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. 93
●
Throttle - Check for smooth opening and
full closing in all steering positions 2 P. 141
●
Engine oil level - Add engine oil if necessary.
Check for leaks 2 P. 128
●
Coolant level - Add coolant if required.
Check for leaks 2 P. 130
● Drive chain - Check condition and slack,
adjust and lubricate if necessary 2 P. 136
● Brakes - Check operation;
Front and Rear: check brake fluid level and
pads wear 2 P. 132, 2 P. 133
● Lights and horn - Check that lights,
indicators and horn function properly
● Engine stop switch - Check for proper
function 2 P. 81
● Clutch - Check operation;
Adjust freeplay if necessary 2 P. 138
● Side stand ignition cut-off system - Check
for proper function 2 P. 135
●
Wheels and tyres - Check condition, air
pressure and adjust if necessary 2 P. 117
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