Maintenance Fundamentals
Pre-ride Inspection
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
tyre, can be a major inconvenience.
Check the following items before you get on
your vehicle:
● Fuel level - Fill fuel tank when necessary
2 P. 68
●
Throttle - Check for smooth opening and
full closing in all steering positions 2 P. 104
●
Engine oil level - Add engine oil if necessary.
Check for leaks 2 P. 96
●
Coolant level - Add coolant if required.
Check for leaks 2 P. 98
● Brakes - Check operation;
Front and Rear: check brake fluid level and
pads wear 2 P. 101, 2 P. 102
● Lights and horn - Check that lights,
indicators and horn function properly
● Engine stop switch - Check for proper
function 2 P. 40
● Side stand ignition cut-off system - Check
for proper function 2 P. 103
● Wheels and tyres - Check condition, air
pressure and adjust if necessary 2 P. 89
20221109171351_32K2LA000_eng_BOOK Page 85 Wednesday, November 09 2022 17:20:28 JST
Maintenance
82