
Please follow the tips as given below:
•
Engine oil level-Check and top up engine
oil if required (page 30). Check for leaks.
•
Front brake (Disc type)-Check for
correct brake fluid level in the master
cylinder (page 40).
•
Fuel level-Ensure sufficient fuel is available
in your fuel tank for journey (page 17).
Check for leaks.
•
Rear brakes (For IBS): Check for correct
brake fluid level in the reservoir (page41).
•
Tyres-Check condition and pressure
(page 48).
•
Front and integrated brakes (Drum
type)-Check operation. Adjust free play if
necessary (page 41 & 42).
•
Drive chain-Check condition and
slackness (page 37). Adjust and lubricate if
necessary.
•
i3s Switch-Make sure whether the i3s
switch is in “ON” or “OFF” position
(page 16).
•
Fitting & Fasteners-Check & tighten if
necessary.
•
Lamps and Horn-Check that headlamp,
tail/stop lamp, turn signal lamps and horn
function properly.
•
Clutch-Check for smooth operation.
Adjust free play (page 36).
•
Throttle-Check for smooth opening and
closing in all steering positions (page ). 36
•
Rear view mirror-Ensure that the rear
view mirror gives a good rear view when you
are sitting on the vehicle.
•
i3s system-Make sure that i3s system is
functional properly (page 16).
•
Steering-Check for smooth action for
easy maneuverability.
•
Air suction valve-Make sure all tube
connections are secured properly
(page 55).